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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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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..

Innovators League

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

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.

Teen Crafternoon

3:30pm–4:45pm
Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come hang out for a bit and pick an activity from our supplies. Everything is free! Decorate a journal, learn origami, do some lo-fi cozy coloring, or get started with crochet/knitting.

 

 

Hooks & Stitches: Beginner's Crochet

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Beginner’s Crochet

Creative Coalition: Build a Budget Workshop

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: Discussion Groups, Workshop
Event Details:

This interactive life skills program is designed for teens and tweens who want to understand the basics of personal budgeting.

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.  

In The Kitchen

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

Life Skills-Warm up at the library! Teens can decorate their own sugar cookies and experiment with delicious toppings for gourmet hot chocolate.

Santa's Workshop of Cards

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Oh, no!! Santa's workshop took a beating from a winter storm!  Gather together with friends to build a workshop of cards and see how much weight it can support before it collapses.

K-Pop Craft Party-Bias & Bookmarks

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:
We will be upcycling K-Pop photo albums and turning the pages into collages, bookmarks, journal pages, and maybe some envelopes!
 

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! 

All SySTEMS Go! Ornament Snow Globes

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

Join Tara for All Systems Go!, where teens will explore creativity and simple science while building their very own ornament snow globes.

Game On! Xbox Series S Edition

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Everyone
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Career Development, Discussion Groups, Games
Event Details:

Technology

Classes presented in both Instructional and informational format to introduce customers to basic computer, tablet, and phone software.

Grab a controller and dive into the action! Play popular Xbox games, compete with friends, or explore new titles in a fun, safe, all-ages environment. Level up your gaming skills with us!

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:

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

Odd Squad: Gift Wrapping

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:

🎁 Odd Squad: Gift Wrapping Life Skills Event! 🎁