Upcoming Events

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

Artistic Creations is a fun and hands-on event where teens can try out different crafts and make something unique. With supplies provided for projects. It’s a chance to get creative, learn new skills, and relax with friends.

Get ready for some creepy-crawly fun in our Paper Plate Spiders craft program! Participants will use simple materials like paper plates, paint, googly eyes, and pipe cleaners to create their very own whimsical spider creations.

Join us for The Game Hub where participants gather to play a variety of board games, from classic favorites to newer strategy game. It's a welcoming environment for tweens and teens.

We’re diving into the science of creating a delicious, no-bake chocolate éclair cake! Using simple ingredients and techniques, you’ll discover how chemistry and physics come together to make this dessert so smooth, creamy, and perfectly layered.

The Teen Craft Circle is a monthly program where creative teens come together to explore different crafting techniques and make fun, personalized projects.

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!

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 on down to the library and join us.  Everyone is welcome and all ages are invited. 

Join Raina as she leads guests on a painting craft in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Paint your dreams on canvas. It can be a dream for the future, for your family, for your friends, or for the world.

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.  

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 Key Snowflake or a Pocket Snowman. This will be an easy craft for all to make.  Come join us.  Make it to give for a gift.  A fun event for all ages.

Welcome to our Teen Book Club! Dive into diverse genres, from mysteries to classics. Engage in lively discussions, sharing insights and emotions sparked by our monthly reads.

In this engaging all-ages STEM project, participants will explore the unique properties of penguin feathers by using water spray on surfaces colored with crayons.

Get ready to turn ordinary popcorn into extraordinary treats! In this deliciously fun program, participants will learn how to make creative popcorn snacks by mixing in tasty ingredients, adding flavors, and crafting unique combinations. 

ESports at your public library. Join our League and represent on our Nintendo Switch! Ask your librarian for more info.

Join us at the McAlester Public Library on the third Thursday of every month for an exciting Smash Bros event on Switch, exclusively for Teens and Tweens!

Calling all teens!! Join us for our teen cooking class as we teach how to make chicken and dumplings in the microwave.  Supplies are provided, just bring your taste buds!

Don't miss our upcoming library program for teens, where we'll dive into an afternoon of fun and strategy with card games! Bring friends or meet new ones while playing classics and discovering new favorites.

his week, we’re making beautiful snow tree crafts that bring the magic of winter indoors! Kids will love creating their own snowy, sparkling trees perfect for the season.

Join the library for Brush Hour, a chance to begin or hone your painting skills. Each month, we will focus on a new theme that correlates with the painting you will recreate.