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McAlester Public Library reports rising program participation despite temporary location; hopes to reopen new building in June

City of McAlester City Council · January 13, 2026

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Library director Heath Stanfield presented the annual report and construction update: programs remain active in a temporary location, 2025 statistics include 384 public programs and 6,845 program attendees, and staff expect the new library to open to the public in June if on budget and schedule.

Heath Stanfield presented the McAlester Public Library’s 2025 annual report and a construction update to the City Council, saying program delivery has remained robust despite operations from a temporary site.

Stanfield listed key programs—children’s story times ("Wiggle Worms"), sewing club, Backyard…

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