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Summer Reading: Wiggle Worms

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

Imagination and dreaming go hand in hand this week as our theme is all about dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and all other magical and mythical beings! Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Camp Read S'More Crafts

12:00pm - 1:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Camp Read S'More is now in session and for our third week of crafts, we'll be making stick art!  Let your creativity shine when you make your own custom initial out of sticks, ribbons, thread, and other craft supplies.

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

Cybersquad

4:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens Weekly Coding Club. Join us and learn to code using Fiero Code software. You'll learn at your own pace with a variety of coding languages available!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

History with Steve Adams

5:15pm - 5:45pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Discussion Groups
Event Details:

Join local historian Steve Adams every 3rd Monday of each month to hear amazing history about the city of McAlester! 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Summer Reading: Wiggle Worms

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

This week our adventure theme is "Close to Home." We'll have "S'MORE" fun at the library when you join us Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

McAlester Friends of the Library

12:00pm - 1:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Information
Event Details:

The Friends of the Library are non-profit, charitable groups formed to support libraries in their communities. This group is separate from the library, they made up of volunteers.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Reading: Children's Story Expedition

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Storytime

Event Details:

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.  This program is sponsored in part by Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services and Techno

This event is in the "Children" group.

STEM: Adventures Ahoy: Kids' Paddle Boat Build & Race!

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Gather your crewmates, roll up your sleeves, and let your imaginations set sail as we embark on this unforgettable voyage of discovery, innovation, and friendly competition.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Rug Rat Readers - Camp Read S'more

3:30pm - 4:00pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime

Storytime

Event Details:

Get ready to explore insects at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 5!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Edible Bug Slime - Camp Read S'more

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other

Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Get ready to learn about insects at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 5!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading: Adult Craft Night

5:00pm - 6:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Adventure Begins At Your Library! Take a little time out from adulting and join us at 5pm for our once-a-month craft night! This month we are creating Adventure Vision Boards! Each month we'll have a new project and refreshments waiting for you!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Summer Reading: Wiggle Worms

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

This week our adventure theme is "Close to Home." We'll have "S'MORE" fun at the library when you join us Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Help Thursday

3:00pm - 4:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Small Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class

Technology

Classes presented in both Instructional and informational format to introduce customers to basic computer, tablet, and phone software.
Event Details:

Helping the community utilizing technology, filling out online forms, and using new phones and devices. Group discussions about online library services and scheduled one-on-one help with devices. 

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Reading: Teen Game Palooza

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games

Games

Event Details:

Teens join us for an exhilarating afternoon of games filled with thrills, laughter, and epic gaming moments.  We provide the games you provide the skills.  

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

Weird Science

4:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Science is weird, messy, and amazing! Join us for a STEM-TASTIC time while we experiment with all of the weird, messy, and amazing things! Get ready to set sail this week as we make penny boats!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Mini Tales - Camp Read S'more

10:00am - 11:00am
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a colorful story about shapes during Week 5 of our Summer Reading Program, 'Camp Read S'More'!

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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.

Teen Time

4:00pm - 5:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for an ADVENTUROUS TEEN TIME! Teenagers can come to fellowship and play games in a safe and supervised environment. It is held in our fun Teen Room! They often play video games, board games, or participate in an art project. 

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Summer Reading: Wiggle Worms

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

This week our adventure theme is "Close to Home." We'll have "S'MORE" fun at the library when you join us Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

"Brown Bear" Family Art Night

3:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Adventure Begins At Your Library! Join us for "Family Art Night" with special guest artist Jessica Huntley!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Camp Read S'More Crafts

12:00pm - 1:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Camp Read S'More is winding down and for our last week of crafts, we'll be making perler bead creations! Whether you're going for an intricate masterpiece or a simple pattern the possibilities are endless!

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

Cybersquad

4:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens Weekly Coding Club. Join us and learn to code using Fiero Code software. You'll learn at your own pace with a variety of coding languages available!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Reading: Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Get cozy in your pajamas or other comfy clothes and join us at Camp Read S'More (aka McAlester Public Library) for a special storytime!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Summer Reading: Wiggle Worms

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

Our Camp Read S'More theme this week is "In the Dark!" Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

This event is in the "Children" group.

"Buckaroo" Bart Taylor: Will Rogers Interpreter

2:00pm - 3:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Storytime
Event Details:

Bart Taylor, Will Rogers Interpreter, will be on hand to read one of his TWO children's books! He'll demonstrate a variety of rope tricks that Will Rogers made famous while educating us about Will Rogers.