Week Calendar

This week, we’ll be soaring into the world of owls! Bring your little ones for a magical storytime filled with enchanting tales about these wise and wonderful creatures.

Members of the local Democratic and GOP parties will set up a non-partisan table to help eligible people register to vote.  

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.&

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.

 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 an engaging story time, followed by a hands-on activity where you can customize your very own monster hats and have fun crafting together!

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. 

Each Wednesday Miss Sherri has storyhour for Tykes.  She reads a different story each week and kids will enjoy a song and dance or other entertainment.  Snacks are provided.  Come and join us!

 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. 

Join Little One's Whimsy Tales  and embark on a wonderful adventure of stories, songs, and smiles. Let's create a world of imagination and learning for our little ones! Story time helps cultivate a love for books and reading at an early age.

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

Discover a world of creativity and learning as your little ones embark on a hands-on adventure with wooden blocks.

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

Children will discover a love for books and develop early literacy skills through engaging stories.

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

Embark on a magical journey into the world of imagination at our Weekend Wonder Tales Storytime!

Join Raina for a story time and craft. We will learn a cool unique way to paint using pointillism. Transform q tips and paint into a beautiful piece of art.

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 journey through the masterpieces and obsessions of the Genius of the Impressionism. With the invaluable contribution of Ross King, author of the best seller Mad Enchantment.

Bring you needles and thread along with a cool beverage and create an artistic crochet project. Whether you are a beginner or a skilled crocheter this is sure to be a fun event.

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!

 Come join Raina for story time and a fun craft. We will be painting awesome cherry blossom trees with cotton balls 

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

Get ready for a world of creativity and fun as we explore different crafts together. From painting to paper crafts, there's something for everyone. Come unleash your imagination and make new friends in a relaxed, creative environment.

Join us for a fun-filled program where toddlers explore colors, shapes, numbers, and the alphabet through interactive games, songs, and hands-on activities. It's a playful way for little ones to learn and grow!

Creating with Cricut
Join us for a different themed cricut design each month.
September is all about picture frames and vinyl. Join us as we create a spooooky Halloween decoration.

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

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

The Friends of the Library are non-profit, charitable groups formed to support libraries in their communities. This group is separate from the library, they made up of volunteers.

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Sweating with the Oldies, originally 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 combinatio

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 somethi

Sweating with the Oldies, originally 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 combinatio

"Mother Goose & Me" is an interactive program for children aged 3 and under. This program nurtures early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, songs, music, movement, and engaging activities.

Sweating with the Oldies, originally 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 combinatio

Come and engage with your elected leaders, Warren Hamilton, and Tim Turner, at our upcoming Town Hall Meeting.

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.  

Let's build together. With the large Legos your imagination can go wild. You can build a robot, a bridge, a tower, There are so many things you can build if you just get creative.

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

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.

In this adult workshop, you'll learn the art of braiding, transforming simple materials into sophisticated keychains that reflect your personal style. Whether you're new to crafting or an experienced artisan, this session offers a fun and rel

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 4 to 12, this event will spark their imagination and love for reading.

Join us this week as we come together to explore, create, and innovate with a variety of building blocks! The library is a haven for budding architects, engineers, and artists who love to build and design. 

Dive into learning with our 'Splash into Sight Words' program! Join us for an exciting adventure where children jump from word to word like puddle-jumping fun!

Teen Cuisine seeks to empower teenagers to embrace healthier lifestyles by providing them with the knowledge and skills to prepare nutritious snacks and meals at home.  This program consists of six weeks of guided lessons offered in part

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.

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innovation at our library's STEM program. This week we will be doing an experiment that involves corn, baking soda and vinegar. Let's discover together what will happen.

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

Come join us at the library's arts and crafts programs. These programs offer young children an imaginative space to explore their creativity.

Everyone will be making a Cutting Board Pumpkin with paint.    This will make a great fall decor for your home. This will be an easy craft for all to make.  Come join us.

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

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

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

Engage in hands-on creativity with Scribble Bots!

Teens and children get to practice the Fiero Coding on the public computers.  This is a library funded web based program that any one can learn from.

Dive into a world of mesmerizing motion and vibrant colors with our DIY Lava Lamp Laboratory! Join us for an interactive session where you'll create your own lava lamp and explore the science behind its captivating lava flow effect.

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innovation at our library's STEM program. This week we will be doing an experiment that involves corn, baking soda and vinegar. Let's discover together what will happen.

Welcome to our Coding Class! Discover the world of programming as we learn to create software, games, and websites.

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

Tweens/Teens, join us for an exciting and innovative STEM program where science meets art!

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!

Unleash your creativity and connect with like-minded individuals in our crafting program. Designed for adults of all skill levels, this program offers a relaxing and enjoyable environment to explore various crafting techniques.

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 make a Paper Bag Owl.

Make your own keychains using beads, pearls and other fun items!

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.

Join us for family craft time and create your own feathered bird friends! Let's craft some colorful companions together!

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

Join Becky and Angi as they begin a club for scrapbooking.  They will be meeting once a month to share their love of scrapbooking with both beginners and those who have been scrapping for years.  Techniques will be discussed as well as v

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.

We're going to embark on a colorful journey where ordinary rocks transform into extraordinary works of art.  Whether you're inspired by animals, patterns, or your favorite characters, there are endless possibilities waiting to be explore

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

Calling all teens! Unleash your creativity and design your own unique bookmarks at our Teen Craft Circle. Whether you're an avid reader or just love crafting, this event is perfect for you. we will be making press flower bookmarks

Come game with us! We're busting out our large collection of table top games. Available for checkout!

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 creativity and enthusiasm to the library for an exciting afternoon of crafting fun! Perfect for kids of all ages, our Kids Crafternoon is a wonderful way to explore new crafting techniques and make new friends.

This life hack program for teens offers ingenious tips and tricks for creating quick and delicious snacks, empowering them to fuel their busy lifestyles with nutritious and satisfying options in no time.

Join us as we delve into the world of food and create a different recipe each Friday.
Open to all ages

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.

Embrace the beauty of autumn at McAlester Public Library's Adult Craft Night dedicated to making fall-themed wreaths!

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.

Welcome to our Fiction Fanatics Book Club, where the joy of reading meets the delight of meaningful discussions.

Come and engage with your elected leaders, Warren Hamilton and Jim Grego, at our upcoming Town Hall Meeting.

The Owner of the local Juice Bar is DEAD.  We need your help to solve the Murder Mystery.  This will be a fun time for all and you will help us solve the mystery.  Teens welcome.