Upcoming Events

Stop in just in time to make your very own surf board using cardboard, paints, glitter and more!

"Mother Goose & Me" is an interactive program for children aged 3 and under. This program nurtures early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, songs, music, movement, and engaging activities.

The public library's adult craft program is a haven for creativity. Participants, guided by skilled instructors, delve into diverse projects, fostering a sense of community and artistic expression.

Calling all teens.  Come on down to the library and join Miss Julie and roll play games and card games.  Refreshments will be served.

Get crafty and cozy! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll design, measure your fabric and create your own custom pillow to take home. No sewing experience needed—just bring your creativity. All materials provided!

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.

Children join the world of imagination and wonder.  Fascinating tales and adventures await you at our story time.

KIK (Kids in the Kitchen) is a summer and after school program for kids ages 6 to 15. This program encourages kids to eat healthier snacks and exercise more through engaging activities over 6 different lessons.

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.

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.  Come on down to the library and join us.  Everyone is welcome and all ages are invited. 

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

Unleash your inner artist and watch colors dance! In this hands‑on program, we’ll explore the mesmerizing world of acrylic paint pouring—a fun, low‑stress technique where gravity does most of the work and no two canvases ever look the same.

Cora Ford will be offering the Tutor Connection during July and the library will be providing programs.

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.  Each class includes warm-up, stretching, cardio, balance, and strengthening exercise, as well as a cool down.

The movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help adults
reduce the risk of falling, increase balance, and increase flexibility.
This six-week class teaches participants ways to improve their

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  We have everything you need to color.  We even furnish a picture.  Come and visit while you color.  Sure to be a fun time at the library.

This month adults will be making Freedom Flags using denim and material.  If you like to do crafts this is a program for you.  Come on down to the library and join us.  We provide everything.

For teens who love to create, this dynamic art program encourages self-expression through drawing, painting, sculpture, and more.

Are you ready to embark on an icy adventure? Let's unleash your inner scientist and dive into this Sticky Ice Experiment and discover just how cool science can be!

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

Welcome to a Quiet Place, where guest can indulge in an uninterrupted hour of literature and community. Bring the work you are currently reading or discover a new title from our collection to join our Silent Book Club! Adults.

Crafternoon: Window Sun-Catcher Painting

Let's make science our superpower! Join us to make our own lava lamps.