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Oceans of Possibilities Calendar
Register for Summer Programs at the Library
Dive into “Oceans of Possibilities” this summer as the Vinita Public Library presents their summer reading program. Registration and Kick-Off are on Friday, May 27 from noon to 2:00 p.m. for children, teens and adults. At registration, receive a summer reading packet, including reading log and calendar, reading goody bag and a sweet treat from the snow cone truck.
Children’s programs will be on Fridays in June at 10:30 am, as well as July 8th , and a wrap up party on July 29th at 11:00 am. Activities include story time, games, snacks, crafts, and art projects with an ocean theme, like shell painting, Tropical Bingo, and sand art necklaces. Children six years of age and under must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
The library will bring in two special programs for summer reading. “Unchartered Waters” by Finer Arts of Oklahoma will be at the library on June 17 at 10:30 am. This interactive program shares stories, chanties and undersea secrets using drama, games and other silliness.
“Magic by Tangles” will present at summer reading on July 8 at 10:30 am. This is an interactive storytelling event featuring sea creatures and pirates. The special programs are free and open to all.
New to the library this summer are programs for teens, and adults. Teen programs will be at 2:00 pm on June 3, 17, and July 8. Teens will enjoy programs and art projects, such as a Bob Ross paint along.
Adult 18+ who are Vinita Public Library account holders are invited to register for the adult program. Adults can be entered into a prize drawing after they have completed reading 5 or more books and turn in their reading log by July 22.
The deadline for all reading logs to be turned in is July 22. There will be an Awards and Splash Pad day for all age groups on July 29 at 11:00 am.
Summer reading program is sponsored by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries, the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the National Science Foundation. The library also thanks local businesses and organizations that generously donate funds and prize coupons to provide reading incentives for the community.
For more information, call the library at 918-256-2115, email at library@cityofvinita.com, or come by the library at 215 West Illinois, Monday through Friday from 11:00 am – 6:00 pm (7 pm on Thursday) and from 11:00 am until 3:00 pm on Saturdays. Follow the Vinita library on Facebook for updates.
Library Board to meet May 17
The Vinita Library Board of Directors will meet on Tuesday, May 17 at noon in the Vinita Library Room.
Agenda
- Call Meeting to Order
- Roll Call; Declaration of a Quorum
- Discussion, consideration, and possible action on approval of minutes of the March 2022 meeting
- Discussion, consideration, and possible action on approval of Librarian’s Combined Report: Income and Expense, Statement of Financial Condition, and Activity
- Old Business ; City Council on April 19, 2022 approved the reappointments of board members Barbara Wiles, Linda Hatcher and Irene Conine to a 3 year term upon recommendation of the Library Board of Directors.
Review of Material Reconsideration Policy
Is there an update from any board members on inquiry of the bike rack from several years ago that was at the side of the library building?
- New Business ; Review Circulation/Interlibrary Loan Policy
- Adjourn
*Note – The annual meeting of the Library Foundation Board will immediately follow.
Check Out Our Book Club
You are invited to attend our library Book Club, which will meet Thursday, May 12 at 5:30 pm at the library. This month’s book is “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr.
Enter to Win Prizes during National Library Week
National Library Week is April 3-9.
Visit the Vinita Pubic Library during National Library Week and enter a drawing for one of three gift baskets. The three gift baskets are for the age groups; kids, teens, and adults. Also, the library is giving away a grand prize to a member who can guess the number of checkouts from April 1, 2021 to April 2, 2022. The number of checkouts will include materials borrowed through our Virtual Library, but does not include renewals. The closest guess will win a $30 Visa gift card. In the event of a tie, a random drawing from all tying entries will determine the winner. Drawings will be held at noon on Friday April 15. You do not need to be present to win.
The Vinita Public Library is celebrating National Library Week with drawings for gift baskets and a grand prize. National Library Week is April 3-9 and the theme is “Connect With Your Library” which promotes the idea that libraries are places to get connected using technology, through programs and classes, and to connect to each other.
Visit the Vinita Pubic Library during National Library Week and enter a drawing for one of three gift baskets. The three gift baskets are for the age groups; kids, teens, and adults. Also, the library is giving away a grand prize to a member who can guess the number of checkouts from April 1, 2021 to April 2, 2022. The number of checkouts will include materials borrowed through our Virtual Library, but does not include renewals. The closest guess will win a $30 Visa gift card. In the event of a tie, a random drawing from all tying entries will determine the winner. Drawings will be held at noon on Friday April 15. You do not need to be present to win.
One entry is allowed per member for each drawing; one for the drawing for an age-appropriate basket and one for the guess of how many checkouts. To win you must be a library account holder in good standing.
The drawings are for library account holders only. However, new members will be immediately eligible. Library staff are regularly registering new members. A Vinita library account is free for people who live or work in Craig County. Requirements for getting a library account are you must show an ID and two proofs of mailing address. The Vinita Public Library appreciates all of their patrons and it continues to go above and beyond to benefit the community by expanding resources, programs and collections
Connect With Your Library during National Library Week April 3-9
April 3-9, 2022 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the essential role libraries, librarians and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening communities. The theme for this year’s National Library Week is “Connect with Your Library,” which promotes the idea that libraries are places to get connected to technology by using broadband, computers and other resources. Libraries also offer opportunities to connect with media, programs, ideas and classes, in addition to books. Most importantly, libraries also connect communities to each other.
Libraries of all types continue to go above and beyond to keep their communities connected by expanding resources and embracing inclusion in their programming, resources and collections. Libraries across the country are making a difference in people’s lives by providing electronic learning resources like online resources and wi-fi access for students and workers who may lack internet access at home. The Vinita Library is supporting the community with services such as Children’s programs, meeting space, internet access, virtual library, eResources, printing, copying, faxing and more!
During this week, the Vinita Public Library encourages all community members to visit their library in person or online to explore and access services and programs. The Vinita Library offers a wide array of programs, classes and resources.
This National Library Week, the public can show their appreciation and support for libraries by visiting their library in person or online, following them on social media and using the hashtag #NationalLibraryWeek.
First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association and libraries of all types across the country each April.
Children’s Storytime will be March 14th
WEAR YOUR GREEN! 
Join us for Storytime Monday, March 14 at 3:15 pm at the Vinita Public Library. We will have an Interactive storytime and St. Patrick’s Day theme crafts planned! !
