Miami Public Library

12/22/2022

The Miami Public Library is open today as a warming station till 5:00pm. If you need a warm place to stay, come join us and read, play a board game, or access our computers.

12/21/2022

Letters from Santa are here! If your child sent a letter to Santa with their name on it stop by the library to pick up their mail!

12/08/2022

New books are available for check out!

12/05/2022

Photos from Miami Public Library Youth Department's post

11/30/2022

Check out some of our new books!

11/29/2022

It's Giving Tuesday!

Inspired by our Stuffed Animal Sleepover, we are doing a Fluffy Buddies Drive! We will be collecting NEW stuffed animals and partnering with the Elk's Lodge to distribute them to family's in need this Christmas. Please drop of your stuffed animal donations at the Miami Public Library during business hours between November 29th and December 6th.

Please share this post to help spread the word.

11/23/2022

11/23/2022

Photos from Miami Public Library Youth Department's post

11/15/2022

New books on the shelf! And don't forget to come in and check out our new batch of DVDs as well!

11/08/2022

The Health Department COVID/FLU Vaccine Clinic has been relocated to the Miami Civic Center Banquet hall.

Scheduled Wednesday, 11/9
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

11/08/2022

Hello, due to staff shortage, we will be closing for the rest of the week and will resume normal business hours Monday, November 14th.

All online electronic resources are available on our website such as Hoopla, Overdrive (Libby) and etc, so go check them out!

Thank you for your patience, and see you next week!

The Miami Public Library Staff

11/01/2022

Check out our new books on the shelf!

10/28/2022

We are partnering with the Ottawa County Health Department for a walk-in vaccine clinic at the Miami Public Library on November 9th!

There is no out-of-pocket cost to you; those with insurance are asked to bring a copy.

For more information, call 918-540-2481.

The Ottawa County Health Department will offer a walk-in flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9 at the Miami Public Library, 200 N. Main St. in Miami. Seasonal flu shots will be available for ages 6 months old and up, including the high-dose flu shot for ages 65+. COVID-19 vaccines will be available for ages 6 months old and up, and boosters will be available for ages 5 years and older, if eligible.
The Health Department provides flu & COVID-19 vaccines with no out-of-pocket cost. For more information, call 918-540-2481.

10/21/2022

Don't Forget!

We have DVDs, books, resistance bands, dumbells, pickleball sets, and more!

Big thank you to the Oklahoma Department of Libraries for providing these through a Health Literacy Grant!

Come check these out, and let us know if there is something we do not have that you would like to see on our shelves!

10/19/2022

We will have a table set up! Make sure to stop by and see us!

Ottawa County Family Connections Free Kick-Off Event Filled with Fun, Food, Resources, and Support

MIAMI, OK – An exciting new non-profit, Ottawa County Family Connections, aimed at becoming a group for resources, support and ideas for parents, caregivers and families of Autistic and special needs children is starting off with a free big kick-off event and the public is invited.
This Saturday, Oct. 22 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Miami Civic Center’s Banquet Room will be filled with participating resource agencies, free fun games and prizes and swag bags for children, food and a giveaway of a gift card. Facepainting, a fish pond, co****le and more will make for a fun time for the kids, and parents and caregivers can find information from attending vendors; Neo Orthopedics & Rehabilitation, Integris Health, Royalty Speech, Grand Lake Mental Health, Project Lifesaver, The Modoc’s Healing House, Blue Sprig, The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center Oklahoma Autism Network, CREOKS, Epic Charter School, Miami Public Library, Miami Fire Department, Miami Miami Pilot Club, and Northeast Tribal Health System.
The event is Ottawa County Family Connections first get together in what the group’s founders, Kendra Parker and Lynzi Keith, hope to be one of many opportunities for families with special needs children and teens to come together.
“We started with a page to share ideas, information and to discuss and support each other,” OCFS founder Lynzi Keith said, “It’s just taken off big time, the need is so great. Our mission is to connect families together who can support one another while facing similar challenges.”
Keith is the single mother of three children she adopted separately within one year with Autism and varying special needs. Parker has also adopted special needs children.
“I had no idea where to start, where to get testing, diagnosis, and real resources aimed at meeting the needs of my children. My oldest has learning disabilities, my middle son is on the more severe end of the Autism spectrum, and my youngest is mildly Autistic with some sensory issues,” Keith said. “Their needs are very specific to each of them, so I’ve had to research and sometimes struggle to get what they needed. Two are in public school and one is homeschooled to meet their individual level of needs.”
All three are thriving today, and Keith credits the help she has sought but most of all the care of a supportive community and school system.
“It’s not always the case, we get those looks when Emmett is stimming or reacts to certain situations, and we don’t always see it coming, “Keith said. She gave an example of how his Autism affects daily life, telling of how her son recently refused to enter a restaurant bathroom. “It was painted the brightest most intense color of yellow and that was just too much for him,” she said.
Support, understanding, and kindness go a long way during such situations, Keith said, “People can be ignorant or cruel, I’ve had my son called very derogatory names, had people stare. But I believe education is key to acceptance. Most people can’t love what they don’t understand. We want to teach others to love, accept and learn about Autism and Special Needs.”
With support from the community OCFC has been able to provide this much needed support.
“Chief Ethel Cook and the Inter-Tribal Council and several families really came through for us with financial support for this event as did many donors and bidders in our recent online auction,” Keith said. “We can do so much with this. It has moved us to tears in gratitude and to feel such community support.”
Long term plans for OCFC include support groups, ongoing fun events such as family movie nights, advocating for sensory friendly accommodations at local businesses, helping caregivers and families understand and connect with resources, building relationships with service providers and educators. The group wants to host guest speakers, offer workshops, and bring in support. Keith and Parker invite anyone interested in Ottawa County Family Connections Foundation to join their group’s page, attend an event, call 918-676-6262, or 918-533-5404 to find out more.

10/17/2022

Policies – Miami Public Library

We have updated our Meeting Room Policy! To see our full list of policies and review the Meeting Room changes, see our website for details!
https://miamipl.okpls.org/policies/

See the Miami Public Library policies here for library use, borrowing, collection and more. If you have questions or need help, let us know. Meeting Room Library Use Donations & Gifts Borrowing Collections & Selection Computer & Internet   Standards & Guidelines for Libraries

10/15/2022

Check out our new spooky DVD's that have been added to our collection!

More to come & thank you to those that donate to share with the community.

10/14/2022

Check out our new books on the shelf!

10/11/2022

We are working to bring Dolly Parton's Imagination Library to Ottawa County! But we need community support and sponsors! Please contact the library if you would like to learn more about how to become a community sponsor and bring FREE books to children from Birth to age 5.

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10/08/2022

Even though we will be closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day we have various online resources to access 24/7. Go to our Miami Public Library website to view: https://miamipl.okpls.org/

10/06/2022

Checkout our new books on the shelf!

10/06/2022

Checkout our new books on the shelf!

10/05/2022

Free Community Health Fair

10/04/2022

It's today!!

Join us tomorrow for Fall Lego League! 3:30-4:30 for ages 5-12.

10/01/2022

Happy World Smile Day!

Make today filled with smiles, acts of kindness, and good cheer. You never know. The person who comes across your path may need a smile and a little kindness.

10/01/2022

09/30/2022

Tomorrow is the big day and we are so excited! Come to the library to see what our wonderful community has to offer. Bring the whole family out. We will be giving away 2 tickets to the NEO Homecoming game and some books. (And that's just from our booth!)

09/29/2022

You can now text us for assistance with Gabbie Chat!
If you have a question, text us at 918-554-5688!

09/29/2022

The Salary Negotiation Workshop will take place on Thursday, October 6, at 2 PM PST/5 PM EST. Attendees must register. Space is limited.

Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/868509058334141198

Negotiating your pay can be intimidating. But it’s an essential part of your career, and negotiating your salary is possible and achievable. Join the FREE salary negotiation workshop on Thursday, October 6, at 4:00 pm CST to learn fool-proof strategies. The Miami Public Library is pleased to present this workshop in collaboration with Brainfuse JobNow and Ashley Watkins, a Job Search Coach, Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW), and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) with Write Step Résumés.

Bio: Ashley Watkins is a Job Search Coach, Nationally Certified Résumé Writer (NCRW), and Nationally Certified Online Profile Expert (NCOPE) with Write Step Résumés in the Birmingham, AL area. She is a former corporate recruiter of 15 years and handled talent acquisition for multimillion-dollar banking, manufacturing, and nonprofit organizations. Today, she partners with frustrated job seekers to teach them leading-edge job search strategies for landing more interviews and six-figure job offers at Fortune 500 brands. Ashley has earned several industry accolades, including 2019 LinkedIn Top Voice (Careers and Job Search Experts), 2019 Top 8 Resume Writing Services - The Balance Careers, and Jobscan's 2019 Top Job Search Experts to Follow on LinkedIn. She also served as a board member of the National Resume Writers' Association for two years.

09/29/2022

Love Hallmark Channel movies, but don't want to pay for the subscription or app? Miami Public Library and hoopla have you covered! Check out Hallmark movies for Free with your MPL Card! Just click the hoopla link on our website to get started!
https://miamipl.okpls.org/electronic_resources/

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09/28/2022

Miami Public Library Youth Department

Stay up to date on our current youth activities and more by following the Youth Department page.

https://www.facebook.com/MPLOKYOUTHDEPT

Stay connected, see new books, see upcoming events and join in on the fun!

09/26/2022

Check out our new books on the shelf!

These are just some of your new additions, come on by to see what we have available.

09/26/2022

It is National Pancake Day! What is your favorite pancake? Plain? With fruit? Lots of syrup? Honey?
Tell us in the comments!

09/22/2022

Due to some recent theft and destruction of library materials, we wanted to share with you our policy that relates to this.

We would also like to remind you that library materials are available for ALL patrons with a library card. With limited budgets, you are not only hurting the library, but you are also taking from the community as well.

Please see our full policies to learn more.
https://miamipl.okpls.org/policies/

09/21/2022

Check out our new books on the shelf!

These are just a few of our additions, we have new audiobooks, DVDs, and board games ready for you!

09/17/2022

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09/15/2022

Meet the Miami Public Library Staff & get to know us in this video!

We are all glad to be here and be a part of something bigger than ourselves.

The Miami Public Library is a place for all, and we are here to support you!

We would love for you to introduce yourself next time you are in!

09/15/2022

Did you know it is Hispanic Heritage Month?
Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, by celebrating the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.

Discover documents, exhibits, films, blog posts and more from the National Archives and Presidential Libraries that highlight Hispanic culture. https://www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov

09/14/2022

Don’t forget tonight is our second discussion: Okla Hannali! Join us at 6:30!
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 were 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

09/14/2022

Check out some of our new books for the shelf!

We have new books, DVDs & board games ready to be checked out!