Events
Books Come Alive and Local Authors Festival
On November 16th from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm the Chickasha Public Library will be hosting their 2nd annual Books Come Alive and Local Authors Festival event. This year we are using books from the PBS Great American Reads booklist, there will be actors portraying book characters, book scavenger hunts, prizes, and fun for all. There is also an opportunity for the public to meet local authors, discuss their books, and buy them. Both events are FREE, donations will be welcome at the door.
Children’s Book Trivia Night
October 17th 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Youth are invited to come to the Library and test their book knowledge at the Library’s Book Trivia Night. Dress as your favorite book character and have some fun. There will be snacks and lots of BOOK TRIVIA!
Family Reading Night
October 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm the Library would like to welcome families to come read together at the Library, during the Library’s first Family Reading Night, there is a great book for everyone!
Food to pay off Fines During December
For the nineteenth year, December is “Food for Fines” month at the Chickasha Public Library. Overdue fines may be paid with a donation of non-perishable food. According to Library Director Lillie Huckaby, “The food will be given to our local Food Pantry. Remember and share with those in need. I am asking everyone who comes to the Library to contribute. Even if you do not owe a fine, please donate some food to the Food Pantry. Together let’s bring in more food than ever before.”
The value of the food does not have to equal the amount of the fine. Any donation will cover any fine. However, if a book has been lost, the replacement cost of the book must be paid. Only the fine itself will be waived.
According to Huckaby, “In addition to the much-needed food, many overdue books come home to the Library, usually about 100 of them. Not having to repurchase popular titles means the Library can buy more new books. This also gives patrons who have accrued fines a way to make a fresh start, so they can check out books again.”
The program will run through December 31st. For more details, call the Chickasha Public Library at 222-6075.