Upcoming Events

.Backyard Explorer Heath Stanfield from the McAlester Public Library will be on hand and talk about the great outdoors and tell children all about insects.  

"Skippy" (Josiah Q. Jackson) entertains children with his high-energy and creative interactive stories. He builds stories and brings children on "stage" to create dramatic performances!

Kaylee and Her Hoops is a vibrant children's program that blends fun, fitness, and friendship.

Join us for a delightful literary adventure as the Bookmobile makes a special stop in your neighborhood! Step aboard our mobile library and explore a treasure trove of books for readers of all ages.

Storytime for children up to age 12. Storytime for children up to age 12. In "Adventure Story Times,"  children embark on literary journeys filled with daring quests, magical realms, and courageous heroes, igniting imaginations and

Get ready to learn about water at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 4!

Get ready to learn about water at camp during our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 4!

In the children's adventurous arts and crafts workshop, youngsters will craft Strawberries, fostering creativity and fine motor skills in a whimsical and hands-on experience.

Are you passionate about books? Do you love diving into new worlds and exploring captivating stories? Then our Teen Book Club is the perfect place for you! 

Builder's Club is a place where mathematics, engineering, teamwork, and spatial awareness meet creativity and imagination while we build with Legos or other building materials.

A time devoted completely to teens! Come hang out at the library and join in discussions about any and everything. Play games and occasionally have some snacks.

We have Bingo each month at the library.  Prizes are giving.  Come and join us for an hours of fun and games.

Unwind and get crafty in our adult craft program, where you'll learn the art of weaving to create charming mug rugs, perfect for adding a touch of handmade elegance to your coffee or tea time.

Get ready to embark on a mouthwatering journey to Germany at our Read & Feed: Teen Culinary Adventures event!  This week, we're taking our taste buds on a delicious tour of Germany, and our destination?

Kids can delve into the world of STEM by designing and building their own popsicle stick catapults, learning about physics and engineering principles through hands-on experimentation and launching fun.

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!

The library has story hour every Thursday at 10 AM.  Each week Miss Sherri will read a different book.  Lots of Summer fun and there could be some fun and games included.

Bring your yarn, needles and your projects as you join others at the crochet program. If you don't know how to crochet, you will be shown the basic steps. Materials provided for small projects.

Sewing Club is a program for anyone who wants to learn to sew or already knows how and wants to sew with others! In this class we work on planned projects but you can also bring your own projects to work on!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Josiah Q Jackson (a.k.a “Skippy”) fascinates children with his high energy and creative stories. He builds stories and brings children on “stage” with him to create a dramatic performance!

Join us for Adventures Around Africa where we will explore the diverse countries of Africa through crafts, cooking activities, stories, and games.

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