Citizenship
Update to Tags in Libby

Did you know you can use Tags in Libby to organize books? You can find the Tags Screen on the Shelf tab. You can create a new tag from the Tags Shelf under ACTIONS.
Brittney Willis GPLC Newest Member and AmeriCorps VISTA Member

This is Brittney Willis, she is an AmeriCorps VISTA member. A VISTA member provides indirect service, building the capacity of the organization to be able to provide direct service. AmeriCorps is a network of local, state, and national service programs that connects over 70,000 Americans each year in intensive service to meet community needs in education, the environment, public safety, health, and homeland security. Those members who serve will receive a partial education award. Brittney’s first assignment was to set up a display of well-known Authors for Black History month in the library. These books and many others are available to check out at the Southern Prairie Library System. Welcome Brittney to our program and we are excited to have you with us for an eventful year.
National Radio Interview with Ruth Ortega
Let’s listen to Ruth Ortega, Interim Coordinator of Great Plain Literacy Council, as she speaks with Joel Reagan on national radio about our local Great Plains Literacy. Ruth talks about the services offered through the Great Plains Literacy and how these services impact our community.
EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES – Virtual Program

Join us May 20, 2021
at 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Register by calling
1-800-272-1900
Summer Reading Program – Sign Up

Hey everyone!!
It’s time to sign-up online for the Summer Reading Program for the Southern Prairie Library System.
Altus Library Assistant

ALTUS LIBRARY ASSISTANT Full time, 40 hours per week which includes evening and Saturday hours as required.
Duties include: a variety of library reference and circulation functions, high level customer service, children’s and adult program development, promotion and marketing assistance through social media.
Requirements: Associate’s Degree with excellent written and oral communication skills; computer applications experience; and a minimum of two years of public service experience in a library setting or equivalent. Applications available at the Altus Public Library.
Return completed application with a cover letter of application and professional references listed to: ATTN: Executive Director, Southern Prairie Library System, 421 N. Hudson, Altus, OK 73521.
|Applications will be accepted until April 19th.
Autism Awareness

World Autism Awareness Day
is April 2, 2021 when the Light It Up Blue by Autism Speaks, bringing global awareness to this disorder. Click here to find out more about Autism and its symptons.
St. Patricks Day

March 17, 2021 is the day we can all be Irish and enjoy many festivities. Immigrants from Ireland brought us this day of celebration. Many places serve traditional Irish foods such as cornbeef and cabbage. The most common symbol for this day is the 3 leaf shamrock. Why only 3 leaves let’s find out!!
Need Help With Your 2020 Income Taxes?

Did you Know? If your household income was less than $72,000 last year, you can file online for free thanks to the IRS VITA/TCE program.
The Oklahoma Department of Libraries offers access to state and federal tax forms and free e-file service for both state and federal filings.
Due to the pandemic, your family may also qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) for the first time.
Dr. Seuss Birtday

Do you know what Dr. Seuss’s real name is? It is Theodor Seuss Geisel. Here’s a link to a museum honoring Dr. Seuss in his hometown of Springfield, Massachutes. His birthday is a nationwide event to encourage reading. Let’s travel to Suessville for fun games, shows and many more activities seussville.com