Day Calendar

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

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.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

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

The Fresh Start program, part of Oklahoma State University Extension’s Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP), offers free, hands-on nutrition education for adults and families with limited resources.

Step into a cozy corner of the library where giggles mingle with the rustle of picture‑book pages!

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

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

Join us each week for E-Sports team practice at the library! Whether you’re sharpening your gameplay, developing winning strategies, or preparing for upcoming competitions, this is your chance to train, play, and level up with your team.

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.  

Spend your chilly afternoons with us, at the library and enjoy coffee, hot cocoa with marshmallows, and of course coloring! what a great way to spend the evening!

Join us for a fun and creative crafting session for tweens and teens! Build your own glowing dinosaur night light using plastic mason jars and mini dinos. Create a prehistoric scene that lights up your room.

Welcome to our Teen Book Club! Dive into diverse genres, from mysteries to classics. Engage in lively discussions, sharing insights and emotions sparked by our monthly reads.

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

Put your engineering skills to the test! Children and tweens are invited to design and build their very own “turkey trap” using everyday materials.

Gobble, gobble! Join us at the library to make your very own colorful turkey craft using coffee filters, markers, and a little creativity. This fun hands-on activity is perfect for kids and families to celebrate the Thanksgiving season together.

Did you know that making paper airplanes counts as science? Join us to learn more about aerodynamics and engineering!

Celebrate National Bread & Butter Day at Coal County Library! Making homemade bread and butter is a fun, hands-on way for kids to explore where our food comes from.

Get creative with us every Thursday afternoon at the library! 🎨 Kids ages 6 and up are invited to join in the fun as we make a new craft each week.

STEM-Participants will learn about light, motion, and visual perception while making their own rhysoscopic bottles—mesmerizing creations that change and shimmer as you move them.

We live so much of our lives online- but what happens to our our digital accounts over time? Your Digital Legacy: Managing Online Accounts is a practical workshop that helps you take control of your online presence.

Looking for a creative outlet and a chance to unwind? Join us for Chat & Craft, a monthly program where adults can enjoy casual conversation while working on a fun, library-provided craft project.

Join us for our monthly book club discussion.  Guys and gals are welcome to come talk about what they loved or didn't love about the latest book club selection.  Make plans to attend and bring a friend!  Refreshments and snacks usua