Event List

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!

Santa is coming to the library to spread cheer, listen to wish lists, and share the joy of the season. Families are invited to stop by, meet Santa, and capture a special holiday memory together.

Kids, join us for a fun craft time making your very own friendship bracelets! 🎨🧵 Choose your favorite colors, get creative, and make something special to share with a friend (or keep for yourself!).

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!

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

Join us for a snowy adventure! Children will craft their own snowman from a paper roll and use it to shoot sweet marshmallow snow. After crafting and snowball fun, gather around for a cozy reading of a snowman story.

Join us for a creative and collaborative experience at the library’s Sewing Club!

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.

Play bingo, win prizes, and make your reading sessions extra cozy and delicious! Snacks, treats, and a cozy winter basket are up for grabs.

With just a few fun materials and a little imagination, we’ll build our own mini winter wonderlands inside clear plastic globes.

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.

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

Get into the holiday spirit while exploring a little bit of science magic! In this activity, we’ll create a festive Christmas scene inside a jar and then bring it to life using a fun chemical reaction.

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

Join us for a cozy storytime featuring Green is for Christmas by Drew Daywalt, then let your toddlers get hands-on creating their very own Paper Plate Christmas Trees.

Participants will craft their own chocolate bombs filled with cocoa and marshmallows. While the bombs set, enjoy a variety of holiday treats to sample and share—guests are encouraged to bring their favorite treat to add to the spread!

🌀 Odd Squad: Kawaii Journaling! 🎀✨

🎅✨ Santa’s Workshop at the McAlester Public Library! ✨🎅

Get ready for wild reactions, strange experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries! Weird Science is a hands-on program where kids become junior scientists, exploring the wacky side of STEM through fun and safe experiments.

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 a day of holiday fun right before Christmas Eve! Enjoy festive movie favorites, short stories, and exciting games like the Dice Game and the Saran Wrap Challenge between showings.

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 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.