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Take and Make for Teens

All Day 4/1–4/30
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Take and Make for April will be Flower Lights using silk flowers, tealight candles, ribbon and glue. Come and pick one up.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quests & Creatures: Role Playing Game

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

Storytime

Go on an enchanted, guided quest and battle other players in this role playing game.
Adults play at 10 AM
Teens play at 3 PM

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Hidden Words: Blackout Poetry for Teens (Part 1)

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Celebrate National Poetry Month by getting creative with words!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Creation Station

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Teens are invited to hang out and get crafty at this fun, laid-back program inspired by everyone’s favorite springtime candy!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Hooks & Stitches: Beginner's Crochet

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Poteau Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for a chill crochet session where you’ll learn the basics like simple stitches and how to start fun projects. No experience is needed—we’ll walk you through it step by step.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Pocket Monsters Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Book Club, Games
Event Details:

Step into the world of Pocket Monsters while exploring science, strategy, and creativity!

This event is in the "Teens" group

YAB-Youth Advisory Board

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: School, Discussion Groups, Other
Event Details:

Each month the Choctaw Youth Advisory Board meets at the library and Marli tells them all about one of the databases that the library has to offer. This month another new database will be demonstrated to the group.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Basic Photography

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults, Everyone
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Workshop
Event Details:

Basic Photography is a beginner-friendly introduction to the art and craft of taking great photos.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Fun Lab- Color Changing Sensory Bottles

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Library Branch: Latimer County Public Library (Wilburton)
Room: Franklin Electric Conference Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Get ready for mesmerizing, swirling fun!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game Palooza

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Teens join us for an exhilarating afternoon of games filled with thrills, laughter, and epic gaming moments.  We provide the games you provide the skills.  

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

In The Kitchen

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Stigler Public Library
Library Branch: Stigler Public Library
Room: Heritage Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Healthy Eating
Event Details:

Celebrate the flavors of spring! Join us to craft your own colorful charcuterie board, packed with fresh fruits, snacks, and sweet treats.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fun Friday

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Teens
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Event Details:

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming-Level Up!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for a high-energy, fun free-for-all gaming session where everyone can jump in and play. No teams, no pressure—just non-stop action, friendly competition, and loads of laughs.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Vibrations in Motion: Make Your Own Vibration Visualizer

3:00pm–4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Library Branch: Coal County Public Library (Coalgate)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Discover how sound becomes something you can actually see!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Gaming Warriors

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for Gaming Hour at the Library with Gaming Warriors, where fun, strategy, and creativity come together!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Odd Squad: Basic First Aid with Nurse Heather Sanders

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Discussion Groups, Games, Health & Wellness, Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Teens will learn all about first aid—the immediate care given before professional medical help arrives—during Odd Squad with Nurse Heather! 🩹✨

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game On

9:00am–1:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Heavener Main Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games
Event Details:

Games

Play, compete, and have fun with the Nintendo Switch or the Xbox One. All ages welcome—try multiplayer games, solo adventures, and discover new favorites in a friendly, screen-safe space.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Line dance & Let Loose

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Music, Workshop
Event Details:

Has your for-you-page and newsfeeds been filled with new line dances?? Do you find yourself wishing you had someone to teach you those dances? Come by the library and let a certified fitness dance instructor teach you! 

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Craft-Tech Connect STEM Biomes Bonanza

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Idabel Public Library
Library Branch: Idabel Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Miss Julie will be showing teens/tweens how to make a biome with soil, seeds, rocks, and grass. This is a STEM activity that teaches what a biome is...a large natural area defined by its climate, plants, and animals.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Creation Station: Dissolving Peeps

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Explore how different liquids break down the sugar and gelatin in Peeps, demonstrating principles of solubility and acidity, with common tests using water, vinegar, soda, milk, or salt water to observe varying dissolution rates, often showing that

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Innovators League

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Library Branch: Mattie Terry Public Library (Valliant)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innocation at our library's teen STEM programs.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Life Skills: Laundry 101

4:00pm–5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Broken Bow Public Library
Library Branch: Broken Bow Public Library
Room: North Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Get your clothes (and your life) in order! Learn how to sort laundry, read clothing tags, remove stains, and wash and dry clothes the right way- just in time for spring cleaning and a fresh start.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Unplugged

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Library Branch: Choctaw County Public Library (Hugo)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Quests & Creatures: Role Playing Game

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Heavener Public Library
Library Branch: Heavener Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Discussion Groups, Games, Workshop
Event Details:

Storytime

Go on an enchanted, guided quest and battle other players in this role playing game.
Adults play at 10 AM
Teens play at 3 PM