Miami Public Library is closed today in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Born in 1929, Martin Luther King Jr. was a prominent minister and activist during the civil rights movement. To learn more about him and other inspirational figures of the time, explore our NewsBank "People" and “Trending Now” Suggested Topics. You can also find a variety of related books at Miami Public Library or online using Libby or Blackstone Unlimited. Log in to NewsBank and our other electronic resources with your library card: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #MartinLutherKingJrDay #MLKJR # NewsBank #Libby #BlackstoneUnlimited #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
Having trouble finding time to read? Give audiobooks a try! You can listen while cooking, cleaning, traveling, working, exercising, and more. Borrow audiobook CDs from Miami Public Library or utilize the Libby and Blackstone Unlimited apps to access thousands of audiobooks, all available for free with your library card! Learn more about our electronic resources here: https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #AudioBooks #Libby #BlackstoneUnlimited #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
Attention Adult Learners: Do you need to prepare for your GED? Visit the HelpNow Adult Learning Center to take a practice test, build your skills, and so much more. For more information, follow this link and then click on HelpNow under Brainfuse:https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/ #Brainfuse #OnlineTutoring #AdultLearners #GED #HelpNow #MoreThanYourGrandmasLibrary
Did you know that Anne Brontë wasn't just a writer? She was also an amateur geologist and rock collector! Born #OnThisDay in 1820, Brontë knew how to dig deep − whether into the human heart in “Agnes Grey” and “The Tenant of Wildfell Hall” or exploring the layers of the earth. Read more about her scientific endeavors here: https://ow.ly/SaBt50Urxfg. Borrow Agnes Grey from Miami Public Library, today! Ebooks are available on Libby and Blackstone Unlimited. #TodayInHistory #OTD #NewsBank #AnneBrontë #Libby #BlackstoneUnlimited
We hope to see you TOMORROW for our next Big Read Grant event: "Where We Live" Creative Writing Workshop #3. This is your chance to explore and celebrate the rich cultural tapestry of our community. Our workshop will be led by the amazing Lenzy Langford and the knowledgeable staff from the Wyandotte Nation Cultural Center. 🌿✨ They will guide you through a creative journey, helping you to craft stories that honor and reflect the vibrant heritage of tribal citizens in Ottawa County. 🗓 Date: January 18, 2025 🕘 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM 📍 Location: Wyandotte Nation Cultural Center, 5 Council Fire Road, Wyandotte, OK 74370 This 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! 💡 Special Perk: While supplies last! Every participant will receive a writer’s bag filled with a notebook, pencils, and pens to fuel your creative spirit at all our workshops! 🎒🖊️ 📝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. 📧💌 Got questions? We’ve got answers! Feel free to shoot us an email or give us a call at 918-541-2292. If you haven’t gotten your copy of "The Grapes of Wrath" yet, we will have some copies available at the event, while supplies last. 📖 “NEA Big Read is a program of the National Endowment for the Arts in partnership with Arts Midwest.”
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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.,…
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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