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Chills & Thrills

All Day 1/1–1/31
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Start the year with a shiver! Unwrap preselected books packed with suspense, mystery, and edge-of-your-seat twists. Each pick comes with a little treat to make your winter reading even more thrilling.

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

New Year Noir: January Book Box Raffle

All Day 1/1–1/31
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Start the new year with a twist in our New Year Noir: January Book Box Raffle!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Mana Maniacs

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

Teens will get to play games using cards   This will be a fun and all teens are invited to attend.  Snacks till be served.  Check us out!  Calling all Planeswalkers!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Artistic Expressions

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

For teens who love to create, this dynamic art program encourages self-expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Genre Jam

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.

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

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

Teen life skills: healthy eating

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

Join us for a fun and interactive Life Skills class for teens all about healthy eating tips that actually fit your lifestyle! Learn how to build balanced meals, make smarter snack choices, and fuel your body and mind for school, sports, and life.

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
This event is in the "Adults" group

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

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

Financial Festival

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Business, Community Information, Discussion Groups, Workshop
Event Details:

This month Miss Julie will focus on financial literacy for tweens and teens.  She will have a spokesman from a bank on hand and talk about now to do banking and savings and the ins and outs of the banking business.

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

Marshmallow Melt-Off

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: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Think you know how marshmallows melt? Put it to the test! Join us for a hands-on STEM challenge to see whether one big marshmallow or a layer of little ones melts faster in hot chocolate.

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Maze Masters

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

Arts & Crafts

Design it. Build it. Beat it! Teens will use art supplies, recyclables, or coding programs to create original mazes and obstacle paths. Once built, participants will trade and race to see who can solve each maze the fastest.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Cooking Club

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: Healthy Eating
Event Details:

Calling all teen foodies! Join us for Teen Cooking Club, where we’ll learn new recipes, sharpen our kitchen skills, and, of course, enjoy some delicious food! Each session features a fun and easy dish to make and share.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming-Level Up!

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

Games

Join us for a high-energy, fun free-for-all gaming session where everyone can jump in and play. No teams, no pressure—just non-stop action, friendly competition, and loads of laughs.

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

Creative Coalition: Chill Skills: Mindfulness Journals

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:

Take a break and reset with this relaxed, one-hour session designed just for tweens and teens.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Shine Bright: DIY Lanterns

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

Arts & Crafts

In this creative session you’ll transform simple jars into beautiful lanterns using paints, tissue paper, and your imagination.

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

Creation Station

3:45pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity this winter! Participants of all ages — children, tweens, and teens — will transform smooth rocks into adorable penguins, complete with tiny faces, wings, and scarves.

This event is in the "Teens" group

After the Bell

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

Looking for something fun to do after school? After the Bell is all about hanging out, playing board games, and having a good time with friends.

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

Teen Creations Art Center

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create your own cozy winter scene in this hands-on art program for teens! Use a mix of materials like paint, paper, and textured elements to design a snowy landscape that captures the magic of the season.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game On!

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

Technology

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

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:

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

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

Brush it Off: Conversation Art!

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

Arts & Crafts

Conversation Hanging Hearts (Winter Felt Craft)

This event is in the "Teens" group

Odd Squad: Teen Cuisine Lesson 2: You Are What You Eat

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:
The Teen Cuisine program is a six-lesson curriculum designed to teach youth in grades 6-12 important life skills for promoting optimal health.
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.