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.

Bring your little "pumpkins"  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am this week for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Join us at the library for story time and a friendly ghost craft.

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 us for this week's Tiny-Tot Storytime with a spooktacular theme perfect for the spooky season! We'll enjoy a thrilling story and a fun Halloween-themed craft

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.

Bring your little "pumpkins"  Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am this week for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

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

Join us for an exciting journey through the world of stories, songs, and fun activities.

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. 

 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.

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

Bring your littles every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 10am this week for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Bat wings, worms, and toads. What will you put in your cauldron? Join us at Coal County Library and make a tiny cauldron craft with us. We will also listen as Raina reads a Halloween themed story.

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

 Whether you're picking up a hook for the first time or looking to refine and expand your existing skills, this program has something for everyone.

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 at the library for our very own painting pumpkin patch. Choose your favorite pumpkin to paint. Will your pumpkin be scary or sweet?

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.

Story time for toddlers is a delightful and engaging activity where young children gather to listen to stories read aloud. The experience is interactive, encouraging toddlers to participate by asking questions, making animal sounds, or repeat

The class will cover the basics of resume structure, effective wording, and formatting, and teaches how to tailor resumes for specific jobs or opportunities.

Not just for kids! Join us as we make Flextangles, an advanced fidget toy made with origami techniques. 

Older children are welcome if their adult also attends the program.

Embrace the beauty of nature and get crafty with our Wood Slice Owls Craft! In this hands-on session, you'll create charming owl decorations using natural wood slices and a variety of craft materials.

All supplies included.

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Sweating with the Oldies, also known as 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

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 somethi

Sweating with the Oldies, also known as 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

"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, also known as 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

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

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 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.

Children's arts and crafts at the library offer young participants an inspiring and imaginative place to explore their creativity.

Join us for Storytime with primers! Together, we'll dive into the world of sight words, play interactive games, or enhance hand-eye coordination with a fun cut-and-paste craft activity.

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 in playing would you rather, tic-tac-toe, pin the spider on the web and more! We will have refreshments and popcorn as well.

The library is celebrating teens this month with Teentober!! Our Halloween art program for teens will be a fun and engaging way to celebrate the spooky season while fostering creativity.

Join us at the McAlester Public Library for our Monthly Chess Club!

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.  

ESports at your public library. Join our League and represent on our Nintendo Switch! Ask your librarian for more info.

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.

Come in Halloween dress and bring your own Cauldron for a special Witch Fest.  Teens will be making a Witch's Broom with wrapping paper rolls and tissue paper.  Treats will be handed out.

Come and join other teens for an hour of x-box games.  Several games are available to play.  If you like board games we can play that was well.  Come on down to the library.

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.

Join us for a Not-So-Spooky Halloween Party! From 4 pm until 6:45 pm we'll have spook-tacular activities going on to celebrate Halloween.

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 children will be making a  Watercolor Monster Art.     Just in time for Ha

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 4 to 12

Join us at the library for a friendly ghost craft!

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.

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

Join us for a sweet afternoon of building candy corn and pumpkin towers! 

Do you have what it takes to escape the werewolf's lair? Join us for a thrilling TeenTober escape room event where you’ll need to solve puzzles and uncover clues to break free before the full moon rises!

It's Teentober! Join us at the library after the bell to play spooky themed board games!

Celebrate Halloween with a spooktacular craft session where we’ll be making a spooky craft to get into the Halloween spirit!

Throughout the entire month of October, participants will embark on a thrilling adventure where each Tuesday brings a new surprise—either a delightful treat or a mischievous trick.
Join us week by week to find out what yours will be!

TeenTober is coming to an end, but we can't let it go without one more celebration! Teens are invited to wear their costumes at the library while we celebrate HallowTEEN and unleash our inner Mad Scientist by making our own Mad Scientist Potions!

Hey teens! Come hang out with The Odd Squad at the library for a fantastic social time every Friday at 4pm! Meet new friends, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of activities designed just for you.

Sign up for one of our escape rooms that will be available.  We will have one at 5pm and one at 6:20pm.  You will be given 1 hour to figure out the clues and make your way out of the Haunted Library.  The ages for this will be 13+ y

The library will be joining with the Museum of the Red River to have a Halloween night like no others.  This will be a special evening at the museum for children ages 0 thru10 to come and visit the Acro, wear their costumes, play games,

Put on your favorite pajamas and get ready for a magical evening filled with enchanting stories and a dance party that will get everyone moving! There will be spooky tales, Halloween-themed music, and lots of fun.