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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.

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!

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Closing
Branches:
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/25
McAlester Public Library
Closing
Branches:
McAlester Public Library
Description:

Closed for Christmas 

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

Christmas Day

All Day
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Closing
Branches:
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)

Closed for Christmas

All Day
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Closing
Branches:
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)

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

Switch it Up

9:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games
Event Details:

Games

Play, compete, and have fun with the Nintendo Switch! All ages welcome—try multiplayer games, solo adventures, and discover new favorites in a friendly, screen-safe space.

Weekend Wonder Tales

10:00am–10:30am
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Children of all ages, come enjoy a storytime adventure.

Novel-Tea Club

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join our Library Book Club and explore captivating stories with fellow book lovers. Discover new favorites and have lively discussions each month. Tea included of course!

Stemsational Saturday: Let's Celebrate the New Year

11:30am–12:30pm
Children
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Ring in the New Year with science, sound, and celebration! In this hands-on STEM program, kids will create their own noisemakers and confetti poppers using black-eyed peas, balloons, paper towel rolls, and more.

Table Top Gaming

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
McAlester Public Library
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.

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.

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.

How to Spot Fake News and Misinformation

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Technology Class, Workshop
Event Details:

Heather will be doing tech support this month and the Digi-Lab is always available.  Check It Out!!    This month it is all about Fake News something we all have seen and heard.

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.