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📚✨ What's on your weekend agenda, Ottawa County? 🌟 If you’re looking for something fun and enriching to do, swing by the Miami Public Library today! We're open from 9 AM to 1 PM, ready to serve up a heaping helping of books, resources, and more!.Whether you're searching for your next favorite movie or book, looking for a peaceful spot to study, eager to try out our stationary bike desks, or interested in exploring our newest digital offerings, we have everything you need. Our friendly staff can’t wait to see you and help make your weekend a bit brighter and more exciting. So, bring your curiosity and let’s dive into some literary adventures together! 📖❤️ See you soon! #MiamiPublicLibrary #OttawaCountyReads #WeekendPlans #BookLoversUnite #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary

Don't forget, this Monday, September 16th is our Family Movie Night. Starting at 5:30 pm, we will be starting our featured movie! Popcorn and water will be provided, but feel free to bring your favorite snack or drink! See you for the movie! #FreeMovie #MiamiOKPublicLibrary #FamilyEvent #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #OpenForAll #NoCardRequired

📚📢 Attention Teachers! 📢📚 Are you ready to bring some extra excitement into your classroom? The Miami Public Library has an incredible resource that you’re going to love – Comics Plus! 🎉✨ Imagine transforming your lessons with the help of graphic novels and comics. From adaptations of classic literature and visually engaging personal narratives to curriculum-aligned STEAM and civics content, comics are a fantastic way to engage both accelerated and reluctant readers of all ages. They make complex topics more relatable and fun, boosting literacy through improved comprehension and fostering a love for reading. 📖❤️ Here’s what Comics Plus has to offer to make your teaching even more impactful: Making Classic Literature More Accessible: Graphic novel adaptations of timeless tales. Mentor Texts for Personal Narratives: Inspire your students to share their own stories. S.T.E.A.M. Reading Guide: Integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with ease. Constitution Week Reading Guide: Dive into civics with engaging and educational comics. And the best part? These resources are FREE and available at your local library! So why wait? Bring the magic of comics into your classroom today and watch your students’ love for learning soar! 🚀✨ Visit the Miami Public Library or check out our website to get started. Happy reading, everyone! 📚🎉 #MiamiPublicLibrary #ComicsPlus #Teachers #ComicsInTheClassroom #EngageStudents #LoveForReading #OttawaCountyOklahoma #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary

📚🌟 Mark your calendars, Ottawa County 🌟📚 We’re thrilled to announce that the Miami Public Library has received the National Endowment for the Arts Big Read Grant! To celebrate, we’re inviting YOU to our Kick-off Announcement & Book Giveaway on Monday, September 16, 2024, at 6:00 PM at the Miami Civic Center (129 5th Ave NW, Miami, OK 74354). After the City Council Meeting concludes, our friendly library staff will be handing out complimentary copies of John Steinbeck's classic, The Grapes of Wrath, along with program schedules packed with fantastic events and activities you won’t want to miss! 📖✨ Mark your calendars, bring your family and friends, and join us for an evening of literary excitement and community fun. Let’s dive into this incredible journey together! See you there! 🎉📚💫 #MiamiPublicLibrary #BigRead2024 #BookGiveaway #TheGrapesOfWrath #CommunityEvent #ReadTogether #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #OttawaCountyOK “NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.” “El proyecto NEA Big Read es una iniciativa del National Endowment for the Arts (el Fondo Nacional para las Artes de Estados Unidos) en cooperación con Arts Midwest.”

#Teachers: Did you know you can share #Explora content to #GoogleClassroom? Ask a librarian to show you how or check out this video: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/share-playlist?vtui__p=C0RMJYMuaP9eEVN7Epe3RhI%2F9g3LAcojiEReiG9loFvSoNuEp7p3UHBFwrY5ToESwddIwws7fB7gt2vQiNSaqcXRxFIC%2FzVIpNeObb0SCithQTFLdWeHsvVXyjqFGxI0gZnzPR6peMgWLQzK%2FKWMuw%3D%3D&iospref=web #Profesores: ¿Sabía que puede compartir contenidos de #Explora en #GoogleClassroom? Pida a un bibliotecario que le muestre cómo hacerlo o descargue esta guía: https://connect.ebsco.com/s/share-playlist?vtui__p=C0RMJYMuaP9eEVN7Epe3RhI%2F9g3LAcojiEReiG9loFvSoNuEp7p3UHBFwrY5ToESwddIwws7fB7gt2vQiNSaqcXRxFIC%2FzVIpNeObb0SCithQTFLdWeHsvVXyjqFGxI0gZnzPR6peMgWLQzK%2FKWMuw%3D%3D&iospref=web #OttawaCountyOK #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #Ebsco #Explora

Search #Explora for reliable information on a variety of topics: art, music, literature, language arts, geography, history, social studies, world cultures and languages, science, technology, engineering, mathematics, health, sports and more. Busca en #Explora información confiable sobre una variedad de temas: arte, música, literatura, lengua y literatura, geografía, historia, estudios sociales, culturas e idiomas del mundo, ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería, matemáticas, salud, deportes y mucho más. #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary #Research #Education #Learning #FreeResource #InformationGathering #RecursoGratuito #MásQueLaBibliotecaDeTuAbuela #Aprendiendo #Educación #RecopilaciónDeInformación

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Summer Computer Classes

Mar 17, 2015

Intermediate Computer Classes MS Word, Pt. 1 Wed., June 10, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Learn how to use Microsoft Word to format and edit text and create professional looking documents. MS Word, Pt. 2 Thurs., June 11, 3:00-4:30 p.m. Learn how to use the page layout features, set tabs and indents, and proof your documents. MS Word Tables and Graphics Wed., June 24, 3:00-4:30 p.m. (Tables) Thurs.,…

Summer Reading Program

Jul 16, 2013

Themed “Dig Into Reading,” this year’s SRP is full of all kinds of digging, from digging in the garden to digging into the past. From worms to ants to Prairie dogs we’re digging reading! There are programs for children of all ages from 3 – 99! Many wonderful performers will be here including Eileen Castle who will demonstrate an earthquake, Leslie Cady who will keep…

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