October Events
Check out what’s going on in October at Lawton Public Library!
October Hours
Here’s our hours for the month of October! Review our hours so you can best plan your visits this month.
The Great Pumpkin Contest
All pumpkins are due back by October 22nd 2025.
Story Time – October 15
Fun with Fall!
Story Time – October 29
Join us for a special day full of pumpkin themed crafts, games, stories, and fun!
Happy Halloween
Stop by for a sweet treat.
Read with Libby
Did you know you can borrow ebooks from our library and send them to your kindle? Click the link below to access Libby today.
Kids Programs
Below are a few of our regular kids programs scheduled at different times of the year. Visit our Events Calendar to see a full list of upcoming programs.
Calendar1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Read a book (any book) with your newborn, infant, toddler, or preschool-aged child. The goal is to read 1,000 books before your little one starts kindergarten.Learn More →
Storytime
Designed for ages 5 and younger with a loving adult.Learn More →Summer Reading Program
Read and complete library challenges to win prizes every summer!Learn More →
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
The concept is simple, the rewards are priceless. Read a book (any book) to your newborn, infant, and/or toddler. The goal is to have read 1,000 books (yes you can repeat books) before your precious one starts kindergarten.
Does it sound hard? Not really if you think about it. If you read just 1 book a night, you will have read about 365 books in a year. That is 730 books in two years and 1,095 books in three years. If you consider that most children start kindergarten at around 5 years of age, you have more time than you think (so get started).
The key is perseverance. Make it exciting!
When your child reaches a milestone, give him/her a small reward (stickers, backpacks, books). Most local programs already have a reward system built into place. If a program is not available where you live, join our program today. Most of all be creative!
Make a record of what you are reading in a spiral notebook, online, or by whatever method you want. The journal itself will make a great keepsake item for your precious child. If you are able to, make sure to keep a record of “any” book that is being read to your child. This includes teachers and siblings.
Summer Reading Program
Earn Rewards & Prizes - Just by Reading!
For each book read, fill out a slip telling us the title of the book, your full name, and your telephone number. Enter the slip into the weekly prize drawing.
Winners will be drawn on Monday mornings and will receive a book bag filled with goodies.
