STEAM Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-12-05 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Our next STEAM Day: Snowflakes!

We’ll be using cupcake liners and fun templates to make unique paper snowflakes — a perfect winter craft for the whole family. Come create something cool with us!
Friday, December 5th at 4 p.m.
Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-12-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-12-17 11:00 - 12:00
December Story Time & Craft Schedule is here!
Join us every Wednesday at 11 AM for stories, crafts, and winter fun! These sessions are perfect for ages Pre-K and up, and each week features a special seasonal theme.
Here’s what’s coming up in December:

–December 3rd – Winter
Craft: Snowman Hat

–December 10th – Penguins
Craft: Build a Penguin

–December 17th – Christmas
Craft: DIY Ornaments

Bring your little ones for a cozy, creative morning at the Altus Public Library. We can’t wait to kick off a month of magical story time fun with you!

Group Connections @ 3:30 p.m.
2025-12-10 15:30 - 17:30

Family Fun Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-12-12 16:00 - 17:00
Family Fun Day: Pop-Out Ornaments!
Get into the holiday spirit at the Altus Public Library on Friday, December 12th at 4 PM!
Families will get to decorate and assemble pop-out ornaments created using our very own Glowforge! Choose from three festive designs and make a one-of-a-kind ornament to take home.
Space is limited to 30 participants, so be sure to sign up early!
Altus Public Library
421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Jackson County Health Department Community Outreach @ 12 p.m.
2025-12-15 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!

Silent Book Club @ 5 p.m.
2025-12-18 17:00 - 19:00
Join us on December 1st from 11 AM to 1 PM for two peaceful hours dedicated to reading whatever you’d like. Bring your current book, something from your TBR list, or grab a title from our collection when you arrive.
Come get comfy, unplug, and enjoy some quiet reading time at the Altus Public Library.

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-12-19 11:00 - 12:00
Ya Ya Yarn meets this morning at 11 A.M.
Bring your yarn, your hooks or needles, your questions, or simply your curiosity — all skill levels are welcome. Come enjoy a relaxing morning of crafting and community at the Altus Public Library.

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00
ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS!!!
Join us Saturday, December 20th, 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!

Closed - Christmas
2025-12-24 - 2025-12-25

Closed - New Year's
2025-12-31 - 2026-01-01

Ya Ya Yarn @ 5 p.m.
2026-01-06 17:00 - 18:00
You’re invited to Ya Ya Yarn at the Altus Public Library!
Do you knit? Crochet? Curious to learn but not sure where to start? Ya Ya Yarn is a relaxed, welcoming fiber arts group for everyone—from total beginners to experienced crafters.
-Bring your own project or just come to learn
-Get help, share tips, or work quietly
-All skill levels welcome
Tuesday, January 6, 2026
5:00–6:00 PM
Altus Public Library | 421 N Hudson St.
Grab your yarn and join us—we’d love to have you!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2026-01-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-14 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-01-28 11:00 - 12:00
January Story Time at Altus Public Library!
Join us every week in January for Story Time at the Altus Public Library! Each session includes stories and a themed craft—perfect for our littlest library lovers.-Time: 11:00 AM
-Ages: Pre-K and up

January Story Time Dates & Themes:
-January 7 – Theme: Names | Craft: Snowman Names
-January 14 – Special Story Time with guest reader Dana Patterson!
-January 20 – Bilingual Story Time! | Theme: Snow | Craft: Snowglobes
-January 28 – Theme: Numbers | Craft: Number Recognition Activity
Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890We can’t wait to see you and your little readers!

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2026-01-17 14:00 - 15:00
ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS!!!
Join us Saturday, January 17th, 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!

Closed - Martin Luther King Day
2026-01-19

Bilingual Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2026-01-20 11:00 - 12:00
Join us Tuesday, January 20th for Bilingual Story Time at the Altus Public Library! The theme is Snow and the craft is Snowglobes!
-Time: 11:00 AM
-Ages: Pre-K and up

-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
-(580) 477-2890
We can’t wait to see you and your little readers!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2026-01-30 11:00 - 12:00
You’re invited to Ya Ya Yarn at the Altus Public Library!
Do you knit? Crochet? Curious to learn but not sure where to start? Ya Ya Yarn is a relaxed, welcoming fiber arts group for everyone—from total beginners to experienced crafters.
-Bring your own project or just come to learn
-Get help, share tips, or work quietly
-All skill levels welcome
Friday, January 30, 2026
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
Altus Public Library | 421 N Hudson St.
Grab your yarn and join us—we’d love to have you!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 5 p.m.
2026-02-03 17:00 - 18:00
Do you knit or crochet—or have you always wanted to learn? Join us for Ya Ya Yarn at the Altus Public Library!
Whether you’re an experienced crafter or a total beginner, this relaxed and friendly group is open to everyone. Bring your current project, start something new, or just come to learn and connect with others who love yarn crafts.
-Tuesday, February 3
-5:00 PM
-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson
All skill levels are welcome—no experience required!

Story Time @ 11 a.m.
2026-02-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-25 11:00 - 12:00
February Story Time at Altus Public Library!
Join us every week in February for Story Time at 11 AM, perfect for ages Pre-K & up! Each week features a fun theme, stories, and a simple craft to enjoy together.
February Story Time Schedule:
-Wednesday, February 4 – Funny Stories | Craft: Hot Cocoa Craft
-Wednesday, February 11 – Valentine’s Day | Craft: Heart Wreath
-Wednesday, February 25 – Fairytales | Dragon Headband
Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890
We can’t wait to read, laugh, and create with you this February!

STEAM Day @ 4 p.m.
2026-02-06 16:00 - 17:00
STEAM Day: Juicebox Geometry!
Get ready to think outside the box at our next STEAM Day! Join us as we explore geometry using juice boxes—measuring length, width, and height in a hands-on, kid-friendly way.
-Friday, February 6
-4–5 PM
-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson
This activity is perfect for curious minds who love to build, measure, and discover while having fun!
All materials provided. Just bring your imagination!
We can’t wait to STEAM it up with you!

Jackson County Health Department Community Outreach @ 9:30 a.m.
2026-02-10 09:30 - 11:30
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 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM Tuesday, February 10th! 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 Connection @ 3:30 p.m.
2026-02-11 15:30 - 17:30

Closed - Presidents' Day
2026-02-16
The library will be closed Monday, February 16 in observance of Presidents’ Day.

Bilingual Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00
Join us Tuesday, February 17th for Bilingual Story Time at the Altus Public Library! The theme is Shapes and the craft is Building with Sahpes!-Time: 11:00 AM
-Ages: Pre-K and up

-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
-(580) 477-2890We can’t wait to see you and your little readers!

Family Fun Day @ 4 p.m.
2026-02-20 16:00 - 17:00
Family Fun Day: Science Night!
Kids and parents will be able to interact with different science experiments laid out at different tables.
We’ll have:
-Dancing Rice
-Engineering Challenges
-Color Changing Invisible Ink
-Paper Bridges
-Marshmallow Catapults
Friday, February 20th
4 PM – 5 PM
Altus Public Library – 421 N. Hudson

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2026-02-21 14:00 - 15:00
ATTENTION ALL BUILDERS!!!
Join us Saturday, February 21st, 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!
