Event List

Experience the magic of the holiday season with the ChristmaSpin Newton’s Disk activity! Dive into the world of science while celebrating Christmas, and watch as colors blend and spin in a festive whirlwind.

Get ready for a holiday craft with a STEM twist!

Kids will explore color blending and simple chemistry as they use alcohol and Sharpie markers to swirl and twirl vibrant colors onto ornaments.

 Join us for a relaxing 2 hours of crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any needlework you enjoy! Bring your current project or start something new in the company of fellow crafters. All skill levels welcome—beginners included! 

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!

Get ready for a snowy adventure—no mittens required! In this hands-on STEM program, kids will explore simple science by making their own “snow” using baking soda and hair conditioner.

Ho Ho Ho—don’t miss the holiday fun!  Join us for a Christmas Funfest filled with holiday cheer! Santa will be there along with plenty of games, treats, snacks, and festive fun for the whole family.

Baking soda meets vinegar this Christmas season! 
Patrons will fill cups with Christmas colors, glitter, and baking soda. When vinegar is added, a special Christmas Eruption happens!

Come and join us at the Creation Station.  Each week children will enjoy different crafts and other activities as well as a snack.  Some weeks kids will be doing a STEM Project.

Step into Gina’s Design Den, where creativity meets the magic of the holidays!

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

Beginner’s Crochet

  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.

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.

STEM Squad

Explore the wonderful world of engineering with everyone's favorite plastic bricks.

 Join us for a relaxing 2 hours of crochet, knitting, embroidery, or any needlework you enjoy! Bring your current project or start something new in the company of fellow crafters. All skill levels welcome—beginners included! 

Welcome to All SySTEMs Go! 

🌀 Odd Squad: Kawaii Journaling! 🎀✨

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.

The Library has started a Chess Club.   Join our Chess Club and enjoy friendly matches, learn new strategies, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Create your own unique Christmas Cookie and get hyped for Christmas!

Patrons will construct gingerbread houses from graham crackers, icing, and candy.

Ring in the New Year with science, sound, and celebration! In this hands-on STEM program, kids will create their own noisemakers and confetti poppers using black-eyed peas, balloons, paper towel rolls, and more.