Southern Prairie Library

Zumba Gold @ 4 p.m.
2026-01-29 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-05 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-12 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-19 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-26 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago)
Zumba Gold is taught by licensed instructor Janel Picinich.
This free event is held every Thursday from 4 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. at the Altus Public Library.
The health benefits of Zumba Gold include a full body workout, calorie burning, adaptability of any fitness level, improved blood pressure, and building endurance!
For more information, or to sign up, call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890.

Silent Book Club @ 5 p.m.
2026-01-29 17:00 - 19:00
Silent Book Club is back at Altus Public Library!
Looking for some uninterrupted reading time? Join us for Silent Book Club—a relaxed, pressure-free book club where everyone reads their own book at their own pace.
-Bring your current read, a book from your TBR, or grab something from our shelves.
-Settle in and enjoy two quiet, uninterrupted hours of reading.
Thursday, January 30th
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Altus Public Library | 421 N Hudson St.
No assigned reading. No discussion required. Just reading.

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!

Silent Book Club @ 11 a.m.
2026-02-02 11:00 - 13:00
Looking for a calm, cozy way to spend your Monday? Join us for Silent Book Club at the Altus Public Library!
Bring your current read, something from your TBR, or grab a book from our shelves.
Settle in and enjoy two uninterrupted hours of reading time—no assigned book, no discussion required.
-Monday, February 2
-11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson
Come as you are, read what you love, and enjoy the quiet together.

Chair Yoga @ 11 a.m.
2026-02-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-05 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-10 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-17 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00, 2026-02-26 11:00 - 12:00
Chair Yoga is taught by licensed instructor Erin Martinez.
This free event is held every Tuesday and Thursday from 11 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. at the Altus Public Library.
You will learn safe and easy exercises to keep your muscles and joints strong as well as tips on proper breathing.
For more information, or to sign up, call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890.

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!

Coffee Cup @ 10 a.m.
2026-02-04 10:00 - 11:00
Don’t forget to join us on for our Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library Book Review!
February 4, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson.
This review will have a little something for everyone! Please join us! This event is free and open to the public!

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!

Silent Book Club @ 5 p.m.
2026-02-26 17:00 - 19:00
Looking for a calm, cozy way to spend your Monday? Join us for Silent Book Club at the Altus Public Library!
Bring your current read, something from your TBR, or grab a book from our shelves.
Settle in and enjoy two uninterrupted hours of reading time—no assigned book, no discussion required.
-Thursday, February 26
-5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson
Come as you are, read what you love, and enjoy the quiet together.

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2026-02-27 11:00 - 12:00
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.
-Friday, February 27
-11:00 AM
-Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson
All skill levels are welcome—no experience required!
