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With this award, Oklahoma honors the Native American leader Sequoyah, for his unique achievement in creating the Cherokee syllabary. Sequoyah chose eighty-five symbols to represent all spoken sounds of the Cherokee language. In so doing, he created a way to preserve his people's language and culture.
The Sequoyah Book Award is a set of three annual awards for books selected by a vote of Oklahoma students in elementary, middle, and high schools
Youth Resources & More
eBooks, Homework Help and Info
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library encourages early reading by sending a FREE book every month to participating children. The only requirement is that they must be under 5 and live in Ottawa County.
To register online, complete the steps listed here
This program promotes routine reading in children and helps to benefit early learning skills. According to studies, children's vocabulary and academic success is linked to early reading.
For every 100 books read, your child will recieve a free book at the library and gather certificates along the way to celebrate their milestones.
How often you read is all up to you. Are you up to the challenge?
Click here for more information
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Join Dolly Month: Support the Imagination Library! Hello, amazing community! 📚✨ We're reaching out to local businesses with an exciting opportunity to make a difference during Dolly Month, dedicated to supporting the Dolly Parton Imagination Library. This wonderful initiative aims to provide free books to children, fostering a love for reading from an early age. How You Can Participate: Donate and Support: Consider participating by collecting donations for the Imagination Library. As an incentive to customers, you can choose to donate a percentage of purchases to this meaningful cause. Win the Traveling Trophy: The business that collects the most donations will be awarded the prestigious Traveling Trophy for the year 2025. This is a fantastic way to showcase your community spirit and commitment to literacy. Proceeds: All proceeds will be given to the Friends of the Miami Public Library, ensuring that your contributions benefit our local community directly. Get Involved: If you're interested in participating or need more information, please contact the library at 918.541.2292. We're here to help you get signed up and answer any questions you may have. Let's come together to support the next generation of readers! Thank you for your generosity and community spirit. ❤️
Join Us for Dinovember Party at the Library! Event Details Date: Monday, November 18th Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location: Miami Public Library Kid’s Connection Area What to Expect Fun Activities: Enjoy dinosaur-themed games, crafts, and more! Dino Storytime: Reading Dinosaur vs the Library! Bring your friends and adventure back in time. See you there! 🦕📚
Join us for Lego League!
Lego League is seasonal. Check our event calendar to see our schedule!