Notice: Spiro Public Library Temporary Closure

The Spiro Public Library will be closed from Thursday, September 4th through Monday, September 15th as we prepare for exciting updates.

This week, we’ll be moving books and disassembling the old shelving. The library will also be getting a fresh coat of paint while the walls are empty. The new shelving is scheduled to arrive on Thursday, September 11th, and once the books are back in place, we’ll be ready to welcome you again the following week.

We appreciate your patience during this transformation and can’t wait for you to enjoy the refreshed, beautifully organized library!

Upcoming Events

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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!

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

STEM Squad:

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Teens
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma 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

Life Skills for Teens: Tools

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:

This program will be providing some basic information about commonly used tools, how and what they should be used for, and tool safety so that you don't hurt yourself.  

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

Weird Science

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
Event Details:

Get ready for wild reactions, strange experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Nerd Herd: Spaghetti Derby

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Use a variety of noodles to build a functional(?) toy car. Do you have what it takes, or are you an im-pasta!?

Nerd Herd is a teen program designed to be attended independently by teens. Accommodations can be made by request.

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: STEM/STEAM, Career Development, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hookin' Ain't Easy Crochet Club

12:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Whether you are amateur or pro at crocheting, this will be the perfect group for you! We will have a set of hooks and some yarn to make some great projects. 

 

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

3:00pm–4:00pm
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 teen book club.  This is new and we hope to have it each month.  If you like to read come and share what you have read.  This months book will be "The Hobbit".

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

TeenTober: Creepy-Cool Cemeteriums

All Day 10/1–10/31
Tweens, Teens
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Build your own spooky (or sweet!) Cemeteriums—a miniature terrarium with a twist! Tweens will design and decorate their creations using tiny figurines, plants, moss, and other fun materials.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober: Haunted Pages Book Box Raffle

All Day 10/1–10/31
Teens
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate TeenTober with chills and thrills in our Haunted Pages: October TeenTober Book Box Raffle!

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

Teentober: Undead & Well Read

All Day 10/1–10/31
Teens, Adults
SEOLS Bookmobile
Offsite Event
Library Branch: SEOLS Bookmobile
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Something wicked is waiting to be unwrapped… Each book hides a tale of ghosts, dark secrets, and spine-tingling twists, paired with a sinister little treat. Will you dare to discover what lurks inside?

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

Teentober: Scavenger Hunt

10/01/2025 @ 9:00am–10/31/2025 @ 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Come by and participate in our scavenger hunt, follow the clues and win prizes!

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - Craft Circle (Halloween Glitter Globes)

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

Get into the spooky spirit this TeenTober by creating your very own Halloween-themed diamond art magnets! Kids will enjoy picking a design and adding sparkling gems to make a dazzling decoration.