Coal County Public Library

10/20/2026

Online library auction ends tomorrow! Must be able to pick up in McAlester. Happy bidding!

The largest library in our library system just completed a massive renovation and got moved back in! Now it's time to sell off the furniture that didn't make the cut! McAlester Public Library is in the middle of their ONLINE SURPLUS AUCTION as we speak so go to their page, browse items available, and place your bids in the comments! BIDDING CLOSES TOMORROW at 6pm!

10/20/2026

📱☎️ Texts Are Quick… But Sometimes You Need a Real Conversation! 💬

Teens and tweens, are you ready to level up your communication skills? 🙌 Come and join Melisa at Coal County Library for a hands-on program where you’ll learn when it’s better to make a phone call instead of sending a text and how to make those calls with confidence!

From knowing what to say to feeling comfortable speaking up, you’ll gain practical skills you can use every day!

🎉 Come learn, practice, and get ready to answer the call! We can’t wait to see you there! 💙📚

10/13/2026

🎨🧶 Teens & Tweens, Let’s Get Crafty! 🧶🎨

Ready to get creative without the mess? 😍✨ Come and join Melisa at Coal County Library for a unique, colorful craft using yarn and contact paper! 🌈🖌️ Let your imagination run wild as you create something fun and fabulous—no glue, no mess, just creativity! 💖

Bring your creativity, bring your friends, and get ready to make something amazing! 🎉

📚 We can’t wait to see you there! 💕

10/11/2026

🎉📚 NEXT WEEK AT COAL COUNTY LIBRARY! ✂️💻✨

Looking for something fun to do next week? We’ve got you covered! 🎨🤩 Come join us at Coal County Library for a week full of creativity, learning, and imagination!

✂️ Crafts
💻 Tech Knowledge
📖 Story Time

There’s something for everyone, and we can’t wait to see YOU! 💚 Bring your curiosity, your creativity, and your love of learning, and let’s make next week a great one!

📍 Come join the fun at Coal County Library! We’ll save you a spot! 🥳📚

10/07/2026

1926 → 2026

A lot has changed in a century.

Silent movies learned to talk.
Radio gave way to television.
TV gave way to the internet.
Letters became phone calls.
And phone calls became texts.

The world has gotten louder and faster, but thankfully, some things have remained. For 100 years, children have wandered into the same quiet, comforting corner of the Hundred Acre Wood, met some special friends, and shared some simple, sweet adventures. And when those children grew up, they shared these stories with their children, who then shared them with theirs. And we think that's something worth celebrating!

So, if you have a soft spot for one of classic children's literature's favorite silly old bears, stop by your local library this October and pick up a limited-edition commemorative library card, available now at all SEOLS library locations while supplies last!

A Very Happy 100th Birthday to Winnie-the-Pooh!

10/05/2026

We were so happy to see our Tupelo students today!

10/05/2026

✨ THIS WEEK AT COAL COUNTY LIBRARY! ✨
We have an exciting lineup of programs coming your way, and we’d LOVE to see you there! 🎉
🌟 Bring a friend, bring the family, and come join us for a week full of fun, creativity, learning, and library adventures! 🧪🎨📖💻
There’s something for everyone, so be sure to check out our upcoming programs and mark your calendars! 🗓️
👉 Come join the fun next week at Coal County Public Library! We can’t wait to see you! ❤️📚
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10/05/2026

Join Raina for a spook-tacular storytime filled with friendly ghosts, giggles, and Halloween fun! After enjoying a not-so-spooky story, children will create an adorable ghost keepsake using their own handprint. This simple craft captures little hands in a fun Halloween memory while encouraging creativity, sensory exploration, and fine motor skills. It's the perfect way to celebrate the season with stories, smiles, and a boo-tiful craft to take home!

10/05/2026

🕵️‍♀️🔍 SECRETS & SPY SCIENCE! 🔍🕵️‍♂️

Think like a spy and uncover the science behind secret messages! 🤫✨
Come join Melisa at Coal County Library for a mysterious hands-on adventure where you’ll create your VERY OWN INVISIBLE INK!
Can you write a message that no one else can see? 👀
Come experiment, discover the science, and put your spy skills to the test!
🔎 Your mission awaits at Coal County Library!
🤫 Shhh… it’s a secret!