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Craft-Tech Connect-STEM

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

This week will be Shark Week.  Teens can construct an Aquarium using cups, gummies and poprocks.  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

All SySTEMs Go! DIY Constellation Projector

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join Tara as she shows patrons how to build their very own constellation "projector" out of household materials!

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

Tales to Tails

12:30pm–1:00pm
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

STEM Flex: Cosmic Catapults!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Don't miss out as we shoot for the stars making Cosmic Catapults!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Innovators League

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

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innocation at our library's teen STEM programs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Chapter Chasers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
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. Themes and content may vary based on branch.

Love to read? Want to meet other teens who do too? Join the Chapter Chasers, our teen book club made just for ages 13-17

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

Color Our World: Beaded Keychains

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Come down to Coal County Public Library and wrap up summer reading by making your own beaded keychain, which will be the perfect accessory for your library card!

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

Cyber Squad

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens unlock your coding potential with Cyber Squad at the library! Join us and become part of the team where creativity meets technology.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Origami Playground

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

Step into the Origami Playground—a freestyle paper-folding event just for teens! Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned folder, come hang out at the library, explore the art of origami, and let your creativity take flight.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Creative Coalition: Sketching from Scratch

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

Join us for scratch art at the library! Create high-contrast, vibrant designs as we experiment with direct engraving using stencils and freehand techniques. No experience is necessary—it's easy and fun!

All supplies provided.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Palooza

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Teens join us for an exhilarating afternoon of games filled with thrills, laughter, and epic gaming moments.  We provide the games you provide the skills.  

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Cuisine

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Healthy Eating
Event Details:

Cool off and get creative in this fun teen program where you’ll learn how to make your own homemade ice cream! No fancy equipment needed—just simple ingredients, a little science, and a lot of delicious fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group

YAB-Youth Advisory Board

4:30pm–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..

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

Builder's Club

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

Calling all young builders! Join our Builder's Club at the library, where creativity knows no bounds. Where mathematics, engineering, teamwork, and spatial awareness meet creativity and imagination with endless Lego-building possibilities!

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

Grown Folks Coloring Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Teens, Adults
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Feeling stressed? Worn out from sharing your coloring books with the kids? Come relax, sip some coffee, and enjoy the simple joy of coloring—no pressure, just fun. All supplies provided, just bring yourself!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Craft-Tech Connect-STEM

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

This week teens will try and find the final Treasure of El Dorado.  It will be an Escape Room.  You have to try this.  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

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

Pittsburg County 4-H Friendship Bracelet

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

🧵✨ Join Pittsburg County 4-H for a Friendship Bracelet Workshop! ✨🧵

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

Color for Fun and Relaxation Program

2:00pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing, drop‑in Coloring Day for all ages! We’ll supply an array of themed coloring pages—everything from easy scenes to intricate mandalas—along with colored pencils, markers, and crayons.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Life Skills: Basic Cooking Skills, Eggy in a Basket

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

Learn how to make this well know, easy breakfast meal with just two ingredients, toast and eggs!

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

Chronicles and Creatures

3:00pm–4:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Games
Event Details:

Calling all teens.  Come on down to the library and join Miss Julie and roll play games and card games.  Refreshments will be served.