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🌟Celebrating Native American Heritage Month: Spotlight on the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma🌟 In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Miami Public Library is proud to highlight the rich history and culture of the Eastern Shawnee Tribe of Oklahoma. The Eastern Shawnee Tribe is one of three federally-recognized Shawnee tribes, alongside the Absentee Shawnee and the Shawnee Tribe, each with a unique story of resilience and heritage. 🌟A Journey Through Time🌟 The Eastern Shawnee once inhabited the vast territories east of the Mississippi River, including parts of present-day Alabama, the Carolinas, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and beyond. Known as Eastern Woodlands Indians, the Shawnee were a nomadic people, living in traditional dwellings called Wigiiwa. Their society thrived on seasonal cycles, with the men known for their prowess in hunting and warfare, and the women as skilled planters and gatherers. 🌟Cultural Significance and Resilience🌟 The Shawnee were highly mobile, known for their strategic movements across their territories. Important ceremonies like the spring bread dance and the green corn dance marked their agricultural cycles. One of the most celebrated leaders, Tecumseh, sought to unite various tribes to resist European-American encroachment on their lands. Although the defeat at the Battle of Tippecanoe and Tecumseh's eventual death in the War of 1812 marked significant challenges, the spirit of the Shawnee endured. 🌟From Past to Present🌟 The Eastern Shawnee Tribe, originally part of the Lewistown Band of Shawnee, faced numerous relocations but eventually established a home in Oklahoma. In collaboration with the Seneca Indians, they formed a community that continues to preserve their vibrant culture and history. To delve deeper into the Eastern Shawnee Tribe's history and ongoing cultural contributions, visit their official website. https://www.estoo-nsn.gov/history Join us in recognizing and celebrating the Eastern Shawnee Tribe's enduring legacy and their vital role in our shared history. #OttawaCountyOK #ESTOO #EasternShawneeTribeOfOklahoma #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #CelebrateHistory #Heritage #MiamiPublicLibrary #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary

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Miami Public Library will be 𝑪𝒍𝒐𝒔𝒆𝒅 today, November 11th, in observance of Veterans Day. You can access our online resources anytime on our website: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #VeteransDay #ElectronicResources

Science is an adventure that never ends! This World Science Day, we celebrate the scientists who ask questions, seek answers, and change the world. For new innovations, books, studies, theories, and more, explore our NewsBank "STEM" and “People” Suggested Topics. Find NewsBank and other electronic resources here: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ You can also find a variety of science books right here at Miami Public Library! #WorldScienceDay #NewsBank

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2020 Sequoyah Children’s Masterlist

Aug 20, 2019

Sequoyah Awards are given by the Oklahoma Library Association in three categories; Children’s, Intermediate, High School. The first Sequoyah Award was given April, 1959, making the award the third oldest children’s award in the nation. Books are reviewed and chosen for the Masterlist by volunteers on the OLA Sequoyah Reading Team in the fall. Each year the “winner” is determined by children (grades 3 to…

New Books 8/19/19

Aug 16, 2019

Suspense awaits you on this week’s shelf.  Secrets from the past can be very dangerous whether they come to light through a blackmailer who has hacked your computer or whether you find yourself in a team-building excercise involving an escape room from which there is no escape.   America’s Reluctant Prince: The Life of John Kennedy Jr. by Steven Gillon A leading historian who was…

New Books 8/5/19

Aug 9, 2019
Shelf of new books

Science, space, speeches, and suspense mixed with history, humanity, and hope can all be found in the pages of the books on this week’s shelf.  Go ahead and try one.     After the End by Claire Mackintosh Disagreeing for the first time when their son falls ill and they receive conflicting doctor recommendations, a devoted couple finds a unique way for both of their…

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