Contact Us
Southern Oklahoma Library System
601 Railway Express, Ardmore, OK 73401
Phone: (580) 223-3164
Fax: (580) 223-3280
Hours
Monday - Thursday
8:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Sunday
Closed
Directions
Champion Public Library is located at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore, Oklahoma which is behind the Two Frogs Restaurant on South Holiday Drive. From Interstate 35 use Exit 31-A.
Events and Resources
Family History 101: Starting Your Genealogy Journey
For Ages 18 and Up
Champion Public Library is excited to announce “Family History 101: Starting Your Genealogy Journey,” a special course designed to help with exploring family trees. The program will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 21st, and again on Tuesday, August 4th, at the library. Call to sign up.
Diabetes Conversation Map Class
For Ages 18 and Up
Champion Public Library is proud to announce a new four-part Diabetes Conversation Map Class series, an American Diabetes Association-recognized program, beginning Wednesday, August 5th, and continuing weekly through August 26th. The classes will take place from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and will be led by certified instructor Judy Kyle. Call for more details.
Book Club
For Ages 18 and Up
Join others at the Champion Public Library for a monthly book club at 5:30 PM on Thursday, August 6th. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “White Octopus Hotel” by Alex Bell will be discussed. Call to sign up.
“Scrap Happy” Scrapbooking Class
For Ages 14 and Up
Capture your memories, your way! The Champion Public Library is continuing its “Scrap Happy” Scrapbooking class! Starting August 11th, scrapbooking classes will take place on the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 1:00 to 4:00 PM and on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Classes will be held in August, September, and October, ending Thursday, October 27th. Call to sign up.
Teen Anime & Manga Book Club
For Ages 13 to 17
See the mystery unfold at Champion Public Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Book Club at 5:30 PM on Thursday, August 27th. This month, we will be solving mysteries in “The Apothecary Diaries Vol. 1” by Natsu Hyuuga. After our discussion, teens aged 13 – 17 will have a chance to play a round of Anime Character Bingo along with snacks provided by the library. Call to sign up.
Book Club
For Ages 18 and Up
Join others at the Champion Public Library for a monthly book club at 5:30 PM on Thursday, September 3rd. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson, will be discussed. Call to sign up.
Passport
Traveling? Need A Passport?
Champion Public Library is your one-stop shop for all your passport needs! Forms, photos, and more, the Champion Public Library in Ardmore can help.
1,000 Books before Kindergarten
For Ages 4 and Younger
It's easy! One day, one book. Help your child get ready. The goal is to read 1,000 books before your little one starts kindergarten. Sign up your baby, toddler, or preschooler, and get rewards.
Library Passport
For Ages 8 - 13
Is your child ready to read on their own but is unsure where to start? Start your journey with Champion Public Library’s Passport Program for a guided and incentivized reading adventure. Children are welcome to sign up and read a variety of popular series. Library Passport booklets can be obtained at the library from library staff. Once a child returns a read book, they will be asked a trivia question over the book and receive a stamp on their passport. For each page of the passport a child completes they will receive a small prize and a certificate. A large prize will be given once they complete 5 or more pages.
D&D Game Night
For Ages 7 - 17
Are you interested in playing Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) but don't know where to start? Join us for Champion Public Library's D&D Game Night every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Great for beginners or regular players of D&D.