About
The mission of the Alva Public Library is to be an educational and recreational resource for the residents of Alva, Woods County and the surrounding area by promoting literacy and life-long learning opportunities.
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Summer Reading Program is in full swing!
Library Staff
Library Staff
Whether you're looking for research info, a good book, homework resources, or anything else, we're happy to help.
Holidays Observed by Alva Public Library 2025
Holidays Observed by Alva Public Library 2025
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New Year's Day - Wednesday, January 1
Martin Luther King Jr Day - Monday, January 20
President's Day - Monday, February 17
Memorial Day - Monday, May 26
Independence Day - Friday, July 4
Labor Day - Monday, September 1
Veterans Day - Tuesday, November 11
Thanksgiving - Thursday, November 27
Day after Thanksgiving -Friday, November 28
Christmas Day - Thursday, December 25
Library Board
Library Board
Regular Board Meetings
Regular Board Meetings
Board Meetings are held the second Tuesday of every month at 4:00 pm in the Share Conference Room at the Alva Public Library.
Members
Members
Patty Harkin - President
Lynn Wilt - Vice President
Chris Eckhardt
Lenny Reed
Marilyn Clyne
April Ridgway
Gail Swallow (City Council Rep)
Note the following explanations of citation abbreviations
Note the following explanations of citation abbreviations
O.S. = Oklahoma Statutes
Okla. Const. = Oklahoma Constitution
OAC = Oklahoma Administrative Code
Oklahoma Library Laws, Rules and Regulations
Oklahoma Library Laws, Rules and Regulations
This is an unofficial compilation of links leading to sections of the Oklahoma Constitution, Oklahoma Statutes (primarily Title 65) and Oklahoma Administrative Code (primarily Titles 60 and 405) relating to operation of the Library. It does NOT include all statutes, rules, ordinances, or bylaws that may apply to a specific situation. It is intended as a convenient reference, not as a replacement for the official versions of these publications. It should not be substituted for advice of legal counsel. This information is being provided to comply with the Oklahoma Government Website Information Act (House Bill No 2698, 2010).
For more information on laws, rules and regulations that impact all types of public libraries and the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), visit Laws and Regulations Affecting Oklahoma Libraries on the ODL website.
General Policies
General Policies
Download and view the adobe PDF copies of the library's policies on general operation, using the internet, meeting room use, child safety, conduct and more.
The policies are reviewed and board-approved on a schedule.
Materials & Selection Policies
Materials & Selection Policies
Download and view the library's policies on materials, how the library selects items, and the procedure for challenging materials.
These documents are adobe PDF copies of official, board-approved policies.
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