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Innovative Minds

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

Participants will learn about the center of gravity while making their own balance buddies!

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

STEM Fusion: Off To The Races!

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
Event Details:

Get ready to cheer, laugh, and race the wind! Our Balloon Races turn ordinary balloons into speedy little rockets as players dash, launch, and compete to see whose balloon zooms across the finish line first. It’s fast. It’s silly.

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

STEM Squad : Candy Heart Tower Engineering

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

Candy hearts: good for eating? Depends on who you ask. Good for building? Librarians say YES! Join us for an engineering challenge to see who can build the tallest, sturdiest candy heart tower!

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

The Hub

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled afternoon at the library! Teens can play board games, card games, and group activities in a relaxed, social environment. Bring your friends, make new ones, and enjoy friendly competition.

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

Gaming-Level Up!

3:00pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Tweens, 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 "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
Event Details:

Discussion Groups

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

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!

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 "Teens" group

Odd Squad: OSU Teen Cuisine Lesson 6 Snack Attack

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:

Recognize snacks that are high in salt, sugar, fat; review using FightBac, make a Healthy Snack, and Balance Calories and exercise to maintain healthy weight.

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Edible Crystals

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teens
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Sweet science in action! Join us to grow your own edible crystals while learning about sugar, saturation, and crystal formation. A tasty, hands-on STEM activity for teens

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creation Station: Perler Beads

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

Arts & Crafts

Lets get crafty with perler beads!
Kids will design their own character or shape to create and will get to take it home!

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

Heart Catapults (STEM)

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:

Join us for a hands-on engineering challenge!  Teens will design and build their own mini catapults using simple, low-cost materials, then test how far they can launch paper hearts.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Nerd Herd : Candy DNA

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teen scientists! Join us for a hands-on STEM program where we combine science and sweets to explore the building blocks of 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

Bird Guardians: Teen STEM Adventure

3:30pm–4:00pm
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:

Celebrate National Bird Feeding Month with a hands-on STEM lab that teaches teens how oil spills and pollution affect birds and what they can do to help!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Checkmate-Chess Club

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

The Library has started a Chess Club.   Join our Chess Club and enjoy friendly matches, learn new strategies, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts of all skill levels.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Craft Circle: teens

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

Teen Craft Circle is back for 2026! This month we’ll be making popsicle stick keepsake boxes and decorating them however you like. Come hang out, get creative, and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake!

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

Novel Notions Book Club For Teens

4:00pm–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: 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.

Join us as we dive into the powerful and thrilling novel The Firekeeper’s Daughter by Angeline Boulley.

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

Guardians of the Forest: Teen Movie

4:00pm–5:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Movie, Other
Event Details:

Continue your environmental adventure at the library with Guardians of the Forest! Teens will be immersed in a vibrant, action-packed story about protecting nature, wildlife, and the planet.

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

Creative Coalition STEM - Candy Wave

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:

Get ready for the ultimate mashup of physics, engineering, and sugar in this deliciously challenging event!

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

After the Bell

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stick around After The Bell! Teens can draw, design, and create stickers that are totally unique to them.

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

STEM Fusion: Who Did the Crime?

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
Event Details:

Teen Forensic Science Program – Inspired by A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder.