As part of our Big Read grant, we will be having a free film showing of The Grapes of Wrath this Saturday, October 19th at 10:00 AM at Miami Public Library. You are welcome to bring snacks. We will have popcorn available upon request. If you are interested in reading the book The Grapes of Wrath, we still have free copies available at the library. No library card needed! These books and programs are made possible thanks to the generous support of the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant. We invite you to take part in this enriching experience, and don't forget to check out our upcoming events and discussions related to the book. About the Big Read Grant Miami Public Library was awarded a 2024-2025 NEA Big Read grant! 🎉 With $6,600 in funding, our community will dive into John Steinbeck's "The Grapes of Wrath" and explore the theme "Where We Live." Join us for enriching discussions, creative writing workshops, and captivating performances, all aimed at deepening our understanding of local histories and narratives. You won’t want to miss our upcoming programs! https://miamipl.okpls.org/nea-big-read/ #NEABigRead #MiamiPublicLibrary #TheGrapesOfWrath
📚✨ #WordWednesday again at the Miami Public Library! Today's word is charisma. 🌟 Best described in the movie Son In Law by Pauly Shore's character Crawl, "It's a special quality of leadership that captures the popular imagination and inspires allegiance and devotion." Who do you know that has that magnetic charm? Tag someone in the comments who you think has charisma! 💫 #MiamiPublicLibrary #OttawaCountyOK #Charisma #Inspiration #Leadership #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #Learning #WordNerd
It's not too late to join us for October's Adult Reading Challenge: The Great Escape Reading can be a great escape! Books and stories can transport you to a completely different place. And as you read you might discover new things, ideas, and perspectives along the way. You may even learn more about yourself. Log your reading throughout October to earn badges and prizes while you journey into exciting, new worlds. Find your escape today! The challenge will be completed after logging 600 minutes. All reading counts! Register on the Beanstack app or at the library. #AdultReadingChallenge #Beanstack #NotYourGrandmasLibrary #TheGreatEscape
This week's Adult Program: Friday Flicks film is Ghostbusters Frozen Empire! Join us at Miami Public Library on Friday, October 18th at 5:00 PM. This is an event for adults although children can attend if they are accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We will have popcorn available upon request. #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #FridayFlicks #Ghostbusters
📚✨ Library Closed: Monday, October 14, 2024 ✨📚 In observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day, our library will be closed today. However, our online resources are always available for you! 🌐 Check out Newsbank for a plethora of information and resources. From ancient wisdom to modern resilience, Indigenous peoples have an incredible legacy worth celebrating. Join us in honoring their rich heritage with this diverse booklist: [ow.ly/FmZP50TpY9n]. Happy reading! 📖💜 #NewsBank #IndigenousPeoplesDay @NewsBank #InformationLiteracyMonth #NationalReadingMonth #OttawaCountyOK
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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,…
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…
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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