Week Calendar

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.

Bring your littles every Tuesday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Cool off at the library with a sweet storytime all about popsicles! After the story, kids will enjoy a fun and creative popsicle-themed craft—designing their own colorful popsicle art to take home.

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. 

Big imaginations are welcome at this week’s Tiny-Tot Storytime! We’ll dive into a delightful story perfect for little listeners, then get creative with a hands-on craft made just for tiny hands.

Join us for a program for adults eager to dive into the fascinating world of artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.

Each Wednesday Miss Sherri has Storyhour for Tykes.  She reads a different story each week and kids will enjoy a song and dance or other entertainment.  Come and join us!  She will also be using Sensory items.

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

Who doesn't like fun and games? Stop by the library and visit with other adults and have a great time playing games. 

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. 

Join Becky as she provides a beginner-friendly overview of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the role it plays in emerging tech.

Gather together to discuss our latest read! Ask your librarian for a copy!

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

Children will discover a love for books and develop early literacy skills through engaging stories.

Interactive story time for young children fosters literacy, creativity, and fine motor skills, making learning fun and engaging. This engaging activity boosts language skills, sparks imagination, and enhances cognitive development while foste

Welcome to our new weekend program, Stemsational Saturday!!  We will be holding a STEM program twice a month on weekends where we experiment with Science, Technology, Engineering or Math related projects.  This program would be good for

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 performing exercise that improves strength ,balance and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of fal

Join us for a summer story, then get crafty!
After storytime, kids will use their hands and fingers to paint and create beautiful summer trees — full of green leaves, sunshine, and imagination. A perfect way to blend literacy and art!

Join us for a relaxing, drop‑in Coloring Day for all ages! We’ll supply an array of themed coloring pages—everything from easy scenes to intricate mandalas—along with colored pencils, markers, and crayons.

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

Storytime at the library is a lively and engaging experience designed to spark young children's imaginations.

Join us for a creative and collaborative experience at the library’s Sewing Club!

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.

Planning for retirement is not just about saving money—it’s about creating a strategy that supports your long-term goals, lifestyle, and peace of mind.

This week teens will try and find the final Treasure of El Dorado.  It will be an Escape Room.  You have to try this.  Come on down and join us.  Sure to be an hour of fun.

🧵✨ Join Pittsburg County 4-H for a Friendship Bracelet Workshop! ✨🧵

What happens when root beer meets ice cream? Come find out in this fun, hands-on STEM program! Kids will enjoy making (and tasting!) their own root beer floats while learning about the science behind fizz, foam, and chemical reactions.

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.

Welcome to Fiber Fanatics, the club designed for multiple crafting disciplines.  No matter the fiber art that you are engaged in, you can come sit and mingle with other craft loving people.  Maybe you will get to try your hand at somethi

Join us for Tiny Tales, a new program designed for parents and children ages 0-5!

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.

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.

If you like to crochet, sew, quilt, do needlework and etc. come down to the library for 2 hours of fun and fellowship.   If you don't know how come on down anyway and they can teach you.  

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 movements of the Chinese martial art Tai Chi can help adults

Join us for a relaxing, drop‑in Coloring Day for all ages! We’ll supply an array of themed coloring pages—everything from easy scenes to intricate mandalas—along with colored pencils, markers, and crayons.

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.

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.

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

Explore the art and science of building in our STEM Builders program! Kids will use a variety of paper types—cardstock, tissue, construction paper, and more—to design and create their own 3D sculptures.

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 us for a journey into the world of stories at our weekly Children's Storytime at the library! Perfect for children aged 4 to 12, this event will spark their imagination and love for reading.

The Children's Art and Crafts Programs at the library offer young participants an inspiring and imaginative space to explore their creativity.

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.

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.

Come and join other teens for an hour  of x-box 360 games.  Several other games are available to play as well.  Each week a different game.

Join us for Tales for Tots, an interactive storytime for toddlers (or anyone who enjoys Wheels on the Bus!) to wiggle, giggle, sing, and dance!

Come and join us at the Creation Station.  Each week children will enjoy different crafts and other activities as well as a snack.  Some weeks kids will be doing a STEM Project.

Kids will enjoy a fun and creative popsicle-themed craft—designing their own colorful popsicle art to take home. It’s a perfect way to celebrate summer and spark some creative fun!

Learn how to make this well know, easy breakfast meal with just two ingredients, toast and eggs!

Join us for a high-speed, shell-throwing, banana-dodging good time during Mario Kart Game Day. Ages 4 to 12.

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

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.

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.

Join Laura in a guide on digitizing your old media. She'll show how to move home movies stored on VHS tapes to CD's or flash drives, how to restore old images.

This months focus: AI and the future of technology.

Curious about artificial intelligence and where technology is headed? Join us for an engaging program designed for adults to explore how AI works, how it’s shaping our world, and what the future of tech might look like.

A variety of sour candies will be available for our tasting event, during which time, we will be rating those candies based on their degree of sourness and ranking them from least to most sour!!

Hey teens! Come hang out with The Odd Squad at the library for a fantastic social time on Friday at 4pm! Meet new friends, share laughs, and enjoy a variety of activities designed just for you.

Join us for our monthly book club discussion.  Guys and gals are welcome to come talk about what they loved or didn't love about the latest book club selection.  Make plans to attend and bring a friend!  Refreshments and snacks usua