Upcoming Events

Design it. Build it. Beat it! Teens will use art supplies, recyclables, or coding programs to create original mazes and obstacle paths. Once built, participants will trade and race to see who can solve each maze the fastest.

Not a fan of a traditional storytime?

Bring a little winter magic indoors! In this hands-on craft, participants will create their very own snowy jars with sparkling “snow” and charming winter scenes.

Calling all teen foodies! Join us for Teen Cooking Club, where we’ll learn new recipes, sharpen our kitchen skills, and, of course, enjoy some delicious food! Each session features a fun and easy dish to make and share.

Popsicle sticks, glue and paint! 
Learn how to make snowflakes from popsicle sticks.

Join us for a relaxing and welcoming introduction to yoga! This beginner-friendly class focuses on gentle stretching, mindful breathing, and simple poses to help improve flexibility, balance, and relaxation.

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

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!

Get crafty with a touch of nostalgia! At this month’s Crafty Rewind, we’ll be making homemade potholders just like the ones from childhood. Fun, functional, and full of charm!

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!

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste

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

Experience the benefits of yoga without getting down on the floor! Chair Yoga is a gentle form of yoga that uses a chair for support, making it accessible for all ages and fitness levels.

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.

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

  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 a high-energy, fun free-for-all gaming session where everyone can jump in and play. No teams, no pressure—just non-stop action, friendly competition, and loads of laughs.

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

Take a break and reset with this relaxed, one-hour session designed just for tweens and teens.

In this creative session you’ll transform simple jars into beautiful lanterns using paints, tissue paper, and your imagination.

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

Get ready to unleash your creativity this winter! Participants of all ages — children, tweens, and teens — will transform smooth rocks into adorable penguins, complete with tiny faces, wings, and scarves.