Week Calendar

Join us for Teen Cuisine, a new healthy eating program for teens at the library! Learn how to prepare quick, delicious, and nutritious meals and snacks that fuel your body and mind.

Story time for toddlers is a delightful and engaging activity where young children gather to listen to stories read aloud.

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 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!

Join us at the library for a magical storytime, followed by a fun gnome craft! After listening to enchanting tales, kids can create their own adorable gnome friends using colorful materials.

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. 

This week, we’re kicking off the Christmas spirit with delightful snowman stories and a fun craft! Perfect for little ones ages 2 and up, this session promises to be a cozy and creative way to celebrate the season.

This is will be a Homeschool project they will be making Christmas cards for our Veterans.  All homeschoolers are invited.

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.

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 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!

Join us for our newest program, Exploration Station! It's a fun-filled sensory play program at the library. This program offers hands-on activities that engage all the senses, from touch and sound to sight and smell.

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. 

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

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

Bring your little ones to the Nelda Clark Myers Public Library for a magical storytime! 

 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.

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!

Join Raina at The Coal County Library for a snowman storytime and craft. Will your snowman have a meltdown? 

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

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

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.

Enjoy a festive Grinchmas Storytime, featuring the classic tale of the green character who despises Christmas. After the story, kids can participate in fun activities and capture a special moment with the Grinch himself.

Have you every made a pie crust or do you know how to make one?  Charlene Storey, who is the program coordinator for the Museum of the Red River will be demonstrating the technique for making a delicious pie crust.  This class is just in

Get ready to create one-of-a-kind holiday ornaments that capture your artistic style!

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

Join us for Tiny Tales, a new program designed for parents and children ages 0-5!

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.

Join us for Jingle Bell Storytime, a festive gathering filled with holiday magic!

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.  

Grab your tickets for the Annual Town Christmas Crawl! Starting at 1:00 PM, stop by the library for a surprise treat and discover all the amazing resources and programs your local library has to offer.

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.  Sure to be a fun time at the library.

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 OSU Extension office will be joining us for a cooking demo.  Small meals on a budget is when you are cooking for just 1 or 2 people.  Come on out and join us.  Everyone is welcome.

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.

This will be lesson #3 for the teens dealing with Power Up For Breakfast.  They say it is the most important meal  of the day.  Come and join us for this cooking session.  You will have a good time.  

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 art time is a joyful and creative activity where kids are encouraged to explore their imaginations through various forms of art. The environment is often colorful and filled with art supplies, fostering a space where children feel

Bring your kids to the Nelda Clark Myers Public Library for a magical storytime! 

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 special story time featuring a guest appearance by one of Santa’s elves!  Children are invited to dive into a world of imagination and wonder as magical tales and exciting adventures come to life.  Don’t miss out on this en

The OSU Extension will be helping homeschoolers make Christmas Cards for the Veterans.  What a great idea.  Come on down and help out.  

Come make Christmas ornaments with us! you will be supplied with a variety of clear ornaments, paints, glitter, markers, ribbons, and other decorative materials.

Step into the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at our library's enganging STEM programs!

Join us for "Magnetic Creations," an all-ages STEM activity where participants can unleash their creativity using magnetic tiles! Build 3D structures and explore the principles of magnetism.

Teens join us for an exhilarating afternoon of games filled with thrills, laughter, and epic gaming moments.  We provide the games you provide the skills.  

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

Santa and his Library Elves are ready for a festive celebration full of holiday cheer!

Come and join other teens for an hour  of x-box 360 games.  Several other games are available to play as well.  Each week a different game.

Rudolph Fun for the Whole Family: Ornament Crafting, Storytime & Hot Cocoa! 

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 in making the most delicious Hot Chocolate ever! We will be following a slow cooker recipe and marshmallows and whipped cream will be included!

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 weeks craft will be making a Spinning Snowman.  This will be a STEM project.  

Get ready for some magical fun at the library with our gnome kids craft! Kids can design their very own adorable gnomes using colorful supplies, creating whimsical little friends to take home.

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.

Shrinky Dinks are a fantastic way for young artists to explore their imagination while learning a bit about science as they see their designs transform in the oven. Get ready to create, shrink, and take home your unique masterpieces!

Join Sarah to make some awesome and fun ornaments to hang on your tree this Christmas!

Get festive and crafty this holiday season! Join us for a fun-filled Crafternoon where participants will design and create their very own ugly Christmas sweater ornaments.

Hey teens, come join us for some fun making Krispie Treat Christmas Trees!  We'll make some rice krispie treats, and then shape them and decorate them until they look like Christmas trees.  Then you get to enjoy snacking on your creation

Bring your hooks and come down the Coal County Library to Spin a Yarn, where Tara will be leading guests on a fun and interactive program learning crochet and telling stories!

Join us for an out-of-this-world adventure as the Backyard Explorers learn astronomy at the library! This celestial event invites kids of all ages to discover the wonders of the night sky.

Transform old book pages into beautiful angel ornaments for a charming holiday decoration! This craft is simple and a fun activity for both children and adults.

For this month’s Timely Traditions program, participants will dive into the art of sourdough!

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.

Escape into a world of quiet reading and companionship at our DEAR Night at the Library!

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Join us at the McAlester Public Library for a free Stress Management Workshop hosted by Kiamichi Technology Center. Learn practical strategies to reduce stress, increase productivity, and improve overall well-being.

Join us for a cozy evening of creativity and holiday cheer! 

Our library book clubs consist of reading a variety of selected titles while engaging readers in quality literature discussion. Themes and content may vary based on branch.