News
Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale
Annual meeting of the Friends of the Guthrie Public Library is Friday, February 3, 2023 at 7pm. Members presale to follow.
The public sale will be on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 8am to 5pm.
The sale is located at: First United Presbyterian Church, 102 E Noble, Guthrie, OK 73044
Volunteers needed to set up for sale, Friday, 10am to ? and to clean up, Saturday, 5pm. Call the Guthrie Public Library for more information at 405-282-0050.
Kanopy New at Library!
Using your Guthrie Public Library card, you can access Kanopy. With an expertly curated collection of narrative, documentary films, and more we think you’ll enjoy, we’re pleased to bring this streaming service to our community. Go to the Guthrie Kanopy page to get started today. Or via the Kanopy App available on Google Play and IOS.
You will be directed to sign in using your library card and your pin/password, which may get from the Library. From there you will be directed to create an account with Kanopy. Once the email is verified you can start watching!
Closed For the Holiday
We will be closed Friday, December 23, through Monday, December 26, in observance of Christmas. We will reopen Tuesday, December 27, at 9am. We ask that if the book drop is full, that you hold your items until we reopen.
Library Board Meeting Moved
The January Library Board Meeting will be held on Thursday the 26th instead of the regularly scheduled date, still at 5:30pm. It is open to the public.
Closed Thanksgiving
We will be closed Thursday, November 24 through Saturday, November 26 in observance of Thanksgiving. We will reopen Monday, November 28 at 9am. We ask that if the book drop is full that you hold your items until we reopen.
Library Closed at Noon on 8th
We will be closing at noon Friday, July 8 for City Staff Appreciation. We will reopen Saturday, July 9 at 9am. We ask that if the book drop is full that you hold your items until we reopen.
Library Closed For the 4th
We will be closed Monday, July 4 in observation of Independence Day. We will reopen Tuesday, July 5 at 9am. We ask that if the book drop is full that you hold your items until we reopen.
Seeking Library Board Member
Job Title: “Library Board Members Wanted”
The Guthrie Public Library Board meets quarterly on the third Thursday of January, April, July, and October, and serves in an advisory capacity to the City Council on all matters concerning the Guthrie Public Library. Ordinance No. 2678 requires the Guthrie Library Board to consist of five (5) citizens of the City of Guthrie who have been residents within the corporate limits for at least one year. All members are appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council.
Responsibilities:
– Establish the policies of the library.
– Assist the director in administering the library through established board committees.
– Engage in short and long-range planning for the library
– Serve as library advocates by promoting the library at all times through their daily activities.
Please consider volunteering and giving back to your community!
The application period is open until filled.
Summer Volunteer Drive
We’ve started our hunt for summer volunteers ages 12 and up! If you are interested please stop by the front desk to fill out a form and talk with Becca. Any questions can be directed to Becca at 405-282-0050 ext. 3 or bpesicka@cityofguthrie.com.
ARPA Grant
The Guthrie Public Library Receives Grant for Pandemic Relief and Recovery
4/4/2022
Candy Ford, Assistant Director
cford@cityofguthrie.com
(405) 282-0050 ext. 3
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL) has awarded a $15,015.79 grant to The Guthrie Public Library to address impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. ODL offered targeted grants to Oklahoma public libraries as part of the agency’s plan for use of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds.
Suzette Chang, Director of Library Services, says the grant will be used to purchase physical and virtual materials that will support education, workforce development, and health. We will also be upgrading our security system, adding a touchless water bottle filling station, acquiring new lounge seating and providing wireless hotspots for check out.
“The pandemic offered a pause to all human beings; the Guthrie Public Library is no exception. Due to the support of the ARPA Grant, the Guthrie Public Library has strengthened our quantitative and qualitative impact with a more robust collection, a safer space and more opportunities to engage a growing Guthrie/Logan County,” Chang Said.
Jackie Kropp, director of the Office of Library Development at ODL, said grants totaling $1.45 million have been provided to 93 municipal libraries and all eight of the state’s library systems.
“The grants are funding a diverse array of items and projects to protect public health and assure continued services,” Kropp said. “The process allowed for a variety of options so that individual libraries could request grant funds to meet their most pressing needs.”
Kropp said libraries could purchase PPE and easily-cleanable furniture, fund network enhancements and Wi-Fi expansion, purchase connectivity devices for social distancing and remote access to online resources, support video conference capabilities, order health and wellness materials for their collections, and even pay for temporary staffing to help in the recovery process.
The spending criteria was provided by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and based on ARPA legislation.
In addition to the public library grants, ODL is using ARPA funds to also provide grants to adult literacy programs, museums, and tribal libraries and cultural centers. Other ODL-sponsored ARPA projects in the works include an Online High School pilot with six public libraries, the launch of a telehealth pilot program, online resources for homework help, an early literacy program for 30 small and rural public libraries, and procurement of document scanning stations for selected libraries.
#
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries is the official state library of Oklahoma. The agency serves the information and records management needs of state government, assists with public library development, coordinates library and information technology projects for the state, and serves the general public through its specialized collections.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services works to advance, support, and empower America’s museums, libraries, and related organizations through grant-making, research, and policy development.