Have you been outside? This wind is stirring up a lot of dust, which reminds us of the dust bowl. We have been learning about the dust bowl as part of our NEA Big Read grant featuring the book "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck, which is set in the dust bowl era. You can borrow a copy of The Grapes of Wrath book or DVD with your library card. We will have a free film showing of The Grapes of Wrath this Saturday, March 22nd at 10:00 AM at Miami Public Library. Also, as part of the NEA Big Read grant, we are collecting personal stories of life in Ottawa County to compile into a book that will showcase the diverse voices and histories of our community. If you would like to contribute, you can write a story about your life in Ottawa County, then submit it to the library. If you need writing supplies for this project, you can stop by the library to pick up a FREE writing bag filled with a binder, paper, pencils, etc to get you started. While supplies last. 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. Stories must be submitted by April 30th, 2025. “NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.” #NEABigRead #DustBowl #TheGrapesofWrath #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
We excited to introduce you to an initiative that aims to bring together all community events in Ottawa County in one convenient location: the Ottawa County Community Calendar! What is the Ottawa County Community Calendar? This comprehensive calendar is designed to be the ultimate hub for all events and programs happening in Ottawa County. Whether you are part of a school, a marketing department, or an outreach organization, this calendar is a fantastic resource to promote your events to the wider community. How Can You Get Involved? Adding your events to the Ottawa County Community Calendar is simple and straightforward. Email us at librarystaff@miamiokla.net to learn more! Guidelines for Event Submission Please note that this calendar is intended for organization events only. This includes open meetings, programs, concerts, and other public events. Personal events are not permitted. For any member-only events, kindly specify this in the description or use phrases like "open to all community members" if applicable. Why Participate? By participating, you contribute to a centralized platform that fosters community engagement and event planning. This calendar will serve as a valuable tool for everyone in Ottawa County, ensuring that no event goes unnoticed. Plus, it’s free! You’ll have your own profile where you can include your business or organization’s contact information and a link to redirect people to registration or ticket pages. Join us in building a vibrant community together! For a glimpse of what the calendar looks like, feel free to check out our page: https://miamipl.okpls.org/monthly-calendar/#/events/ We look forward to seeing your events on the calendar and hope this initiative enhances community connectivity and participation.
Did you know that you can borrow board games for free with your library card? Stop by Miami Public Library to browse our collection of over 100 games! Don't have a library card? If you live, work, or go to school in Ottawa county, you can get a library card for free! Just bring in your ID and address verification such as a piece of mail. #BoardGames #LibraryCard #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
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