Southern Prairie Library

Mosaics @ 6 p.m.
2025-06-24 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-26 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago)
Classes are held at the Altus Public Library (421 N. Hudson) from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Pre-registration and payment required. Registration closes 5 days before class begins. Class size is limited.
Register and make payment in person at the Altus Public Library, 421 N. Hudson, or register by phone at 580-477-2890. 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 the Altus Public Library at 580-477-2890.

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-06-25 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for June 25th is Eric Carle! The activity is making a lady bug plate!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Chair Yoga @ 11 a.m.
2025-06-26 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-01 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-03 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-08 11:00 - 12:00, 2025-07-10 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.

Musician Monty Harper at the Altus Community Center @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-26 14:00 - 15:00
Please join us for musician Monty Harper on Thursday, June 26th, 2025!
The Altus program will be at the Altus Community Center, 401 Falcon Road, at 2:00 p.m.
The Hollis program will be at the Hollis Civic Center, 208 W. Jones Street, at 10:00 a.m.
The programs are approximately 45 minutes long and are suitable for all ages. Please join us!!!

Zumba Gold @ 4 p.m.
2025-06-26 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-07-10 16:00 - 17:00
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.

Learning with STEM @ 10 a.m.
2025-06-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-06-30 10:00 - 11:00
Learning with STEM is HERE for Summer 2025!

Presented by the OSU Rural Renewal Initiative

Get ready to explore, experiment, and discover all summer long at the Altus Public Library! Every Monday and Friday, we’re diving into exciting science, technology, engineering, and math activities designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

–June 2 – July 25
–Mondays & Fridays at 10 AM
–Altus Public Library, 421 N Hudson St.
–For ages 4 and up
–FREE Admission

Each session brings something new — from wild experiments to fun hands-on challenges. Bring the kids and let’s make this summer STEM-sational!

Movie Day @ 2 p.m.
2025-06-28 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Movie Day!
The movie we will be watching is “How to Train Your Dragon” (2010)!

Teen Tuesday @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-01 14:00 - 15:00
Teen Tuesday presents: Diamond Painting.
We do ask that our teens register for this program as we only have a limited supply!

Ya Ya Yarn @ 6 p.m.
2025-07-01 18:00 - 19:00
Join the Ya Ya Yarn Crew!

Calling all yarn lovers! Whether you knit, crochet, loom, or just love a good tangle of thread — our Ya Ya Yarn group is the perfect place to connect, create, and unwind.

Bring your current project or start something new. All skill levels are welcome — from total beginner to yarn wizard!

Let’s stitch, chat, and craft some cozy community together.

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-07-02 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for July 2nd is Art! The activity is colorful popsicle art!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

STEM Wednesday @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-02 14:00 - 15:00
STEM Wednesday is Back!

Join us for an exciting STEM session where we’ll be diving into the world of Binary Code Bracelets!

Participants will create their own bracelets or necklaces featuring secret messages they’ve coded using Binary — the language of computers! It’s hands-on, educational, and a whole lot of fun!

Come get crafty with code!

Extreme Animals @ 2 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-03 14:00 - 15:00
Extreme Animals is coming to the Altus Public Library!

Just a reminder before our program this afternoon!

This program is going to be a bit different as we will have two sessions: 2 PM & 4 PM. To ensure a fun and safe experience for both our guests and the animals though, each session will be limited to 175 participants. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we help keep the event enjoyable for everyone—human and animal alike!

Arrive early to get your spot—we can’t wait to see you there!

Extreme Animals @ 4 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-03 16:00 - 17:00

Closed - 4th of July
2025-07-04

Lego Club @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-05 14:00 - 15:00
We’re kicking off our special June & July Saturday programs with a crowd favorite: Lego Club!

Join us for the first of our twice-a-month LEGO Club meetups—a perfect way to spark creativity, make new friends, and enjoy some weekend fun at the library! We’ll supply the bricks, you bring the imagination.

Stay tuned for more Saturday activities throughout the summer!

Learning with STEM @ 10 a.m.
2025-07-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2025-07-11 10:00 - 11:00
Learning with STEM wasn’t just in June!

Missed our June schedule? Didn’t see anything that interested you? Don’t worry—there’s so much more science fun ahead this July every Monday and Friday (except holidays)! Check out our full lineup of hands-on STEM activities happening all month long to close out the summer!

SUMMER ACTIVITY SCHEDULE:
–Monday, July 7th – Glowing Bacteria
–Friday, July 11th – Play-Doh Bacteria
–Monday, July 14th – Enzyme Explorers Pt. 1
–Friday, July 18th – Enzyme Explorers Pt. 2
–Monday, July 21st – Oil Spill Simulation
–Friday, July 25th – Static Butterfly

Bring your curiosity and get ready to experiment, discover, and have fun with science!

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

Teen Tuesday @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-08 14:00 - 15:00
Teen Tuesday: Coding Edition!

Calling all teens ages 12 and up! Join us on Tuesday, July 8th at 2 PM at the Altus Public Library for a hands-on coding adventure!

We’ll be diving into the Hour of Code website where you’ll get to solve fun puzzles while learning the basics of coding. Whether you’re brand new to coding or just want to level up your skills, this event is for you! Teens are welcome to bring their own laptops or work from library provided laptops. Whichever you’re comfortable with!

Let’s get coding!

Story Time & Craft @ 11 a.m.
2025-07-09 11:00 - 12:00
Join us at the library this Wednesday at 11 a.m. for Story Time and Craft!
The theme for July 9th is Dr. Seuss! The activity is a 10 apples up on top counting activity!
Let’s read together and get creative with fun activities!

Mad Science Art-splosion @ 2 p.m. @ the Altus Community Center
2025-07-10 14:00 - 15:00
Mad Science blends the magic of science and visual art with eye popping results. A program fit for young Da Vincis and the young at heart!

Craft & Game Day @ 2 p.m.
2025-07-12 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for Craft & Game Day!
Kids have their choice of a fun craft or a fun game to play with others. It’s totally up to you what you do!
