Upcoming Events

Let's design a cave! Come help us construct a reading cave for the kids to use throughout the summer. We'll have building materials available but the design is up to you!

Summer Reading is HERE!!! 
Let's get it started with a kick off party!
Join us for hotdogs, snow cones, games, and more!

Dig into a day of reading fun at our Summer Reading Dino Party! Kids will create their own dinosaur craft, enjoy sweet treats, and learn how reading can take them on amazing adventures.

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.

Get ready to paint the most epic ride the Jurassic era never knew it needed. Grab a brush, pick your dino, and let's paint the most roar-some vehicle on the track. Vroom vroom, rawr!

Explore the different examples of dinosaurs and learn what makes each one unique. Then, design and build a prehistoric creature mask using paper and simple craft supplies.

Calling all teens! Come on down to the library and join Miss Julie for roll playing and card games similar to Dungeons & Dragons. Interactive storytelling will be used. Refreshments will be served.  

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.

🦖📚 Join Us for a Dino-Mite Story Time at the Library! 📚🦖

We color every Thursday afternoon at the Idabel Public Library. Come and join us. Take a break from the busy world and join us for Outside the Lines Coloring — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-

Looking for a creative outlet and a fun way to unwind? Join us for Crafternoons — a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, try something new, and connect with others in the community.

Create a custom bag that’s totally you!

Step into the prehistoric world this summer! Sketch a dinosaur or ancient scene, then trap it under a sleek glass stone to make a cool, fossil-inspired keepsake. All the while enjoying a sweet treat.

Kids ages 6 and up are invited to a sparkling Crafternoon as part of the Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program!

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.

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.

Join us for a roaring good time at our toddler T. Rex Tea Party! We’ll enjoy pretend tea, simple treats, dino stories, and plenty of stomping and roaring inspired by the mighty Tyrannosaurus rex.

We are going back to Pre-historic Times with these easy and fun Cave Drawings! 
Discover and discuss what you think it might have been like to live in those times and tell your story on your wall.

Join us for a relaxing two hours of crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any handicraft you enjoy! Bring your current project or start something new in the company of fellow crafters. All skill levels welcome—beginners included! 

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

It's a dinosaur!
Join us for a roaring good time while we create our own dinos from perler beads.

Fossils may be just bones and imprints, but paleontologists know they're only part of the story! In this activity, participants will go beyond the skeleton to imagine what ancient animals really looked like when they were alive.