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Adults @Home
Currently, the job market is a very confusing place. People are under quarantine; adults are working from home, taking leave or sometimes even finding themselves in search of a new career. So, what is everyone doing with all this extra time at home? One of the best ways to be productive during quarantine is to…
Read MoreUsing the Library During Social Distancing
No doubt about it, social distancing will be the phrase of the year! But how can you use the services of the library when we are closed? Below are some questions you might have with our answers. When will you be open again? We are so sorry, but we do not know at this time…
Read MoreHoliday Hours
The Miami Public Library will be closed for the holidays on Tuesday, Dec. 24th, Wednesday, Dec. 25th, and Wednesday, Jan. 1.
Read MoreChildren’s Christmas Books 2019
How to Hide a Lion at Christmas Iris and her lion go everywhere together. But when Christmas comes and the family is going away, Mum says the lion must stay behind. After all, you can’t take a lion on a train. Luckily the lion has other ideas. He sets off on a snowy adventure to…
Read MoreMiami Public Library Strategic Plan 2019-2022
We recently completed our strategic plan document to guide the next three years. This process started at the end of last year when we asked the community to complete a survey and then began holding focus groups. We also created a Needs Assessment that included demographic information about the community, library statistics, our Edge benchmark…
Read MoreBook Sale
Don’t miss the Friends of the Library book sale held on Sept. 7th during the Designs of Autumn Festifall event in the 66 Cultural District. Tables of books for no more than $1 each plus special deals on bags of books!
Read MoreFriends of the Library Book Sale 4/27/19
Friends of the Library are hosting a Book Sale at the library on Saturday, April 27, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during 2019 Mural Fest 66. Hundreds of books available!
Read MoreThe State of Our Health
For nearly 3 decades, America’s Health Rankings has provided an analysis of national health on a state-by-state basis by evaluating a historical and comprehensive set of health, environmental and socioeconomic data to determine national health benchmarks and state rankings. In their 2018 Annual Report, Oklahoma is ranked 47th in the nation. The report lists the…
Read MoreMiami Public Library Customer Survey
Click on link: People from all walks of life use library resources and services for a variety of reasons. People come to the library to attend classes to improve their health or to participate in a book discussion. They bring their children to the library for Lego League, S.T.E.A.M. classes, art classes or to participate…
Read MoreNeed Help Preparing Your Taxes?
Did you know you can file a free federal and up to three state returns if your income in 2017 was $66,000 or less? Have a QUESTION while you are preparing your return? IRS certified tax coaches can help. Contact information: By Phone: 855-698-9435 By E-Mail: info@myfreetaxes.com IRS certified volunteers will be answering questions…
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