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101 North Philadelphia, Shawnee OK 74801
Frequently Asked Questions about the Shawnee Public Library
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Thursday, 26 August 2010 12:28 |
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The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has announced that a grant for $4,496 was awarded to the Pottawatomie County Literacy Program to support local adult literacy efforts.
According to the 2003 Oklahoma state Assessment of Adult Literacy, 12 percent of Oklahomans age 16 or older read at below basic level, with another 31 percent of adult having only the most basic reading skills. Individuals at these levels often face significant obstacles when trying to succeed in the workplace, community and everyday life.
The Pottawatomie County Literacy Program, offered through the Pioneer Library System, is a volunteer-based program that provides free literacy instruction to adults who want to improve their reading and writing skills. Learners work one-on-one with a trained tutor using a variety of teaching methods and materials. Funds will be used to support adult literacy in Pottawatomie County.
“Even though this is a volunteer program, these funds are vital to our ability to offer quality literacy services to this community,” said Linda Staley, who coordinates the Pottawatomie County Literacy Program.
Grant funds were awarded by the Literacy Resource Office, a division of the Office of Library Development. State funding appropriated by the Oklahoma State Legislature, not only provides literacy grants to programs throughout the state, but provides ongoing technical assistance, training and resources to support local adult literacy efforts.
For more information about the local literacy program, or to find out how to volunteer, call Linda Staley at 273-3334.
For more information on statewide literacy efforts visit www.odl.state.ok.us/literacy. |
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Adults
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 10:57 |
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The Shawnee Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave.
The program is part of the Pioneer Library System’s Smart Investing @ Your Library series, which continues with several programs this fall.
The program for adults will provide an overview of common identity theft practices, tools for preventing identity theft and specific steps for victims of these kinds of crimes to take in order to minimize damage.
The class will be taught by Cody Buchholz of Tinker Federal Credit Union.
He also will teach three other programs at Shawnee in the fall series:
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Psychology of Spending, which focuses on a person’s money personality and how that affects where the way they spend – 6:30 p.m. Sept. 23.
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Teens and Money, a workshop on money management skills for teens – 6 p.m. Oct. 25.
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Breezing Through the Holidays, a program focusing on avoiding the year-end credit crunch and what to do now to avoid getting in debt in the future – 6:30 p.m. Nov. 22.
Registration is required for the program either at the library, by calling 275-6353 or online here . |
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Wednesday, 18 August 2010 10:51 |
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 The Book Buzz Brunch Bunch meets for its monthly book discussion at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in the conference room of the Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave.
Guests are invited to the informal book discussion group to discuss their latest great read and look for a suggestion for what to read next.
Registration is not required. For more information, call Lisa Lempges at 275-6353.
For more information on any activities at the Shawnee Public Library, visit the library or call 275-6353. |
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Wednesday, 28 July 2010 11:24 |
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 Shawnee-area families can get together for game time, as the Shawnee Public Library hosts a Family Game Night at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, in Community Room A/B at the library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave.
Among the games and activities will be a Nintendo Wii, Playstation2, card games, puzzles and old-fashioned board games.
Registration is not required.
For more information on this or other events at the library, call 275-6353 or go online here . |
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Teens
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Tuesday, 20 July 2010 09:09 |
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Shawnee-area teens will be “bringing books to life” as part of a two-day mural project at the Shawnee Public Library.
Muralist and creativity coach Amanda Joy Wells will work with teens on the project, which begins at 2 p.m. each day, Wednesday, July 28, and Friday, July 30, at the library.
The workshop, titled “Bringing Books to Life,” seeks to use brainstorming and collaborative activities in order to design and create a series of panelled murals to be exhibited throughout the library.
For more information on the program, visit the library or call 275-6353. |
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