Upcoming Events

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Join us for Tiny Tales, a new program designed for parents and children ages 0-5!

Sweating with the Oldies, originally SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life), is a an exercise program developed by the OU Health Sciences Center to help promote long and active lives for individuals.  The program provides a combinatio

"Mother Goose & Me" is an interactive program for children aged 3 and under. This program nurtures early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, songs, music, movement, and engaging activities.

The public library's adult craft program is a haven for creativity. Participants, guided by skilled instructors, delve into diverse projects, fostering a sense of community and artistic expression.

The public library offers a dynamic senior fitness program, fostering health and community engagement. Tailored for seniors, it combines low-impact exercises, flexibility training, and social activities.

Come make a gingerbread house with us! We will be making gingerbread houses out of popsicle sticks and pom-pom's. 

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

Teen  Art is a fun and dynamic session designed to let teenagers explore their creativity in a relaxed, judgment-free environment. Teen Art fosters self-expression and confidence.

Join us every month and become a part of our vibrant chess community at the McAlester Public Library.

In this exciting STEM activity, we’ll discover the power of chemical reactions by inflating a balloon without using any air from our lungs.  This simple experiment is a great way to learn about chemistry, how gases are formed, and how re

Get into the holiday spirit with a creative twist! This week, teens ages 13 and up will have the chance to make beautiful chinoiserie Christmas ornaments.

We are thrilled to welcome the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter to the library to combine joy of reading with the comfort and companionship of service dogs!

Join us at the library for a totally awesome Christmas Party!! We will have a Christmas movie, complementary snacks, and more!  

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

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.  Come and join us.  Everyone is welcome and all ages are invited. 

Do you want to build a snowman? Join Raina for an awesome STEM challenge using marshmallows. How tall will your snowman be?

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing performing exercise that improves strength ,balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of fal

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  We have everything you need to color.  We even furnish a picture.  Come and visit while you color.  Sure to be a fun time at the library.

Bring your technical questions to Becky on Thursdays from 2-4pm.  Becky will assist you answering questions about your digital devices.  She can demonstrate how to use your device and help you get it set up if needed.

Everyone will be making a denim Christmas Trees.     This will make a great Christmas decor for your home. This will be an easy craft for all to make.  Come join us.  Make it to give for a gift.  

Come make melted ornaments with us! We will use cookie cutters and beads to melt into the perfect Christmas tree ornament.

The Children's Art and Crafts Programs at the library offer young participants an inspiring and imaginative space to explore their creativity.