Upcoming Events

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.

KIK (Kids in the Kitchen) is a summer and after school program for kids ages 6 to 15.

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!

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Each class includes warm-up, stretching, cardio, balance, and strengthening exercise, as well as a cool down.

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help adults
reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.
This six-week class teaches participants ways to improve their

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

We’re diving into the world of clay! Whether you want to sculpt something totally abstract or create a figurine, this is your space to get creative.

🥇 Cullen Whisenhunt – Winner of the 2025 Oklahoma Book Award for Poetry

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.

🔍 Discover Local History with the Genealogy & Historical Society! 🏛️

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!

Learn how to use Microsoft Word and Google Docs for simple writing tasks. 

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.

A Taste Test + Movie Night Challenge!

We’re going to get creative and make our very own turtles using recycled egg cartons! These little critters are not only fun to make, but they also help us learn how to reuse everyday items to create something totally unique.

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

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!

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.

Get ready for wild reactions, strange experiments, and mind-blowing discoveries!

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!

Ever wonder how trees and leaves breathe?