Southern Prairie Library

Family Friday @ 1pm
2021-02-05 13:00 - 13:30, 2021-05-07 13:00 - 13:30 (America/Chicago)
On Facebook @ 1pm
Join us each and every Friday for some healthy tips !
See you there.

Frozen Yogart Day
2021-02-06
Who created the first frozen yogurt? H.P Hood developed the first frozen yogurt in 1970 in the United States. It was created as a soft-serve treat called Frogurt. Not long afterward, Humphreys and Dannon released their own versions of frozen yogurt. Its popularity grew in the 80s, mostly due to frozen yogurts “health food” status. Ice cream manufacturers soon caught on, offering low-fat options. For more information go to https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-frozen-yogurt-day-february-6/

Presidents Day Closed
2021-02-15

Retro Day
2021-02-27
On February 27, National Retro Day takes us back to a time before smartphones and the internet. https://nationaldaycalendar.com/national-retro-day-february-27/
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalRetroDay
Whatever your retro is, wear it, drive it, play it on Retro Day. Let us know by using #NationalRetroDay on social media.
You can also follow #NationalRetroDay on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram,and Twitter or visit www.nationalretroday.com.

Pi Day or Pie Day ?
2021-03-14
Hey is Pi Day celeberated more than one time a year?
Here are the more PI Day dates:

March 4: The day marks the passing of 14% of the 3rd month of the year.
April 5: By this day, 3.14 months of the year have passed.
November 10: The 314th day of the year (November 9 in leap years).

For more fun facts go to Pi Day – Fun Holiday

April Fool's Day
2021-04-01
April Fool’s Day is the first day in April. This began back in 1700.
To find out more about this pranksters day click on the April Fools day image.
Do you play tricks on this day?

National Library Week
2021-04-04 08:00 - 2021-04-10 17:00
Welcome to Your Library is this years theme during National Library Week.
Natalie Portman is the 2021 National Library Week Honoray Chair.

“The theme for National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021), “Welcome to Your Library,” promotes the idea that libraries extend far beyond the four walls of a building – and that everyone is welcome to use their services. During the pandemic libraries have been going above and beyond to adapt to our changing world by expanding their resources and continuing to meet the needs of their users. Whether people visit in person or virtually, libraries offer opportunities for everyone to explore new worlds and become their best selves through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs.” (above statement taken from the ala.org website). Be sure to go to the ALA web site to see all the things happening during this week.

National Library Outreach Day
2021-04-07
National Library Outreach Day (formerly National Bookmobile Day) celebrates library outreach and the dedicated library professionals who are meeting their patrons where they are. To find out more about library outreach services click here.

Mason Jar Feeder
2021-04-15 13:00 - 13:30

OKC Bombing Commemorative Day - April 19, 2021
2021-04-19
National Oklahoma City Bombing Commemorative Day is recogninzed on April 19th each year since the bombing in 1995.
“The bombing of the Federal Building in Oklahoma City in 1995, killed 168 people and is the worst act of homegrown terrorism in the nation’s history”, as summarized on the thereisadayforthat web site.

DIY Indoor Herbal Garden @ 1pm
2021-04-20 13:00 - 13:30
Please join us on our Facebook page
April 20, 2021
at 1pm.
We will learn how to plant an herbal garden.
Let’s get dirty!!!

Virtual Storytime @11am
2021-05-05 11:00 - 12:00
Join us every Wednesday @ 11am for fun stories and a craft.
Please limit 2 craft bags per family.
Miss Bailey can not wait to see you!!!!
every Wednesday

Monty harper - Musician - "Songs & Tales"
2021-06-03 14:00 - 15:00
IT’S SUMMER PROGRAM TIME!!!!
Please join us to sing and dance with Monty Harper! Remember that the Altus program will be at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road, at 2:00 p.m.
The Hollis program will be at the Hollis Civic Center, 208 W. Jones Street, at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us!!!

Mike Anderson - Musician
2021-06-10 14:00 - 15:00
Do you know what a Dulcimer is? Could it be something with a tale? I bet Mike Anderson can tell you what it is!!
Please join us for “Stories, Songs, and a Boing, Boing Thing” with Mike Anderson – the Dulcimer Guy!
Remember that the Altus program will be at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road, at 2:00 p.m.
The Hollis program will be at the Hollis Civic Center, 208 W. Jones Street, at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us on Thursday, June 10!!!

Aaron Fowler - Musical Storeyteller
2021-06-24 14:00 - 15:00
Come sing, move and play instruments and tell tales with tails as we listen to “The Advenutures of Bella and Choco”!!!!!

Remember that the Altus program will be at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road, at 2:00 p.m.
The Hollis program will be at the Hollis Civic Center, 208 W. Jones Street, at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us on Thursday, June 24!!!

Ann Lincoln's Foam Party
2021-07-01 14:00 - 15:00
What is a foam party?
Come see what all the fun is about when Ann Lincoln throws a foam party at the Hoyt Shadid Park on the west side of the Altus Reservoir.
See ya there at 2pm.!!! Thursday, July 1!!!

Extreme Animals
2021-07-08 14:00 - 15:00
I wonder what kind of animals will be visiting us this year? Bring your family to see some amazing animals.
Remember that the Altus program will be at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road, at 2:00 p.m.
The Hollis program will be at the Hollis Civic Center, 208 W. Jones Street, at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us on Thursday, July 8!!!

Mad Science
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
Remember that the Altus program will be at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road, at 2:00 p.m.
The Hollis program will be at the Hollis Civic Center, 208 W. Jones Street, at 10:00 a.m.
Please join us on Thursday, July 15!!!

Basic Computer Technology Class - July 29 Rescheduled
2021-07-29 18:00 - 19:00

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library - 10 a.m.
2021-09-01 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your sluething skills.
Come join Kent Frates an historian and award-winning true crime author of Oklahoma’s Most Nortorious Cases.

Tai Chi @ 10:30 am
2021-09-02 10:00 - 11:00

September 11, 2001 Remembered
2021-09-11
Do you remember this infamous day in history? It has been 20 years since the Twin Towers and Pentagon were attacked. For more on this event click on this link https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/9-11-attacks

Zumba Gold with Suzanne Rooker
2021-10-18 15:30 - 16:30

DIY Book Wreath
2021-10-18 18:00 - 19:30
Have you ever made a wreath from pages of books?
Join us for this fun craft. Let your talent shine.
All supplies furnished.
See you there!!

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library@10am Presented by Theresa Gardiner
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:00
Theresa Gardiner will be reviewing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. The bestselling historical fiction from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of Lee Smith and Lisa Wingate (Amazon). This book is in the Altus Library collection in regular fiction and in large print.

Veterans Day - Library Closed
2021-11-11
Did you know that Veterans Day is on the same day every year!!
This day was originally called Armistice Day. You might be surprised as to why the number 11 is so important to this day.
Here is the link to find out why https://www.military.com/veterans-day.

Pen & Ink Drawing class with Lyn Taylor @6 pm.
2021-11-15 18:00 - 20:00
The Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council is sponsoring a “Pen & Ink Drawing” class with Lyn Taylor on November 15-18th, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $30.00 and is intended for adults and students ages 16 and up. The classes are located at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson. Please call the library at 580-477-2890 for additional information and to sign up for the class.
The Shortgrass Arts Institute classes are sponsored by the Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council and the Southern Prairie Library System. This project is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

DIY Fall Book Wreath @6 pm
2021-11-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a fun evening of wreath-making. We will be using recycled books and making them into wreaths with a little Fall touch. Supplies will be provided. Call the library today to reserve your spot! 580-477-2890

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library @10 am with Jennie Buchanan
2021-12-01 10:00 - 11:00
You will not want to miss the review of the Christmas Book by Jennifer Chiaverini as told by Jennie Buchanan. If you have ever been to any of Jennie Buchanan’s christmas presentations they are well worth coming to. This book was based on the classic poem Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.
