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.&

 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 Music-Themed Storytime, where captivating stories and rhythmic melodies will delight young listeners!

Bring your little ones to an exciting Tiny-Tot Storytime session filled with tails of furry friends! This week, we're exploring the wonderful world of dogs through enchanting stories and playful adventures.

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! 

Through colorful picture books, animated storytelling and sing along rhymes, each session encourages early literacy skills, imagination, and social interaction.

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. 

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

Sparkling Smiles: Little Ones' Dental Care," where your children will learn the importance of brushing their teeth. It's a fun and educational experience they won't want to miss! Plus, it's completely free!

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

It's back! Get ready for another exciting Fifth Friday Gaming event. Join us as we gather for a fun-filled afternoon of games and prizes. From classic board games to interactive challenges, there's something for everyone!

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.

Bookworm Buddies is our new weekend storytime we will be having twice a month, alternating with Stemsational Saturdays.  We will be reading a story and providing a craft to do in the library or you can take and make it at home.  The prog

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!

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

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.

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Letters for Teacher! Join Sarah and the Coal County Library, as she leads guests on a fun activity, writing letters to our favorite teachers. Kids and Teens.

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

 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.

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.

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.

Through guided projects kids unleash their imagination, fostering self-expression and honing their fine motor skills. Children will have fun while discovering the joy of arts and crafts at the library.

Are you ready to embark on the safari of a lifetime? Don't miss out on the excitement and thrills of the "Sight Word Safari: Scavenger Hunt Adventure" at the library. Let's make learning an unforgettable adventure!

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.

Board games have transcended their traditional roles, evolving into vibrant hubs of fun and interaction that can bring people together like nothing else. There's a board game for every group and occasion.

Test your chess skills with new friends at Chess Club.  We provide the the boards and snacks.  It is a great time for beginners and experts.  Join us every month and become a part of our vibrant chess community at the McAlester Publ

Our Friends of the Library Book Club has an all new name.  Come and read with us between the covers.  Bring your favorite book and talk about it and find other books you may want to read.  Refreshments are served.  

Join us for an exciting STEM Game Day! Dive into a variety of fun and educational games that will challenge your science, technology, engineering, and math skills.

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.

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

Through guided projects kids unleash their imagination, fostering self-expression and honing their fine motor skills. Children will have fun while discovering the joy of arts and crafts at the library.

Join our Teen Coalition for an exciting cup-stacking experiment, where agility and speed highlight the importance of life skills, such as teamwork, communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and leadership.

G.O.A.L.S. - Gathering Our Academic Literacy Skills

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

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!

Slime is not only fun to play with, but its even fun to eat! That's right, I said eat.
Join us while we make slime from fruit flavored taffy and powdered sugar.

The Crafty Kids Club aims to spark children's imagination, foster creativity, and develop fine motor skills through engaging and fun craft activities.

Come and join us at the Creation Station.  Each week children will enjoy different crafts and other activities as well as a snack.  This week children will be doing a Geometric Salt Art Painting.  Sounds like fun so come and join us

Get ready to rock at the library with our fun Musical Instrument Craft, where you can create your own unique instrument to make music and let your creativity soar!

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.

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.

In this Children's STEM project, we delve into the intricate world of wet sand to unravel the mysteries of its behavior and understand the underlying scientific principles at play.

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

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and creativity at our "Express Yourself: DIY Journaling Workshop" at the library.

Explore the world of creativity at our library program featuring Shrinky Dinks! Teens can let their imaginations soar as they design and shrink their own unique creations, from keychains to charms, in this nostalgic crafting adventure.

Get ready for a hands-on crafting adventure at our Kids Crafternoon! Join us as we unleash our creativity and create your own seed art

Join us at Coal County Library for a fun and creative time. We will be painting a picture about what all we did during our summer break.

Join us for a variety of board games, card games, and party games. Enjoy classic favorites like Yahtzee and Uno, along with new interactive games that promise fun and laughter.

Egg Drop Engineering Challenge: Join us at McAlester Public Library for an exhilarating engineering challenge – the Egg Drop!

Join us every Friday at 4 to indulge in a different origami craft.

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. 

Games for Grown-ups is designed for adults 18+ to come play various games available for check-out from the library or personal games brought from home that are meant for adults only.  Develop new friendships or reconnect with old friends as y

It's time for Open Mic night again!  Bring your talents and come sing, play an instrument, read some poetry, perform a dance or do some stand-up.  Everyone enjoyed our first venture, so we thought we'd do it again.  We have a ton of

Teens are invited to come to the library Friday evening starting at 6 pm for a Anime-Con.  Everyone will enjoy some card games, roll playing games, a Beyblade Tournament, Design your own Poke Mon card, a costume contest and a Battle of the Fa