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Secrets of the Season: September Book Box Raffle

All Day 9/1–9/30
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Step into the shifting winds of fall with our Secrets of the Season: September Book Box Raffle!

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

Smells Like School Spirit Reads

All Day 9/1–9/30
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Class is back—but with a twist. Unwrap a preselected read packed with academic drama, high-stakes secrets, and schoolyard suspense. Each book comes with a themed treat to kick off the school year in thrilling style!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Esports - Level Up Your Skills!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
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 "Teens" group

Bookworm Buddies

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Welcome to our Teen Book Club! Dive into diverse genres, from mysteries to classics. Engage in lively discussions, sharing insights and emotions sparked by our monthly reads.

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

Creative Coalition: Colorful String Art Circles

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Transform simple cardstock circles into vibrant masterpieces using colorful embroidery floss. By weaving and threading, you’ll craft geometric designs that pop with personality. 

All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After the Bell

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at the library! In this hands-on art session, teens will design and paint their own mini masterpieces on small canvases.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Table Top Gamers: Board Games

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of board game fun just for teens! Try out classic favorites and discover new games with friends. Whether you love strategy, word games, or fast-paced challenges, there’s something for everyone.

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

Fun Friday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
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 "Teens" group

Brush it Off: Paint Your Feelings

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Ready to let your creative energy flow?  Join Tara at Coal County Public Library and brush it off for an hour of creative fun!  For this session, we will be painting our feelings, whatever they might be!

This event is in the "Teens" group

The Odd Squad

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Hey teens! Come hang out with The Odd Squad at the library for a fantastic social time on Friday at 4pm! Meet new friends, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of activities designed just for you.

This event is in the "Teens" group

ESports - 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

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

Craft-Tech Connect-STEM

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Games
Event Details:

This week everyone will be using Pringle Chips to make a Hobbit.  You have to try this.  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group

STEM Sampler

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Games

Join us for an exciting sampler of our many STEM activities at your library, available in our new STEM Corner. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life Skillz for Teens: Calming Stones

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

It's easy to get overwhelmed by school, friendships, and grades and more as a teenager. Join us for a relaxing afternoon, making calming pocket stones! keep it in your pocket, and have it as a reminder that everything works out!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unplugged

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
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 "Teens" group

Checkmate-Chess Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
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!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
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

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Spiro Public Library
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

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
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

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Stigler Public Library
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!