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Our Services
Library Development
Serving Oklahoma libraries with consultation services, public librarian certification training, continuing education courses, computer & technology classes, and program materials.
Literacy Resources
Provides services, leadership, and technical assistance to library and community-based literacy programs throughout the state, as well as coordinating several statewide initiatives.
Archives & Records
Preserving, storing, archiving and presenting historical records of the executive, legislative and judicial branches of the Oklahoma state government from territorial days forward.
Reference & Circulation
Presenting resources for learning and research through collections and databases available to libraries, patrons, schools, students and state employees.
Government Information
Providing state and federal information in the original format and/or digital versions. Documents, publications and more are available open-access online.
Law|Legislative Reference
Providing prompt, nonpartisan, and accurate information to the executive, legislative and judicial branches of government as well as to the general public.
News
Archives & Records Commission Meeting
The Oklahoma Archives and Records Commission meeting will be held October 25 at 10:00 am at the Oklahoma State Capitol, Room 412A. View the agenda.
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Financial Fitness Programs near you
The Financial Fitness program is a FREE interactive financial education workshop series that can help anyone learn about money, develop a budget, save for college, plan for retirement and much more. Free financial fitness programs are being planned at public libraries around the state. Look for a Financial Fitness Program near you.
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Time to Enter the Book Awards
Authors, illustrators, photographers and book designers… Download the call for entries for the 2019 Oklahoma Book Awards! Books considered for this award must have an Oklahoma-based theme, or entrants must live or have lived in Oklahoma. Books must have been published between January 1 and December 31, 2018. Entries must be received by January 4, 2019. Finalists will be notified in
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Public Library Academy – Fall Classes Now Open
The Fall 2018 Public Library Academy classes are now open for registration. See complete list and register! All registrations will be processed online using Eventbrite. Register for each class by clicking on the link below for the particular class you want to attend. This online system allows you to verify you are registered. In addition,
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2018 Oklahoma Book Festival
Yes! The inaugural Oklahoma Book Festival is set for October 20, 2018 from 10am to 5pm! It will be held at the Oklahoma City Boathouse District. The Festival will feature many award-winning authors from Oklahoma and across the country. 50-75 of America’s finest literary talent Panel discussions and author presentations 2,000 – 3,000 anticipated attendance Meet your
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