Southern Prairie Library

National Library Week
2023-04-23 - 2023-04-29

Coffee Cup @ 10 a.m. w/ Donna Rowell
2023-05-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
The Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library welcomes author, Donna Rowell, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023, at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson. She will review her mystery novel, Never Name the Dead.

Donna Rowell comes from a long line of Kiowa Storytellers and is an award-winning producer and writer of documentaries. Come hear her tell the rest of the story!

For more information call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890. This event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us!!

Mother's Day Craft @ 2 p.m.
2023-05-06 14:00 - 15:00

Teacher Appreciation Week
2023-05-07 - 2023-05-13

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2023-05-12 11:00 - 12:00, 2023-07-07 11:00 - 12:00

Happy Mother's Day!
2023-05-14

Bilingual Story Time & Craft @ 10 a.m.
2023-05-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-06-21 10:00 - 11:00

Cell Phone Tips & Tricks @ 10 a.m.
2023-05-19 10:00 - 11:00

Pen and Ink @ 6 p.m. w/ Trey Picinich
2023-05-22 18:00 - 20:00
Classes are held at the Altus Public Library, 6-8 p.m. Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before class begins. Class size is limited so please make your reservations soon. To register and make payment contact or visit the Altus Public Library.
Class fees are $35 per session.
Classes are open to all experience levels and are for adults and students ages 16 years and older.
For more information, please contact Shortgrass Arts & Humanities Council at (580) 477-1616.

Closed - Memorial Day
2023-05-29

Foam Party @ the Altus Splash Pad @ 2 p.m.
2023-06-01 14:00 - 15:00
Help us kick off the Summer Library Program right with a Foam Party in the park! Altus event will take place at the Altus Splash Pad at 601 Katy Drive (next to the City Gym).

Coffee Cup @ 10 a.m. with Suzanne Gould
2023-06-07 10:00 - 11:00

Finer Arts Oklahoma @ Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2023-06-08 14:00 - 15:00
Learn about the performing arts with a special presentation involving music, movement, and improv!

Mad Science @ Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2023-06-15 14:00 - 15:00
Mad Science of Central Oklahoma provides a fun learning environment where a Mad Scientist educator delivers a quality experience for learners.

Happy Father's Day!
2023-06-18

Closed - Juneteenth
2023-06-19

Aaron Fowler @ Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2023-06-22 14:00 - 15:00
Author and musician Aaron Fowler of Wichita, KS will join us to share songs and stories. Aaron is a talented storyteller and enjoyed by children and adults alike.

Colored Pencils @ 6 p.m. w/ Lyn Taylor
2023-06-26 18:00 - 20:00

Field Day @ Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2023-06-29 14:00 - 15:00
Join us to participate in a team building field day! Play games like hula hoop hustle, human knots, and a mummy relay. We’ll also have an obstacle course to complete the day!

STEM Saturday @ 2 p.m.
2023-07-01 14:00 - 15:00

Closed - Fourth of July
2023-07-04

Story Time & Craft @ 10 a.m.
2023-07-05 10:00 - 11:00, 2023-07-12 10:00 - 11:00
Bring your preschoolers to the library for a story time and craft. Every Wednesday at 10:00 AM we will explore a new theme!

Sugar Free Allstars @ Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2023-07-06 14:00 - 15:00
Get ready to pack the dance floor, because here comes Sugar Free Allstars! This Grammy-featured, family funk super duo has been listed as one of the Time magazine’s top 12 family music acts in America.

Monty Harper @ Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
Monty Harper is a songwriter for hire, teacher, entertainer, and recording artist. He performs original award-winning songs for kids and families at schools, libraries, and festivals throughout Oklahoma and the region.

Lego Club @ 2 p.m.
2023-07-15 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.

Teen Tuesday @ 4 p.m.
2023-07-18 16:00 - 17:00

Color Me Calm @ 6:30 p.m.
2023-07-18 18:30 - 19:30
