March 2021 Newsletter

CPL newsletter
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Hello Library Patrons,
Have you done a lot of reading recently? Staying home, staying warm, is a good time to read. We're getting used to our new library management system and finding lots of options to enjoy such as Watch Lists. Here are just a few things I wanted to mention:

  • When you log into your account through the library's website https://chickashaplok.booksys.net/opac/cpl/index.html?mode=main#menuHome​ click on the "Interests"  tab and click "My Watch Lists". You can add the name of authors whom you like. When you do that and the library adds a new book by that author your name will be automatically put on the waiting list. You will then be informed when it is your turn for that book. Give it a try and enjoy.
  • Ancestry.com is still available remotely.  It is located in the links tab when you log on to your account.
  • To receive texts you may select that option for various communications.

Take a look at your online library account and see what you can do. If you've never used the online catalog before here is a short tutorial video on how to navigate the library collection online. 

Come and Go In-Person 

I want to thank everyone for their cooperation during the pandemic. We've done our best to provide services curbside in order to keep patrons and staff safe and keep the coronavirus from spreading and now the numbers are heading down finally. Therefore the library will open to limited in-person services on March 1st. That means that you can come in without an appointment but we will limit the number of patrons in the building to 10 and therefore ask everyone to keep their visit short so we can get as many people in as want in. A Come and Go model so to speak. Absolutely everyone will continue to be required to wear a face mask over their mouth and nose the entire time they are in the library. I realize some people have received their vaccine however we will continue to require masks to be worn by everyone. Let's keep the numbers trending down and get past this virus completely.

Sincerely,

Lillie Huckaby

Library Director

Heathy Cooking Videos

By Drew | February 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Heathy Cooking Videos

Looking for a new heathy recipe? Courtney from the library demos a potato soup recipe in this video! Click here to watch.“This program is funded in part through the Oklahoma Department of Libraries with a federal grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.”

Black History Resources at the Chickasha Public Library

By Michelle | February 26, 2021 | Comments Off on Black History Resources at the Chickasha Public Library

“Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history” – Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950), historian, author, and founder of Black History Month February was Black History Month, which highlights the history, culture, contributions, struggles, and achievements of African Americans.  However,…

Readers’ Advisory

By Brande B | February 25, 2021 | Comments Off on Readers’ Advisory

We all know the names of our favorite authors-at least the name that you scan for when you look at the new release shelf. But did you know that some of your favorite authors may be writing under a pen name? The author may feel the need to protect their privacy, want to try their…

Sign up for health literacy bingo today.
Have picked up you health literacy bingo card? Visit, https://chickashapl.okpls.org/library-programs-events/ or in-person at the library 527 W Iowa Ave to get started.

It's not to late to sign up for Health Literacy Bingo. Click for more details.

 

 

Chapter Chat is an online book club.

Chapter Chat is a book discussion group for adults that meets monthly. Click here for more details.

Teddy Bear sleepover will be a virtual Storytime on March 25th at 4:30 pm. Click for more details.