Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library

Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library

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The Library is named after Jim Lucas who won the Pulitzer Prize in 1954 for international reporting and journalism.

He was the only journalist ever called to give a briefing at the White House before the President and 100 Congressional leaders.

Photos from Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library's post 10/30/2026

👻 Boo! Drop by the library today and tomorrow to get some free candy and fun toys! 🎃

Photos from Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library's post 10/30/2026

It's New Book Friday, and we have received new adult and children's books, as well as two fresh DVDs.

Our adult fiction titles include "The Most Dangerous Games" by James Patterson and Mr. Beast, a captivating thriller. And our new movies are perfect for action lovers! So come and check out "Supergirl" and "Paw Patrol: The Movie."

Additionally, we have received some new leveled readers, perfect for kids to practice their reading! They include a new Berenstain Bears book, "The Berenstain Bears Visit the Ice Age," perfect for any child interested in pre-history.

10/30/2026

🎃 In celebration of Halloween, we are passing out candy today and tomorrow! Come visit us at the library to get some delicious treats! 👻

10/30/2026

Reminder: On Monday, November 2nd, there will be open enrollment for Adult GED preparation classes at the library. Enrollment is from 8:30 am to 11:30 am, and attendees must stay the entire time. Classes will then be held during the school year on Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 am to 11:30 am.

10/28/2026

We still have some available copies of Guide Me Home by Kim Vogel Sawyer, our November book club selection! The book club will meet on November 19th at 2:00 p.m., so there’s plenty of time to curl up with this fascinating historical fiction read!

10/27/2026

Reminder: Our Adult Pinterest Party is this evening, and we are making super cute tassel bookmarks! We have twelve spots left, so visit us at the library or call us at 918-473-6715 to sign up.

10/27/2026

Join us for Storytime today at 11:30 am and 1:00 pm! In honor of both Halloween and National Black Cat Day, we will read “Moonlight: The Halloween Cat” by Cynthia Rylant and “Vampurr” by Justin Colón. And then children will make their own cute black cat!

10/26/2026

Join us on Thursday, November 12th at 10:00 am for a free tech workshop hosted by 46 Networks, an Oklahoma-based technology support business! Aimed at adults, this workshop will address recognizing scams and troubleshooting common tech issues, such as WI-FI and printer problems.

10/26/2026

Come make a tassel bookmark with us tomorrow at our Adult Pinterest Party! We have only 10 spots left, so visit us at the library or call us at 918-473-6715 to sign up.

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626 W Gentry Avenue
Checotah, OK
74426

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 8pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 1:30pm

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