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Kiddos’ Korner: Meet and Greet Special Story Hour on February 8
There will be a Kiddos’ Korner: Meet and Greet Special Story Hour at the Chickasha Public Library on Thursday, Feb. 8 at 4:30 p.m. Come join us for a special story hour and meet some of the coolest people ever, children’s book authors and illustrators.
The authors and illustrators who will be attending this event are Eileen Hobbs, Aaron Allison, Charles Martin, and Buck Berlin. Children’s author Eileen Hobbs wrote Under the Golden Rain Tree and the Heath Cousins series. There are copies of her books available to check out at the Library, and they can be found in Children Fiction under Hobbs.
Aaron Allison is a teen author whose works include I Love You Mosterous: Poems & Essays Of Love and Acceptance. Charles Martin is a manga and comic book author and illustrator. Buck Berlin is a manga and comic book illustrator and storyteller who owns New World Comics in Oklahoma City.
“Come celebrate Children’s Authors and Illustrators Week with a fantastic event all about those special people who we all love so much because they create the books that entertain and inspire us,” says Youth Services Librarian Drew Cooper.
For more information about the Meet and Greet Special Story Hour, call the Library at 405-222-6075 or email Drew Cooper at ondreea.cooper@chickasha.org.
Take Your Child to the Library Day on February 3
Saturday, February 3, 2024 is National Take Your Child to the Library Day, and the Chickasha Public Library is participating with fun, free activities for children from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. There will be a special library-themed Storytime for all ages from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., as well as crafts, a chance to win a library book bundle, and more.
Stop by the front desk and meet Youth Services Librarian Ms. Drew Cooper, and learn about all of the programs and services for children at the Chickasha Public Library, including Storytime, Summer Reading, and book clubs for children and teens. Take some pictures with some special guest book characters. Families can browse for books, read stories together, and parents and legal guardians can also sign up their children for their own library cards.
According to Youth Services Librarian Ms. Drew Cooper, “Libraries are an ideal place for children to play, discover, make friends, and have fun. And Take Your Child to the Library Day is the perfect time to discover some library magic. From science exploration to craft programs, book clubs to storytimes, our library offers something unique and delightful for youth of all ages.”
Take Your Child to the Library Day has been celebrated since 2011, and it is a great way to help children develop a love of reading while creating family memories together. Be sure to stop in again soon – because every day is a great day to take your child to the library. To learn more about the Chickasha Public Library, call 405-222-6075, email library@chickasha.org, follow us on Facebook and Instagram, or visit the Library in person at 527 W. Iowa, Chickasha.
Financial Literacy Mini-Clinic
There will be a Financial Literacy Mini-Clinic held on Tuesday, January 9, 16, 23, and February 6 at 6 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room. This program is led by Leslie A. Sledge, NACCC-certified financial counselor and credit restoration specialist. It is free to attend, and no registration is required.
The Financial Literacy Mini-Clinic will cover the following topics:
- January 9: A Strong Financial House Built on Credit Worthiness
- January 23: Debt Elimination
- February 1: Saving
- February 6: Saving for Retirement / Investments for the Future
There will be a special guest during the final program. For more information, call the Library at 405-222-6075.
December is Food for Fines Month at Chickasha Public Library
December is Food for Fines month at the Chickasha Public Library! A donation of non-perishable food items will clear any amount of overdue Library fines. No minimum donation is required.
Food for Fines donations do not cover lost or damaged book fees, however, any accounts that are currently unable to check out due to having more than $6.00 in fines can be cleared for future checkouts. Any overdue books that are returned will also have their fines waived.
“Food for Fines brings the community together in several ways: foremost by providing food, but also by allowing Library users to clear fines and check out items, and by returning overdue books to the Library so that others can read them,” said Library Director Lillie Huckaby.
There are still a few days left to clear any overdue fines. All of the donated food items will benefit the Chickasha Emergency Food Pantry. Even if you do not have fines, you are still welcome to donate food to the Food for Fines food drive by bringing it to the Library during the month of December.
This is the twenty-third year for the Library to host Food for Fines, and it is a great way to help the community.
For more information, call the Chickasha Public Library at 405-222-6075.
Blood drive – December 7, 2023
Reminder – The Chickasha Public Library will be hosting a blood drive today, Thursday, December 7, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. If you would like to make an appointment, call 877-340-8777 or visit osbi.org. Walk-ins are always welcome, and donors will receive a long-sleeve holiday T-shirt.
Value Line database now available
Are you curious about investing or the stock market? The Library now has access to Value Line, a database with daily stock market updates, analyst evaluations of over 90 industries, research tools, and information that will help understand fluctuations in the stock market.
According to its website, Value Line is the “uncontested authority in reliable, unbiased information. Value Line puts you in the driver’s seat with accurate and insightful investment research on companies, industries, markets and economies. From the latest data, sophisticated tools and proven ranks to expert analysis and guidance, Value Line gives you the power to evaluate investments with confidence.” Make smarter, more profitable decisions with Value Line.”
Value Line’s extensive data includes 6,000 stocks, 18,000 mutual funds, 200,000 options, and other securities. Whether you are looking to understand the basics of investing, or an experienced investor who wants more in-depth financial research, there is a variety of ways to access investment opportunities.
To access Value Line, go to the Chickasha Public Library webpage, click on E-Resources, Value Line, and then enter your library card number. Value line is freely accessible on any internet-capable device.
Riders of the Orphan Train – Oct. 26, 2023
Riders of the Orphan Train is Thursday, October 26, at 6:30 p.m. in the Library’s meeting room. The experiences of the 250,000 children who were sent west between 1854 and 1929 to find new homes will come to life with music, video, and storytelling. This program is free and open to the public.
Blood drive – October 5, 2023
The Chickasha Public Library will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, October 5, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. in the meeting room. To make an appointment, call 877-340-8777, or visit osbi.org. Walk-ins are always welcome, and donors will receive a glow in the dark Vein Drain t-shirt (while supplies last) and one free entry to the Oklahoma City Zoo.
Friends of the Library hosting Fall Used Book Sale
By Susan Gearhart, Friends of the Library
It’s ‘Used Book Sale’ time, and you are invited to come, browse, and shop for 2 weeks! The Friends of the Chickasha Public Library’s annual sale is Mon. through Sat., Oct. 9-21, 2023. There are no sales on Sundays.
The book sale is held in the Library’s community meeting room at 527 Iowa Ave., in Chickasha, OK.
Hours of the sale coincide with the ‘open hours’ of the Library: Mon. through Thurs. 9:30am–7pm; Fri. 9:30am–6pm; Sat., 10am-2pm.
Over 200 boxes of books that have been donated to the Friends and the Library will be filling the tables! Shoppers will find Children, Teen, and Adult Fiction Books, Non-Fiction Books, Reference Materials, Book CDs and DVDs.
The Friends encourage those purchasing books to make a financial donation instead of paying individual prices on each of their selections. A suggested donation is $1 per book, except for children’s books.
Proceeds from the ‘Used Book Sale’ will be used to purchase new interior signage and for library programming.
Memberships in the ‘Friends of the Chickasha Public Library’, as well as financial donations to the Friends non-profit 501(C)3 organization, help support the mission of the organization. They may be made at any time at the Library or mailed to the Friends of the Library, 527 Iowa Ave., Chickasha, OK 73018.
For memberships, please include your name, mailing address, phone number and email address, if available, with your information. Annual memberships are from July 1 through June 30.
For more information about the ‘Used Book Sale’ and any Library event, please call the Library at 405-222-6075.
Chickasha Public Library Blood Drive
The Chickasha Public Library will be hosting a blood drive on Thursday, August 17, from 12:30-5:30 p.m. om the meeting room. To make an appointment, call 877-340-8777, or visit osbi.org. Walk-ins are always welcome, and all donors will be entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card.
