Southern Prairie Library

Zumba Gold @ 4 p.m.
2025-08-14 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-21 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-28 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-04 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-11 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.

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-08-16 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.

Tai Chi @ 9:30 a.m.
2025-08-18 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-08-25 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-02 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-08 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-09-15 09:30 - 10:30
We are excited to be able to offer Tai Chi along with our other exercise programs!

Join our instructor Rosalyn Hall starting Monday August 4, @ 9:30am.

Please call 477-2890, or text 580-564-0400, to register.

Jackson County Health Department Community Outreach @ 12 p.m.
2025-08-18 12:00 - 13:30, 2025-09-15 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!

Chair Yoga @ 11 a.m.
2025-08-19 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-21 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-28 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-04 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-11 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.

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-08-20 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-08-27 11:00 - 12:00
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!

Coffee Cup @ 10 a.m. with Riva Snell
2025-09-03 10:00 - 11:00
The Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library welcomes Riva Snell to the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025. Riva is a member of the local book club, Books-n-Babes. She will review “The Bird Hotel” by Joyce Maynard. The event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!

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

Way to Wellness @ 5:30 p.m.
2025-09-09 17:30 - 18:30
Ready to kickstart your journey to better health? Join us for A Way to Wellness! at the Altus Public Library! A FREE 8-week lifestyle workshop designed to help you feel your best, inside and out.

-Starts September 9 from 5:30–6:30 PM at the Altus Public Library, 421 N Hudson St

–Daily value includes: Balanced food choices, Fun ways to stay active, Healthy habits that stick, and Weight loss & wellness support

–Bonus: Free health screenings reviewed by qualified staff + access to local resources!

Open to all—bring a friend and take the first step toward a healthier you.

To register, call Rosalyn Hall at 580-482-7308!

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!
