We want to hear about your life in Ottawa county! We have one more Creative Writing Workshop for our NEA Big Read grant. The workshop is more than just a writing session; it's a chance to connect with your community, reflect on your personal history, and contribute to a collective narrative that speaks to our shared experiences. Whether you're a seasoned writer or just starting out, your voice matters, and we can't wait to hear your stories! The personal stories about your life in Ottawa County will have the chance to be part of a unique compilation book, showcasing the diverse voices and histories of our community. Share your stories by dropping them off at the library or emailing them to librarystaff@miamiokla.net. You can also record your stories and our staff will transcribe them for the book. You can submit your voice recording or schedule an appointment at the library and a staff member will record you. “NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”
Did you know that your library card grants you free access to Blackstone Unlimited? It is an app that offers over 6,500 downloadable audiobooks. No waiting lists, no holds—just instant access to thousands of titles at your fingertips. Learn more about our electronic resources here: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #BlackstoneUnlimited #Audiobooks #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
It's cold outside! Are you in need of winter weather clothing? Our Community Giving Shelves at Miami Public Library are currently filled with FREE winter clothing items such as hats, gloves, coats, jackets, and shoes. Stop by to see if we have what you need. Items have been donated by patrons of Miami Public Library and Miami First United Methodist Church. If you have items you would like to contribute to the Community Giving Shelves, you may donate them at the library during business hours. #CommunityGiving #Winter #TakeWhatYouNeedLeaveWhatYouCan
Join us at Miami Public Library on Friday, January 10th at 5:00 PM for a FREE Friday Flicks film showing of Hithchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy! Children may attend if they are accompanied by an adult. Feel free to bring your own snacks. We will have popcorn available upon request. What are some movies you would like to see for upcoming Friday Flicks? #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #FridayFlicks #HitchhikersGuideToTheGalaxy
Tomorrow, we will not be hosting a bingo session! Our next bingo event is scheduled for January 15th, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM at the Miami Public Library! If you have items to donate, feel free to drop them off at the Miami Public Library during operating hours! We look forward to seeing you at our next bingo night!
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Science and technology take the front row on this week’s shelf of books. Four of our selections are listed on the Smithsonian’s Ten Best Science Books of 2018 list, four more will help you improve your technology skills, and another will develop your inner scientist in the garden. Blogging for Dummies by Amy Lupold Blair Blair presents detailed information about blogging, discussing how to set…
With our smartphones we have almost instant access to a plethora of facts covering almost any topic. However, there is a lot to be said for a serial publication first published in 1868. Top news stories of the year, U. S. facts and history, consumer information, sports and science are just a few of the topics covered in a book of just over 1,000 pages. …
An author’s work can be furthered long after they are gone, such as two examples on this week’s shelf. Tom Clancy passed away in October of 2013, but Jack Ryan, who first appeared in Clancy’s best-seller The Hunt for Red October, is still protecting the United States in Marc Cameron’s Tom Clancy Oath of Office. In another example, Anne Boyd Rioux writes in Meg, Jo, Beth, Amy to remind…
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