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Library Temporarily Closed to Inside Traffic
Effective 9 a.m. Monday, March 23rd, we will be closed to inside traffic. We will be offering limited services – If you have a question, need a card, or want to request an item for outside pickup call 580-662-2925 or email gleasonmemorial@att.net.
Use our online catalog through our website at to look over the collection as well as our direct link to the Oklahoma Virtual Library labeled, eBooks and eAudio, farther down the page for even more reading ideas. If you don’t know your card # and password, please call us and we will provide it to you. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes but will do our best to help keep everyone safe while still providing service.
Gleason Memorial Library selected as Family Engagement Project Grantee
OPSR funds 29 libraries to expand infant and toddler resources
Gleason Memorial Library has been selected as one of the Oklahoma Partnership for School Readiness’ (OPSR) Public Library Family Engagement Project grantees. This grant will help launch a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten project and upcoming Mother Goose on the Loose Story Times, both promoting reading to infants and toddlers. In addition to the Gleason Memorial Library, 28 other awardees were chosen by OPSR as grantees.
“Thanks to this grant we were able to purchase over 120 books and other materials to enrich our collection and promote these two programs. Des and I are still ordering materials, processing books and preparing the programs for families. We will release more news about the programs and our start dates as soon as possible.” said Renee Yocum, Director.
Library services are crucial to help young children develop language skills. In fact, brain research has shown that talking, singing and reading can have a positive impact on early speech and language. The Public Library Family Engagement Project’s goal is to equip families with knowledge and offer an early introduction to literature and technology to infants and toddlers.
“OPSR is proud to work with the Gleason Memorial Library to support stimulating early literacy opportunities for infants and toddlers,” said Debra Andersen, OPSR executive director. “This project wouldn’t have been possible without our partners the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and the Oklahoma Educational Television Authority (OETA). Thanks to the federal Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five, we’re grateful to be able to support libraries across the state and families who are passionate about enriching the lives of their children.”
Libraries selected to participate in this project will expand on existing programs or implement a new one, including OETA’s Ready to Learn; 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten; and Read, Sing, Play. All of which create a positive learning environment, inform families of the importance of reading and promote life-long literacy.
For additional information or questions, contact Gleason Memorial Library 580-662-2528 or message us on Facebook.
Pearl Carter Scott
Save Thursday, June 20th, 2PM for the Chisholm Trail Heritage Center’s Edie Smith Stewart’s portrayal of PEARL CARTER SCOTT @ the Community Center. Oklahoma has been home to some of the most courageous people on earth and Pearl was definitely one of them. In 1929, at the age of 13, she took her first solo flight and her accomplishments did not end there!
Awesome Alpacas, Gentle Goats, and More!
We had a great turnout for the animals from the Thomas homestead. Kate and her family and friends brought a baby alpaca, baby goat, chickens, and even young kittens. The animals were great and I was so proud of how well the children interacted with them. For information on the Thomas family’s homesteading adventures and the activities they offer go to fortressoffaithadventures.com
Amazing Alpacas and More from Kate Thomas.
Save Thursday, June 13th, 2PM for Kate Thomas and some of the animals she and her family raise on the homestead. The animals are bigger than we usually see so the program will be back of the Community Center but she will have tents to help with shade. There will be snacks inside the community center after the program.
Mad Scientist + Eager Students = A Great Time!
The Mad Scientist from Mad Science was fantastic! The younger Mad Scientists in the audience enjoyed learning about gravity and the vacuum of space. Many thanks to the Dollar General Literacy Foundation for awarding us a grant to provide this program.