Southern Prairie Library

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-02-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-02-26 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join us at the library this Wednesday for Story Time and Crafts! Let’s read together and get creative with fun crafts!

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-02-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-03-15 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-04-19 14:00 - 15:00
Future artists and engineers are invited to join us for Lego Club! Build to your hearts content. Your work will be displayed at the Altus Public Library.

Closed - Presidents' Day
2025-02-17
The Altus Public Library will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of President’s Day.
We will open again on Tuesday, February 18th at our normal hours.

Family Friday @ 4 p.m.
2025-02-21 16:00 - 17:00
Join us February 21st at 4 p.m. for Family Friday, and make your own fidget gear spinner!
Our 3D printers have been hard at work creating fidget gear kits that put together to create their own fidget device.
Registration is required, so call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890 to sign up!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 6 p.m.
2025-03-04 18:00 - 19:00
Join us at the Altus Public Library at 6 p.m. for YA YA Yarn!
Whether you’re knitting or crocheting, bring your projects and enjoy a morning of crafting and company.

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-03-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-03-26 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft! Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

STEAM Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
2025-03-05 16:00 - 17:00
Join us for our next STEAM Wednesday at the Altus Public Library

We’re going to be exploring creativity and problem-solving with Tangram Puzzles made by the library’s own Glowforge laser printer!

Kids can:
–Assemble their very own tangram puzzle into different shapes and designs
-Color their puzzles in any way they like, creating unique works of art!
–See if they can come up with new designs to stump the librarians!

It’s the perfect chance to engage in hands-on learning while having a blast. See you there!

We do ask that kids are registered for this event so that everyone is able to get their own tangram puzzle.

The cut off date for registration is MONDAY, MARCH 3RD.

Health Department Community Outreach
2025-03-17 12:00 - 13:30
Do you have questions about food assistance, insurance, local services or specialized help? Thanks to a partnership with the District 5 Southwest Oklahoma County Health Departments, help is available!
A Community Health Worker (CHW) can help you navigate your unique situation. Stop by the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson, from 12:00 to 1:30 PM on the dates listed in the poster below. There will be a CHW here to help you find the right solutions to your specific needs.
This program is FREE and open to the public! Come see us!

Family Friday @ 4 p.m.
2025-03-21 16:00 - 17:00
Family Friday Presents: Trivia!
We’ll be using Kahoot to ask families General Knowledge questions. The winner will get bragging rights and a cool medal created on the library’s 3D printers!
Registration is required, so call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890 and register your family today!

Group Connections @ 3:30 p.m.
2025-03-26 15:30 - 17:30
Join Us for Group Connections: National Nutrition Month! We’re excited to announce our next Group Connections event on March 26th at 3:30 PM in celebration of National Nutrition Month! This special gathering, brought to you through a partnership between the Altus Public Library and Great Plains Youth and Family Services, will include:Book Reading – Dive into a story that celebrates nutrition and healthy living!Build Your Own Charcuterie Board – Get creative with a selection of delicious, healthy snacks!Swag Bags – Limited supply, so be sure to grab yours while they last!This event is open to the public, and we can’t wait to see you there!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-03-28 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the Altus Public Library at 11 a.m. for YA YA Yarn!
Whether you’re knitting or crocheting, bring your projects and enjoy a morning of crafting and company.

The "Grate" Altus Spelling Bee @ 9 a.m. @ Western Oklahoma State College
2025-03-29 09:00 - 12:00
The Great Plains Literacy Council will be holding their annual “Grate” Altus Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Western Oklahoma State College. Please join us! You can sign up to have a Spelling Bee Team or just cheer on your favorite team!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 6 p.m.
2025-04-01 18:00 - 19:00
Do you love yarn? Want to learn how to crochet or knit? Or maybe you just want to hang out with fellow yarn enthusiasts? Ya Ya Yarn is the perfect place for you!

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned pro, come join us for a fun and relaxing time. We’ll provide the yarn and crochet hooks, and a staff member will be there to help if you want to learn. Just bring yourself and your love for all things cozy!

No registration required—just drop in and stitch away!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-04-02 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for April 2nd is Movement! The activity is yoga poses from the book “You Are a Lion & Other Fun Yoga Poses.
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

STEAM Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-04-02 16:00 - 17:00
Get ready to swirl, spin, and experiment at our next STEAM Wednesday! This time, we’re making Tornadoes in a Jar—a cool and simple science experiment that lets you see the power of a twister up close!

Join us for a hands-on learning experience where we’ll explore the science behind tornadoes and create our own mini-storms in a jar! No registration needed—just bring your curiosity and get ready for some STEAM fun!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-04-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for April 9th is Apples! The activity is making an apple headband!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Mad Science @ 4:30 p.m.
2025-04-11 16:30 - 17:30
Get Ready to Take Off with Mad Science!

Join us for “The Fantasy of Flight”—a thrilling, high-energy science adventure happening on April 11th!

What to Expect:
-A 30-minute science-fueled journey into the wonders of flight!
–Exciting experiments that explore aerodynamics, propulsion, and the magic of air!
–Fun, interactive demonstrations for all ages!

When: Friday, April 11th
Time: 4:30 PM
Where: Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.

FREE & fun for the whole family!

Don’t miss this mad and magical science experience as we explore the fantasy of flight!

Tween Tuesday @ 4 p.m.
2025-04-15 16:00 - 17:00
Hey tweens! The countdown is on—Tween Tuesday is just two weeks away, and we’ve got an action-packed afternoon of Minute to Win It challenges waiting for you! Get ready to test your skills, race against the clock, and tackle wild and wacky tasks before time runs out!

Bring your A-game, a competitive spirit, and get ready for lots of laughs and friendly competition! No registration required—just show up and be ready to have a blast!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-04-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for April 16th is Earth Day! The activity is making cardboard roll trees!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Group Connections @ 3:30 p.m.
2025-04-16 15:30 - 17:30
April Group Connection: Weather Awareness!

Join us for an afternoon of fun and weather awareness, brought to you through a partnership between the Altus Public Library and Great Plains Youth and Family Services, featuring:

–A book reading about different types of weather
–An enjoyable snack
–An engaging, hands-on parent-child activity

–Plus, every family will receive a take-home bag with helpful items for storm season!

Who Can Attend? This event is designed for children ages 0-6, but any elementary-aged child is welcome!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn about the weather while having fun with your little ones!

Family Friday @ 4 p.m.
2025-04-18 16:00 - 17:00
Get ready to dig into some hands-on fun at our next Family Friday! This time, we’re exploring the life cycle of plants—from tiny seeds to blooming flowers! Kids and parents will get to plant their own seeds and learn all about how plants grow.

Come ready to get your hands a little dirty as we discover the magic of plant life together! No registration needed—just bring your curiosity and join the fun!

Jackson County Health Department Community Outreach @ 12 p.m.
2025-04-21 12:00 - 13:30

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-04-23 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for April 23rd is Big Machines! The activity is building an excavator
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!
