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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:
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi! ...

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. Meet the McAlester Friends of the Library and ask how you ca...

Rug Rat Readers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Care Literacy, Storytime

Storytime

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
Event Details:
Children will delight in our specially crafted Storytime designed to boost their mastery of sight words. Your child will actively participate in hands-on cut-and-paste crafts and activities tailored to enhance their understanding of sight words. Join...

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:
Take a little time out from adulting and join us at 5pm for our once-a-month craft night! Each month we'll have a new project and refreshments waiting for you! It's first come, first serve on seating and supplies!  ...

Sewing Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Sewing Club is a program for anyone who wants to learn to sew or already knows how and wants to sew with others! In this class we work on planned projects but you can also bring your own projects to work on! Materials and equipment are provided but i...

Building Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Other
Event Details:
Let those imaginations soar in Building Club! Building Club will use Lego bricks to increase fine motor skills, creative thinking, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving skills, social skills, early math skills, and more. What will you be able ...

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Chess Club

3:30pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Chess for All Ages is for anyone who wants to play or to learn chess.  Those that have never played before are welcome.  Those that have played for years are welcome.  We also have GIANT CHESS that really brings the game to life. ...

Ladybug Adventures for children

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Event Details:
Children join our program offering an immersive and interactive experience that celebrates the fascinating world of nature through the lens of these delightful little creatures – ladybugs! ...

Tales to Tails

4:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room B
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Do you have a reluctant reader? A reader that needs some confidence? Join us at the McAlester Public Library to read to our friends from the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! ...

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:
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi! ...

Tech Help Thursday

3:00pm - 4:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Teen 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.  ...

G.O.A.L.S. Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
G.O.A.L.S. - Gathering Our Academic Literacy Skills G.O.A.L.S. Book Club is designed to promote your child's love of reading, increase their social skills, build confidence, and strengthen their vocabulary and critical thinking. The book club...

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Teen/Children Data Squad Fiero Coding Time

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

Technology

Classes presented in both Instructional and informational format to introduce customers to basic computer, tablet, and phone software.
Event Details:
Teens and children get to practice the Fiero Coding on the public computers.  This is a library funded web based program that any one can learn from. This program gives you the skills to learn to make websites, video games, apps, animations, pro...

Choctaw Nation History of Code Talkers in WWI

4:00pm - 5:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Information, Genealogy/Local History
Event Details:
Join the Choctaw Nation Cultural Center here at the library to discuss nineteen Choctaw Soldiers who pioneered the use of Native American languages as a military code. Their exploits took place during the waning days of World War I. The Choctaw ...

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 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.  ...

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:
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi! ...

Adult Crafty Loops: A Crochet Adventure

10:00am - 11:30am
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Arts & Crafts

Event Details:
Dive into the art of crochet with step-by-step tutorials perfect for beginners. Our experienced instructor will guide you through the basic stitches, helping you gain confidence as you create your first project. ...

Mini Tales

10:00am - 11:00am
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Child Care Literacy, Games, Music, Storytime
Event Details:
Mini Tales is an interactive program for ages 5 and under that focuses on early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, movement, songs, music, and 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.

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 fun and exciting software. You'll learn at your own pace with a variety of coding languages available! ...

Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 7:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for an evening storytime all about spring! Wear your pajamas or comfy clothes! We'll have stories, snacks, and crafts for everybody!  ...

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:
Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM for our most popular program! Toddlers enjoy storytime and sing-along songs with Miss Heidi! ...

Rug Rat Readers

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Child Care Literacy, Storytime

Storytime

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
Event Details:
Children will delight in our specially crafted Storytime designed to boost their mastery of sight words. Your child will actively participate in hands-on cut-and-paste crafts and activities tailored to enhance their understanding of sight words. Join...

Builder's Club

4:00pm - 5:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:
Builder's Club is a place where mathematics, engineering, teamwork, and spatial awareness meet creativity and imagination while we build with Legos or other building materials. Our challenge this week will be builds that can fly, like a sled! This pr...

Sewing Club

11:00am - 12:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room A
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Sewing Club is a program for anyone who wants to learn to sew or already knows how and wants to sew with others! In this class we work on planned projects but you can also bring your own projects to work on! Materials and equipment are provided but i...