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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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
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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
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
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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 "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.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

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
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We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

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

Teentober: Creature Cosmetics

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
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Channing Carlisle will be at the library on the 30th to do makeup.  She does special effects and will be teaching how and will hep you do makeup for yourself.  Come check it out.  

This event is in the "Tweens" group
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
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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 Ghost in a Jar

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: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Workshop
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Get ready for a spooktacular adventure with our Ghost in a Jar activity! Unleash your creativity as you capture the magic of the mysterious and transform an ordinary jar into a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober Slimy Sights: Eyeballs in the Ooze

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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Join us for a slimy autumn adventure as we make creepy Eyeball Fall Slime—perfect for the season of pumpkins, monsters, and gooey science.

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

Teentober: Pumpkin Tower

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
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Put your engineering skills to the test during our TeenTober STEM event! Teens will use candy pumpkins, toothpicks, and their imaginations to build the tallest and strongest tower possible.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober: STEM Towers

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

Put your engineering skills to the test during our TeenTober STEM event! Teens will use candy pumpkins, toothpicks, and their imaginations to build the tallest and strongest tower possible.

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.  Love a good book and a great conversation?

This event is in the "Children" group

Crafternoon: Spider Web Art

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

Get crafty this spooky season with spiderweb art! Kids will create their own dazzling spiderweb designs using paint, string, and other fun materials to take home.

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

Storytime Adventures & Creations with Ann

4:00pm–5:00pm
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:

Arts & Crafts

Color your fall with painted pumpkins! Join Ann for a cozy autumn storytime featuring The Bumpy Little Pumpkin by Margery Cuyler—a heartwarming tale that celebrates uniqueness, friendship, and fall fun.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober - 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
Event Details:

Ready, aim, launch! In this fun hands-on program, teens will build their own mini catapults and put them to the test by launching candy corn. Compete for distance and accuracy while learning a bit of physics and having a lot of laughs.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teentober Story Seekers Book Club

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

Come join us for teen book club.  This is new and we hope to have it each month.  If you like to read come and share what you have read.  This month's months book is "Night of the Living Dummy".

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chat & Craft: Cemetery Terrarium

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Looking for a creative outlet and a chance to unwind? Join us for Chat & Craft, a monthly program where adults can enjoy casual conversation while working on a fun, library-provided craft project.

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

Enchanted Tales

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Adults
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste

This event is in the "Adults" group

Community Exercise and Camaraderie

10:15am–11:30am
Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Community Information, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

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

Fifth Friday Gaming

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

Got a fifth Friday? Let’s make it count! Join us for an afternoon of cooperative games, casual competition, and laid-back fun.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ageless Adventures Coffee and Color Haunted Edition

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Get into the spooky spirit with a relaxing Halloween-themed coloring session! Enjoy hot coffee, eerie tunes, and a selection of fun and frightful coloring pages.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Trick or Treating at the Library

12:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us at the library for trick or treating! Show up in your costume and get free candy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

SAIL Exercise

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Senior Care, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life), is a an exercise program developed by the OU Health Sciences Center to help promote long and active lives for individuals.  The program provides a combination of aerobic, balance, strength and s