Today is our first Let's Talk About It book discussion in the series Coming of Age in America. Join us at Miami Public Library at 5:30 PM to discuss the book The Silver DeSoto by Patty Lou Floyd. Guest scholar Andrew Vassar will be leading the discussion. Refreshments will be served. After the program, be sure to borrow the next book in this series, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger. Learn more about Let's Talk About It here: https://miamipl.okpls.org/lets-talk-about-it-oklahoma/ 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 #TheSilverDeSoto #PattyLouFloyd #BookDiscussions #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
新年快乐 🐉 Happy Chinese New Year! 🧧 Chinese New Year, also known as the Lunar New Year, is one of the most important traditional holidays in Chinese culture, marking the beginning of the lunar calendar. It is a time for family reunions, honoring ancestors, and welcoming the new year with hope and joy. Preparations for this festive occasion often include thorough cleaning of homes to sweep away bad luck and make way for good fortune. Families gather for festive meals, where dishes symbolize prosperity and happiness, such as fish for abundance and dumplings for wealth. One of the most iconic aspects of the celebration is the dragon and lion dances, which are believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck and prosperity. The vibrant colors and lively movements of these performances are a feast for the eyes and an integral part of the festivities. To learn more about the rich history and traditions associated with Chinese New Year, patrons can explore a variety of books and online resources on our website or in the library. https://miamipl.okpls.org #ChineseNewYear #YearOfTheSnake #CulturalCelebrations #Community #MiamiPL #OttawaCountyOK #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
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Genealogy librarian Barbara Becker will be offering her tenth annual series of workshops for those interested in genealogy. These classes are for beginners and seasoned pros as well. To learn more about these workshops, read the Miami NewsRecord article below. To learn what will be covered in each workshop, click on the Keys to the Past link above. The weekly workshops will begin Thursday,…
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