Southern Prairie Library

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-08-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago)
Get ready for another month of Story Time fun at the Altus Public Library!Join us every Wednesday at 11 AM for engaging stories, themed crafts, and plenty of smiles—perfect for ages Pre-K and up.Here’s what’s coming up in August:August 6 – Theme: Cats | Craft: Build a CatAugust 13 – Theme: School | Craft: Apple Letter MatchingAugust 20 – Theme: Pete the Cat | Craft: Pete the Cat HeadbandAugust 27 – Theme: Pirates | Craft: Pirate HeadbandNo registration needed—just drop in and join the fun!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-08-29 11:00 - 12:00
Do you knit? Do you crochet? Do you want to spend an hour twice a month with people that are ALSO obsessed with yarn and all things yarn related? Well then Altus Public Library’s Ya Ya Yarn program is for you!

We have tons of people who come in and crochet, a few who knit, but all are obsessed with yarn and all are welcome!

If you’re interested in joining us, you’re welcome to come to our August 29th program at 11 a.m.! TIf you’re interested, just come down to the Altus Public Library at 11 a.m. and join us for some fun while working on your latest masterpiece!

Closed - Labor Day
2025-09-01

Ya Ya Yarn @ 5 p.m.
2025-09-02 17:00 - 18:00
Attention all yarn addicts!

Join us on Tuesday, September 2nd at 5 PM for our next Ya Ya Yarn meeting! If you’re a total newbie or you have a project you’re working on, everyone is welcome to come! You don’t even have to just knit or crochet! If you work with anything yarn related, you’re more than welcome to come!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-09-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 11:00 - 12:00
September Story Time & Crafts!

Join us every Wednesday in September at 11 AM for stories, crafts, and fun at the Altus Public Library!

Perfect for ages Pre-K & up.

Here’s what we’ve got planned this month!

–September 3rd: Fairytales with a Special Guest Reader! – Craft: Magic Wand
–September 10th: Farm Animals – Craft: Farm Animal Coloring Pages
–September 17th: Fly Guy – Craft: Make Your Own Fly Guy
September 24th: Fall Fun! – Craft: Leaf Wreath

Bring the kids, spark their imagination, and let’s make some memories together!

STEAM Wednesday @ 4 p.m.
2025-09-10 16:00 - 17:00
STEAM Wednesday: Will it Float?

Join us at the Altus Public Library on September 10th at 4 PM for a hands-on science challenge!

Using just aluminum foil, kids and parents will work together to design a boat that can float—even when weighed down with coins.

Will your boat stand strong or sink under pressure? Come test your engineering skills and find out!

Jackson County Health Department Community Outreach @ 12 p.m.
2025-09-15 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-10-20 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!

Group Connections @ 3:30 p.m.
2025-09-17 15:30 - 17:30
Group Connection at the Altus Public Library!

Join us on Wednesday, September 17th at 3:30 PM for a fun and meaningful afternoon as we talk about making friends, being a friend, starting school, and showing kindness.

What to expect:
–A special book reading
–Snacks to enjoy
–A take-home bag

Group Connection is part of the Parents as Teachers program, designed to support families with young children by providing child development resources and encouraging community connections and brought to you through a partnership between the Altus Public Library and Great Plains Youth and Family Services.

We’d love for you and your family to join us!

Family Fun Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-09-19 16:00 - 17:00
Are you ready for Family Fun Day?
Join us Friday, September 19th at 4 PM at the Altus Public Library!
This month, families will get their choice of either making a constellation model using marshmallows and toothpicks, or drawing constellations using star stickers. All supplies will be provided.

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-09-20 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.

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Attention all yarn addicts!

Join us on Friday, September 26th at 11 AM for our next Ya Ya Yarn meeting! If you’re a total newbie or you have a project you’re working on, everyone is welcome to come! You don’t even have to just knit or crochet! If you work with anything yarn related, you’re more than welcome to come!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-22 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-29 11:00 - 12:00
October Story Time & Craft Schedule!

Join us every Wednesday at 11 AM for fun stories, themed crafts, and lots of imagination at the Altus Public Library! Perfect for Ages Pre-K and Up!

Here’s what’s coming up:

October 1st – Theme: Ghosts
Craft: Cotton Ball Ghosts

October 8th – Theme: Bears
Craft: Sleeping Bear Plate Craft

October 15th – Theme: Monsters
Craft: Build a Monster

October 22nd – Theme: Pumpkins
Craft: Pumpkin Wrapping

October 29th – Theme: Halloween
Craft: Build a Pumpkin

Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.

(580) 477-2890

Come for the stories, stay for the crafts! See you there!

Silent Book Club @ 11 a.m.
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for Silent Book Club this morning at 11 AM!

Monday, October 6th from 11 AM – 1 PM
Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.

No assigned reading. No pressure. Just quiet, cozy reading time with fellow book lovers.

Bring your own book or grab one from the library shelves and settle in for two hours of uninterrupted reading bliss.

Perfect for introverts, busy readers, or anyone craving some peaceful book time!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 5 p.m.
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:00
Calling all yarn lovers!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro with needles and hooks or just picking up yarn for the first time — Ya Ya Yarn is for YOU!

Tuesday, Ocotber 7th at 5 PM
Altus Public Library- 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Bring your current project or come ready to learn something new in a fun, welcoming space. We’ll provide good company, great conversation, and plenty of creative inspiration.

STEAM Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00
It’s almost time for another STEAM Day at the Altus Public Library!

Join us on Friday, October 10th at 4 PM for Engineering Challenges!

Kids and parents will work together using cups, popsicle sticks, and wooden cubes to see what amazing creations they can build. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity (and maybe a spooky smile).

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

Closed - Columbus Day
2025-10-13
The Altus Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
We will re-open at our normal hours on Tuesday, October 14th.

Family Fun Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-10-17 16:00 - 17:00
Family Fun Day Presents: Pumpkin Painting!
Friday, October 17th from 4 PM – 5 PM
Come paint a pumpkin at the Altus Public Library!
Artificial pumpkins will be provided.
REGISTRATION IS LIMITED TO 30 PEOPLE.
To register, call or visit the Altus Public Library – 421 N. Hudson
(580) 477-2890

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-10-18 14:00 - 15:00
ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS!!!

Join us this Saturday, October 18th, at 2 PM for our next LEGO CLUB!

Builders of all ages are welcome at this program! We’ll provide the Legos, all you need to do is bring your imagination!

When we’re done, all builds will be displayed in our glass case in the Children’s Area of the Altus Public Library for everyone to see until our next Lego Club meeting!

Group Connections @ 3:30 p.m.
2025-10-22 15:30 - 17:30

Silent Book Club @ 5 p.m.
2025-10-23 17:00 - 19:00
Join us for Silent Book Club this evening at 5 PM!

Thursday, October 23rd from 5 PM – 7 PM
Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.

No assigned reading. No pressure. Just quiet, cozy reading time with fellow book lovers.

Bring your own book or grab one from the library shelves and settle in for two hours of uninterrupted reading bliss.

Perfect for introverts, busy readers, or anyone craving some peaceful book time!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-10-31 11:00 - 12:00
Calling all yarn lovers!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro with needles and hooks or just picking up yarn for the first time — Ya Ya Yarn is for YOU!

Friday, Ocotber 31st at 11 AM
Altus Public Library- 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Bring your current project or come ready to learn something new in a fun, welcoming space. We’ll provide good company, great conversation, and plenty of creative inspiration.
