Week Calendar

Unleash your imagination at Thinking Thursday! Each week, we’ll start with a single, random line—your challenge is to turn it into a complete drawing.

Play, compete, and have fun with the Nintendo Switch! All ages welcome—try multiplayer games, solo adventures, and discover new favorites in a friendly, screen-safe space.

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 and Thursday at 10am for our interactive toddler storytime, where little ones can sing, dance, and enjoy a delightful story!

Join us for Book Bugs Storytime as we celebrate Dr. Seuss Day! Children will listen to a story and create a silly, colorful Dr. Seuss craft.

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.  This week children will make Corner Book Marks.

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.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

This week at Tiny Tot Storytime, little listeners will enjoy The Lorax by Dr. Seuss, a colorful story that introduces themes of caring for the Earth and protecting nature.

"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.

Ready to dive into a fun and relaxing new hobby? Join us for Crochet for Starters: Loops & Learning, a beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn the basics of crochet.

Join us at the library for Tyke Tales & Sensory Play — a special storytime designed for toddlers and their caregivers!

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

Tales for Tots is an engaging and interactive storytime designed for young children and their caregivers.

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

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.   Libraries aren’t just for reading — they’re for moving, too!

Join us at our Early Bird Program, where we're all about helping little ones blossom! This program is designed to support the remarkable journey of child development, ensuring that children receive the best possible start.

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

 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.

🌞 Bilingual Storytime at the McAlester Public Library! 🌼
 

A fun and interactive bilingual storytime with stories in both English and Spanish, followed by a hands-on craft!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a fun storytime! Kids will listen to a lively Dr. Seuss book and then get creative by making their very own Cat in the Hat headband.

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

Start your morning with a little creativity! ✂️🎨 Join us each month for a hands-on craft program just for adults.

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!

Learn how to make the most of your library apps. We will have live demonstrations of Libby,
Hoopla, Kanopy and our newest app, Blackstone.

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 for a world of creativity and fun as we explore different crafts together. From painting to paper crafts, there's something for everyone. Come unleash your imagination and make new friends in a relaxed, creative environment.

Join us for an engaging Adult Book Talk where readers come together to discuss memorable books, favorite authors, and thought-provoking themes.

Learn how to make the most of your library apps.  We will have live demonstrations of Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and our newest app, Blackstone.

Join us for a fun workshop on watercolor and salt art! Learn how to sprinkle salt onto wet watercolor paint to create stunning crystalline textures that mimic stars, frost, and textured backgrounds.

Learn the basics of essential oil blending in this hands-on program focused on making Thieves Oil, a traditional blend made with clove, lemon, cinnamon, eucalyptus, and rosemary oils.

As a nod to Dr. Seuss Day, we will be doing Dr. Seuss inspired STEM projects, followed by a reading of Cat in the Hat and The Lorax.  We will be doing a red cup tower challenge and making truffala trees.

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, balance, strength and s

Welcome to our re-branded crochet club!!  If you like to hook, this is your place to be.  Join seasoned crafters as they explore the craft of crochet.  Beginners are welcome and guidance is available for free.

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

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, balance, strength and s

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, balance, strength and s

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.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

Get ready to move and groove! This active storytime combines storytelling, music, and movement to keep little ones engaged while developing coordination and early language skills. A fun-filled time for kids and their grown-ups, too!

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.

Join us for an adult crafting session where we’ll transform simple coffee filters into beautiful, vibrant poppies. No prior art experience is needed, just bring your creativity and a love for flowers!

We color every Thursday afternoon.  Come and join us.  Take a break from the busy world and join us for Color Hour at the Library — a peaceful time for creativity, self-expression, and stress-free fun.

Take time for yourself with Soleful Steppers, a gentle exercise class designed for people of all fitness levels.

Watch your little one’s creativity blossom! Toddlers will turn simple paper plates into bright, cheerful flowers using colorful tissue paper and big smiles.

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

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.

Miss Julie will be showing teens/tweens how to mix up household ingredients to make noise-making putty. This will be fun and educational. 

Calling all rock lovers, treasure hunters, and curious minds! Join us for Rockhound Roundup, a hands-on introduction to the fascinating world of rocks and minerals.

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.

Celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday with a fun storytime! Kids will listen to a lively Dr. Seuss book and then get creative by making their very own Cat in the Hat headband.

Come join us and embark on a thrilling journey of discovery and innocation at our library's teen STEM programs.

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.

Go on an enchanted, guided quest and battle other players in this role playing game.
Adults play at 10 AM
Teens play at 3 PM

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

Step into the world of Pocket Monsters while exploring science, strategy, and creativity!

Come hang out for a bit and pick an activity from our supplies. Everything is free! Decorate a journal, learn origami, do some lo-fi cozy coloring, or get started with crochet/knitting.

In this workshop, teens and tweens will craft colorful paper flowers using crepe paper, and floral wire. Using simple shaping techniques, participants will learn how to cut and assemble flowers that they can take home.

Step into the fascinating world of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) at our library's engaging STEM programs!

Teens join us for an exhilarating afternoon of games filled with thrills, laughter, and epic gaming moments.  We provide the games you provide the skills.  

Join us for a high-energy, fun free-for-all gaming session where everyone can jump in and play. No teams, no pressure—just non-stop action, friendly competition, and loads of laughs.

Step into a world of color and motion in this hands-on teen program led by Melisa. Participants will create their own rainbow-colored spinners and watch as the colors blend, swirl, and dance when spun.

Join us for Gaming Hour at the Library with Gaming Warriors, where fun, strategy, and creativity come together!

Celebrate Dr. Seuss and Read Across America at our Children’s Storytime! Families are invited to enjoy engaging stories and activities that encourage a lifelong love of reading presented by the Order of the Eastern Star.

In honor of World Teen Mental Wellness Day, stop by for a Brain Break and learn about the importahnt life skills of emotional regulation, stress-management, and coping strategies.

Join us for Krafternoon as we celebrate Dr. Seuss Day where children will create a silly, colorful Dr. Seuss craft.

Learn how to make the most of your library apps. We will have live demonstrations of Libby, Hoopla, Kanopy and our newest app, Blackstone.

Experience the exhilarating world of Race Car Mania, where the thrill of speed and competition ignites excitement in every corner! Feel the rush as colorful race cars zoom around the track, their powerful engines roaring to life.

Celebrate creativity at the library! Families are invited to drop in and turn simple scribbles into amazing works of art.

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.

Shamrocks are a symbol of good luck, and we’ll get to twist, bend, and decorate our own lucky creations. There’s no right or wrong way to make your shamrock—just have fun, be creative, and let your imagination shine.

Let's get crafty in March!
Join Mrs Robin as she teaches you how to upcycle baby formula cans into decorative tea light lanterns. 
All supplies are furnished and everyone will leave with their own created lantern.

Beginner’s Crochet

Join Gina for a thoughtful and welcoming book club where readers come together to share perspectives, insights, and opinions while fostering a strong sense of community and a love for reading.

Sensory Sprouts is a hands-on sensory play program designed for children ages 2–8.

Embark on a fun and educational adventure at Backyard Explorers at the library! This exciting program invites curious kids and families to explore the wonders of nature!

Create your own one-of-a-kind family using rocks, paint, and imagination. Participants will design and decorate a rock “family portrait,” for ages 6+

Join us for a deep dive into St. Patrick's Day. We'll discuss the origin and traditions while making our own lucky charms!

Celebrate Saint Patrick’s Day with In the Kitchen! Teens will create colorful Rainbow Fruit Cups while learning easy, no-stress kitchen skills.

Get ready for bubbles, bubbles, and more bubbles in this fun-filled program that blends stories, science, and art.

Join Timely Traditions to learn all about ticks in Oklahoma. We’ll cover the diseases they can carry and share practical tips to keep you safe.

Making Healthy Snacks, balancing calories & exercise to maintain a healthy weight. 

🎨 We’re excited to welcome local artist Terri Estrada to the library for another special workshop on watercolor techniques! Terri will share her expertise, tips, and creative process to help you explore the beauty of watercolor painting.

TBD