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Take and Make for Adults

All Day 4/1–4/30
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of March is Clothes Pin Bunnies.

This event is in the "Children" group

Take and Make for Children

All Day 4/1–4/30
Children
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for the month of April will be an Egg Carton Caterpillar. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Take and Make for Teens

All Day 4/1–4/30
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for April will be Flower Lights using silk flowers, tealight candles, ribbon and glue. Come and pick one up.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting Connections

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

The public library's adult craft program is a haven for creativity. Participants, guided by skilled instructors, delve into diverse projects, fostering a sense of community and artistic expression.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Smart Health: Technology for Wellness

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

From telehealth visits to fitness trackers, technology is changing the way we care for our health.
Learn how to use apps and devices to stay informed and connected.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Prime Time Fitness

3:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

The public library offers a dynamic senior fitness program, fostering health and community engagement. Tailored for seniors, it combines low-impact exercises, flexibility training, and social activities.

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 "Children" group

Wonder Tales

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.

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

Craft-Tech Connect STEM Delightful Dirt Cups

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Miss Julie will be showing teens/tweens how to make an edible cup of "dirt" using crushed Oreo cookies, chocolate pudding, and gummy worms. How yummy does that sound? Come join us! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Creation Station

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

Pasta butterfly crafts utilize (bow-tie) pasta, shaped like butterflies, to create colorful, easy, and engaging art projects for children.

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

Hidden Words: Blackout Poetry for Teens (Part 2)

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: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by getting creative with words!

This event is in the "Children" group

Head in the clouds

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

We will explore how clouds form, why they look different, and what they can tell us about the weather.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create and Control: Rearview Mirror Hangers

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

Let's get crafty in April!
Join Mrs Robin as she teaches you how to create a versatile beaded decoration for your rearview mirror, door knob, bedpost, or bag. 

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

Cyber Squad: Circuit Basics

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, Technology Class
Event Details:

Dive into the world of technology and discover what makes your favorite devices come alive!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Hooks & Stitches: Beginner's Crochet

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Poteau Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for a chill crochet session where you’ll learn the basics like simple stitches and how to start fun projects. No experience is needed—we’ll walk you through it step by step.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

All Board: A Titanic Remembrance Experience.

5:30pm–7:30pm
Everyone
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for a special Titanic Remembrance Day event honoring the lives and stories of those aboard the Titanic.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Thinking Thursday

9:00am–5:00pm
Everyone
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discussion Groups

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

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

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

Little Tyke's Thursday Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

 

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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 "Everyone" group

Move and Mingle Meet-Up (For All Ages)

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Shuffle & Play

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to spend your morning? Come join Shuffle & Play, our new adult card game program! Meet new people, enjoy some friendly competition, and maybe even learn a new game or two.

This event is in the "Children" group

Explorers - STEM

10:30am–11:00am
Children
Talihina Public Library
Library Branch: Talihina Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Dive into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and math with our STEM Explorers! Designed for curious minds, this program offers hands-on activities, engaging experiments, and interactive projects that make learning fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing performing exercise that improves strength ,balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of fal

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tai Chi: Moving for Better Balance

1:00pm–2:30pm
Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

This class teaches participants balance skills and good body alignment by using coordinated and flowing movements.