Upcoming Events

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.

Join us for an exciting sampler of our many STEM activities at your library, available in our new STEM Corner. 

Enjoy the wonders of this fire experiment in a controlled environment! We will be using sand, lighter fluid, sugar, and more!

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.

Taking care of your body every day helps you feel fresh, healthy, and ready to take on the world. When you stay clean, you’re not just caring for your body—you’re building confidence too!

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.

Get creative and add some flair to your space with a handmade rock painting picture holder! In this craft, teens will decorate smooth stones with their own designs and attach wire to hold photos, notes, or artwork.

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.

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.

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

Ready to make something that’s both weirdly fun and totally useful?

We’re digging out the Wii U for an epic gaming session! Bring your friends (or challenge new ones) to a fun, laid-back afternoon of friendly competition. No sign-up needed—just drop in, grab a controller, and let the games begin!

Need a break from school, stress, or screens? Come hang out at the library for Time to Connect—a chill space just for teens to relax, chat, and enjoy fun activities.

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

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.

Did you know plants have DNA too?  Come learn about DNA as we extract it from a strawberry.  

Welcome to Life Hacks, where you can earn +10 XP by learning a variety of life and career skills so you can feel confident and prepared for your future goals!  Join Tara and learn how to make and follow a budget, so you can set yourself up fo

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!

ESports at your public library. Join our League and represent on our Nintendo Switch! Ask your librarian for more info.

This week everyone will be making Slim  You have to try this.  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

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

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.

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

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.