Kids Connection
Sequoyah Award Nominees 2019
Children and teens can vote for the next Sequoyah Award winning book! The three masterlists below were created by the Oklahoma Library Association to appeal to children in a variety of situations, interests and reading levels. The books on the masterlists are not intended to be an automatic recommendation of the books. Students must…
Read MoreHow Do Our Gardens Grow?
The Miami Public Library is a proud partner in the Health Literacy Project, a cooperative partnership between the Miami Public Library, Northeastern Tribal Health Systems, INTEGRIS Miami Hospital and Ottawa County Health Department. The Health Literacy Project is funded through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with funds from Library Services and Technology Act, a Federal…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program 2018
Libraries Rock Music brings people together; throughout history and around the world, music has been a special part of people’s lives, and it continues to play a fundamental role in self expression and daily life. We will be using books, games, musical experiences, and STEAM activities to make reading fun and meaningful for participants. Miami…
Read MoreCooking: Just for Kids
As a part of the Health Literacy Project, the library is participating in some children’s cooking classes with Northeastern Tribal Health Systems. The classes take place at the three locations of the Ottawa County Boys and Girls Club. The first series took place at the Commerce unit. What fun! The Health Literacy Project is a cooperative…
Read MoreThe Elsenpeter Marionettes present Tom Sawyer
A marionette is a puppet that is moved by pulling wires or strings. It is a small-scale, usually wooden, figure with jointed limbs. Marionettes are operated with the puppeteer hidden or revealed to an audience by using a vertical or horizontal control bar in different forms of theatres or entertainment venues. They have also been used in films and…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program starts soon!
Join us this summer as we explore construction, art and science, while practicing cooperation in our effort to BUILD A BETTER WORLD. Kids will have an opportunity to challenge themselves during our programs as well as setting reading goals to earn prizes, coupons, and awards! The Summer Reading Program begins June 5th with special programs for…
Read MoreChildren’s Community Garden
Gardening is fun and it’s all the more so if you involve kids! According to Susan Patterson, 9 Reasons Every Child Should Help Grow a Garden, there are many benefits to gardening with children not the least of which is to get them to eat more vegetables. It seems that the more we verbally emphasize the…
Read MoreSpring Programs Coming Up for Children
ART in April A program for 4th and 5th graders. April 6, 13, 20, and 27th, 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. Learn about famous artists and create some art using their techniques. Sign up in the library or call to make a reservation. Moms and Muffins Saturday May 6th, 10:30 a.m. Enjoy a…
Read MoreNew Children’s Christmas Books
New Christmas books to read! The Angel Tree A tree that just appears in the town square every Christmas! It’s a mystery…one that has always been part of Pine River’s tradition. Some folks tie wishes on the Angel Tree while others see that those wishes come true. This year four children are determined to solve…
Read MoreSTEAM!
STEAM! What’s all the hot air about? The integration of disciplines Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math produce innovative answers to current questions. An engineer who thinks like an artist when solving a problem or conflict has a less restrictive approach to designing a solution. Leonardo Da Vinci, for example would have had a very…
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