Early Birds is a caregiver program to help if you are a pregnant person, have a newborn, are a foster parent or grandparent raising a grandchild, or care for a child under 5 years old.  This class qualifies as Foster Education hours as well.

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.

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!

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!

Join us at our Early Bird Program, where we're all about helping little ones blossom! This program is designed to support the remarkable journey of child development, ensuring that children receive the best possible start.

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

Celebrate fall with a splash of color!

Join us for Early Birds, a free school readiness program designed for caregivers-to-be and those already nurturing young minds, where we’re all about helping little ones thrive!

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.

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

  Looking for a creative outlet and a fun way to unwind? Join us for our Adult Craft Program — a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, try something new, and connect with others in the community.

Join us for weekly E-Sports team practice! Whether you're sharpening your gameplay, building winning strategies, or gearing up for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.

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

Discover the fun of lumination by mixing art and science! In this project, we’ll explore how to use bright and glowing liquids in a creative design.

Get creative with a spooky twist! In this fun and easy art project, participants will draw spiderwebs with glue, sprinkle them with salt, and then watch vibrant watercolors spread like magic. The result?

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

Get in the spooky spirit! Make your own Ghost Pom-Pom Shooter and see how far your ghost can fly.

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Get ready to explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with STEM Squad at the library! This hands-on program invites kids to dive into exciting experiments, build cool projects, and solve fun challenges.

Farmtastic fun is headed your way! Join Ann for a delightful storytime as she reads Look What I Found on the Farm by Moira Butterfield—a charming tale that shows how not all treasures shine—some are wrapped in dirt and grime!

Unplug and play! Teens are invited to hang out and enjoy a variety of classic and modern board games. Bring your game face and challenge your friends.

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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