The new year represents an opportunity for us all to rewrite our stories, and the library has ever ything you need to begin making revisions.

If you resolved to learn a musical instrument, we have local blues legend Selby Minner teaching guitar lessons starting Jan. 16. Learn from Selby every week at 4 p.m. on Thursdays.

If 2025 is your year to get fit, we offer exercise classes that are ideal for seniors or those with mobility issues. Our SAIL fitness class meets at 1 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and Tai Chi meets at 11 a.m. on Thursdays.

If you want to flex your creative muscles, check out our evolving Dungeons & Dragons (DND) programs. DND is a tabletop roleplaying game involving cooperative storytelling in the fantasy genre. Our group for teens and young adults meets at 4:30 p.m. on Fridays. A group for adults is in development. If you are interested in joining, please reach out to us by phone, e-mail, social media, or in-person.

As always your library has story time for toddlers and kids begins at 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. every Tuesday.

The library hosts a recurring Pinterest Party for those interested in developing their arts and crafts skills. Every month is a new opportunity to practice your crafting skills. This month we are designing a winterthemed vase.

We are also offering monthly movie nights, featuring family-friendly movies and freshlypopped popcorn. Be sure to catch the next one in February!

Our monthly book club presents a chance to take in new stories and share ideas with new friends. This month’s meeting is at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16.

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, join us for a Cozy Day on Jan, 14 for some mid-month self-care. The dress code for the day is comfy pajamas. From 4:30-5:30 p.m., we will observe a “sensory hour” with a dedicated space for a quiet and calm environment.

For more information about our services, events, and programs at the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library, please visit us at eols.org/checotah and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.

Heath Allen is the library assistant for the Jim Lucas Checotah Public Library, a branch of the Eastern Oklahoma Library System. Contact Allen at hallen@ eols.org.