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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.

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

Quests & Creatures: Role Playing Game

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

Storytime

Go on an enchanted, guided quest and battle other players in this role playing game.
Adults play at 10 AM
Teens play at 3 PM

This event is in the "Children" group

Wonder Tales

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.

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

Hidden Words: Blackout Poetry for Teens (Part 1)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by getting creative with words!

This event is in the "Children" group

Build-A-Bloom Garden

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Get ready to build your very own flower garden—no dirt or watering needed! In this fun craft activity, kids will use popsicle sticks, paper, and lots of other items to create bright, beautiful flowers.

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

Creation Station

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are invited to hang out and get crafty at this fun, laid-back program inspired by everyone’s favorite springtime candy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

History Hunters: April Fools Day

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Organizations, Community Information, Workshop
Event Details:

Discussion Groups

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

Join us for a deep dive into April Fools Day. We'll discuss the origin and some of our favorite pranks!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Hooks & Stitches: Beginner's Crochet

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Poteau Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for a chill crochet session where you’ll learn the basics like simple stitches and how to start fun projects. No experience is needed—we’ll walk you through it step by step.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Novel Notions Book Club For Adults

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Club

Our library book clubs consist of reading a variety of selected titles while engaging readers in quality literature discussion.

Join us for April’s Novel Notions Book Club as we dive into Remain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night Shyamalan.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pocket Monsters Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Book Club, Games
Event Details:

Step into the world of Pocket Monsters while exploring science, strategy, and creativity!

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

Sensory Sprouts

4:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Sensory Sprouts is a hands-on sensory play program designed for children ages 2–8.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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 databases that the library has to offer. This month another new database will be demonstrated to the group.

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

April – Passages & Prose

04/01/2026 @ 4:00pm–04/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Let the pages take you somewhere new. Unwrap a thoughtfully curated book inspired by poetry, travel, and moody, bookish vibes—perfect for readers who love wandering minds and beautiful words.

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

Wild & Wondrous: April Book Box Raffle

04/01/2026 @ 4:00pm–04/30/2026 @ 5:00pm
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Celebrate spring with our Wild & Wondrous: April Book Box Raffle!

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

Basic Photography

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Basic Photography is a beginner-friendly introduction to the art and craft of taking great photos.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Thinking Thursday

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discussion Groups

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms: Easter Theme

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!

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

Exploration Station Sensory Play

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

Bloom into fun at Exploration Station! This sensory play program lets kids explore spring with hands-on activities that engage sight, sound, touch, and smell.

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

Little Tyke's Thursday Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

 

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Move and Mingle Meet-Up (For All Ages)

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft and Connect

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adults are invited to relax, get creative, and have a little fun at this lighthearted craft program inspired by the classic springtime treat.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

1:00pm–2:30pm
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:

This class teaches participants balance skills and good body alignment by using coordinated and flowing movements. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Outside the Lines Coloring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We color every Thursday afternoon. Come and join us. Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.