Upcoming Events

Tales for Tots is an engaging and interactive storytime designed for young children and their caregivers.

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Join us for Gaming Hour at the Library with Gaming Warriors, where fun, strategy, and creativity come together!

Kick off the new year with a purr-fectly fun celebration for cat lovers of all ages! Join us at the library on January 2nd for a Happy Mew Year Cat Party filled with paws-on cat crafts, games, and activities for kids, teens, and adults.

From coop to table, learn the basics of raising chickens for meat at Timely Traditions. This program offers practical advice, tips, and insights for beginners and hobbyists alike.

Play, compete, and have fun with the Nintendo Switch! All ages welcome—try multiplayer games, solo adventures, and discover new favorites in a friendly, screen-safe space.

🌞 Bilingual Storytime at the McAlester Public Library! 🌼
 

A fun and interactive bilingual storytime with stories in both English and Spanish, followed by a hands-on craft!

Kick off the new year with a fresh look at your digital habits. Learn how to manage screen time, set healthy boundaries, and use tools that help you focus and stay balanced.

Join us for a fun crafting session where we’ll be making adorable rope baskets together! We’ll use colorful piping filler cord and cozy macrame yarn to create something special.

Bundle up for a frosty fun adventure! Children will enjoy listening to delightful stories all about polar bears—their snowy homes, playful cubs, and icy adventures.

Toddler Tales will be for children aged birth to 5 years of age.  During this time, we will sing, play and read stories to help promote a love of reading and practice those gross and fine motor skills necessary for this age group to develop.&

 Building camaraderie and community spirit through exercise to prioritize health and well-being.

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 board games program offers a nostalgic and engaging escape. Participants enjoy an array of strategic and classic games, fostering camaraderie and mental stimulation.

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.

The library is starting an Author's Corner.  This will be a get together with local authors to network ideas and work on a Anthology.

Rockhound Roundup
Calling all rock lovers, treasure hunters, and curious minds! Join us for Rockhound Roundup, a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

🎨 We’re excited to welcome local artist Terri Estrada to the library for another special workshop on watercolor techniques! Terri will share her expertise, tips, and creative process to help you explore the beauty of watercolor painting.

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!

New year, new adventures! At Book Bugs Storytime, we’ll read a story and then let imaginations run wild as kids make their own clocks to welcome 2026.

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!