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Garden Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Community Information
Event Details:

Join our new Library Garden Club and dig into the joys of gardening with fellow plant enthusiasts!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ready, Set, Apply!

2:30pm–3:30pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Technology

Classes presented in both Instructional and informational format to introduce customers to basic computer, tablet, and phone software.

 Looking for your next job opportunity? Ready, Set, Apply! is here to help you every step of the way.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sewing Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for a creative and collaborative experience at the library’s Sewing Club!

This event is in the "Children" group

Wonder Tales

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.

This event is in the "Children" group

Cavity Busters: A Tooth Science Adventure

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

What do your favorite drinks do to your teeth? In this fun and eye-opening science program, we’ll investigate how different drinks—like soda, juice, and water—affect tooth enamel.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tales to Tails

4:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

This event is in the "Teens" group

TeenTober Slimy Sights: Eyeballs in the Ooze

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a slimy autumn adventure as we make creepy Eyeball Fall Slime—perfect for the season of pumpkins, monsters, and gooey science.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Chat & Craft: Cemetery Terrarium

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Looking for a creative outlet and a chance to unwind? Join us for Chat & Craft, a monthly program where adults can enjoy casual conversation while working on a fun, library-provided craft project.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Glow & Go Halloween at the Library

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Information, Other
Event Details:

Celebrate Halloween in a whole new light — blacklight!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Brush Hour

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

🎨 We’re excited to welcome local artist Terri Estrada to the library for another special workshop on watercolor techniques! Terri will share her expertise, tips, and creative process to help you explore the beauty of watercolor painting.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Golf Architects

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Games
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Calling all young builders and future engineers! 
In Mini Golf Architects, children will design and build their very own cardboard golf course — then have a blast testing it out!

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group

KTC presents Self Defense Class with Choctaw Nation

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information, Health & Wellness, Workshop
Event Details:

Are you ready to take charge of your personal safety?

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sewing Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Join us for a creative and collaborative experience at the library’s Sewing Club!

This event is in the "Children" group

Wonder Tales

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.

This event is in the "Children" group

Core Creativity: Apple Slice Craft

4:00pm–4:30pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

We will enjoy making our very own apple slice masterpieces using paint, paper, and imagination. This hands-on activity is perfect for little ones who love to create and explore the colors of fall—or just love apples!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Bring your littles every Tuesday and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

This event is in the "Adults" group

OSU Fresh Start

10:30am–11:30am
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The Fresh Start program, part of Oklahoma State University Extension’s Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP), offers free, hands-on nutrition education for adults and families with limited resources.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.