Southern Prairie Library

Zumba Gold @ 4 p.m.
2025-09-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-25 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-09 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.

Family Fun Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-09-19 16:00 - 17:00
Are you ready for Family Fun Day?
Join us Friday, September 19th at 4 PM at the Altus Public Library!
This month, families will get their choice of either making a constellation model using marshmallows and toothpicks, or drawing constellations using star stickers. All supplies will be provided.

LEGO Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-09-20 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.
2025-09-22 09:30 - 10:30, 2025-10-06 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.

Silent Book Club @ 5 p.m.
2025-09-22 17:00 - 19:00
Join us Monday, September 22nd from 5-7 PM at the Altus Public Library for Silent Book Club!
Ever wanted to join a book club, but no sure about the pressure of reading the same book as everyone else? Well then this book club might just be for you!
Bring your own book from home, or check one out at the library, then joins us for two hours of uninterrupted reading time!

Chair Yoga @ 11 a.m.
2025-09-23 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-09-30 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-07 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-14 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.

Way to Wellness @ 5:30 p.m.
2025-09-23 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-09-30 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-07 17:30 - 18:30, 2025-10-14 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!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-09-24 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!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 11 a.m.
2025-09-26 11:00 - 12:00
Attention all yarn addicts!

Join us on Friday, September 26th at 11 AM 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. w/ Steven Watts
2025-10-01 10:00 - 11:00

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-10-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00
October Story Time & Craft Schedule!

Join us every Wednesday at 11 AM for fun stories, themed crafts, and lots of imagination at the Altus Public Library! Perfect for Ages Pre-K and Up!

Here’s what’s coming up:

October 1st – Theme: Ghosts
Craft: Cotton Ball Ghosts

October 8th – Theme: Bears
Craft: Sleeping Bear Plate Craft

October 15th – Theme: Monsters
Craft: Build a Monster

October 22nd – Theme: Pumpkins
Craft: Pumpkin Wrapping

October 29th – Theme: Halloween
Craft: Build a Pumpkin

Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.

(580) 477-2890

Come for the stories, stay for the crafts! See you there!

Silent Book Club @ 11 a.m.
2025-10-06 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for Silent Book Club this morning at 11 AM!

Monday, October 6th from 11 AM – 1 PM
Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.

No assigned reading. No pressure. Just quiet, cozy reading time with fellow book lovers.

Bring your own book or grab one from the library shelves and settle in for two hours of uninterrupted reading bliss.

Perfect for introverts, busy readers, or anyone craving some peaceful book time!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 5 p.m.
2025-10-07 17:00 - 18:00
Calling all yarn lovers!

Whether you’re a seasoned pro with needles and hooks or just picking up yarn for the first time — Ya Ya Yarn is for YOU!

Tuesday, Ocotber 7th at 5 PM
Altus Public Library- 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Bring your current project or come ready to learn something new in a fun, welcoming space. We’ll provide good company, great conversation, and plenty of creative inspiration.

STEAM Day @ 4 p.m.
2025-10-10 16:00 - 17:00
It’s almost time for another STEAM Day at the Altus Public Library!

Join us on Friday, October 10th at 4 PM for Engineering Challenges!

Kids and parents will work together using cups, popsicle sticks, and wooden cubes to see what amazing creations they can build. All supplies will be provided—just bring your creativity (and maybe a spooky smile).

Altus Public Library – 421 N Hudson St.
(580) 477-2890

Closed - Columbus Day
2025-10-13
The Altus Public Library will be closed on Monday, October 13th in observance of the Columbus Day holiday.
We will re-open at our normal hours on Tuesday, October 14th.
