Southern Prairie Library

Coffee Cup with Sidney Thompson @10am.
2022-06-01 00:00 (America/Chicago)
Sidney will tell the story of the most feared U.S. Marshal in Indian Territory, Bass Reeves.He is the author of: Follow the Angels, Follow the Doves and Hell on the Border. Thompson’s works narrate Reeves’ exploits in the world of the frontier that is now Oklahoma, Arkansas and Texas.
See you there!!

Closed Memorial Day
2022-05-30 08:00 - 17:00
Memorial Day is a federal holiday created to honor all the military personnel who gave their life while serving in the United States armed forces.

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

"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.

Acrylic Painting with Lyn Taylor @6-8 pm
2022-05-16 18:00 - 2022-05-19 20:00
Shortgrass Art Institute Winter/Spring 2022
Lyn Taylor attended the Colorado Institute of Art. She has been an instructor for the Shortgrass Arts Institute for several years. She is also the coordinator for the SAI.
This workshop will meet

Monday through Thursday, May 16th – 19th

6 – 8 pm

Cost of $30.00

Please register and pay for classes at the library: 580-477-2890

Classes are open to all levels of experience

For adults and students ages 16 & up unless otherwise noted

Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before the class begins

Classes are limited to 10 students. We must have at least 3 students in order to hold class.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be observed.

Family Fun Friday Facebook Live @ 2pm
2022-05-06 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for some Family Fun Friday on Facebook. We will be live starting at 2 pm.

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

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

Mural Painting Workshop for Teens @ 4-6 p.m. FREE
2022-04-25 16:00 - 2022-04-28 18:00
Shortgrass Art Institute Winter/Spring 2022
This workshop will meet

Monday through Thursday, April 25th – 28th.

4 – 6 p.m.

Free at the library: call 580-477-2890

Classes are open to all levels of experience

For adults and students ages 16 & up unless otherwise noted

Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before the class begins

Classes are limited to 10 students. We must have at least 3 students in order to hold class

COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be observed.

Drawing with Charcoal with Trey Picinich @ 6-8 pm
2022-04-18 18:00 - 2022-04-21 20:00
Shortgrass Art Institute Winter/Spring 2022
Trey Picinich received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree with an emphasis in Photography at the University of Science and Arts of Oklahoma and received a Teaching Certificate from the State of Oklahoma in 2018.
This workshop will meet

Monday through Thursday, April 18th – 21st

6 – 8 pm

Cost of $30.00

Please register and pay for classes at the library: 580-477-2890

Classes are open to all levels of experience

For adults and students ages 16 & up unless otherwise noted

Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before the class begins

Classes are limited to 10 students. We must have at least 3 students in order to hold class.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be observed.

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.

Insta-Pot Desserts @11am with Cheryl Lively
2022-04-01 08:00 - 17:00
Join Cheryl Lively from the OSU Extension Office for a fun time learning how to cook delicious desserts using the Insta-Pot. It’s always fun to learn new receipes.

Advanced Drawing with an Introduction to Perspective
2022-03-28 18:00 - 2022-03-31 20:00
Shortgrass Art Institute Winter/Spring 2022
This workshop will meet

Monday through Thursday, March 28th – 31st

6 – 8 pm

Cost of $30.00

Please register and pay for classes at the library: 580-477-2890

Classes are open to all levels of experience

For adults and students ages 16 & up unless otherwise noted

Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before the class begins

Classes are limited to 10 students. We must have at least 3 students in order to hold class.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be observed.

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

Tween Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
2022-03-22 16:30 - 17:30
Tween Tuesday @ 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Grades 5th – 8th

Chair Yoga Continued @ 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
2022-03-22 11:00 - 12:00
Where: Altus Public Library
421 N. Hudson, Altus, OK
Date: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Time: 11 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Chair Yoga Continued is a FREE exercise series taught by Licensed Instructor Suzanne Rooker. You will learn safe and easy exercises to keep your muscles and joints strong as well as tips on proper breathing.

Healthy Weight Loss @ 1 p.m.
2022-03-08 13:00 - 14:00
Healthy Weight Loss @ 1 p.m. every Tuesday in March.
Altus Public Library

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.

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library @10 am with Joe Kreger
2022-03-02 10:00 - 11:00
Joe Russell Kreger Oklahoma Poet Laurette 2021-2022 will be presenting poems from his latest book along with insight into how they are slightly embellished. All his poems comes from his own experiences. He is a farmer and rancher by trade, Kreger was introduced to poetry at a young age by his father, yet his venture into creative writing didn’t begin until he was 56 years old, when he began using poetry to document and express his life experiences. A self-described “cowboy poet”, Kreger is from Tonkawa area. Here is one of his poems entitled A Legacy.

President's Day - Library Closed
2022-02-21
The Southern Prairie Library System will be closed February 21, 2022 in honor of President’s Day. We will reopen again on Tuesday, February 22, 2022.

Intermediate Drawing with Color Theory @6-8 pm
2022-02-14 18:00 - 2022-02-17 20:00
Shortgrass Art Institute Winter/Spring 2022
This workshop will meet

Monday through Thursday, February 14th – 17th.

6 – 8 pm

Cost of $30.00

Please register and pay for classes at the library: 580-477-2890

Classes are open to all levels of experience

For adults and students ages 16 & up unless otherwise noted

Pre-registration is required and closes 5 days before the class begins

Classes are limited to 10 students. We must have at least 3 students in order to hold class.

COVID-19 Safety Protocols will be observed.

Tween DIY Bath Bombs @4 pm. Grades 5th-8th
2022-02-08 16:00 - 17:30
Excited to finally have the
TWEEN DIY Bath Bombs program!
Join us tomorrow at 4pm!
Grades 5th – 8th
Call the library today @ 580-477-2890

Chair Yoga @ 11:00 to 11:30am
2022-02-08 11:00 - 11:30
The Great Plains Literacy Council and Southern Prairie Library System will present “Chair Yoga.” Chair Yoga is a FREE exercise series taught by Licensed Instructor, Suzanne Rooker. You will learn safe and easy exercises to keep your muscles and joints strong as well as tips on proper breathing. The programs will be every Tuesday and Thursday from February 8th – 24th, 2022 at 11:00 to 11:30 a.m. For more information, please call the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890. Please join us!
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.
Oklahoma Department of Libraries Institute of Museum and Library Services Oklahoma Health Literacy Southwest Rural Electric Stand Strong Fitness Center

8th STEM Saturday @ 2pm
2022-02-05 14:00 - 15:00
8th STEM Saturday
February 5, 2022 @ 2pm
Altus Public Library

Journey Through Health Tuesdays @ 1pm February 1st thru March 1st with Cheryl Lively
2022-02-01 13:00 - 14:00
Cheryl Lively , OSU Extension Educator, will help you understand

what happens as you age
avoiding health problems by eating healthier
participating in simple exercises

Come join us at the:
Altus Public Library
Every Tuesday from 1:00 to 2:00 pm
February 1st thru March 1st
For more information and to register call the library at 580-477-2890

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

Library Closed - Martin Luther King Jr Day,
2022-01-17
We will be closed today, January 17, 2022 in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. He was a Baptist minister who advocated the use of nonviolent means to end racial segregation. To learn more about this day click here.

Tween DIY Bath Bombs @4 - 5:30pm
2022-01-11 16:00 - 17:30
Let’s make bath bombs !!! It’s that time of year to take a long soaking warm bath after being out in the cold. There’s no better way than to use your own personally made bath bomb or to give a special bath bomb to someone.

On January 11, 2022.
All Tweens in grades 5th – 8th
from 4 – 5:30 pm.
For more information call the Altus Public Library 580-477-2890

New Years Closing - December 30, 2021 thru January 1, 2022
2021-12-30 - 2022-01-01
Wishing everyone a safe and happy New Year!!!

Christmas Holiday Closing December 23rd thru 24th
2021-12-23 - 2021-12-25
