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Sewing Club: Japanese Embroidery

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Explore the delicate art of Japanese Embroidery! In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn traditional stitching techniques to create intricate designs inspired by Japanese embroidery.

This event is in the "Children" group

Color Our World: Wonder Tales

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Your World - Twisted Color Masterpieces

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ready to create art that moves? In this exciting workshop, you'll use string and paint to create your own Twisted Color Masterpiece!

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This event is in the "Children" group

Color Our World: Forks & Fun: Painting with a Twist!

4:00pm–4:45pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Children will explore a unique painting technique that turns ordinary forks into amazing art tools. They’ll experiment with textures, patterns, and colors to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Our World: Rolling into Robotics

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Join us for an exciting hands-on robotics program featuring Sphero robots! This interactive session introduces participants to basic coding, problem-solving, and robotics through fun challenges and creative activities.

This event is in the "Children" group

Color Your World - Dimensional Designs

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to build, shape, and sculpt with paint in this exciting hands-on art workshop!

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chat & Craft: Bad Art Night

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

🎨😂 Bad Art Night – So Bad, It’s Good! 🖌️✨

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Color Your World - Red, White & Boom!

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Let’s celebrate with color and create a firework explosion on paper!

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Weird Science Presents: Solar Exposures

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

In this hands-on STEAM program, children will explore the art and science of cyanotypes—sun-powered prints made using light-sensitive paper.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Weird Science: Exploding Art

11:00am–12:00pm
Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

The Odd Squad: Tissue Paper Collage

4:00pm–5:30pm
Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Get ready to create vibrant art with Tissue Paper Collage! In this colorful craft, you'll use soft, colorful tissue paper to build a stunning collage. Layer, tear, and arrange the paper to create beautiful textures and designs.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Table Top Gaming

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

Join us for Table Top gaming event featuring Magic: The Gathering! Bring your own deck and enjoy casual play with standard or commander formats. Beginners are welcome, so whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, come have fun with us.

This event is in the "Children" group

Wildflower Wonders: A Felt Flower Craft

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create beautiful, bold, silly, or wacky everlasting flower blossoms in this hands-on felt flower crafting program!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Color Your World - Red, White, & Tie-Dye

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to twist, tie, and dye as we celebrate with red, white, and blue in this fun, hands-on tie-dye adventure! 

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sewing Club

11:00am–12:30pm
Everyone
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Wonder Tales: Ms. Frazz's Crystal Geodes: Create Your Own Geode Rocks

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Discover the dazzling world of geodes and crystals! In this fun, hands-on program, participants will learn how geodes are formed in nature—and then create their very own sparkling crystal geode using simple materials.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Your World - Faded & Reborn

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Ever wanted to reverse tie-dye?

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This event is in the "Children" group

Color Our World: Readers’ Celebration

4:30pm–5:00pm
Children
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

We will gather to honor the hard work, dedication, and imagination of our young readers. Each page they turned, every story they explored, and all the knowledge they gained have made this journey truly special.

This event is in the "Children" group

Color Your World - Blown Away: Patriotic Monsters

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get ready to blow, splatter, and create your own wild and wacky patriotic monster! In this fun and messy art program, we’ll use straws to blow red, white, and blue paint across a canvas, then

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Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for the duration of this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Teens" group

Color Our World Eco-Chic: Sustainable Fashion

3:30pm–5:00pm
Teens
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Teens will dive into the world of sustainable style and exploring how we can make fashion choices that are both creative and kind to the planet.

This event is in the "Children" group

Backyard Explorers: Reptiles & Amphibians

4:00pm–5:30pm
Children
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Slither into the world of scales, tails, and cold-blooded creatures! In this exciting program, young adventurers will discover the fascinating lives of reptiles found in our own backyards.

Independence Day

All Day
McAlester Public Library
Closing
Branches:
McAlester Public Library
Description:

Closed for Independence Day. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms : Sensory Storytime Edition

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Are you ready to dive into a beachy sensory storytime experience?! Sun, Sand & Stories is an interactive program designed for children of all abilities.