🌟 Have you ever wondered about the legend behind Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights? 🌟 Here is a little history we found on our EBSCO platform: Long ago in Ayodhya, North India, King Dashratha had a beloved son, Rama, who was the heir to the throne. However, one of the king’s wives, Kaikayi, wanted her own son Bharat to be king. She convinced the king to send Rama into the forest for 14 years. Heartbroken, Rama left with his wife Sita and brother Lakshman. In the forest, they lived a peaceful life until the evil Demon King Ravana kidnapped Sita. With the help of the mighty monkey Hanuman, Rama found and defeated Ravana, rescuing Sita. After 14 years, Rama returned to Ayodhya, where the people celebrated by adorning their homes with flowers, garlands, and thousands of diyas (oil lamps). This grand celebration marks the victory of good over evil and the return of hope and happiness. Diwali continues to be celebrated with the lighting of diyas and fireworks, symbolizing the removal of darkness and the joy of community. Join us in learning more about this beautiful festival on EBSCO! #Diwali #FestivalOfLights #MiamiPublicLibrary #Community #EBSCO #LearnWithUs https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ References Kapoor, Monica Sharma. 2011. “Dazzling Diwali: The Story Behind the Hindu Festival of Lights.” Skipping Stones 23 (5): 29. https://research.ebsco.com/linkprocessor/plink?
November Adult Reading Challenge This November, practice an attitude of gratitude! Log your reading throughout the month to earn prizes. The challenge will be completed after logging 600 minutes. All reading counts! Register on the Beanstack app or at the library. #NovemberReadingChallenge #Beanstack #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
🚨 Free Resource Alert for Ottawa County, OK! 🚨 The Miami Public Library is excited to share an incredible opportunity for all community members—tribal and non-tribal alike. The Shawnee Tribe is hosting FREE Community Support Groups to help us all grow, learn, and connect. 🗓 When: 2nd & 4th Tuesday of every month 🕠 Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM 📍 Where: 32 A St SE, Miami, OK 74354 These sessions are a wonderful way to gain support and insights on various topics and there are a few left for this year: 11/12: Active Listening 11/26: Life Journey 12/3: Boundaries 12/17: Physical Health For more information, please reach out to Linda Rothe, MS, LPC at 918-542-2441 Ext. 150 or email lrothe@shawnee-tribe.com. Join us in nurturing a supportive and inclusive community! 🌟 Spread the word and bring a friend! #CommunityResources #FreeResource #FreeEvent #CommunitySupport #OpenToEveryone #Healing #Growing #OttawaCountyOK #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
It's not too late to join us for our next Let's Talk About It book discussion! The book is Killing Orders by Sara Paretsky. The theme is Private Investigations - Hard-Boiled & Soft-Hearted Heroes. Pick up a copy of the book at Miami Public Library and then join us for the discussion on Thursday, November 14, 2024, at 6 PM. Our guest scholar will be Dr. Emily Dial-Driver. Your views and insights are what make these discussions so special, so don’t miss out! We can’t wait to see you there! "Books, services, and other materials for this series are provided by Let’s Talk About It, a project of Oklahoma Humanities. Generous funding and support for this series was provided by the Kirkpatrick Family Fund and Oklahoma City University. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or Oklahoma Humanities." #LetsTalkAboutIt #BookDiscussion #SaraParetsky #KillingOrders #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
🎃 Happy Halloween from Miami Public Library! 🎃 Hey, Ottawa County! It's that spooky time of year, and we can't wait to see your amazing costumes. Whether you're a ghost, goblin, or something entirely unique, we'd love to see what you're wearing this Halloween! Sweet Street is happening tonight on Main Street in Miami, stop by the library booth in front of the old Main Attractions building to play some eyeball pong! We're also open until 7 PM. Be sure to stop by the Miami Public Library to show off your costumes and say hello! 📸 Drop your costume photos in the comments! We'd love to see your creativity and join in the fun. Let's make this Halloween a memorable one. Stay safe, have fun, and enjoy all the treats! #HappyHalloween #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #SweetStreet #MiamiPublicLibrary #CostumeContest #TrickOrTreat #OttawaCountyOK
Visit our Area Job Opportunities page to assist you with your job searching journey: https://miamipl.okpls.org/areajobs/ It features over 120 companies, conveniently categorized to guide you on your path to success. Your library card also grants you free access to JobNow- an online resource that can help you create a resume, learn interviewing tips, build job skills, take career matching assessments, and more! It can even connect you with a live resume expert, interview coach, and job coach! Learn more about JobNow on our electronic resources page: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #JobOpportunities #CareerSuccess #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #JobNow
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