Altus
Chair Yoga
Want something to do on Tuesdays and Thursdays?
We have an idea for you!!
Great Plains Literacy Council Presents Chair Yoga! Taught by a licensed instructor, Erin Martinez, this FREE event will be held every Tuesday and Thursday!
Come join us at 11:00 a.m. in the Altus Public Library!
Chair Yoga will also be held Mondays at 12 p.m. at the Hollis Civic Center!
The Great Plains Literacy Council and the Southern Prairie Library System are co-sponsoring a series of Health and Wellness programs to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles in southwest Oklahoma. “Financial assistance for these special projects is made possible with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.”
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Zumba Gold with Janelle Picinich
Janelle Picinich is a very knowledgeable and entertaining licensed Zumba instructor.
Some of you may know her from Stand Strong Fitness Center where she is a Zumba instructor.
Her classes are enjoyed by many.
Update to Tags in Libby
Did you know you can use Tags in Libby to organize books? You can find the Tags Screen on the Shelf tab. You can create a new tag from the Tags Shelf under ACTIONS.
National Radio Interview with Ruth Ortega
Let’s listen to Ruth Ortega, Administrative Assistant of Great Plain Literacy Council, as she speaks with Joel Reagan on national radio about our local Great Plains Literacy. Ruth talks about the services offered through the Great Plains Literacy and how these services impact our community.
WiFi HotSpots for Checkout!!
Be sure to stop by the Altus Public Library or the Hollis Public Library to checkout a T-Mobile HotSpot.
The T-Mobile HotSpot checks out for 14 days. To find out more information call Altus Public Library (580) 477-2890 or the Hollis Public Library (580) 688-2744.
Citizenship Corner upgraded technology
RBdigital ebooks & Audiobooks
Starting September 10, 2020
RBdigital audio and ebooks will be moving to
OverDrive and the Libby app!!
Teen Tuesdays
Teen Hang Out Time starting
Tuesday, June 16, 2020,
Online virtual fun time.
The zoom link will be sent out the day before.
Please call the library 580-477-2890 or
email bhutchinson@spls.lib.ok.us to provide an
email address for the zoom link. Grades 5th-12th
***Special Notice*** Digital Library Card
***SPECIAL NOTICE*** to all residents of Jackson and Harmon counties. The COVID-19 situation is changing rapidly as are the recommended guidelines for Social Distancing and the Safer-at-Home extended dates.
Your Library Card, issued through the Southern Prairie Library System libraries, gives you access to all of the on-line resources available 24/7 through the library.
If you don’t have a library card and are a resident of Jackson or Harmon County –
YOU may apply for an on-line card NOW to get a temporary card number and start using the on-line resources immediately, while the libraries are closed.
When the libraries re-open you will be asked to come to the Altus or Hollis library with your ID and proof of residency to receive your permanent card.
Step 1: Go to the Southern Prairie Library System’s On-line Card Catalog.
Step 2: Go to the very top of the page and select LOG IN which takes you to the Register Box.
Step 3: Select Register which takes you to the Online Registration page.
Step 4: Fill out the Online Registration Form with all required information.
ALSO: Choose to register as an Altus or Hollis library patron.
Step 5: Select Register which will take you to the Post–Registration page that will give you your temporary card number and PIN number. Please write these numbers down or print the page to remember.
Step 6: From the library catalog page, begin using the online resources as listed and enter your temporary card number when requested.