Miami Public Library️ 2025-01-17T13:00:10+0000

We hope to see you TOMORROW for our next Big Read Grant event: "Where We Live" Creative Writing Workshop #3. This is your chance to explore and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of our community. Our workshop will be led by the amazing Lenzy Langford and the knowledgeable staff from the Wyandotte Nation Cultural Center. 🌿✨ They will guide you through a creative journey, helping you to craft stories that honor and reflect the vibrant heritage of tribal citizens in Ottawa County. 🗓 Date: January 18, 2025 🕘 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Wyandotte Nation Cultural Center, 5 Council Fire Road, Wyandotte, OK 74370 This workshop is more than just a writing session; it's a chance to connect with your community, reflect on your personal history, and contribute to a collective narrative that speaks to our shared experiences. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your stories! 💡 Special Perk: While supplies last! Every participant will receive a writer’s bag filled with a notebook, pencils, and pens to fuel your creative spirit at all our workshops! 🎒🖊️ 📝The personal stories about your life in Ottawa County will have the chance to be part of a unique compilation book, showcasing the diverse voices and histories of our community. Share your stories by dropping them off at the library or emailing them to librarystaff@miamiokla.net. 📧💌 Got questions? We’ve got answers! Feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call at 918-541-2292. If you haven’t gotten your copy of "The Grapes of Wrath" yet, we will have some copies available at the event, while supplies last. 📖 “NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”

Miami Public Library️ 2025-01-16T19:00:05+0000

January 16th is Appreciate a Dragon Day! A great way to join the celebration is to read a book that features dragons! Here are some of the many fantastic titles available at Miami Public Library: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker The Keepers Six by Kate Elliott Dragons of Deceit by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman Dragon Burning by Shaw Gardner You can also borrow an eBook from Libby or Blackstone Unlimited! How do you plan to celebrate Appreciate a Dragon Day? #AppreciateADragonDay #Dragons #Ebooks #Libby #BlackstoneUnlimited #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary

Miami Public Library️ 2025-01-16T15:34:29+0000

We are getting ready for the NEA Big Read Book Discussion #2: Tribal Perspectives & Histories to be lead by Chief Glenna Wallace. Come visit with us and hear her stories and share your own, starting at 10 am We are in the Event Center at Shawnee Skies Training Center.

Miami Public Library️ 2025-01-15T13:00:12+0000

We hope to see you TOMORROW for this meaningful and enriching NEA Big Read event. We will gather on January 16, 2025, at 10:00 AM at Shawnee Skies (11245 S 705 Rd, Wyandotte, OK 74370) for an insightful discussion led by Chief Glenna Wallace of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. Our focus will be on the classic novel "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck. This discussion promises to be unique and profound as Chief Wallace will offer tribal perspectives on the time period depicted in the book. Her insights will enrich our understanding of the historical context and the experiences of Native American communities during that era. This event is part of the NEA Big Read Grant, a program that encourages communities to come together and share their thoughts and stories. Whether you've read the book recently or it's been a while, you’re welcome to join us for a morning of thoughtful conversation. Histories in written form will be gathered from the community and combined into a book of collective works. Let’s gather, learn, and grow together! Stories & Histories can be emailed to librarystaff@miamiokla.net Questions can also be emailed or you can call 918-541-2292 “NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”

Miami Public Library️ 2025-01-14T16:00:10+0000

It's Tell Us Tuesday! What is your favorite drink to order at coffee shops? #TellUsTuesday #Coffee #BooksAndCoffee #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary

Miami Public Library️ 2025-01-14T15:33:12+0000

Join us for Bingo this Wednesday, January 15, 2025, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Miami Public Library! Check out this video showcasing some fantastic prizes that you can win during the game! As always, this program relies entirely on donations from the community. If you have funds or items you would like to contribute to help us keep this program running, feel free to drop them off at the Miami Public Library during our open hours. Your generosity is greatly appreciated! Our bingo games are open to all ages, but please note that children must be able to play independently with their own cards. We look forward to seeing you there! Did you receive a gift that you can't find a space for in your home this holiday season? The library is here to help! We gladly accept donations of prizes for both children and adults, no matter what they are! If there's something you'd like to regift this season, feel free to drop it off at the Miami Public Library during our operating hours! We promise to ensure it finds a new home with someone who has the space for it!