Week Calendar

One of the key advantages of a walking book club is the merging of physical activity with intellectual engagement.

This week, we will be reading a fun story about seeds and then planting some of our own.

If you have always wanted to learn to knit, but didn't know where to begin, this is the class for you! Each week, participants will learn new stitches to create beautiful handmade items.

Join us as we kick off our Summer Reading Program for 2024. Stop by the library and help us decorate the sidewalks for a summer full of adventure.

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

This week at Wiggle Worms we'll be learning about Adventures in Transportation! Join us Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

Come on down to the library and exercise.  Join other adults of all ages for an hour of fun and fellowship. Nothing is to hard.

This week, we will be reading a fun story about seeds and then planting some of our own.

Calling all little explorers! The adventure begins at your library with the start of Summer Reading 2024. Join us for a special Tiny-Tot Storytime where young minds embark on a journey of imagination, stories, and the thrill of summer reading!

Danette Russell with the OSU Extension will present part one of Med Instead of Meds, which is a six-session class series focused on eating a healthy Mediterranean-style eating pattern (a.k.a. eating the Med Way).

Join us at the library to paint a flower pot and plant some seeds.

Come join Miss Sherri for a storyhour.  She will be reading a different story each week.   All about flowers and mayflowers.  Featured will be the great outdoors.  

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

Come along on a wild summer reading adventure at your library! Today we'll be learning about birds and trying to build our own nest.

Make your very own Summer Reading Adventure Box to store all the new and exciting things you do at the library. 

This week at Wiggle Worms we'll be learning about Adventures in Transportation! Join us Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

Come on down to the library and exercise.  Join other adults of all ages for an hour of fun and fellowship. Nothing is to hard.

Join us at the library to paint a flower pot and plant some seeds.

Join us for a story on colors and shapes for our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'More" Week 1!

Join us for story time and a craft! 

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

Come along on a wild summer reading adventure at your library! Today we'll be making some cute pipe cleaner animals to take home. Soft and fuzzy!

This week at Wiggle Worms we'll be learning about Adventures in Transportation! Join us Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday at 10 AM to sing, dance, and listen to stories! 

Bring your little ones, gather your friends, and make Saturday mornings a magical tradition! Don't miss out on the joy of Weekend WonderTales Storytime – where every story is a new adventure waiting to be explored.

BOOK SALE to support the McAlester Friends of the Library! The Book Sale is in the lower level of the McAlester Public Library, every last Saturday of the month from 10AM to 2PM! 

Join us on an adventure through a life size board game decorated with flat square cardboard pieces set to mimic a colorful and lively board game. Will you be the first to complete the quest?

Reading "The Camping Trip" by Jennifer Mann and making Popsicle tent crafts. All Ages.

Craft Quest offers a variety of arts and crafts activities for kids and families. From painting rocks to making friendship bracelets, choose your own creative path and let your imagination run wild.

Come down to Coalgate Library and light up your life with an awesome lantern craft.

Set sail for adventure when we build and race penny boats!

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!

We will be building constellation shapes with toothpicks and marshmallows.

Learn about constellations while we eat!

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 fostering a love for storytelling and adve

The children will create their own passports in anticipation of our summer adventures around the world.

The Friends of the Library are non-profit, charitable groups formed to support libraries in their communities. This group is separate from the library, they made up of volunteers.

ESports at the Coal County Library!

ESports at the Coal County Library!

Join us in this deep dive on exploring how pop culture inspires and influences todays literature. 

Embark on an exciting exploration of flavors as we transport ourselves to the vibrant streets of China through a mouthwatering dish. 🇨🇳 Let your taste buds dance with delight as we discover the secrets of Chinese cuisine together!

Mother Goose Lapsit is an interactive program for ages 3 and under that focuses on early literacy skills through stories, nursery rhymes, finger-plays, movement, songs, music, and more. 

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

If you like to crochet, quilting, needlework, or other stitching come and join us for 2 hours of fellowship and sewing.  Everyone is invited.

Gaming Friday's for teens.  If you like to play video games or board games come and join others for a fun afternoon.

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.

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.

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.

Adult like to color too.  Come join us for coloring and we will furnish everything.  You can use pencil, crayons, markers what ever you like to color with.  

IT'S SUMMER READING TIME!!!!

Join us on a different adventure every other Friday in May and June for a movie and popcorn!
 

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.

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

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.

Join the Coal County Library as guest will learn how to make Wood Nymph Houses. Ages 12 and up.

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

In the "Adventurous Art and Crafts" session for teens, DIY foam squishies take center stage as participants unleash their creativity, designing and crafting personalized squishy characters, fostering imagination and artistic exploration in an exci

Chess for All Ages is for anyone who wants to play or to learn chess.  Those that have never played before are welcome.  Those that have played for years are welcome.  We also have GIANT CHESS that really brings the game to life.&nb

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.

Helping the community utilizing technology, filling out online forms, and using new phones and devices. Group discussions about online library services and scheduled one-on-one help with devices. 

Get ready to explore the world of maps at our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 1!

In the family STEM floating egg experiment, families work together to design and build contraptions to protect an egg from breaking when dropped into water, fostering critical thinking and engineering skills while exploring buoyancy and material s

"Fun Stuff". Join Raina and the Coal County Library as guests enjoy a stuffed animal stuffing party with summer camping themed animals. Ages 2 to 12 (with parent). Limit 12. Please sign up to reserve your spot.

For the first week of Summer Reading, we are delving into the world of Backyard Adventures in Camping theme!! Come join us as we complete a S'more craft with the kiddos.

Children, Tweens, and Teens Weekly Coding Club. Join us and learn to code using Fiero Code software. You'll learn at your own pace with a variety of coding languages available!

Let your creativity soar as you engage with our vast collection of STEM kits, games, and toys. From building blocks to robotic marvels, there's something for every curious mind.

Get ready to explore the world of maps at our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 1!

Calling all kids that like to do crafts come on down to the library and join us.  This week Miss Sherri will be making Paper Towel Kaleidoscopes..  

Ages 12 and under.  During "Adventure Game Day" at the library children will immerse themselves in interactive quests, solving puzzles, and strategizing together, fostering teamwork and excitement in a dynamic gaming environment.

This week, we will be painting flower pots and planting seeds.

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

Get ready to explore the world of maps at our Summer Reading Program "Camp Read S'more" Week 1!

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.

Join us for a fun-filled crafting experience with SunCatchers! In this program, participants will unleash their creativity and design unique sun catchers that will brighten any room with colorful brilliance.

Embark on an exciting coding adventure with Bugs Byte Coding Club, our innovative library program designed for kids aged 8 to 18.

Craft Theme: Summer Reading Travel Suitcase Get ready to dive into the world of books with a crafty twist! Kids will have a blast creating their very own Summer Reading Travel Suitcase, perfect for storing all their favorite books.

Summer has just begun and what better way to plan out the fun than to create a bucket journal of all of the amazing things you would like to do with your friends or family.

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

Adventure Begins At Your Library! Science is weird, messy, and amazing! Join us for a STEM-TASTIC time while we experiment with all the weird, messy, and amazing things! We'll be making trees dance and spin!

Join us for TEEN TIME! Teenagers can come to fellowship and play games in a safe and supervised environment. It is held in our fun Teen Room! They often play video games, board games, or participate in an art project. 

Adventure Begins At Your Library! Take a little time out from adulting and join us at 5pm for our once-a-month craft night! Each month we'll have a new project and refreshments waiting for you!

Get cozy in your pajamas or other comfy clothes and join us at Camp Read S'More (aka McAlester Public Library) for a special camping-themed storytime. We'll be reading stories and making trail mix!