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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This event is in the "Teens" group

Esports: Level Up!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for weekly E-Sports team practice! Whether you're sharpening your gameplay, building winning strategies, or gearing up 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

TeenTober Circuit Fireflies

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:

Dive into the captivating world of circuits! Experience hands-on projects that spark innovation, and let your imagination soar as you explore interactive circuits that glow and bring fireflies to life.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober All Together Chalk

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

Take your Fall TeenTober creativity to the sidewalk—literally! This sidewalk art program is for teens who want to make bold Fall/TeenTober, or just plain awesome chalk designs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - Cupcake Decorating

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

Teens will decorate cupcakes with a variety of fun things, including monster eyes, candy corn, and more! 

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
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FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

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

Teentober: Sweet Stop

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Drop by and learn how to make quick and tasty candy apples—easy to make, even easier to eat!

This event is in the "Teens" group

E-Sports

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

Games

Check out the new STEM Corner at your library, featuring ESports. Join our League and represent on our Xbox Series X! Ask your librarian for more info.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TEENTober: Fright Night Feature Fridays

3:15pm–5:00pm
Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Movies

Foster relaxation and socialization by joining us to watch a free movie selected by the library! Call the library for more details!

A Spooky Movie Series Just for Teens! 

Brainz & Big Screens Night

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Photography

*Policy Here*

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - 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 "Teens" group

TeenTober: Off the Page Book Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Celebrate TeenTober with our special edition Teen Book Club! Join us as we dive into exciting reads chosen by teens, for teens. Whether you love fantasy, graphic novels, thrillers, or heartfelt stories, there's something for everyone.

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

TeenTober: All SySTEMs Go! Paper Airplanes

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

Welcome to All Systems Go, an exciting and hands-on TeenTober STEM program where curiosity takes flight! Join Tara as she guides guests through an interactive learning experience focused on aerodynamics.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober: Life Skills Basic Wound Care

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Being a teen comes with a lot of new responsibilities, and we’re here to help! Join us for hands-on sessions where teens can build real-world skills like budgeting, cooking basics, time management, job readiness, and more.

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

Farmer's Market Activity Zone

8:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Outreach
Event Details:

We’re at the Farmer’s Market this morning—come say hi! Pick up some fresh produce and swing by our craft booth to make a fun take-home picture frame. We’ll even snap a keepsake photo to help you remember the day.

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: 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

TeenTober: Pocket Monsters

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

You have asked and we are going to try and offer.  Bring your Pokémon cards and we will play and trade.  Calling all Pokémon Trainers!

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..

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - Innovators League

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

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - 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: Glow Showdown

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, Workshop
Event Details:

Ready to make water glow like a sci-fi potion?
Join us for a TEENTober event where the lights go out and the science comes alive.

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Photography

*Policy Here*

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - 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.

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - 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: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Beginner’s Crochet

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober -Blowing Off S.T.E.A.M. : Juicy Guts!

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

Get ready for a hands-on, slightly weird, and totally fascinating science experiment!

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - STEM Innovators: Slime

1:30pm–2:00pm
Teens
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Welcome to our teen STEM program! Here, you'll get to explore the exciting fields of science, technology, engineering, and math. Whether you're into robotics, coding, biology, or physics, there's something here for you.

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

Esports: Level Up!

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

Games

Join us for weekly E-Sports team practice! Whether you're sharpening your gameplay, building winning strategies, or gearing up for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.