Southern Prairie Library

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 (America/Chicago)
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

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

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.

Journey Through Health Tuesdays @ 1pm February 1st thru March 1st with Cheryl Lively
2022-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
Cheryl Lively , OSU Extension Educator, will help you understand

what happens as you age
avoiding health problems by eating healthier
participating in simple exercises

Come join us at the:
Altus Public Library
Every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
February 1st thru March 1st
For more information and to register call the library at 580-477-2890

Chair Yoga @ 11:00 to 11:30am
2022-02-08 11:00 - 11:30
The Great Plains Literacy Council and Southern Prairie Library System will present “Chair Yoga.” Chair Yoga is a FREE exercise series taught by Licensed Instructor, Suzanne Rooker. You will learn safe and easy exercises to keep your muscles and joints strong as well as tips on proper breathing. The programs will be every Tuesday and Thursday from February 8th – 24th, 2022 at 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890. Please join us!
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.” Additional funding is provided by a Southwest Rural Electric Operation Round Up grant.
Oklahoma Department of Libraries Institute of Museum and Library Services Oklahoma Health Literacy Southwest Rural Electric Stand Strong Fitness Center

Intermediate Drawing with Color Theory @6-8 pm
2022-02-14 18:00 - 2022-02-17 20:00
Shortgrass Art Institute Winter/Spring 2022
This workshop will meet

Monday through Thursday, February 14th – 17th.

6 – 8 pm

Cost of $30.00

Please register and pay for classes at the library: 580-477-2890

Classes are open to all levels of experience

For adults and students ages 16 & up unless otherwise noted

Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before the class begins

Classes are limited to 10 students. We must have at least 3 students in order to hold class.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be observed.

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library @10 am with Joe Kreger
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:00
Joe Russell Kreger Oklahoma Poet Laurette 2021-2022 will be presenting poems from his latest book along with insight into how they are slightly embellished. All his poems comes from his own experiences. He is a farmer and rancher by trade, Kreger was introduced to poetry at a young age by his father, yet his venture into creative writing didn’t begin until he was 56 years old, when he began using poetry to document and express his life experiences. A self-described “cowboy poet”, Kreger is from Tonkawa area. Here is one of his poems entitled A Legacy.

Healthy Weight Loss @ 1 p.m.
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
Healthy Weight Loss @ 1 p.m. every Tuesday in March.
Altus Public Library
