Idabel Public Library

06/24/2026

🦖 You're never too old to be a dinosaur. Just ask Daniel and Dodge! 🦕

Thank you, guys, for helping Miss Julie move some books and such this morning. Y'all are ROAR-some!!

06/24/2026

A heartfelt thank-you to Casey's of Idabel for donating three dozen delicious cookies for our programs this morning! 🍪

We are incredibly grateful for generous community partners like Casey's who help make the Idabel Public Library a welcoming and enjoyable place for everyone. Their kindness and support allow us to add those extra special touches that make our programs memorable for children, teens, and adults alike.

Please join us in thanking Casey's for investing in our community and helping us create positive experiences for our patrons. We truly appreciate your generosity!

06/24/2026

♟️ It's Chess Club Day at the Library! ♟️

Whether you're a grandmaster in the making or you've never moved a pawn before, join us this afternoon at 4:00 PM for Chess Club at the Idabel Public Library!

Challenge your friends, learn new strategies, sharpen your critical thinking skills, and enjoy an afternoon of friendly competition. Our Chess Club welcomes all ages and skill levels, so don't be shy—there's a seat at the board waiting for you!

Come discover why chess has been captivating minds for centuries. Who knows? You might just make your next checkmate today!

📍 Idabel Public Library
🕓 Today at 4:00 PM

Bring your best game face and we'll see you at the chessboard!

06/23/2026

Buckaroo Bart was a hit with the kiddos this afternoon. We're thankful that the torrential rain in our area didn't keep us from enjoying this great showman. Students from Holly Creek school and a few individuals stopped by for a rootin-tootin' good time.

Thank you, Bart Taylor, for entertaining us once again!

06/23/2026

Anthony Williams is the BEST!! If you seeing him driving down the highway, give him a friendly wave as a thank-you for all of his hard work and dedication. He is the unofficial Goodwill Ambassador of Southeast Oklahoma Library System. But we not-so-secretly think it should be official!!

Have you ever requested an item from one of our sister branches? If you have, thank Anthony!
Our courier drives alllllll over southeast Oklahoma, picking up library items and making sure they end up in the hands of eager readers. Rain or shine, Anthony is on the road delivering books, movies, and more! We so appreciate the hard work and heavy lifting he does to make sure everyone gets what they need.

06/23/2026

We have an assortment of Xbox 360 and Wii games we no longer use. If interested, please stop by the Circ Desk and ask a librarian about them. $2 each.

06/23/2026

Today is the day, folks! Buckaroo Bart will be at Central Elementary here in Idabel this afternoon at 1:00. Bring the kiddos and join us for a rootin'-tootin' good time! See you there!

06/22/2026

Have you ever wanted to learn to sew? Even if it's just to replace a lost button or mend a torn sock? Join us this Friday, June 26th, at 3:00 for Beginning Sewing Class as part of our ongoing partnership with OHCE and McCurtain County Family and Consumer Sciences OSU Extension. We'll see you there!

06/22/2026

Summer romance, anyone? Look no further than your local hometown library....

It might be time to update your photos to include a book in the frame.

06/22/2026

A heartfelt thank-you goes out to Hilltop Hardware & Lumber here in Idabel for their generous donation of five 50-pound bags of play sand for our Dino Dig Site and other Summer Reading activities!

Community support like this helps us create fun, engaging experiences for local children and families all summer long, and we are truly grateful for their kindness and generosity.

The next time you stop by Hilltop Hardware & Lumber, please join us in thanking them for helping make Summer Reading 2026 at the Idabel Public Library such a memorable success. We are fortunate to have community partners who invest in the joy of learning and discovery for our young readers!