Literacy
Materials Amplified – Launchpads & Wonderbooks
Miami Public Library (MPL) is always seeking ways to improve our services and materials for our community. One of the things we have been doing is adding items from Playaway to our collection. Playaway has improved the way children read along with Wonderbooks and is bridging the digital divide with Launchpads. The great news is…
Read MoreDolly Parton Imagination Library
$2,000+ Sponsors $1,000+ Sponsors $500+ Sponsors Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Dolly Parton Imagination Library is LIVE in Ottawa County! We are pleased to announce the launch of the Miami Public Library’s (MPL) partnership with the Dolly Parton Imagination Library program https://imaginationlibrary.com to include the entire Ottawa County. We are asking for your help! Our goal is…
Read MoreExcel Adult High School
Earn Your High School Diploma Online. Our Community Is Behind You! Reach your education and career goals with Gale Presents: Excel Adult High School, an accredited high school completion program available FREE to eligible adults 25 years of age and older through the library. Earn your diploma online, on your terms, and graduate ready for…
Read MoreFinancial Literacy
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Resources Click the headings below to be redirected to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s webpage. Auto Loans Whether you’re planning to get a car or having trouble managing your auto loan, we have unbiased resources and tools to help you get the best deal and avoid surprises that can cost you…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About It Oklahoma
Let’s Talk About It Oklahoma For each program, participants pick up a copy of the book about a month in advance, and on the program date, a university professor from Oklahoma leads a discussion. The Cowboy Readings on the historical cowboy include reminiscences from “real” cowboys and fictional depictions—from Owen Wister’s romantic idealization to Larry…
Read MoreBeanstack Challenge Tracker
Beanstack allows you to: Keep track of all family members’ reading logs, progress, and badges on one account. Log reading from home or on the go to earn points. Complete activities at home or in the community to earn more points Read and write book reviews of the books you read. Use the Beanstack Tracker App…
Read MoreIt’s the Perfect Time for 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Who can participate in this program? Any child from birth until he or she enters kindergarten can participate in the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program! How long will the program take? The program will take anywhere from a few months to a few years. The program is self-paced and will depend on how often you read together.…
Read MoreHealth Literacy Grant
Miami Public Library receives Health Literacy Grant The library recently received a $9,000 Health Literacy grant. The funds, provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL), will be used to provide health education through such events as diabetes classes, yoga classes, and some healthy cooking demonstrations. It…
Read MoreLiteracy Grant Award
Literacy Grant Supports the Miami Public Library Adult Literacy Program The Oklahoma Department of Libraries announced that a $7,880 grant was awarded to the Miami Public Library Adult Literacy Program to support local adult literacy efforts. The check was officially presented to the program by Representative Ben Loring, who commended the literacy program for its…
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…
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