Upcoming Events

Calling all teens.  Come on down to the library and Sam will teach you to weave with a stick and some yarn.

Dive into the fascinating world of science with our Family STEM Oobleck activity! Join us for an interactive session where you'll explore the peculiar properties of Oobleck—a mysterious substance that behaves like both a liquid and a solid.

Teens get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey where every second counts and every moment is packed with excitement.  Can you defy the odds, beat the clock, and emerge victorious as the ultimate champion? 

Pack your paintbrushes and join us for an exciting Kids Crafternoon at the library!  This week, we're setting off on a colorful journey to Australia, and our mode of transportation? The mesmerizing art of pointillism painting!

Teens can unleash their creativity by crafting memory boards, combining photos, mementos, and artistic flair to preserve cherished memories and express their unique personalities in a visually captivating way.

Adventure Begins at Your Library! Science is weird, messy, and amazing! Join us for a STEM-TASTIC time while we experiment with all of the weird, messy, and amazing things! This week we'll be making thermosensitive slime!

Join the McAlester Public Library Poetry Club every month to hear local poets read their work! This month our theme is "Adventure" and we can't wait to see what you come up with! 

Embark on an exciting literary journey with our 'Adventures in Your Library' summer reading storytime theme!

Get ready to embark on an enchanting journey with Skippy Interactive Storyteller.  With a sprinkle of imagination, Skippy brings tales to life.  Don't miss Skippy's high energy and interactive story time!

Join us as we paint some nature-inspired suncatchers and have a lesson on fire safety. Hope to see you there!

Learn how to make a working oven with a pizza box and the natural sunlight we are blessed with.

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Senior Exercise, or 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, bal

Get ready for an event filled with excitement and laughter with Skippy, the entertainer!! Join us for a thrilling and interactive performance that will have the whole family on the edge of their seats.

Adventure Begins at your Library! Let's have fun making a pair of binoculars and a compass so we can continue our awesome adventures at the library.

Calling all folks that like to crochet, do needlework, quilt, or anything other stitching come to the library on Friday's for 2 hours of fun and fellowship.  Check it out!

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

Our Fun Friday Program is a joyous weekly event, brimming with laughter and learning. Kids eagerly gather for interactive crafts and delightful games.

Adults prepare to be enchanted as we delve into the delicate art of paper quilling, weaving intricate designs that mirror the grace and majesty of hot air balloons.

Crafty Friday will have a two-fold purpose for this week: first, in line with our SRP theme of International week, we will be learning about different countries' flags because it is also Flag Day.  Second, we are going to have a craft availab

Join us this summer for an extraordinary journey where reading meets innovation. Embark on thrilling quests and unravel mysteries alongside your favorite books, blending the magic of storytelling with the excitement of STEM adventures.

Teens we hope you're ready to dive into summer because our Camp Read S'More activity of the day is a water battle! Bring a towel and prepare to get wet (outside) for this epic battle! 

Teens, gather your friends and head to the library for a fun time learning and playing different games from around the world.  We are focused on International Adventures this week of Summer Reading and thought it would be fun to learn about g

Imagination and dreaming go hand in hand this week as our theme is all about dragons, mermaids, unicorns, and all other magical and mythical beings! Join us every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories!