Southern Prairie Library

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library@10am Presented by Theresa Gardiner
2021-11-03 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Chicago)
Theresa Gardiner will be reviewing The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson. The bestselling historical fiction from Kim Michele Richardson, this is a novel following Cussy Mary, a packhorse librarian and her quest to bring books to the Appalachian community she loves, perfect for readers of Lee Smith and Lisa Wingate (Amazon). This book is in the Altus Library collection in regular fiction and in large print.

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?

STEM Saturday @ 2pm.
2021-11-06 14:00 - 16:00
Need a challenge? Come to our STEM Saturday event @ 2pm. to build a Lego Mindstorm robot EV3.
What will your Lego robot look like? What will your robot do?

Diabetes Seminar with Haley Babb
2021-11-09 11:00 - 12:00

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.

Pen & Ink Drawing class with Lyn Taylor @6 pm.
2021-11-15 18:00 - 20:00
The Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council is sponsoring a “Pen & Ink Drawing” class with Lyn Taylor on November 15-18th, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Cost is $30.00 and is intended for adults and students ages 16 and up. The classes are located at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson. Please call the library at 580-477-2890 for additional information and to sign up for the class.
The Shortgrass Arts Institute classes are sponsored by the Shortgrass Arts and Humanities Council and the Southern Prairie Library System. This project is supported in part by the Oklahoma Arts Council, which receives support from the State of Oklahoma and the National Endowment for the Arts.

DIY Fall Book Wreath @6 pm
2021-11-23 18:00 - 19:30
Join us for a fun evening of wreath-making. We will be using recycled books and making them into wreaths with a little Fall touch. Supplies will be provided. Call the library today to reserve your spot! 580-477-2890

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.

Thanksgiving Holiday - Library Closed
2021-11-25 - 2021-11-26

Coffee Cup Bunch Friends of the Library @10 am with Jennie Buchanan
2021-12-01 10:00 - 11:00
You will not want to miss the review of the Christmas Book by Jennifer Chiaverini as told by Jennie Buchanan. If you have ever been to any of Jennie Buchanan’s christmas presentations they are well worth coming to. This book was based on the classic poem Christmas Bells by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow.

STEM Saturday - December 4 @2 pm. Ozobots
2021-12-04 14:00 - 16:00
Have you ever drawn colored lines that a robot follows?
This is a type of coding. Come join us this Saturday to learn this fun coding event!!!

Teen Cuisine 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
2021-12-07 15:30

DIY Ornament 6pm - 7pm
2021-12-14 18:00 - 19:00
What can you make from left over art and craft supplies?
Call to register for this event.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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