Week Calendar

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

During children's storytime, they can buzz with excitement as they create an adorable bee craft, adding a delightful touch of creativity to their immersive storytelling experience.

Kids can have a monstrously good time crafting their own mini monsters using googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and paint, letting their creativity run wild as they bring their quirky creations to life.

Come to Toddler Tales and go on a bear hunt with us!!  We will be reading the book "Going on a Bear Hunt" by Michael Rosen and completing a craft around the theme.
 

Our Camp Read S'More theme this week is "In the Dark!" Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

Each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM we have Exercise for all ages.  Come and join us for an hour of fun and stretching.  Nothing is to hard.  

This year will be Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday.  We are going to have a member of the Forestry Service here to do a presentation on the importance Smokey the Bear played in forestry and fire safety.

During children's storytime, they can buzz with excitement as they create an adorable bee craft, adding a delightful touch of creativity to their immersive storytelling experience.

Prepare for a magical journey to the breathtaking landscapes of Peru at our special edition of Tiny-tot Storytime: SRP Edition!

We will be making a camping lantern using a plastic Mason jar, tissue paper, Mod Podge, and rope. Everyone is welcome to join us for this fun craft.

In a buzzing STEM activity, kids can engineer their own bee hotel, providing a safe and cozy habitat for these important pollinators in their garden while learning about ecology and biodiversity.

Today we will be making marshmallow shooters and doing a craft. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The library has story hour every Wednesday at 10 AM.  Each week Miss Sherri will read a different book.  Lots of Summer fun and there could be some fun and games included.

Our Camp Read S'More theme this week is "In the Dark!" Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories!  

Each Tuesday and Thursday at 10 AM we have Exercise for all ages.  Come and join us for an hour of fun and stretching.  Nothing is to hard.  

Teens can engage in a fascinating STEAM activity by constructing bee hotels for the garden, blending biology and engineering to provide essential habitats for pollinators while fostering environmental stewardship.

Join us for a colorful story about shapes during Week 6 of our Summer Reading Program, 'Camp Read S'More'!

Embark on an exciting literary journey with our 'Adventures in Your Library' summer reading storytime theme!

Join us for a delightful literary adventure as the Bookmobile makes a special stop in your neighborhood! Step aboard our mobile library and explore a treasure trove of books for readers of all ages.

Our Camp Read S'More theme this week is "In the Dark!" Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

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.

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

Come into the library for some crazy fun as Raina reads "Fox in Socks" by Dr. Seuss. Afterwards we will go on a interactive indoor adventures to look for flowers, rocks, and more.

Lets set sail as we build our own boats and have a race!

Let's get crafty and make an adventure quest bag out of simple materials like felt, yarn, and glue.

Bring your yarn, needles and your projects as you join others at the crochet program. If you don't know how to crochet, you will be shown the basic steps. Materials provided for small projects.

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!

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 as a real firefighter teaches us about proper fire safety and how to build an emergency fire if we are ever caught out in the elements.

Come relax and hang out with your library friends. Enjoy some yummy pizza and fresh air. Bring a blanket and a smile.

Storytime for children up to age 12. In "Adventure Story Times,"  children embark on literary journeys filled with daring quests, magical realms, and courageous heroes, igniting imaginations and fostering a love for storytelling and adve

Camp Read S'More is winding down and for our last week of crafts, we'll be making perler bead creations! Whether you're going for an intricate masterpiece or a simple pattern the possibilities are endless!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Join us in this deep dive on exploring how pop culture inspires and influences todays literature. 

If you're old enough to mark a bingo card then you're old enough to join us for the thrill of the win at Bingo!  Prizes, Food, and Fun!

Senior Exercise, or 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 combination of aerobic, bal

Looking for a way to beat boredom, come on down to Senior Bingo!!  Gather round to socialize and meet new Bingo loving friends here at the library.  Small prizes given to winners.

.After Miss Frizzle kids will have a good time of working on a scavenger hunt.  

.Come and enjoy a special guest story time.  She will entertain with a story and will even do a science experiment for the kids.  It sure to be a fun time.

Senior Exercise, or 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 combination of aerobic, bal

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 for a delightful literary adventure as the Bookmobile makes a special stop in your neighborhood! Step aboard our mobile library and explore a treasure. trove of books for readers of all ages.

As our library adventures come to an end, we will be making Campfire Cookies. This will be fun and yummy!

Senior Exercise, or 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 combination of aerobic, bal

Calling all folks that like to crochet, do needlework, quilt, or anything other stitching come to the library on Friday's for 2 hours of fun and fellowship.  Check it out!

Going out with a BANG!  Let's party, play games, eat pizza, and have fun!

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.

Bart Taylor, Will Rogers Interpreter, will be on hand to read one of his TWO children's books! He'll demonstrate a variety of rope tricks that Will Rogers made famous while educating us about Will Rogers.

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

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.

Get ready to embark on an exciting adventure into the world of nutrition with OSU Extension! In this interactive class, we'll discover the power of healthy eating and learn how it can make us strong, happy, and full of energy.

If you like to color come and join us at the library.  Every Thursday at 2 PM we have an hour of coloring and we furnish everything.  Come check us out.  

Teens create colorful art while doing an exciting science experiment! Making film canister rocket fireworks is the perfect way to add a little bit of art into a fun STEM activity. 

Smokey the Bear wants us to prevent forest fires to save the trees and wildlife, so let's learn about why trees are so important.  We'll discuss ways to save trees, why trees are useful, and conduct an experiment to see which trees produce th

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

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. Storytime for children up to age 12. In "Adventure Story Times,"  children embark on literary journeys filled with daring quests, magical realms, and courageous heroes, igniting imaginations and

Get ready to learn about wildlife at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 6!

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.

Get ready to create a paw print at our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 6!

Let your creativity shine with Teen Arts & Crafts Fairy House Night Lights! Join us for a magical crafting session where you'll design and build enchanting fairy house night lights using a variety of materials.

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

Come on down to the library and bring your favorite book and discuss it with others that like to read and talk about all the things they have read.  A good way to learn about other books you may want to read.  Check it out!

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. 

Join us for a good book and discussion during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 4!

Get ready to explore the world of trees and plants at our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more"!

Calling all teens.  Come on down to the library and this week Sam will be working on putting together a Survival Kit.  Something everyone needs and fun to do.

Join us for a deliciously fun Family STEM Ice Cream in a Bag activity! Get ready to explore the science of freezing and phase changes as we whip up homemade ice cream together.

Our final craft for summer reading will revolve around the Smokey Bear theme of the week.  We will be making our very own Smokey the Bear figures.  Bring your completed Smokey the Bear Reading Challenge and receive a small prize.

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

Get ready to create your very own wildlife binoculars during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 6!

In the children's adventurous arts and crafts workshop, youngsters will craft a fluttering butterfly, fostering creativity and fine motor skills in a whimsical and hands-on experience.

Calling all teens! Are you ready to unleash your creativity and make something truly unique? Come join our Teen Craft Circle where we'll be making soap statues!

Builder's Club is a place where mathematics, engineering, teamwork, and spatial awareness meet creativity and imagination while we build with Legos or other building materials.

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.

Get ready to embark on a cultural journey to Russia at our special Kids Crafternoon: SRP Edition event!  This week, we're immersing ourselves in the rich history and artistic heritage of Russia as we craft our very own Fabergé Eggs!

Teen game day takes an adventurous turn with Library Games, where intellectual prowess meets physical agility in a series of engaging challenges that test knowledge, teamwork, and creativity. 

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Science is weird, messy, and amazing! Join us for a STEM-TASTIC time while we experiment with all of the weird, messy, and amazing things!

Calling all teen explorers and trivia masters. Join us for an exhilarating finale to our Summer Reading Program at Teen STEAM!  This week, we're putting your geographic knowledge to the test with an epic round of Geography Trivia!

The SOUNDS of Summer are amplifying! Join us and make your very own paper speaker during this stem-tastic TEEN TIME!

Join us on a virtual tour! Wilderness Inquiry’s mission is to connect people of all ages, backgrounds, identities, and abilities through shared outdoor adventures so that all people can equitably experience the benefits of time spent in nature.

To go along with our theme of Smokey the Bear week, we have invited local and award-winning photographer, Desi Branson Cline, to come showcase her adventures taking bear photographs.  She will present a slide show and talk about her memorable

Get cozy in your pajamas or other comfy clothes and join us at Camp Read S'More (aka McAlester Public Library) for a special storytime!