Upcoming Events

We will be offering a beginner level Hatha Yoga class.  We ask that you bring your own mat as we will have a limited quantity available for use.  

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!

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!

Step into a cozy corner of the library where giggles mingle with the rustle of picture‑book pages!

The Fresh Start program, part of Oklahoma State University Extension’s Community Nutrition Education Programs (CNEP), offers free, hands-on nutrition education for adults and families with limited resources.

Join Ann for a merry storytime adventure full of holiday mischief and heartwarming cheer!

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

We will be offering a class for adults/senior adults doing yoga in chairs.  The class will be an introduction level class and led at a slower pace.  

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.

Welcome to our Teen Book Club! Dive into diverse genres, from mysteries to classics. Engage in lively discussions, sharing insights and emotions sparked by our monthly reads.

Get crafty this holiday season with our Yarn-Wrapped Christmas Trees! Tweens and teens will use yarn, cardboard cones, and a sprinkle of creativity to design festive Christmas trees.

Get crafty and festive at the library! Teens and tweens are invited to create adorable reindeer ornaments with cinnamon sticks and googly eyes. These DIY decorations smell amazing and make perfect gifts or keepsakes. 

Get into the holiday spirit while exploring a little bit of science magic! In this activity, we’ll create a festive Christmas scene inside a jar and then bring it to life using a fun chemical reaction.

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

Putt your way into the holiday spirit! Join us for Holiday Mini Golf in the Library — a festive, indoor twist on a classic game. Bring your friends, test your skills, and enjoy some holiday fun!

STEM Squad

Explore the wonderful world of engineering with everyone's favorite plastic bricks.

In a world full of headlines, how do you know what's true? Fact or Fiction?  is an eye-opening workshop that helps you become a savvy news detective.

Join us for our monthly book club discussion.  Guys and gals are welcome to come talk about what they loved or didn't love about the latest book club selection.  Make plans to attend and bring a friend!  Refreshments and snacks usua