Muskogee Public Library

Employment Opportunity: Library Branch Manager III Muskogee Public Library, Muskogee, OK Manages and administers the operation and staff of library branch in Muskogee. Ensures outstanding customer service is provided to all patrons; serves as an advocate and spokesperson for the branch and the System in the communities.... Qualifications: MLS/MLIS and five or more years related library experience. Experience developing programs for library users of all ages. Demonstrated performance in a management position. Duties include managing the library building, staff (21 FTE) and collection using professional principles of the library field. Manager will oversee the successful long term and daily operation of the library including awareness and use of the library facility, staff supervision and training, financial transactions and successful development of good relationships with governmental officials, library friends and volunteers. 40 hrs. per week; includes some evenings and Saturdays. Beginning salary $57,845 plus excellent benefits. Background check required. Applications must be submitted online @ www.eols.org/careers/. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Finding Pictures: African Americans in the Military Check out this online orientation session from the Smithsonian which will include a brief introduction to images in the collections that relate to the history of African American participation in the U.S. military from the Civil War through the Vietnam War, with a focus on photography. (Feb 8, 2022 11:00 AM CST) https://loc.zoomgov.com//register/WN_WgTuZbB4QJO6IaytQQLr1g... #BlackHistoryMonth #BHM See more

Due to the impending weather we are re-scheduling this week's Great Decision's event to Thursday, Feb. 17.

Oh the guilty pleasure of light and creamy homemade treats! You, too, can make this sweet treat of deliciousness. You can even teach the kids and loved ones in your life to make this one for you! Best part, it is No Bake! Ha! Tech Oddities Foodie Edition presents different styles of mousse to meet your savory sweet tooth. ... Make a tasty mess with the loved ones in your life or show off your fancy side at your next bake-off get together! Nothing is more sweet than making fond memories with loved ones and getting praise for your cooking skills! Check out this link https:/linktr.ee/muskogeepl and don't forget to tag us on your creation! #muskogeepl

Tonight's Game Night at the library from 6 - 8:30, so come hang out! This week, the theme is card games. We've got folks looking to play Magic: the Gathering, Pokémon, Yu-Gi-Oh!, Munchkin, and classics like Uno and Skip-Bo! Bring your own cards or see what you find here.

We need adult, literacy tutor volunteers. The next tutor training class will be on Tuesday in February via Zoom. For more information, requirements, and application contact:... Penny Chastain, Adult Literacy Coordinator [email protected] 918-682-6657 (x246) See more

Story Stars and Little Leaners will return next week. Stay safe and warm this week

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, an annual celebration and recognition of the achievements by Black Americans. Check out this list of incredible books by black authors that will educate and make an impact on everyone: https://bit.ly/3Hk8hZf #februaryisblackhistorymonth #BHM

Bonus Borrows are back on Hoopla!! You can check out this entire collection without using a borrow for the entire month of February! https://www.hoopladigital.com/collection/14916

February is National Library Lovers' Month! What do you love about the library? #nationallibraryloversmonth #loveyourlibrary

Building Caretaker Muskogee Public Library Responsible for assisting in the upkeep of library building. Requirements: High School diploma or GED; 2 yrs. experience in general maintenance and use of power tools. Basic computer and communication skills.... Duties include: Occasional cleaning, overseeing work done by outside contractors; preparing rooms for meetings. Installs shelving and other furnishings, troubleshoots and repairs equipment. Work requires considerable physical effort in the handling of materials up to 50 pounds and/or continual standing, walking, bending, or stooping. Valid driver’s license required. 19 hrs. per week, some nights and Saturdays may be required; schedule is flexible. Beginning salary $14.09/hr. Background check required. Applications must be submitted online @ https://libraryaware.com/2G84HM. Applications will be accepted until position filled. https://libraryaware.com/2G84HN

What are some of your favorite sci-fi flicks? Use your library card to stream movies from Hoopla like The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Our seven-week "Great Decisions" speaker series begins Thursday, February 10 at 7 pm. The series will take place every Thursday at 7 pm from February 10 to March 24 in our Grant Foreman Room. The series kicks off with Northeastern State University (NSU) Professor Dr. Dennis Vovchenko, who will be speaking on the topic of "Outer Space". Register online by visiting https://bit.ly/3AR4yzC. To learn more about the "Great Decisions" national program, please visit https://bit.ly/3APqdbx. #libraries #supportyourlocallibrary #greatdecisions #muskogeepubliclibrary

Our Book of the Week is The Library: a Fragile History by Andrew Pettegree and Arthur Der Weduwen. From the publisher: Famed across the known world, jealously guarded by private collectors, built up over centuries, destroyed in a single day, ornamented with gold leaf and frescoes, or filled with bean bags and children’s drawingsthe history of the library is rich, varied, and stuffed full of incident. In The Library, historians Andrew Pettegree and Arthur der Weduwen introduc...e us to the antiquarians and philanthropists who shaped the world’s great collections, trace the rise and fall of literary tastes, and reveal the high crimes and misdemeanors committed in pursuit of rare manuscripts. In doing so, they reveal that while collections themselves are fragile, often falling into ruin within a few decades, the idea of the library has been remarkably resilient as each generation makesand remakesthe institution anew. Beautifully written and deeply researched, The Library is essential reading for booklovers, collectors, and anyone who has ever gotten blissfully lost in the stacks. Request this title: https://eok.ent.sirsi.net//ent:$002f$002fSD_ILS$002f0$/one Also available in eBook format on the Libby app.

Check out this week's New and Forthcoming Books! Reserve a copy today by visiting our online catalog: eok.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/ Click here to view a .pdf version of the New and Forthcoming Books list: https://eols.org///2022/01/New-and-Forthcoming-1.28.22.pdf #newandforthcoming #forthcomingbooks #libraries #library #supportyourlocallibrary