Financial Literacy Week

2024 Presentations Arvest – Identity Theft Identity Theft Participant Guide PDF ARVEST_SEP2023_Identity Theft_ENG.pptx by Miami Public Library, City of Miami Arvest – Mortgages Mortgages Participant Guide PDF ARVEST_SEP2023_Mortgages_PPT_ENG.pptx by Miami Public Library, City of Miami 2024 Partners

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Mark Your Calendars for Financial Literacy Week: February 18-24, 2024.

Miami Public Library is excited to announce Financial Literacy Week in partnership with Arvest Bank, First National Bank & Trust of Miami, State Farm, Rogers Insurance, and Edward Jones. From budgeting to investing, mortgages to loans, identity theft and more, this event aims to educate the community on the importance of financial literacy. The library…

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Materials Amplified – Launchpads & Wonderbooks

Miami Public Library (MPL) is always seeking ways to improve our services and materials for our community. One of the things we have been doing is adding items from Playaway to our collection. Playaway has improved the way children read along with Wonderbooks and is bridging the digital divide with Launchpads. The great news is…

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Dolly Parton Imagination Library

Donate Now! Enroll Your Child Now! Dazzling Dolly 2023 – $3,000 Literacy Legends 2023 – $2,000 2023 – $1,000 2023 – $1,500 2023 – $2,000 Reading Rockstars 2023 – $500 2023 – $500 2023 – $500 grant Book Boosters 2023 – $300 The Ulrey Family 2024 – $250 John & Julia McFerron 2023 – $250 Dr.…

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Excel Adult High School

Earn Your High School Diploma Online. Our Community Is Behind You! Reach your education and career goals with Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School, an accredited high school completion program available FREE to eligible adults 25 years of age and older through the library. Earn your diploma online, on your terms, and graduate ready for…

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Financial Literacy

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Resources Click the headings below to be redirected to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s webpage. Auto Loans Whether you’re planning to get a car or having trouble managing your auto loan, we have unbiased resources and tools to help you get the best deal and avoid surprises that can cost you…

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Let’s Talk About It Oklahoma

Let’s Talk About It Oklahoma The Let’s Talk About It series stimulates vibrant, engaging conversations.  Each series includes 4-5 pre-selected books that examine a single theme from multiple perspectives.  Food traditions and culture, coming-of-age stories, Oklahoma history, ethnic diversity, and finding hope during desperate times are just a few of the timeless themes that resonate…

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Beanstack Challenge Tracker

Beanstack allows you to: Keep track of all family members’ reading logs, progress, and badges on one account. Log reading from home or on the go to earn points. Complete activities at home or in the community to earn more points Read and write book reviews of the books you read. Use the Beanstack Tracker App…

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It’s the Perfect Time for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten

1000 books before kindergarten

Who can participate in this program? Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten can participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! How long will the program take? The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.…

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Health Literacy Grant

Miami Public Library receives Health Literacy Grant The library recently received a $9,000 Health Literacy grant.  The funds, provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), will be used to provide health education through such events as diabetes classes, yoga classes, and some healthy cooking demonstrations.  It…

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