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Tonight is BINGO at the Miami Public Library! Make sure you stop by to win some awesome prizes! This program is funded completely by community donations and is free to play! If you're interested in donating items or money for this program you can bring them will you tonight! All ages are welcome to attend, but children must be able to play at their own card! We hope to see you at 5:30 for Bingo!

#WordWednesday: Assure vs. Ensure vs. Insure Assure: To reassure someone and remove their doubts. Example: I assure you, we'll arrive on time. Ensure: To make certain something happens. Example: I study hard to ensure I pass. Insure: To protect with an insurance policy. Example: Insure your car as required by law. Here's a handy sentence: I assure you that if you insure your apartment, our policy will ensure your belongings are protected. Join us next #WordWednesday for more language tips from the Miami Public Library! 📚 #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #WordNerd #Assure #Insure #Ensure #Vocabulary #Verbs #Words #Learning #TheMoreYouKnow #OttawaCountyOK

Have you tried ComicsPlus yet? It is an app that you can use for free with your library card that will give you access to picture books, manga, comics, and graphic novels. Visit our website for more details: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #ComicsPlus #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary

Take a look at some of the new titles we have added to our shelves! Remember, you can place a hold on any item if it is unavailable and we will call you when it is ready.

We know you aren't supposed to judge a book by its cover, but what about its edges? Come to Miami Public Library to try out one of these new books with beautiful painted edges! Do you own a book with painted edges? Show us in the comments! Books pictured are: Bull Moon Rising by Ruby Dixon, The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst, Beach Read by Emily Henry, A Fire in the Sky by Sophie Jordan, Somewhere Beyond the Sea by TJ Klune, A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang ,Bloodguard by Cecy Robson, and The Night Ends With Fire by K.X. Song #PaintedEdges

Storyteller Spotlight: Greg Sarris 🌟 Hello, Ottawa County! 📚✨ As we celebrate #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth, we are thrilled to spotlight the incredible storyteller Greg Sarris. A remarkable tribal leader and accomplished author, Greg Sarris brings history to life, weaving stories that aren't just learned, but truly experienced. Discover more about Greg Sarris and dive into his latest book, "Forgetters," which explores themes deeply rooted in cultural heritage and storytelling. His work is a testament to the power of narrative in preserving and honoring Indigenous history. 👉 Learn more about Greg Sarris and his inspiring journey on his website: greg-sarris.com. 👉 Check out this Newsbank Article: ow.ly/OKGr50TQqHK Join us in celebrating the rich tapestry of Native American culture and stories. Share your thoughts and let us know how Greg's storytelling has impacted you in the comments below! #GregSarris #HistoryThroughStories #MiamiPublicLibrary #OttawaCountyOK #NewsBank @NewsBank 📖🌿

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 18, 2024 CONTACT Kaylee Reed, Oklahoma Department of Libraries Kaylee.Reed@libraries.ok.gov Christa Helfrey, Office of Management Enterprise Services Christa.Helfrey@omes.ok.gov Oklahoma Department of Libraries Partners with OMES and Google to Offer Google Career Certificates at No Cost Through Public Libraries Oklahoma City, OK – The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), in collaboration with the Office of Management and Enterprise Services (OMES) and Google,…

MIAMI PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES A NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS BIG READ GRANT

Aug 5, 2024

EMBARGOED UNTIL                                                                CONTACT: CALLIE CORTNER | 918-961-0077 June 14, 2023                                                                                                                     MIAMI PUBLIC LIBRARY RECEIVES A NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS BIG READ GRANT Ottawa County to Read and Celebrate The Grapes of Wrath From September 2024-June 2025 August 5, 2024—Ottawa County, Oklahoma—Miami Public Library is one of 62 organizations nationwide selected to receive a 2024-2025 NEA Big Read grant. A…

Youth Department Newsletter – August Edition

Aug 5, 2024

Alexandra Speights, Youth Librarian 8/5/2024 A Summer of Adventure and Learning As the end of July rolled around, we bid farewell to our exciting summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library.” We are thrilled to share some of the fantastic highlights from this program and express our gratitude to everyone who contributed to its success. Our young readers were treated to performances by magician…

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