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
The Champion Public Library will be closed on Friday, October 11th from 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM.
Storytime at Champion Public Library will be canceled for Friday, October 11th. Join us for the next Storytime on Friday, October 18th at 10:00 AM.
Ready Jet Go
With OETA & PBS Kids
Join the Champion Public Library and OETA for a special family and community learning event series! This series will feature four engaging programs related to the PBS KIDS TV series Ready Jet Go™. These events will be on Thursdays at 5:30 PM on September 19th, September 26th, October 10th, and October 17th. The library will provide meals for each program. Each program will last about 2 hours. Families are encouraged to sign up.
Chalk-The-Lot Contest
For Ages 7 and Up
Join Champion Public Library for our Chalk-The-Lot contest on Friday, October 18th from 8:30 AM – 3:00 PM. It's a free event, and anyone aged 7 and above can participate in three different age groups for a chance to win 1st place or runner-up. Judging by local artists will be held between 3:00 – 5:00 PM, and we'll announce three winners, one for each age group. Don't worry about materials – the library will provide everything you need. Just make sure to sign up before Thursday, October 17th at 5:00 PM. Call for more Details
Internet Safety Awareness
For Ages 13 and Up
Join us on Tuesday, October 22nd at 5:30 PM, Jamy Casteel, a Senior Security Consultant, will be speaking about staying safe while using the internet. Casteel will cover practical tips for protecting yourself online and on social media, whether you're at home or at work. Casteel will also explain how cyber attackers operate, so you can recognize and avoid their tactics.
Coding Club
For Ages 12 and Up
Ready to code your future? Join the Champion Public Library for our first-ever coding club with the Southern Oklahoma Library System’s (SOLS) newest library resource: Fiero Code! Starting on September 23rd, students will have the opportunity to use Fiero Code, a self-guided online software program that teaches coding through hundreds of tutorials and dozens of real-world projects. The coding clubs will take place on Mondays at 5:30 PM until October 28th. Pre-registration is required, call to sign up.
Teen Anime & Manga Book Club
For Ages 13 - 17
Get ready for a blast at Champion Public Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Book Club on Thursday, October 24th at 5:30 PM. We'll be exploring the eerie world of “My Happy Marriage, Vol. 1” by Akumi Agitogi. After our discussion, teens will have a chance to play a round of Anime Character Bingo. And guess what? There will be yummy snacks provided by the library. Don't miss out!
Chair Yoga
For Seniors
Interested in gentle exercise to help your heart, mind, and aching joints? Join Champion Public Library for a 6-session chair yoga class. Led by instructor Mae Woodward this class will take place on Wednesdays at 3:30 PM on the following dates: October 30th, November 6th, 13th, and 20th, December 4th, and 11th. Equipment for the class will be provided but comfortable clothes and athletic shoes are recommended. Sign up today to reserve your spot.
Trunk or Treat
For All Ages
Join the Friends of Champion Public Library for our annual Trunk or Treat on Thursday, October 31st from 3:00 to 4:30 PM. 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.
Book Club
For Ages 18 and Up
Join others at the Champion Public Library for a monthly book club on Thursday, November 7th at 5:30 PM. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month's book selection is “Lessons in Chemistry” by Bonnie Garmus.
Storytime
For Kids 4 Years and Younger
Join Champion Public Library for Storytime from 10:00 to 11:00 am. Children and their parents or caretakers will be read a story and participate in activities with music and movement. This event happens on Fridays until May 2nd, 2024.
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.
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.
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.