Adults
Chess Club – Healdton Community Library
The Healdton Community Library invites community members of all ages to join its upcoming Chess Club event, taking place from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Saturday, August 8th.
The event is free and open to players of every skill level, from beginners to experienced strategists. Participants are welcome to bring their own chess set, though the library will also have sets available for those who need one. Organizers encourage attendees to sign up in advance to help with planning, though walk-ins are welcome.
For more information, call the Healdton Community Library at (580) 229-0590. You can visit the Healdton Community Library at 554 South 4th Street in Healdton. The Healdton Community Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Book Club – Johnston County Library
Join others at the Johnston County Library for a monthly book club at 6:30 PM on Thursday, August 6th. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book, “The Book Club for Troublesome Women” by Marie Bostwick, will be discussed. Refreshments will be provided by The Johnston County Friends of the Library.
In the 1960s, Margaret Ryan seems to have a perfect life: a husband, three kids, and a home in an exclusive Virginia suburb. But something is missing. When the enigmatic Charlotte moves in, Margaret starts a book club with her and two neighbors. As they read ‘The Feminine Mystique’ and share their true feelings, the women realize they all yearn for more than the idealized roles they’ve been given. Calling themselves the Bettys, their new friendship and book club give them the support and courage to face a year that will change their lives.
For more information, or to pick up your copy today, contact the Johnston County Library at (580) 371-3006 or visit us at 116 West Main in Tishomingo. The Johnston County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Book Club – Champion Public Library
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.
London, 2015. When reclusive art appraiser Eve Shaw shakes the hand of a silver-haired gentleman in her office, the warmth of his palm sends a spark through her. His name is Max Everly—curiously, the same name as Eve’s favorite composer, born one hundred sixteen years prior. And she has the sudden feeling that she’s held his hand before . . . but where, and when? The White Octopus Hotel, 1935. In this belle époque building high in the snowy mountains, Eve and a young Max wander the winding halls, lost in time. Each of them has been through the trenches—Eve through a family accident and Max on the battlefields of the Great War—but for an impossible moment, love and healing are just a room away . . . if only they have the courage to step through the door.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Champion Public Library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore or call (580) 223-3164. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
AirGuard App Training – Wilson Public Library
Protect yourself from unknown Bluetooth tracking devices! Wilson Public Library is partnering with the Family Shelter of Southern Oklahoma (FSSO) to host a free come-and-go safety event from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM on Thursday, August 6th. Community members can walk in anytime for a free “mini” vehicle GPS detection scan and a short hands-on training on the AirGuard app. The application helps individuals detect unknown Bluetooth trackers such as Apple AirTags, Samsung SmartTags, and Google Find My Device trackers. In just 15 to 20 minutes, participants will learn how to download and use the app, how and where to scan their own vehicle, what steps to take if a tracker is found, and how to connect with an FSSO advocate. No registration is required.
For more information, or to sign up, contact the Wilson Public Library at (580) 668-2486 or visit us at 1087 US Hwy 70A in Wilson. The Wilson Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).
Diabetes Conversation Map Class – Champion Public Library
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.
This interactive series offers a hands-on approach to understanding diabetes using visual Conversation Maps. Attendees will learn essential skills for managing diabetes, including meal planning, medication management, and making healthy, informed decisions every day. Each session covers critical topics such as Nutrition & Carb Counting, Medication & Glucose Monitoring, and Physical Activity & Lifestyle Changes. The program is designed for adults and seniors and is free and open to the public.
Champion Public Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information, you can contact the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164 or visit us at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).
Family History 101 Genealogy Class – Champion Public Library
Champion Public Library is excited to continue its “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, August 4th at the library.
Whether you’ve always been curious about your ancestry or are just getting started, this course will provide the guidance and resources you need to start building your family tree. Participants will learn essential tips, tools, and techniques to kick off their genealogy research with confidence.
This program is open to adults ages 18 and up. Seating is limited and registration is required. The first 14 participants to sign up will receive a complimentary copy of the “Family Tree Workbook” by Brian Sheffey to help document and organize their discoveries.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with your past and preserve your family’s story for generations to come.
This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
For more information, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164. You can visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.