Week Calendar

Toddler Tales will be for children aged birth to 5 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.&

If you have always wanted to learn to knit, but didn't know where to begin, this is the class for you! Each week, participants will learn new stitches to create beautiful handcrafted items.

The Brain Boosters Program is ideal for adults of all ages who are looking to maintain and enhance their cognitive abilities in a fun, supportive, and stimulating environment.

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

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

Join us at the library for our Colors Storytime, where vibrant tales will bring the rainbow to life for young listeners! After the stories, stay to create a colorful whirlygig craft that spins and twirls, adding a splash of color to your day.

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. 

Bring your little ones to a magical Tiny-Tot Storytime where we'll explore the whimsical world of the Tooth Fairy!

Experience the Mediterranean lifestyle with Danette Russell from OSU Extension in the engaging Med Instead of Meds class series. Discover seven simple steps to embrace the Mediterranean way of eating.

Story Hour each week  for lap sit age children.  Children will enjoy a story, songs, and activities appropriate for toddlers.  Pre school age children are welcome to attend and they will enjoy a story and a craft for their age.&nbsp

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

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

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. 

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

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste

This week, the Littles will have a blast in our exciting tower-building program. Watch as your children learn their ABCs while stacking pool noodle towers higher and higher.

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

Storytime at the library is a lively and engaging experience designed to spark young children's imaginations.

Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

Embark on a magical storytelling adventure with your little ones at our Weekend Wonder Tails Storytime! Join us for a captivating session filled with enchanting tales, delightful characters, and endless imagination.

Join Raina while she reads an awesome story about Monsters and Mac and Cheese. Make your very own Mac and Cheese Monster to take home with you. 

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

Adults are having a great time enjoying the company of others as they work on their crochet projects. Even if you do not know how to crochet, join the others and someone will gladly show you some basic skills.

Storytime at the library is a lively and engaging experience designed to spark young children's imaginations.

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

Go on an exciting story time adventure with Raina as she reads a book about a porcupine named Norman and leads guests on a fun porcupine craft.

Creating with Cricut!
Join us for a hands on demonstration and tips and tricks on using your cricut with a different themed cricut design each month. This month we'll be making iron on transfers for t-shirts.

Welcome to our new weekend program, Stemsational Saturday!!  We will be holding a STEM program twice a month on weekends where we experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related projects.  This program would be good for

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Beat the "Back to School Blues" by joining us Saturday, August 24th at Noon for tons of family fun! Join us for a lively afternoon of fun and laughter at our Family Bingo event hosted at the local library!

Whether you are amateur or pro at crocheting, this will be the perfect group for you! We will have a set of hooks and some yarn to make some great projects. 

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 Bingo for seniors!!  Gather round to socialize and meet new Bingo loving friends here at the library.  Small prizes given to winners.

 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

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 & Me" is an interactive program for children aged 3 and under.

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

If you like to crochet, sew, quilt, do needlework and etc. come down to the library for 2 hours of fun and fellowship.   If you don't know how come on down anyway and they can teach you.  

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.

Come and see representatives from Premier US Cellular and "Get to Know Your Device"

Bring your device and questions. You will have one on one interactions with representatives.

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.

The Fun Friday Program is a joyous weekly event, brimming with laughter and learning. Kids eagerly gather for imaginative storytelling, 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.

For a STEM project Miss Julie will be making a Cross Bow from Popsicle sticks.  Just for a fun time and no one will get hurt.  

Join us for a journey into the world of stories at our weekly Children's Storytime at the library! Perfect for children aged 3 to 11, this event will spark their imagination and love for reading.

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

Calling all speedsters and word wizards! Get ready to race, learn, and conquer sight words like never before at Sight Word Speedway, at our thrilling children's library program! Ready, set, go!

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.

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

Join us every Wednesday for an in depth discussion and viewing of a different anime where we can learn a new language as well as bring cultural awareness to the upcoming generation.

eSports at your public library. Join our League and represent on our new gaming computers! Ask your librarian for more info.

Get hands-on and let your imagination soar as you design and create custom capes for your Lego mini figures.

It's STEM Family Fun Lab Day! In this activity, we will craft beautiful flowers from folded paper and place them in water to see their petals unfurl as they float.

We're embarking on a culinary adventure that merges science, technology, engineering, and math with the delightful world of pizza making.

We will be hosting a puzzle swap for anyone wanting to get rid of new or gently used puzzles that contain all pieces.  You may drop any off prior to the date if you are just wanting to get rid of a puzzle.  Please make sure the boxes are

Come and join other teens for an hour  of x-box games.  Several games are available to play.  

Want to turn your waffle maker into a pizza-making machine? Join us at the library for a super fun cooking class where you’ll learn how to make amazing Waffle Maker Pizza!

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!

Unlock your child's potential with a world of exploration, creativity, and learning at our Imagination Station!

Join us on this hot sunny afternoon for a science experiment where we will see how solar energy works by "cooking" s'mores by the suns heat.

Come and join us at the Creation Station.  Each week children will enjoy different crafts and other activities as well as a snack.  This weeks craft will be Melted Crayon Painting and the book by Drew Daywalt entitled The Day The Crayons

Children's game day is a fantastic way to promote fun, teamwork, and creativity among kids.

We have a variety of games ranging from board games to traditional games and activities.

Ages 12 and under.

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

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

Get ready to transform simple pencils into characters that will bring smiles to your face every time you use them.

Block Builder's Club, formerly known as Lego Club, meets every Wednesday from 4-5pm.  Kids choose to build free-style or follow a challenge to see if they can complete it.  Come make some new friends and have a fun time while developing

Craft Quest offers a variety of arts and crafts activities for kids and families. From painting rocks to making friendship bracelets, choose your own creative path and let your imagination run wild.

We are thrilled to welcome the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter ambassadors Roger, Olive, Zoey & friends to the library to combine the joy of reading with the comfort and companionship of service dogs!

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.

Unleash your child's creativity at this week's Kids Crafternoon! Join us for a purr-fectly fun crafting session where we'll be turning old newspapers into adorable newspaper cats.for ages 6+

(STEM) Teens can explore the intersection of art and science with a STEM activity of bubble painting, creating vibrant and unique artworks by harnessing the power of bubbles and color chemistry.

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. 

Dive into the rich tapestry of our local heritage with "History with Steve," featuring our local historian, Steve Adams.

Unleash your creativity at McAlester Public Library's August Adult Craft Night dedicated to making paper beads and jewelry!

Join us for our monthly book club discussion.  Guys and gals are welcome to come talk about what they loved or didn't love about the latest book club selection.  Make plans to attend and bring a friend!  Refreshments and snacks usua