Lawton Public Library, Municipal City of Lawton

09/13/2026

Build, make, play, & create this week with the Lawton Public Library 💚 Carol Herrick, Executive Director, McMahon Foundation will be at the Main library on Thursday to teach Intro to Grant Writing ✏️ Registration is not required for this class. Make music with us 🎶🎹 Students will learn how to create an electrical circuit to create a working piano from cups of water during Makey Makey Water Pianos on Saturday!

🌻 Click on each event photo for all of the details on these fun, FREE events.

📚 The September newsletter is now available! Visit https://www.lawtonok.gov/165/Newsletters to get all of the month’s event details.

09/09/2026

Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

"I believe that if you enjoy any sort of historical romance, Gone With the Wind is an absolute must-read. I feel like more people have seen the movie version of Gone With the Wind than those who have read the novel and I believe those people are missing out. The novel lets you get to know the characters more and thus you can understand their motivations or pains better. The movie even cuts out of one of my favorite characters from the novel, Will. However, it should be noted that the story and its take on history is problematic at best so one might want to keep this in mind when beginning the read."

-Megan Stockton, Adminitrative Assistant III

Image description: Staff Picks, photo of the cover of Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell

09/09/2026

Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 19 📆

Open Streets Lawton Fort Sill is back! 🚴‍♀️🚶‍♂️🎉

open streets /oh-puhn streets/ noun

A community event that temporarily closes city streets to through traffic, giving everyone room to walk, bike, skate, scoot, and enjoy free activities. See also: your new favorite way to spend a Saturday.

Bring the whole family out for a day of fun in the streets!

When: Saturday, September 19, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Where: C Avenue (from 2nd Street to 5th Street)

Mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic afternoon of community, moving, and free activities! ☀️✨

09/08/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! Can you get a bingo on the Lawton Public Library bingo card? 📚❤

There's something for everyone at the Lawton Public Library. Read our monthly newsletter by visiting https://www.lawtonok.gov/165/Newsletters

09/06/2026

Get career ready & explore job opportunities this week with Lawton Public Library 👔💼 Comanche County Health Department will be at the Main library on Wednesday for Workplace Skills: Lunch & Learn! Participants who register for both sessions will receive a light lunch. To register, email [email protected]. Opportunity awaits! Patriot Community Hiring Event will take place on Thursday at the Lawton Farmers Market. Bring your resume & come ready for an interview.

We have fun for the whole family this week 🎶🎨 Click on each event photo for all of the details on these fun, FREE events.

📚 There’s even more fun happening this week that we couldn’t fit into one post! Visit https://www.lawtonok.gov/165/Newsletters to get all of the month’s event details.

09/02/2026

Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau

"Admittedly, Blau is the author of my all-time favorite book, Mary Jane, so there probably is some bias in my love for Shopgirls. This was one of those reads that I wouldn't recommend to everyone, but it really scratched an itch for me. I enjoyed reading a story that felt completely untouched by the influence of the Internet. Taking place in 1985, Zippy's internal monologue, struggles, and relationships reflected living life without instantaneous access to information. This is a really fun coming-of-age and found family story. Zippy might be the coolest name ever. "

-Julia Bittner, Community Engagement Associate

Image description: Staff Picks, photo of the cover of Shopgirls by Jessica Anya Blau

08/30/2026

Welcome to another week of fun, FREE events with the Lawton Public Library ✨ Be sure to click each event photo to get all of the details for each event!

Bright Beginnings Storytime returns on Tuesday! Join us for stories, rhymes, and songs that promote school readiness skills ✏🍎 We are excited to introduce Bright Beginnings Preschool Play on Wednesday! Join us for playtime with friends. This month's play will feature blocks ❤ Both library locations will be closed on Saturday, September 5 & Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.

📆 The September newsletter is now available! Look at the full calendar of events by visiting https://www.lawtonok.gov/165/Newsletters

08/26/2026

Wow in the World: Dinosaurs Are Wow! by Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz

"I have loved the Wow in the World podcast for kids for years and this book delivers the same silly fun. The illustrations are almost blindingly vibrant and the pages are jam-packed with information, quizzes, and fun facts. There are even QR codes that link to the relevant episodes of the podcast."

-Amanda Golden, Library Assistant

Image description: Staff Picks, photo of the cover of Wow in the World: Dinosaurs are Wow! by Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz

08/25/2026

Lawton Public Library is saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton.

Dolly was well known as a champion for early literacy. Her efforts with the Imagination Library program mailed over 314 million free books to children worldwide. This program not only encourages children and families to read, but put those books in their hands. Her impact and support of literacy will never be forgotten.

🦋 Donations to support our local Imagination Library champion can be made by visiting https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/affiliate/OKLAWTONPSD/

08/24/2026

The September Newsletter is now available! September is Library Card Sign-Up Month. Stop by the library to get a punch card. Complete 3 out of 5 punches to be entered into a prize drawing! The Patriot Hiring Fair @ Lawton Farmers Market will be held on Thursday, September 10 from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm. See page 3 for details on career readiness classes. Looking to stay active and reduce your risk of falling? Staying Active & Independent for Life (SAIL) begins Monday, September 28. Space is limited & registration is required. Professional tattoo artist & art educator, Soyla Walters, will offer a hands-on workshop so you can practice techniques to draw your own tattoo-inspired art. Find the details on page 3. There's always something happening at your local library! Read the full newsletter to discover upcoming classes, events, & opportunities for all ages.

Read the September newsletter by visiting https://www.lawtonok.gov/165/Newsletters