Upcoming Events

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

SAIL (Staying Active and Independent for Life), is a an exercise program developed by the OU Health Sciences Center to help promote long and active lives for individuals.  The program provides a combination of aerobic, balance, strength and s

The public library's adult craft program is a haven for creativity. Participants, guided by skilled instructors, delve into diverse projects, fostering a sense of community and artistic expression.

The public library offers a dynamic senior fitness program, fostering health and community engagement. Tailored for seniors, it combines low-impact exercises, flexibility training, and social activities.

Calling all teens.  Come on down to the library and join Miss Julie and roll play games and card games.  Interactive Storytelling will be used.   Refreshments will be served.  

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

 Celebrate TeenTober with some board game fun! Step away from the screen and gather ‘round the table! Join us for an afternoon of board games, card games, and strategy-packed fun designed just for teens.

Join us for an exciting session of board games or video games, where children can enjoy classic games, learn new ones, and challenge their friends.

Join us for a spooky good time as we create glowing mummy lanterns using mason jars, gauze, and googly eyes! This fun, hands-on craft is perfect for adding some eerie charm to your Halloween décor.

Children, Tweens, and Teens unlock your coding potential with Cyber Squad at the library! Join us and become part of the team where creativity meets technology.

This is the perfect craft for adults looking to enjoy this Halloween Season! Join us for this fun and artsy science experiment using sharpies, coasters, and rubbing alcohol!

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!

Join us for an hour of moving and grooving with a little mingle in the middle.  Tuesday and Thursday are exercise days at the library.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing performing exercise that improves strength ,balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of fal

Celebrate fall with a splash of color!

Join us for Early Birds, a free school readiness program designed for caregivers-to-be and those already nurturing young minds, where we’re all about helping little ones thrive!

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

  Looking for a creative outlet and a fun way to unwind? Join us for our Adult Craft Program — a welcoming space to explore your artistic side, try something new, and connect with others in the community.

Join us for weekly E-Sports team practice! Whether you're sharpening your gameplay, building winning strategies, or gearing up for upcoming competitions, this is your time to train, play, and level up with your team.

The Children's Art and Crafts Programs at the library offer young participants an inspiring and imaginative space to explore their creativity.

Get creative with a spooky twist! In this fun and easy art project, participants will draw spiderwebs with glue, sprinkle them with salt, and then watch vibrant watercolors spread like magic. The result?

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

Get in the spooky spirit! Make your own Ghost Pom-Pom Shooter and see how far your ghost can fly.