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Alchemist Academy: Color-changing Leaf Art

All Day 11/1–11/30
Children
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This fall, discover the magic of autumn with science and art! Young alchemists will design their own paper leaves and then use water to reveal how colors can mix and change.

Gobbles & Giggles Coloring Fest

All Day 11/1–11/30
Everyone
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Climb aboard the Bookmobile for our Thankful & Colorful Coloring Fest! This month’s art station is filled with Thanksgiving cheer, featuring turkeys, pumpkins, and fall leaves ready to come to life with your creativity.

November Reads: Cozy Clues

All Day 11/1–11/30
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

As the air turns crisp and the leaves fall, curl up with a mystery that feels like autumn itself. Each prewrapped book offers warm, small-town secrets and puzzling whodunits—bundled with a treat to make your fall reading even cozier.

Take and Make for Adults

All Day 11/1–11/30
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of November will be Mini Corn Keychains.

Take and Make for Children

All Day 11/1–11/30
Children
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of November will be a Thankful Tree.  Children can put leaves on a paper tree and the leaves will have things that they are thankful for written on them.   Come and pick you up one to make .  .  

Take and Make for Teens

All Day 11/1–11/30
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for October will be mounting your own deer head.   Sounds  different but could be fun.  Come and pick one up.

Fireside Reads: Blind Date With a Book

All Day 12/1–12/31
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Warm up this holiday season with prewrapped books full of cozy mysteries, heartwarming romances, and festive cheer.

Holly Jolly Coloring Bash

All Day 12/1–12/31
Everyone
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Hop aboard the Bookmobile for a Holly Jolly Coloring Bash! This month’s art station is brimming with festive holiday scenes—sparkling ornaments, cheerful snowmen, twinkling lights, and cozy winter fun.

Shadows at Dusk: December Book Box Raffle

All Day 12/1–12/31
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Unravel mystery in the fading light with our Shadows at Dusk: December Book Box Raffle!

Take and Make for Adults

All Day 12/1–12/31
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of December will be everything you need to make a Pipe Cleaner Wreath Ornament .

Take and Make for Children

All Day 12/1–12/31
Children
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of December will be a Toilet Roll Reindeer.   Come and pick you up one to make .  .  

Take and Make for Teens

All Day 12/1–12/31
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for December will be the making of Fish Squishes.   Sounds  different but could be fun.  Come and pick one up.

Toddler Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Toddler Tales will be for children aged birth to 5 years of age.  During this time, we will sing, play and read stories to help promote a love of reading and practice those gross and fine motor skills necessary for this age group to develop.&

Community Exercise and Camaraderie

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Community Information, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

Alchemist Academy: Magic Marshmallow Snowmen

12/01/2025 @ 11:45am–12/31/2025 @ 12:45pm
Children, Tweens
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the winter season with sweet science and hands-on fun!

SAIL Exercise

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life), is a an exercise program developed by the OU Health Sciences Center to help promote long and active lives for individuals.  The program provides a combination of aerobic, balance, strength and s

Wise and Playful

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

The public library's adult board games program offers a nostalgic and engaging escape. Participants enjoy an array of strategic and classic games, fostering camaraderie and mental stimulation.

Prime Time Fitness

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

The public library offers a dynamic senior fitness program, fostering health and community engagement. Tailored for seniors, it combines low-impact exercises, flexibility training, and social activities.

Frontier History with the Fort

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Discussion Groups, Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:

Attention all you history buffs out there.  David Reed with the Ft. Townson Historical Society Museum will come and speak on Frontier Clothing and Frontier Life.

Rockhound Roundup (informational program)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Rockhound Roundup
Calling all rock lovers, treasure hunters, and curious minds! Join us for Rockhound Roundup, a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

YAB-Youth Advisory Board

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: School, Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:

Each month the Choctaw Youth Advisory Board meets at the library and Marli tells them all about one of the database that  the library has to offer.  This month another new database will be demonstrated to the group..

Brush Hour

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

🎨 We’re excited to welcome local artist Terri Estrada to the library for another special workshop on watercolor techniques! Terri will share her expertise, tips, and creative process to help you explore the beauty of watercolor painting.

Wiggle Worms - Cold/Snow

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Book Bugs Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

It's the first Book Bugs Storytime of the holiday season! After a jolly story about Santa and his elves, stick around and create your own fun elf hat.