Shattuck Public Library

06/24/2026

🚒🍦 Join us tomorrow at 2:00 PM for the annual Firetruck & Ice Cream Social at the Shattuck Public Library! 📚

The 🚒 Shattuck Volunteer Fire Department will be bringing a fire engine for everyone to explore up close. Climb aboard, check out the equipment, and meet some of the hometown heroes who help keep our community safe! 👨‍🚒👩‍🚒

🌞 It's going to be a hot day, so be sure to cool off with some delicious ice cream while you're here! 🍦😋

Bring the whole family and enjoy an afternoon of fun, treats, and firetruck adventures. We can't wait to see you there! 🚒🍦📚

06/22/2026

🚒🍦 Cool off with us at the Shattuck Public Library! 🍦🚒

Join us on Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 PM for a fun-filled Ice Cream Social with our friends from the Shattuck Fire Department!

🍨 Enjoy a delicious ice cream treat
🚒 Get up close to a real fire truck
👨‍🚒 Meet local firefighters
📸 Explore the truck, ask questions, and snap some photos

This is a great opportunity for kids and families to beat the heat, enjoy a sweet treat, and learn more about the amazing people who help keep our community safe!

📍 Shattuck Public Library
📅 Thursday, June 25
⏰ 2:00 PM

Bring your friends and your curiosity—we'll see you there! 🚒🍦📚✨

06/18/2026

It looks like we might not have the best weather for looking at stars this Saturday. Apologies but we will be rescheduling the Summer Star Party due to poor weather conditions. Hopefully we will be able to get it rescheduled soon.

06/17/2026

Give blood, save lives!

Blood drive tomorrow!

06/09/2026

This years' Collaborative Summer Library Program has been so much fun! Dr. Fran Stallings gave an amazing performance and taught us all about dinosaurs and birds! If you missed it, be sure to check our calendars and facebook posts and newspaper articles so you don't miss out on the rest of the fun.

The Dino Dig Archeological Excavation was a huge success and we were surprised at how many little future archeologists and paleontologists showed up. We played in the dirt all day and found fossils, dinosaurs, and cannonballs. The library director lost all of his keys to the library and we had a blast finding them all with a metal detector.

06/01/2026

🦖📚 Summer Reading Program Officially Underway at Shattuck Public Library ☀️📖
The excitement of summer has officially arrived at the Shattuck Public Library as the 2026 Summer Reading Program is now underway 🎉📚.
Library staff say the response has already been tremendous, with eager readers lining up before opening 🚪⏰ to begin this year’s Reading Challenge 📖🏆.
💬 “The kids were eagerly waiting at the door,” library staff shared. “It’s exciting to see their enthusiasm for reading and for the library.” ❤️📚
This year’s summer theme, “Unearth a Story” 🦴⛏️, invites readers of all ages to dig into adventure 🌎, discovery 🔎, and imagination ✨ through books and hands-on activities.
One of the first major events of the season will take place on Wednesday, June 3 📅, with a Dino Dig Adventure 🦕🦴 designed to thrill young explorers and families alike 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Participants will take part in an archaeological-style excavation ⛏️, digging through the earth to uncover ancient fossils 🦴 and buried dinosaurs 🦖 while learning about the prehistoric past 🌋.
While summer temperatures may be rising ☀️🥵, organizers are making sure guests can stay cool during the adventure ❄️🍧.
Families are encouraged to attend together 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦❤️ and take part in the fun-filled event as the library launches another season of reading 📚 and community engagement 🤝.
The Summer Reading Program includes reading challenges 🏅📖, educational programs 🧠✨, and special activities 🎨🎬 throughout June, all centered around the goal of inspiring curiosity 🔍 and a lifelong love of learning ❤️📚.
Community members are invited to bring the family 🚗, grab a tool ⛏️, and get ready to “Unearth a Story” 🦖📚 at the Shattuck Public Library this summer! ☀️🎉

05/29/2026

🦖📚 Shattuck Public Library Invites the Community to “Unearth a Story” this Summer ☀️📖

This summer, the Shattuck Public Library is digging into adventure, imagination, and discovery with its 2026 Summer Reading Program! 🦕⛏️ Packed with prizes 🎁, special guests 🌟, movies 🎬, and family-friendly activities 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦, the library’s June lineup promises something exciting for all ages.

The summer fun begins with the library’s Reading Challenge 📚🏆, open to ages 5–122 🎉. Readers are encouraged to dive into books all summer long 📖💡 for the chance to earn prizes while building a lifelong love of reading ❤️📚.

Returning by popular demand is the Read2Play program 🏖️📘, offering even more rewards this year including prizes 🎁 and pool passes 🏊‍♂️☀️. Library staff say the program is designed to encourage reading while helping families stay active and engaged during the summer months 🌞👨‍👩‍👧‍👦. Visit or call the library 📞 for more information on signing up for the Reading Challenges and Read2Play program.

Adding another creative element to this year’s celebration 🎨✨, rising artist Jaxen Gonzales 🖌️ has placed his artwork on loan for display at the library throughout the month of June 🦖🎮🦸‍♂️. Gonzales creates imaginative and eye-catching pieces featuring dinosaurs 🦕, superheroes 🦸, and video game themes 🎮 across several artistic mediums. Visitors are encouraged to stop by and experience the talented young artist’s work while enjoying the summer programs 🖼️📚.

One of the season’s most anticipated events arrives on June 8 at 10:00 a.m. ⏰, when acclaimed storyteller and biologist Dr. Fran Stallings 🔬📖 visits the library for a unique biology storytelling adventure 🧬🌎. Combining science 🧪, creativity 🎭, and engaging tales 📚, the program is expected to spark curiosity and delight young explorers and lifelong learners alike ✨🦋.

Community creativity takes center stage on June 19 🎨🖍️ during a Community Coloring Event. Participants of all ages 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 are invited to help complete a large collaborative mural inspired by this year’s “Unearth a Story” theme 🦴🖌️. The project offers a chance for residents to work together 🤝 and leave their artistic mark on a shared community creation 🖼️❤️.

The library will once again reach for the stars 🌌✨ on June 20 with another Star Party 🔭⭐. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the night sky 🌠 using the library’s new telescope 🔭, along with the library’s additional telescope available for checkout 📦🌙—making it possible for families to continue their own celestial adventures at home 🏡🚀.

The beloved Shattuck Fire Department Ice Cream Social 🚒🍦 also makes its return on June 25 at 2:00 p.m. ⏰. Families can cool off with sweet treats 🍨, meet local firefighters 👩‍🚒👨‍🚒, and get an up-close look at the department’s impressive fire truck 🚒🔥. Library staff say they are thrilled to welcome the fire department back for another year of summertime fun ☀️🎉.

And there is still more to come… 👀✨

The library is teasing a surprise guest 🤠❓ whose appearance date and time are still to be determined 📅. While details remain under wraps 🎭, organizers offered one clue: “Buckle up for some cowboy poetry!” 🤠🐎📜

Movie lovers 🎥🍿 can also enjoy Movie Fridays throughout June, featuring screenings of the Jurassic Park films 🦖🎬—a fitting companion to this year’s prehistoric-inspired theme 🦴🌿.

With reading incentives 📚🏅, science adventures 🔬🚀, art 🎨, astronomy 🌌, and community celebrations 🎉, the Shattuck Public Library hopes this year’s Summer Reading Program will inspire residents to explore new worlds 🌍✨ one story at a time 📖❤️.

For more information and updates 📢, contact the Shattuck Public Library 📞, check out their website 🌐 @ www.shattuck.okpls.org, or follow along on Facebook 👍📱.

Collaborative Summer Library Program

05/21/2026

The Shattuck Public Library will be closed in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 26th.

05/13/2026

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04/24/2026

🌐📡 Big News for Oklahoma Connectivity! 📡🌐

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has officially approved Oklahoma’s BEAD (Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment) Program, unlocking hundreds of millions in funding to expand high-speed internet across the state.

This investment will help connect over 40,000 homes, businesses, and community institutions—especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas—bringing new opportunities for education, healthcare, and economic growth.

Reliable broadband is more important than ever, and this is a big step forward for communities across Oklahoma! 🚀

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