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Harry Potter Bingo Night @ 4 p.m.
On April 12th the library is going to be a bit more magical as we'll be hosting our first Harry Potter Bingo Night! The program will begin at 4 PM and is open to participants aged 12 and up. We have 25 spots available for sign ups, so call the Altus Public Library at (580)…
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Family Friday Board Game Night @ 4 p.m.
On April 19th, our Family Friday is going to be a bit different. That night, starting at 4 PM, we're going to be having a game night. We'll have games for adults and kids to play, or games that the whole group can play together. Everyone is welcome! If you have any questions, please feel…
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Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
Our Ya Ya Yarn program continues in April! We have two dates, April 2nd at 6 PM and April 26th at 11 AM. If you're new to crochet, we have a member of staff on hand to help get you started. If you knit, spin, embroider, or work with any other type of material, you're…
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STEM Monday @ 4 p.m.
We're diving into the world of forensics and experimenting with different methods of finding fingerprints. We'll be using cocoa powder, baby powder, and testing with dirty hands, clean hands, and hands covered in lotion. Get ready for a hands-on exploration! Spaces for this program are limited, so be sure to secure your spot by calling the…
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Chautauqua Workshop @ 11 a.m. @ the Altus Public Library
Vanessa Adams-Harris - The Oklahoma Brown Case In the 1950s a small town in Oklahoma, Bartlesville, is where Miss Ruth W. Brown, librarian, was summarily dismissed after 30 years of service because she had circulated subversive materials. What materials did a library hold that would be considered subversive? The Brown case exemplifies the strange period…
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Chautauqua Workshop @ 2 p.m. @ the Museum of the Western Prairie
Rebecca Jimerson - The Music of the Civil Rights Movement This workshop will delve into the music of the Civil Rights Movement drawing inspiration from African American spirituals, gospel hymns, blues, jazz, and folk songs music. The songs of the movement were a powerful source to uplift, strengthen, and spread messages of hope. Handouts to…