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Falling for Fiction: November Book Box Raffle

All Day 11/1–11/29
Teens
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

ozy up with a great story this season in our Falling for Fiction: November Book Box Raffle!

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Gaming Hour at the Library for TeenTober, where fun, strategy, and creativity come together!

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

Natural Holiday Creations

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: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Teens, get creative this holiday season! Make unique ornaments using natural or upcycled materials—pinecones, branches, scraps, and more. No budget needed—just bring your creativity and holiday spirit.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

All SySTEMS Go! Dixie Cup Windmills

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Welcome to All Systems Go! In this hands-on teen STEM program, you’ll learn how to turn simple supplies—like paper and Dixie cups—into working windmills.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Odd Squad: How to Count Back Change

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Career Development
Event Details:

TEENS! Learn a NEW LIFE SKILL! How to count back change.

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Story Seekers Book Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Come join us for our brand-new Teen Book Club!  We plan to meet each month, and it’s the perfect place to share what you’ve been reading and discover new favorites.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friendsgiving: Snack Plates

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Welcome to the Coal County Teens Friendsgiving! We’ll be celebrating friendship and community while creating our own snack plates. Come hang out, enjoy some tasty treats, and make new friends in a fun and relaxed setting.

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

STEM: Creative Builders

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative STEM Program where kids can design, stack, and imagine with a variety of blocks.

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

The Great Marshmallow Build Off

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

Arts & Crafts

Put your building skills to the test! Using marshmallows and toothpicks, you will design and build towers, bridges, and other creative structures.

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

Weird Science: Butter in a Jar

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
This event is in the "Teens" group

Nerd Herd: Advanced Aerodynamics

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Paper Planes: the souped up version for teens!

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

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.

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

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!

This event is in the "Teens" group

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.

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

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.

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