Week Calendar

One of the key advantages of a walking book club is the merging of physical activity with intellectual engagement.

Toddler Tales will be for children aged birth to 3 years of age.  During this time, we will sing, play and read stories to help promote a love of reading and practice those gross and fine motor skills necessary for this age group to develop.&

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi!

Join us for a fun storytime and then craft a cute springtime cactus to take home.

Come on down to the library and exercise.  Join other adults of all ages for an hour of fun and fellowship. Nothing is to hard.

Unlock vitality with our tailored strength training program for older adults. Safely build muscle, increase bone density, and boost energy levels.

If you like to play Bingo come and join us for an hour of Bingo fun.  Prizes are awarded for each game.  Everyone is invited.

In the adult craft and create program on string art, participants unleash their creativity by designing intricate geometric patterns and colorful images using nails and vibrant strings, fostering relaxation and artistic expression in a unique and

Come join Miss Sherri for a storyhour.  She will be reading a different story each week.   All about flowers and mayflowers.  Featured will be the great outdoors.  

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi!

Each month, we will discuss a new book title. We will have copies of next month's title available for check out.

Come on down to the library and exercise.  Join other adults of all ages for an hour of fun and fellowship. Nothing is to hard.

Mini Tales is an interactive program for ages 5 and under that focuses on early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, movement, songs, music, and more. 

Unlock vitality with our tailored strength training program for older adults. Safely build muscle, increase bone density, and boost energy levels.

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi!

Bring your little ones, gather your friends, and make Saturday mornings a magical tradition! Don't miss out on the joy of Weekend WonderTales Storytime – where every story is a new adventure waiting to be explored.

Join Sarah in making a super cool "Fortune Teller" craft. 

Reading "Stick and Stone" by Beth Ferry

Sewing Club is a program for anyone who wants to learn to sew or already knows how and wants to sew with others! In this class we work on planned projects but you can also bring your own projects to work on!

Story time with Raina1 Join the Coal County Library as Raina leads guests on a fun Story time program reading, "Stick and Stone Best Friends Forever" by Beth Perry. All Ages.

Gather together to discuss our latest read! Ask your librarian for a copy!

Join Ms. Robin and Jaron for stories, songs, and crafts.

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

 Welcome to Fiber Fanatics, the club designed for multiple crafting disciplines.  No matter the fiber art that you are engaged in, you can come sit and mingle with other craft loving people.  Maybe you will get to try your hand at s

Grab your friends and come to Senior Bingo hour!!

Mother Goose Lapsit is an interactive program for ages 3 and under that focuses on early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, movement, songs, music, and more. 

Join us every second Thursday of every month at 1 PM for our mystery book club! 

If you like to crochet, quilting, needlework, or other stitching come and join us for 2 hours of fellowship and sewing.  Everyone is invited.

Gaming Friday's for teens.  If you like to play video games or board games come and join others for a fun afternoon.

The public library's adult board games program offers a nostalgic and engaging escape. Participants enjoy an array of strategic and classic games, fostering camaraderie and mental stimulation.

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.

Adult like to color too.  Come join us for coloring and we will furnish everything.  You can use pencil, crayons, markers what ever you like to color with.  

Our Fun Friday Program is a joyous weekly event, brimming with laughter and learning. Kids eagerly gather for interactive crafts and delightful games.

Whether you dream of harvesting juicy tomatoes, crisp lettuce, or vibrant peppers, this discussion will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to turn that dream into a reality.

Looking for adventure? Join us at the library for an epic Dungeons & Dragons quest! Bring your imagination and be ready to embark on a journey through mystical lands. All levels are welcome, but availability is limited.

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.

Storytime for children up to age 12

Children will delight in our specially crafted Storytime designed to boost their mastery of sight words. Your child will actively participate in hands-on cut-and-paste crafts and activities tailored to enhance their understanding of sight words.

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.

Unlock the world of coding with our Tweens & Teens Coding Club! Dive into the fascinating realm of programming using fun and exciting software.

Chess for All Ages is for anyone who wants to play or to learn chess.  Those that have never played before are welcome.  Those that have played for years are welcome.  We also have GIANT CHESS that really brings the game to life.&nb

Helping the community utilizing technology, filling out online forms, and using new phones and devices. Group discussions about online library services and scheduled one-on-one help with devices. 

Let those imaginations soar in Building Club!

Building Club will use Lego bricks to increase fine motor skills, creative thinking, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, social skills, early math skills, and more.

Join us for Arts & Crafts. Using your creativity, you will turn a plain metal bucket into a work of art.

If love to draw or paint bring your skills and share your talent at the library with others.  Don't miss out calling all teens.

Children, Tweens, and Teens Weekly Coding Club. Join us and learn to code using fun and exciting software. You'll learn at your own pace with a variety of coding languages available!

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery and creativity at our Imagination Station! 🚀 Dive into the world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) through hands-on exploration and play

Come join us for Arts and Crafts -kids version.  Everything is furnished and all you have to do is come.  Miss Sherri will be doing Cardboard Spinners this week.  Come check it out.

Ages 12 and under.

This week, we are having fun with food. Stop by and see what kind of creations you can make with marshmallows and spaghetti.

Poke~Pals is our new club for anyone who loves Pokemon.  Bring your cards to show off or trade with others, share your love of Pokemon GO, or bring memorabilia that you want to share with others.  Poke~Pals will be meeting the first and

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

A time devoted completely to teens! Come hang out at the library and join in discussions about any and everything. Play games and occasionally have some snacks.

Join us to make fun Mother's Day Cards. Ages 10 and up.

Join us after school to hang out with your friends and play the Nintendo Switch.

Embark on an exciting coding adventure with Bugs Byte Coding Club, our innovative library program designed for kids aged 8 to 18.

Create a beautiful and personalized craft to honor the amazing mothers in your life. Whether you're crafting for your mom, grandmother, or a special maternal figure, this activity is a heartwarming way to express your love and appreciation.

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

Join us for coffee, cola, and creation while we discuss what's happening in your community!

Join us for TEEN TIME! Teenagers can come to fellowship and play games in a safe and supervised environment. It is held in our fun Teen Room! They often play video games, board games, or participate in an art project. 

Join the McAlester Public Library Poetry Club every month to hear local poets read their work! May's theme will be "Sonder" and we can't wait to see what poems you come up with!