Notice: Coalgate Library Temporary Closure for Upgrades

Exciting news! Crews have arrived at the Coalgate Library to begin upgrading our lighting to energy-efficient LED lights. This improvement will make the library brighter, more welcoming, and even more enjoyable for your visits!

During this work, the library will be temporarily closed and is expected to reopen by Thursday. We appreciate your patience and can’t wait to welcome you back to a brighter, better library very soon.

Thank you for your understanding!

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Crafty Flutterbys

3:30pm–4:15pm
Toddlers, Children
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
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Arts & Crafts

Get creative with color as we turn everyday coffee filters into beautiful butterflies! Kids will love using markers, water, and a little imagination to make their own fluttery masterpiece.

This event is in the "Children" group

Creative Corner

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Create an adorable fox holding a colorful leaf! Kids will use simple materials like paper, markers, and glue to make their own cute woodland friend. This craft is perfect for developing fine motor skills and celebrating fall.

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

Tales & Textures

3:30pm–4:30pm
Toddlers, Children
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
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Storytime

Join us for Sensory Stories, where imagination and exploration come to life! Through interactive storytelling and sensory experiences, we’ll engage young minds and spark creativity.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wings of the Wind: Exploring Lift in Windmill Design

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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In this project, children will explore the power of wind by designing and building windmills that can lift a cup filled with different weights.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Info-seekers: Healthy Eating, OSU Extension Office

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Organizations, Community Information
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

OSU Extension Services Presentation

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
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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 "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, Outreach, Community Information, Discussion Groups
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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

Little Rascal's Story Time

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Story time for toddlers is a delightful and engaging activity where young children gather to listen to stories read aloud. It typically takes place in a  welcoming environment like a library 

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 "Children" group

Math Storytelling Day with Oklahoma Connections Academy

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: School
This event is in the "Adults" group

Move and Mingle Meet up (For All Ages)

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
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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.  Come on down to the library and join us.  Everyone is welcome and all ages are invited. 

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

Sunbeam Family Services: Early Bird Program- 1 to 2 years old

10:30am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Outreach, Community Information
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Join us at our Early Bird Program, where we're all about helping little ones blossom! This program is designed to support the remarkable journey of child development, ensuring that children receive the best possible start.

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

Adventures with Ann-Goodbye Summer, Hello Fall

11:00am–12:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

As summer fades and the leaves begin to change, join us for a storytime that celebrates the end of summer and the beginning of autumn.

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
Event Details:

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

Outside the Lines Coloring

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  We have everything you need to color.  We even furnish a picture.  Come and visit while you color.  Sure to be a fun time at the library.

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 "Adults" group

Between The Covers Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Our Friends of the Library Book Club has an all new name.  Come and read with us between the covers.  Bring your favorite book and talk about it and find other books you may want to read.  This month the group will be all reading th

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafternoon

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for this week’s Crafternoon as we create Flextangle Kaleidoscopes!

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!