Notice: Spiro Public Library Temporary Closure

The Spiro Public Library will be closed from Thursday, September 4th through Monday, September 15th as we prepare for exciting updates.

This week, we’ll be moving books and disassembling the old shelving. The library will also be getting a fresh coat of paint while the walls are empty. The new shelving is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, September 11th, and once the books are back in place, we’ll be ready to welcome you again the following week.

We appreciate your patience during this transformation and can’t wait for you to enjoy the refreshed, beautifully organized library!

Event List

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Checkmate-Chess Club

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Games
Age Group:
Teens

The Library is starting a Chess Club.  Come on out and join us for our first outing.  If you know how to play chess test your skills at the library.  If you want to learn how to play come on down too.

 

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Games
Event Details:

The Library is starting a Chess Club.  Come on out and join us for our first outing.  If you know how to play chess test your skills at the library.  If you want to learn how to play come on down too.

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Fall Forecast! DIY Rain Tracker

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens

Curious about how much it really rains in the fall? Join us for a hands-on library workshop where you’ll build your very own rain gauge to take home and start tracking rainfall like a weather scientist!

Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:

Curious about how much it really rains in the fall? Join us for a hands-on library workshop where you’ll build your very own rain gauge to take home and start tracking rainfall like a weather scientist!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tales to Tails

Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
Outreach, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Teens

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Esports - Level Up Your Skills!

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Games:

Join us for weekly Esports team practice! Whether you're honing your skills, developing team strategies, or preparing for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.

Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for weekly Esports team practice! Whether you're honing your skills, developing team strategies, or preparing for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Coalition STEM - Newton’s cradle

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Franklin Electric Conference Room at Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

This mesmerizing hands-on experiment seamlessly blends fun and science. As you delve into the captivating world of physics, you’ll be mesmerized by the harmonious dance of the polished spheres swinging in unison.

Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups, Workshop
Event Details:

This mesmerizing hands-on experiment seamlessly blends fun and science. As you delve into the captivating world of physics, you’ll be mesmerized by the harmonious dance of the polished spheres swinging in unison.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Squad

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Spiro Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready for a sweet twist on science with this hands-on STEM activity! Participants will fill bottles with candy corn and experiment to discover how weight, shape, and balance affect flipping success.

Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get ready for a sweet twist on science with this hands-on STEM activity! Participants will fill bottles with candy corn and experiment to discover how weight, shape, and balance affect flipping success.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Clicks: Beaded Pens

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Make your mark—with style! In this creative DIY workshop just for teens, you’ll design and build your very own beadable pen.

Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make your mark—with style! In this creative DIY workshop just for teens, you’ll design and build your very own beadable pen.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Innovative Minds

Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Stigler Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Other
Age Group:
Teens

STEM Think you can build the strongest bridge? Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test in this fun, hands-on challenge!

Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Other
Event Details:

STEM Think you can build the strongest bridge? Put your creativity and engineering skills to the test in this fun, hands-on challenge!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fun Friday

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Warriors

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens

Come and join other teens for an hour  of x-box 360 games.  Several other games are available to play as well.  Each week a different game.

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come and join other teens for an hour  of x-box 360 games.  Several other games are available to play as well.  Each week a different game.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Squad:

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Arkoma Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready for a sweet twist on science with this hands-on STEM activity! Participants will fill bottles with candy corn and experiment to discover how weight, shape, and balance affect flipping success.

Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get ready for a sweet twist on science with this hands-on STEM activity! Participants will fill bottles with candy corn and experiment to discover how weight, shape, and balance affect flipping success.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life Skills for Teens: Tools

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Broken Bow Public Library
Program Type:
Discussion Groups, Other
Age Group:
Teens

This program will be providing some basic information about commonly used tools, how and what they should be used for, and tool safety so that you don't hurt yourself.  

Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:

This program will be providing some basic information about commonly used tools, how and what they should be used for, and tool safety so that you don't hurt yourself.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Weird Science

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready for wild reactions, strange experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries!

Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Get ready for wild reactions, strange experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Nerd Herd: Spaghetti Derby

Friday, September 26, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens

Use a variety of noodles to build a functional(?) toy car. Do you have what it takes, or are you an im-pasta!?

Nerd Herd is a teen program designed to be attended independently by teens. Accommodations can be made by request.

Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Use a variety of noodles to build a functional(?) toy car. Do you have what it takes, or are you an im-pasta!?

Nerd Herd is a teen program designed to be attended independently by teens. Accommodations can be made by request.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ESports - Switch it Up

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Heavener Main Library at Heavener Public Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Career Development, Discussion Groups, Games
Age Group:
Teens
Games:

ESports at your public library. Join our League and represent on our Nintendo Switch! Ask your librarian for more info.

Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Career Development, Discussion Groups, Games
Event Details:

Games

ESports at your public library. Join our League and represent on our Nintendo Switch! Ask your librarian for more info.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hookin' Ain't Easy Crochet Club

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Whether you are amateur or pro at crocheting, this will be the perfect group for you! We will have a set of hooks and some yarn to make some great projects. 

 

Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are amateur or pro at crocheting, this will be the perfect group for you! We will have a set of hooks and some yarn to make some great projects. 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Table Top Gaming

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Whiteacre Room AB at McAlester Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Games:

Join us for Table Top gaming event featuring Magic: The Gathering! Bring your own deck and enjoy casual play with standard or commander formats. Beginners are welcome, so whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, come have fun with us.

Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for Table Top gaming event featuring Magic: The Gathering! Bring your own deck and enjoy casual play with standard or commander formats. Beginners are welcome, so whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, come have fun with us.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Story Seekers Book Club

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Idabel Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Come join us for teen book club.  This is new and we hope to have it each month.  If you like to read come and share what you have read.  This months book will be "The Hobbit".

Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Come join us for teen book club.  This is new and we hope to have it each month.  If you like to read come and share what you have read.  This months book will be "The Hobbit".

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unplugged

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Discussion Groups
Age Group:
Teens

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober: Creepy-Cool Cemeteriums

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Build your own spooky (or sweet!) Cemeteriums—a miniature terrarium with a twist! Tweens will design and decorate their creations using tiny figurines, plants, moss, and other fun materials.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build your own spooky (or sweet!) Cemeteriums—a miniature terrarium with a twist! Tweens will design and decorate their creations using tiny figurines, plants, moss, and other fun materials.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober: Haunted Pages Book Box Raffle

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate TeenTober with chills and thrills in our Haunted Pages: October TeenTober Book Box Raffle!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate TeenTober with chills and thrills in our Haunted Pages: October TeenTober Book Box Raffle!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Teentober: Undead & Well Read

All Day 10/1 - 10/31
SEOLS Bookmobile
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Something wicked is waiting to be unwrapped… Each book hides a tale of ghosts, dark secrets, and spine-tingling twists, paired with a sinister little treat. Will you dare to discover what lurks inside?

Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Something wicked is waiting to be unwrapped… Each book hides a tale of ghosts, dark secrets, and spine-tingling twists, paired with a sinister little treat. Will you dare to discover what lurks inside?

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober: Scavenger Hunt

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am to 10/31/2025 @ 4:30pm
Talihina Public Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Come by and participate in our scavenger hunt, follow the clues and win prizes!

Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come by and participate in our scavenger hunt, follow the clues and win prizes!

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - Craft Circle (Halloween Glitter Globes)

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Teens
Arts & Crafts:

Get into the spooky spirit this TeenTober by creating your very own Halloween-themed diamond art magnets! Kids will enjoy picking a design and adding sparkling gems to make a dazzling decoration.

Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Get into the spooky spirit this TeenTober by creating your very own Halloween-themed diamond art magnets! Kids will enjoy picking a design and adding sparkling gems to make a dazzling decoration.