Bartlesville Public Library Your place to connect, read, and learn.

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Web Name: Bartlesville Public Library Your place to connect, read, and learn.

WebSite: http://www.bartlesville.lib.ok.us

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BPL’s hours are:Monday Thursday: 9:00 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Friday Saturday: 9:00 a.m. 5:30 p.m.You are encouraged, but not required, to wear a mask while in the library. For the first two weeks of June, we will limit patrons in the library to 91, (by Bartlesville Ordinance and Covid-19 recommended guidelines).We ask that our patrons limit their visit time to 30 minutes. Exceptions can apply to those who have a designated appointment for public computer usage or appointments in the Business Center or the Creative Corner.We will accept returns for the Library of Things at the Reference Desk; however, we will not begin lending Things at this time. We expect to begin lending from the Library of Things collection again on June 15.We have made good use of our time while closed by performing many renovations.We hope you love them!Please remember to observe social distancing guidelines while in the library, wash your hands and use the provided hand sanitizer.For everyone s safety, returned library materials will undergo a 72-hour quarantine and sanitation procedure prior to placing the item into circulation.We are so excited to be able to serve you again, and cannot wait to welcome you back!If you have any questions please contact us at 918-338-4171.Terri Taylor, CTFA (Senior Vice President. Arvest Wealth Management and Senior Client Advisor Investments) will discuss the general financial issues to consider when planning for your retirement.Terri Taylor began her financial services career in 1989, working in several areas of the bank and transitioning to the Arvest Wealth Management in 2008. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Oklahoma and Bachelor of Science from Pittsburg State University. Terri is a Certified Trust and Financial Advisor. She has served on the board of several community organizations in the area.Terri loves helping individuals and families plan for the financial future. She focuses on helping them achieve their dreams and goals with holistic strategies for their wealth management needs. She utilizes a wealth management process with all her clients and believes that by using this process, she can focus on her client’s plan and monitor their progress towards their individualized program for financial security. She helps make their dreams, their reality.BookPage recommends new books for readers, whether you re interested in literary fiction or history, romance or mystery, cookbooks or children s books. Each issue highlights more than 50 new releases, and contains author interviews, seasonal features, columns and dozens of book reviews that spotlight new discoveries as well as bestsellers.Tailored to the true booklover, BookPage is guaranteed to keep your To Be Read list full and provide plenty of ideas for your next book club pick, at home project, or seasonal decorating and cooking!Check it out (online) today!The Friends of the Bartlesville Public Library is having a BIG BOOK SALE with unbelievable prices!Coming in November, all of their Christmas and holiday books will be available.This sale is one you will not want to miss!Books, books, books deals, deals, deals – a great combination! Somethin s Cookin with Susan—Healthy Fall Soups Published October 4, 2020 | By Karen Kerr-McGraw Please join us for this VIRTUAL cooking class on the Bartlesville Public Library s Facebook Page on Tuesday, October 6 at Noon. Susan Miller will demonstrate some new recipes for Healthy Fall Soups!At this time, the cooking classes are only held live on the Bartlesville Public Library Facebook page. As soon as the meeting rooms open back up, we look forward to having the community attend in person. Johnstone Irregulars Book Club Published October 4, 2020 | By Karen Kerr-McGraw Please join us for the Johnstone Irregulars Book Club on Tuesday, October 6 at 6 pm. You may attend the online Zoom meeting or you may attend in person in Meeting Room A of the Library. Book club participants will practice social distancing in Meeting Room A. Please call Karen at 918.338.4179 to register for the Zoom meeting or if you have any questions.Each month, BPL offers 3 eBooks 3 eAudio Books with no holds no waiting .Use the OverDrive or Libby Apps to download this month s specials onto your mobile devices,and listen or read when and where you want!Do you need help with the OverDrive or Libby App?Call our Reference Staff! (918)338-4168Enjoy the October specials Fall into a good eBook or eAudio Book! TEEN KARAOKE! Published September 30, 2020 | By Laura Pryce TEEN Karaoke! Friday, October 2nd, 6:30pm, at the Tower Center at Unity Square We ll be using BPL s Karaoke Machine (via Bluetooth), so it would be helpful if you come with a desired playlist of Karaoke videos on your Smartphone or Tablet! Bring blankets or lawn chairs.Bartlesville Public Library is one of 50 institutions to receive the grant from ODL courtesy of the federal CARES Act and the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). A total of $290,000 has been distributed to public libraries; tribal libraries; cultural centers; museums; and literacy programs to improve digital access during the COVID-19 pandemic, and beyond. BPL received a $5,000 grant for literacy and a $9,240 grant to the library.BPL’s Director, Shellie McGill, said, “The funds will be used to purchase 30 “Hotspots” which will help the community with the additional demand and needs related to Wi-Fi at home or “on the go”, and to purchase new laptops for our literacy program.”BPL reopened on June 1:Monday – Thursday9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.Friday Saturday9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.According to ODL Director Melody Kellogg, “We already have a digital divide in Oklahoma and across the country. The pandemic has just made the divide harsher since libraries and other places that offer this free access may be closed or only offering limited services at this time.” Kellogg said Congress provided for CARES Act funds to help libraries, museums and tribal nations bridge this divide.The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is the official state library of Oklahoma. The agency serves the in-formation and records management needs of state government, assists with public library development, coordinates library and information technology projects for the state, and serves the public through its specialized collections.The Institute of Museum and Library Services works to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant making, research, and policy development.

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