Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-06-20 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Join the Ya Ya Yarn Crew!

Calling all yarn lovers! Whether you knit, crochet, loom, or just love a good tangle of thread — our Ya Ya Yarn group is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Bring your current project or start something new. All skill levels are welcome — from total beginner to yarn wizard!

Let’s stitch, chat, and craft some cozy community together.

Family Friday @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-20 14:00 - 15:00
Family Friday is Back – with Tangrams & Tech!

Join us for another round of Tangram Puzzle fun at the Altus Public Library on Friday, June 20th at 2 PM!

We’re bringing back this popular program where families can play, learn, and solve puzzles together using custom Tangram sets created with our very own Glowforge laser cutter!

Registration required by June 16 to ensure we have enough puzzle sets for everyone!

Don’t miss out on this creative and collaborative event — call or stop by the library to register today!

Lego Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-21 14:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-19 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for the second of our twice-a-month LEGO Club meetups—a perfect way to spark creativity, make new friends, and enjoy some weekend fun at the library! We’ll supply the bricks, you bring the imagination.

Stay tuned for more Saturday activities throughout the summer!

Learning with STEM @ 10 a.m.
2025-06-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00
Learning with STEM is HERE for Summer 2025!

Presented by the OSU Rural Renewal Initiative

Get ready to explore, experiment, and discover all summer long at the Altus Public Library! Every Monday and Friday, we’re diving into exciting science, technology, engineering, and math activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

–June 2 – July 25
–Mondays & Fridays at 10 AM
–Altus Public Library, 421 N Hudson St.
–For ages 4 and up
–FREE Admission

Each session brings something new — from wild experiments to fun hands-on challenges. Bring the kids and let’s make this summer STEM-sational!

Tween Tuesday @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-24 08:00 - 17:00
Calling all tweens ages 12 & up!
Tween Tuesday presents: Popped Bubble Art!

Using a mixture of bubble mix and food coloring, tweens will get to paint and blow bubbles to create their own art!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for June 25th is Eric Carle! The activity is making a lady bug plate!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Musician Monty Harper at the Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us for musician Monty Harper on Thursday, June 26th, 2025!
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.
The programs are approximately 45 minutes long and are suitable for all ages. Please join us!!!

Movie Day @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Movie Day!
The movie we will be watching is “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010)!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 6 p.m.
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for July 2nd is Art! The activity is colorful popsicle art!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

STEM Wednesday @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:00
STEM Wednesday is Back!

Join us for an exciting STEM session where we’ll be diving into the world of Binary Code Bracelets!

Participants will create their own bracelets or necklaces featuring secret messages they’ve coded using Binary — the language of computers! It’s hands-on, educational, and a whole lot of fun!

Come get crafty with code!

Extreme Animals @ 2 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00
Extreme Animals is coming to the Altus Public Library!

Just a reminder before our program this afternoon!

This program is going to be a bit different as we will have two sessions: 2 PM & 4 PM. To ensure a fun and safe experience for both our guests and the animals though, each session will be limited to 175 participants. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we help keep the event enjoyable for everyone—human and animal alike!

Arrive early to get your spot—we can’t wait to see you there!

Extreme Animals @ 4 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:00

Closed - 4th of July
2025-07-04

Lego Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-05 14:00 - 15:00
We’re kicking off our special June & July Saturday programs with a crowd favorite: Lego Club!

Join us for the first of our twice-a-month LEGO Club meetups—a perfect way to spark creativity, make new friends, and enjoy some weekend fun at the library! We’ll supply the bricks, you bring the imagination.

Stay tuned for more Saturday activities throughout the summer!

Learning with STEM @ 10 a.m.
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-18 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-21 10:00 - 11:00
Learning with STEM wasn’t just in June!

Missed our June schedule? Didn’t see anything that interested you? Don’t worry—there’s so much more science fun ahead this July every Monday and Friday (except holidays)! Check out our full lineup of hands-on STEM activities happening all month long to close out the summer!

SUMMER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:
–Monday, July 7th – Glowing Bacteria
–Friday, July 11th – Play-Doh Bacteria
–Monday, July 14th – Enzyme Explorers Pt. 1
–Friday, July 18th – Enzyme Explorers Pt. 2
–Monday, July 21st – Oil Spill Simulation
–Friday, July 25th – Static Butterfly

Bring your curiosity and get ready to experiment, discover, and have fun with science!

Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for July 9th is Dr. Seuss! The activity is a 10 apples up on top counting activity!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Mad Science Art-splosion @ 2 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00
Mad Science blends the magic of science and visual art with eye popping results. A program fit for young Da Vincis and the young at heart!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-07-16 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for July 16th is Christmas in July! The activity is building a snowman!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Group Connections @ 3:30 p.m.
2025-07-16 15:30 - 17:30
This event is part of the Parents as Teachers program through the Great Plains Youth and Great Plains Youth & Family Services, Inc. – Altus, which supports families with children up to age 6. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other families while engaging in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and community!

This program is brought to you by a collaboration between the Great Plains Youth & Family Services and the Altus Public Library.

Questions or want to learn more about the Parents as Teachers program? Come chat with us!

Finer Arts of Oklahoma @ 2 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-17 14:00 - 15:00
Pow! Biff! Bam! Join Finer Arts as we journey into the history and stories of sequential art! Participants learn about panels, onomatopoeia and how art and words come together and come alive on the comic’s page. Super Educational! Super Fun! Grab your cap and cowl and soar with Finer Arts!

Family Friday @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-18 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Family Friday @ 2 p.m.!

Jackson County Health Department Community Outreach @ 12 p.m.
2025-07-21 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 TODAY! 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!
