Week Calendar

The OSU Extension will be on hand to help everyone make a Barn Quilt Painting.  This sounds like Fun Fun.  Come on and join us for an hour of painting.  The class will be limited to 15 people for first come first serve.  Get yo

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 handmade items.

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

This week's storytime will celebrate Groundhog Day! After enjoying some fun, seasonal stories about this quirky holiday, kids will make their own adorable groundhog crafts, complete with little burrows, ready to predict the arrival of spring!

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 on down to the library 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.

The Social Circle is a welcoming space designed for adults to learn, connect, and enjoy new experiences.

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 on down to the library 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

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

Join Raina for a story about a very small but mighty snowplow. He has the will and want but does he have the drive? Can he do just as much as the big trucks or will he be left behind? Craft a little snowplow of your own to take home.

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!

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.

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.

Have you ever wanted to make a candle?  Join us today and make your very own candle.  You will melt the wax, choose a color and a scent and you will have a candle.  

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.

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 read a story with us! Join us for Snowy Tales, a delightful program designed to captivate the love children have for nature and animals!

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innovation at our library's STEM program. Let's explore, experiment, and imagine together the secrets of the universe. This week's project: Snowball Catapult

Artistic Odyssey: Waterless Snow Globes. Join Sarah and the Coal County Library as she leads Teen guests on a fun Craftivity, making Waterless Snow Globes. Teens.

Join us every month and become a part of our vibrant chess community at the McAlester Public Library.

In this engaging STEM activity, teens will dive into the science of phase changes by observing how ice melts and transforms.

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 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.

Join us for coffee, cola, and creation while we discuss what's happening in your community!

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Need to slow down, unwind, and let go of your day? Join Tara at the Coal County Library and Brush it Off! Guests will be painting snowy scenes for the Winter Season! Adults.

Children, Tweens, and Teens unlock your coding potential with Cybersquad at the library! Join us and become part of the Cybersquad, where creativity meets technology.

Who doesn't love a craft they can eat? I know we sure do!
Join us as we make edible igloos from mini marshmallows and frosting.
Will you be the one to build the most stable structure?

The Crafty Kids Club aims to spark children's imagination, foster creativity, and develop fine motor skills through engaging and fun craft activities. Join us for a frosty and fun-filled Snowman Craft.

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 kids will get to make some Sparkly Icicles.  This will be a fun project just in time for

Calling all young builders! Join our Builder's Club at the library, where creativity knows no bounds. Where mathematics, engineering, teamwork, and spatial awareness meet creativity and imagination with endless Lego-building possibilities!

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.

STEM Join our upcoming STEM program for teens, where participants will use creativity and engineering to design devices from found objects. The challenge?

Unleash your inner scientist in our exciting "Weird Science" library program! Join us for a hands-on exploration of fun and fascinating experiments that will ignite your curiosity and creativity.

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.  This month the group will all be reading Th