Millard Oakley Library Board Opens Candidate Applications
The Millard Oakley Public Library Board is seeking to fill an upcoming vacancy following a discussion regarding term expirations during a special called meeting Wednesday. Board Chairman Jerry Schetterer said the board needs to find a replacement for member Thelma Danner, whose term is scheduled to conclude. “We have a stack of resumes of all […]
Overton Children’s Author Writes First Book On Agriculture
Local author Laurie Crawford showcased her book, “Hope on the Farm” Thursday at the Millard Oakley Public Library. Crawford said her experiences with her grandmother inspired the book. Crawford said her grandmother taught her many lessons while raising her on her family farm. “Having the opportunity to have my own granddaughter spend time on a […]
Millard Oakley Library Awarded Technology Grant
The Millard Oakley Public Library awarded the Training Opportunities for the Public Grant Tuesday to improve its technology within the library. Library Director Judith Cutright said the grant will be used to buy wi-fi hotspots and upgrade the internet infrastructure of the library. “This is vital for school purposes, for entertainment, or for those that […]
Millard Oakley Public Library Offering 3D Printing To Patrons
The Millard Oakley Public Library has entered the world of 3D printing. Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said it took some time to get everyone trained on how to operate the printer, but now it is ready for public use. Julian-Simmons said this opens the door to people who are not in school or have financial means […]
Millard Oakley Public Library First Online Book Club Meets Tomorrow
The Millard Oakley Public Library will host its first online book club meeting tomorrow. The club will meet via zoom every first Tuesday of the month at 11:00 a.m.. Library Director Cynthia Julian-Simmons said this month’s novel is Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand. “It is just as simple as trying to connect again with these people […]
