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Youth Department Newsletter – August Edition
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…
Read MoreGet Help Getting Broadband
We’re getting the word out about FCC’s Emergency Broadband Benefit. Having a broadband connection is a must for households get access to jobs, healthcare services, virtual classrooms, and so much more. What is the Emergency Broadband Benefit? The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford…
Read MoreFile for free and get help as you do your 2020 taxes
Get Tax Help File a free federal and state return if your income in 2020 was $72,000 or less. Do you have questions as you’re doing your return? Certified Tax Coaches Can Help Contact by Email:vita@midwestcityok.org Taking questions:Tuesday and Thursday 1:00 to 7:00 Get a response within 24 hours, working days. First: Validate Your Identity…
Read MoreHigh School Equivalency in Oklahoma
Oklahoma accepts two High School Equivalency tests: the GED and the HiSET. The two tests are similar in a lot of ways and ultimately the result is the same, a certificate of recognition for completing a high school equivalency exam. GED: General Educational Development Subject Areas: Reasoning Through Language Arts, Science, Mathematical Reasoning, and…
Read MoreThe High Cost of Illiteracy
What has your day consisted of, so far? Maybe you woke up, read the newspaper over coffee after you took your morning regimen of medications. Maybe you tried out that new breakfast recipe you found on Pinterest. Then you probably got in your car to go to work, runs some errands, etc. Pretty routine, right?…
Read MoreAdult Literacy Students Visit the Ottawa County Farmer’s Market
We are so excited that the Ottawa County Farmer’s Market is thriving! A few of our adult literacy students took part in a health literacy event in which we discussed the health benefits of eating tomatoes and also learned some fun facts about them. (Did you know that as of 2013, the world’s heaviest tomato,…
Read MoreSummer Computer Classes
Intermediate Computer Classes MS Word, Pt. 1 Wed., June 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format and edit text and create professional looking documents. MS Word, Pt. 2 Thurs., June 11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Learn how to use the page layout features, set tabs and indents, and proof your documents. MS Word…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program
Themed “Dig Into Reading,” this year’s SRP is full of all kinds of digging, from digging in the garden to digging into the past. From worms to ants to Prairie dogs we’re digging reading! There are programs for children of all ages from 3 – 99! Many wonderful performers will be here including Eileen Castle…
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