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Tales to Tails

4:00pm–5:00pm
Toddlers, Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Teens
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
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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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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!

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little Rascal's Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers
Spiro Public Library
Library Branch: Spiro Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively and playful story time designed especially for toddlers! Little ones will enjoy short, engaging picture books along with songs, fingerplays, and simple movement activities perfect for wiggly listeners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)

11:30am–12:30pm
Adults
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Clothes-Pin Bug Builders

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Tweens
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

In this fun crafty program, participants will turn simple wooden clothespins into colorful bugs using paint, pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and more.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

KidCraft : Rainsticks

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Library Branch: Mary Kimberly Public Library (Kiowa)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Arts & Crafts

Celebrate the magic of spring with a hands-on Rainstick Craft at the library! Kids are invited to create their own colorful rainsticks using simple materials like tubes, beans, and decorative art supplies.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEM Squad

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

This month, STEM Squad meets for a hands-on Skittles Rainbow Experiment! Participants will arrange Skittles on a plate, add a little water, and watch as the colors spread and create a vibrant rainbow pattern.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Little One's Story Time

10:30am–11:15am
Toddlers
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a lively and playful story time designed especially for toddlers! Little ones will enjoy short, engaging picture books along with songs, fingerplays, and simple movement activities perfect for wiggly listeners.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ageless Adventures

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing and creative workshop where you’ll design a beautiful glass terrarium to take home. We’ll provide all the supplies you need—containers, soil, rocks, decorative accents, and a selection of easy-care plants.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Game On!

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Career Development, Discussion Groups, Games
Event Details:

Games

Customers/community members, etc. discuss similar interests, share ideas, and try to assist each other in problem solving.

Grab a controller and dive into the action!

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

March Madness: Books & Buckets

3:30pm–4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Library Branch: Nelda Clark Myers Public Library (Quinton)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Teens, put your skills to the test in this fun, fast-paced March Madness event! Teams will compete in paper basketball shootouts, dribble-and-balance courses, and basketball trivia.

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

Weird Science

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Teens
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Which "Magic: The Gathering" Format Fits You?

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Games

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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Wiggle Worms: Weather

10:00am–10:30am
Toddlers
McAlester Public Library
Library Branch: McAlester Public Library
Room: Whiteacre Room AB
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Music, Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

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!

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

Tiny-tot Storytime

10:00am–11:00am
Toddlers, Children
Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Library Branch: Patrick Lynch Public Library (Poteau)
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Join us for a special once-a-month sensory bin storytime! Little ones will explore themed sensory bins filled with engaging textures, colors, and objects while enjoying a story that sparks imagination and curiosity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Soleful Steppers

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Hartshorne Public Library
Library Branch: Hartshorne Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Mental and Physical Health
Event Details:

Health & Wellness

Learn how to keep your body and mind sharp and sound.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

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

Blooming Tales

2:15pm–3:00pm
Toddlers, Children
Wister Public Library
Library Branch: Wister Public Library
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime

Get ready to move and groove! This active storytime combines storytelling, music, and movement to keep little ones engaged while developing coordination and early language skills.

This event is in the "Children" group

Creative Corner

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children
Arkoma Public Library
Library Branch: Arkoma Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Spring is here!! Let's make a windsock to hang up in order to celebrate. We will be using cardstock, paint and crepe paper to make unique cherry blossom windsocks.