Ardmore, Oklahoma

Champion Public Library

Contact Us

Southern Oklahoma Library System
601 Railway Express, Ardmore, OK 73401

Phone: (580) 223-3164

Fax: (580) 223-3280

E-mail: champion@southernoklibrarysystem.org

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

Over the Garden Wall Watch Party CPL 2026

Spooky Cartoon Watch Party

For Ages 10 and Up
Join Champion Public Library and settle in for a cozy yet spooky holiday cartoon. All ten episodes will be shown from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 6th. Themed snacks will be provided while supplies last. Call for more information.
Flyer with a blue library road sign and airplane flight paths. Champion Public Library, October 13 at 5 PM. Discover over 50 library services beyond books.

Explore the Library Event

For All Ages
Champion Public Library is excited to invite families and community members to “Explore the Library,” a special event taking place at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13th. This engaging open house will showcase the many ways the library serves the community beyond books. Attendees will enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the library’s makerspace, technology access and assistance, programs for all ages, passport services, and much more. Call for more information.
Flyer with a piggy bank sheltered under cupped hands. Champion Public Library, Wednesdays, October 14, 21 & 28 at noon, with investment advisor Kayla Tweedy. Adults and seniors. Call to sign up.

Money Matters: Lunch and Learn

For Adults & Seniors
Champion Public Library is excited to announce “Money Matters: Lunch and Learn,” a free, three-part educational series designed to make financial topics accessible and actionable for community members. Adults and seniors are invited to bring their lunch and join us at 12:00 PM on Wednesdays, October 14th, 21st, and 28th, for informative sessions aimed at improving financial well-being. Call to sign up.
Flyer with vintage detective props on a wooden table. Clue-themed Murder Mystery at Champion Public Library, Friday, October 16, 6 PM. Ages 18+. Call (580) 223-3164 to sign up.

Murder Mystery at the Library

For Ages 18 and Up
Champion Public Library invites adults to enjoy a unique twist on date night with a life-size version of the classic murder mystery game that is Clue-themed. From 6:00 – 7:30 PM on Friday, October 16th, teams of two will have the chance to step into the roles of the iconic six Clue characters and solve a thrilling whodunit right in the library! Call to sign up.
Flyer with a zombie silhouette between tombstones and photos from a past prom. Champion Public Library, Friday, October 23, 7-9 PM. Ages 15-20. Call to sign up.

Zombie Prom

For Ages 15 to 20
Calling all ghouls and guys to dance the night away at the second annual Zombie Prom! Champion Public Library invites young adults ages 15-20 to don their tattered tuxes and decayed dresses for a night of spooky surprises from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Friday, October 23rd. Enjoy themed snacks, music, and enter the spirited costume showdown to be crowned Zombie Prom King or Queen. Call to sign up.
Flyer with the Tower of God volume 1 cover and spider webs. Champion Public Library, Thursday, October 29, 5:30 PM. Ages 13-17. Call to sign up.

Teen Anime & Manga Book Club

For Ages 13 to 17
Elevate your love for anime and manga at Champion Public Library’s upcoming Teen Anime & Manga Book Club! Join us at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 29th, as we dive into the thrilling world of “Tower of God, Vol. 1” by SIU. Are you ready to see if you have what it takes to climb to the top? Call to sign up.
Halloween flyer: a black cat and pumpkins in an open car trunk under a full moon. Trunk or Treat at Champion Public Library, Friday, October 30, 3-5 PM. Costumes encouraged.

Trunk or Treat

For All Ages
Stop by and celebrate Halloween a day early! Join Champion Public Library for our annual Trunk or Treat from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Friday, October 30th. Rows of decorated trunks will be displayed by various local organizations at Champion Public Library, with volunteers handing out candy and prizes. Guests are encouraged to invite their family and friends and wear their best costumes to our parking lot extravaganza. Call for more information.
Champion Public Library Book Club flyer: The Women in White by Sarah Pekkanen, Thursday, November 5 at 5:30 PM, 601 Railway Express, Ardmore, OK.

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, November 5th. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “The Women in White” by Sarah Pekkanen, will be discussed. Call to sign up.
Flyer for Champion Public Library's "Scrap Happy" Scrapbooking Class, decorated with butterflies, a hot air balloon, and tulips. 4th Tuesday of every month, 4-7 PM. Ages 14+. Bring your scrapbook, photo album, and photos. Come and go, no sign-up required. 601 Railway Express, Ardmore, OK. Call (580) 223-3164. Southern Oklahoma Library System.

“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! Scrapbooking classes will take place on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 4:00 to 7:00 PM. Call to sign up.
Teal-colored flyer for Wiggle Worms Storytime at Champion Public Library, for ages 4 and younger, Fridays at 10:00 AM starting September 18, with illustrations of toddlers and text bubbles reading "Music & Movement" and "Stories & Crafts."

Wiggle Worms

For Ages 0 to 4
Looking for the perfect activity for your young child? Beginning at 10:00 AM on Friday, September 18th, Champion Public Library will be hosting a “Wiggle Worms” Storytime for children ages 4 and younger. This event happens on Fridays until May 7th, 2027. Call for more information.
Flyer for Outdoor Wiggle Worms Storytime at Pixiedust Gift & Bakery Shop, Lone Grove, OK, for ages 4 and under. Thursdays at 10:30 AM, October 1–29. Call (580) 223-3164 for info. Colorful design with cartoon children dancing.

Outdoor Wiggle Worms Storytime

At Pixiedust Gifts & Bakeshop
Experience Storytime in a whole new way this October. Champion Public Library’s Outdoor Wiggle Worms Storytime is bringing the fun to Pixiedust Gifts & Bakeshop's back patio! Join us every Thursday at 10:30 AM, starting October 1st, at 16386 US Hwy 70 in Lone Grove, OK (weather permitting). Children ages 4 and under can enjoy enchanting stories, dance along to lively music, and get creative with a special craft. This program is free and open to the public.
Flyer for Cardio Drumming classes with instructor Susan Cowlbeck, for adults and seniors. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM, Oct. 1 to Nov. 3, at Champion Public Library, 601 Railway Express, Ardmore, OK. Call (580) 223-3164 to sign up.

Cardio Drumming Classes

For Adults & Seniors
Join Champion Public Library for our cardio drumming classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM, starting October 1st through November 3rd. Led by YMCA Fitness Instructor Susan Cowlbeck, these classes are designed for adults and seniors using exercise balls and drumsticks for a fun and engaging workout. No special clothing required. All exercise equipment will be provided by the library; however, attendees can bring their own exercise ball. Call now to reserve your spot!
Passport 2022 CPL

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.
1000 Books Before Kindergarten Flyer CPL 2026

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.
Reading Passport CPL 2024 v2 flyer

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.
Kids D&D Game Night CPL Flyer

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.