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Choose your Own Adventurer!

11:00am - 12:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Performance

Storytime

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
Event Details:
Finer Arts presents: Your Hero, Your Story! Follow your very own hero's journey through traps, dangers, monsters, and other hilarious challenges! A one-of-a-kind interactive storytelling adventure fun for the whole family!   This activit...

The Cliff Hangers book club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
Join us every second Thursday of every month at 1 PM for our mystery book club!  ...

Summer Reading: Howdy folks, Will Rogers: Stories and Lassos

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Step right up and “saddle” in for an afternoon with Bart Taylor, as he spins tales of the legendary Will Rogers and shares the art of rope tricks!  Get ready to be entertained and educated in equal measure as we journey through the life and wisd...

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.  ...

DIY Bottle Pole - Camp Read S'more

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games, Other
Event Details:
Get ready to explore the water at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 4! Immerse yourself in the wonders of water during our Waters at Camp week, where you'll have the opportunity to craft your very own fishing pole usin...

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G.O.A.L.S. Book Club - Camp Read S'more

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:
Join us for a good book and discussion during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 4! We will be reading and discussing the book "Fishing on Thin Ice" by Art Coulson!  Ignite your sense of adventure as we dive into the pages of ...

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Teen Time Crunch: Beat the Clock Challenge!

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Teens get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey where every second counts and every moment is packed with excitement.  Can you defy the odds, beat the clock, and emerge victorious as the ultimate champion?  ...

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! This week we'll be making thermosensitive slime! It will change colors based ...

Poetry Night

5:30pm - 6:30pm
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:
Join the McAlester Public Library Poetry Club every month to hear local poets read their work! This month our theme is "Adventure" and we can't wait to see what you come up with!  *This activity was supported by the Institute of Museum and Li...

Summer Reading - Jackson's Theater, Skippy!

10:00am - 11:00am
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Performance, Other
Event Details:
Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey with Skippy Interactive Storyteller.  With a sprinkle of imagination, Skippy brings tales to life.  Don't miss Skippy's high energy and interactive story time! His creativity and imagination will...

Quill & Thrill: Adult Adventures in Paper Quilling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Other
Event Details:
Adults prepare to be enchanted as we delve into the delicate art of paper quilling, weaving intricate designs that mirror the grace and majesty of hot air balloons. ...

Camp Safety Corner - Water Safety

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Event Details:
Get ready to explore Water Safety at our Summer Reading Program, 'Camp Read S'more: Camp Safety Corner,' Week 4! Attention all outdoor enthusiasts! Join us for our Water Safety Skills program at the library. Whether you enjoy camping or simply lov...

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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:
Teens we hope you're ready to dive into summer because our Camp Read S'More activity of the day is a water battle! Bring a towel and prepare to get wet (outside) for this epic battle!  ...

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!&nb...

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. All materials are provided...

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! We'll continue our adventure in coding this summer with code.org, Botley ...

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!  ...

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!  ...

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...

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

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
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 Technolog...

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. Get ready to build, race, and make waves in our Kids' Paddle Boat Build &...

Rug Rat Readers - Camp Read S'more

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

Storytime

Storytime introduces children to books and other fun and interactive activities while assisting in the development of early literacy skills.
Event Details:
Get ready to explore insects at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 5! Join us for an exciting Storytime session featuring one of our favorite books "Ruby and the Itsy-Bitsy Icky Bug" by Allison Wortche!  Ignite you...

Edible Bug Slime - Camp Read S'more

4:00pm - 4:30pm
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library
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! Join us for an ooey-gooey program, 'Edible Bug Slime'! Get ready for an interactive adventure where we delve into the world of insects, exploring...

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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! It's...