Shark Week - July 12th - 17th
2021-07-12 08:00 - 2021-07-17 17:00 (America/Chicago)

Mad Science
2021-07-15 14:00 - 15:00
Remember that 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.
Please join us on Thursday, July 15!!!

Lego Club @ 2pm.
2021-07-17 14:00 - 15:30

Richard Holmgren - Flying Debris
2021-07-22 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us for a “flippin’ good time” with Flying Debris!
Remember that 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. Hope to see you there!

Robb Holladay - Magical Balloon Guy
2021-07-29 14:00 - 15:00
Come see what crazy-wacky puppets and balloons Robb Holladay is bringing!!!
Remember that 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.
Please join us on Thursday, July 29!!!

Fresh Start, Nutrition and You 10:30 - 11:30 am
2021-08-31 10:30 - 11:30
Are you interested in learning new receipes, choosing healthy foods, saving money at the grocery store, storing foods safely and being more physically active then join us.
For more information or to register call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-289o.

Story-time & Craft @11 am
2021-09-01 11:00 - 12:00
Come listen to Ms. Bailee read a fun story
and do a fun craft!

Labor Day
2021-09-06
We will be closed to honor everyone who works. Who started this holiday national holiday? Click here to find outhttps://www.dol.gov/general/laborday/history

Play and Create @ 4 - 5pm
2021-09-16 16:00 - 17:00

Lego Club @ 2pm
2021-09-18 14:00 - 16:00
Come join us the third Saturday of the month at 2 pm!!!
Build something for one of our display cases!!!

Talk Like a Pirate Day
2021-09-19
How do pirates talk! What pirates really wear? Click on the link to find out http://www.chiff.com/home_life/holiday/talk-like-pirate-day.htm

Library Closed - Indigenous People Day (aka Columbus Day)
2021-10-11
Every heard of Indigenous People Day? This is the alternative way to celebrate history of our country. To read about Christopher Columbus click on this link https://www.history.com/topics/exploration/columbus-day.
Want to find out more about the Indigenous People click here https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_Peoples%27_Day.

Zumba Gold with Suzanne Rooker
2021-10-18 15:30 - 16:30

DIY Book Wreath
2021-10-18 18:00 - 19:30
Have you ever made a wreath from pages of books?
Join us for this fun craft. Let your talent shine.
All supplies furnished.
See you there!!

Trick or Treat - Come get your TREATS!!
2021-10-30 09:00 - 17:00
Stop by the Altus Public Library
October 30th for a treat.
Take your picture with our bats and pumpkins!!
We can’t wait to see your costumes!!!

Story-time & Craft @11 am
2021-11-03 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for our weekly StoryTime filled with stories, music, and activities. Activities geared towards pre-school age, however, all kids are welcome.
We started a new series for Storytime. Going through the Alphabet. So each week will be a different letter. The first week in January we started with “A” and this week we are continuing with “B”. What letters come next Join us to find out!!! What letter are we doing this wee?

Veterans Day - Library Closed
2021-11-11
Did you know that Veterans Day is on the same day every year!!
This day was originally called Armistice Day. You might be surprised as to why the number 11 is so important to this day.
Here is the link to find out why https://www.military.com/veterans-day.

Bilingual Storytime GreatPlains Literacy - Online Storytime
2021-11-24 13:30 - 14:00
Join Bailee Hutchison and Bea Rivera as they read stories in English and Spanish. A different story is presented each month. To find these stories click on the following Facebook links Altus Public Library facebook or Great Plains Literacy facebook.

Family Movie Night 4:30 - 6pm
2022-01-27 16:30 - 18:00

STEM Saturday @ 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
2022-03-05 14:00 - 15:00
STEM Saturday
March 5th @ 2 p.m – 3 p.m.
We will be making St. Patrick’s Day luminaries. According to Little Bins for Little Hands, a luminaria is traditionally a small paper lantern (commonly a candle set in some sand inside a paper bag) which you might see at Christmas time, especially on Christmas Eve.

Family Fun Friday Facebook Live @ 11 a.m.
2022-03-25 11:00 - 12:00

STEM Saturday @ 2 p.m.
2022-04-02 14:00 - 15:00
STEM Saturday
The first Saturday of every month @ 2 p.m – 3 p.m.

Bilingual Story Time
2022-04-27 08:00 - 17:00

Coffee Cup with Janice Pellam @10:00 am.
2022-05-04 10:00 - 11:00

"Healthy for life: Six Circles of Health" @4pm - 5pm with Brian Denton
2022-05-17 16:00 - 17:00
Great Plains Literacy Council and the Southern Prairie Library System
will present
“Healthy for Life: Six Circles of Health”
This program is being presented by Brian Denton of Brian Denton Health and Wellness. Brian is a certified Holistic Health Coach and a Functional Nutrition Coach.
Please join us

Tuesday May 17, 2022
4:00 p.m.
Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson

For more information, please call the library at 580-477-2890
The Great Plains Literacy Council and the Southern Prairie Library System are co-sponsoring a series of Health and Wellness programs to encourage and promote healthy lifestyles in southwest Oklahoma. “Financial assistance for these special projects is made possible with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.” Additional funding is provided by a Southwest Rural Electric Operation Round Up grant.

Summer Reading Sign-Up
2022-05-23 08:00
It’s time to sign up for this years summer reading program “Oceans of Possibilities”.
Here are 2 ways you can sign up:
1. at the library by coming in or calling us @ (580) 477-2890
2. by using the Google form

Ann Lincoln's Beach Bubble Party! @ 2 pm
2022-06-02 14:00 - 15:00
We are now having an indoor “Bubble Beach Party!” I assure you that it will still be fun!
Due to an EXTREMELY wet park and the fact that it is raining and pretty cold – we are moving the Summer Library Program inside!
Please join us at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson, at 2:00 p.m. – TODAY- June 2nd, 2022.

"Climb on board the boat" with Aaron Fowler @2pm
2022-06-09 14:00 - 15:00
The Southern Prairie Library System is proud to welcome Aaron Fowler and his friends, Bella and Choco, to southwest Oklahoma!
Aaron will lead us singing, moving, playing instruments and sharing stories from his latest book in the Bella and Choco series, “The Boat.”
We would like to thank our sponsors for their amazing support.

Mad Science @ 2pm
2022-06-16 14:00 - 15:00

Closed - Observance of Juneteenth
2022-06-20 08:00 - 17:00
According to USA Federal Holidays website, Juneteenth (shortened for June 19th) is the remembrance of slavery and freedom.
The final state to free the slaves was Texas on June 19, 1865.
