Grove Public Library, Long Range Plan FY2010-2012
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The Friends of the Grove Public Library has been founded to bring together those persons interested in promoting the existence and usage of the Grove Public Library; to support and assist the local library in the supply and maintenance of materials and in the furtherance of its programs.

As a Friend, you are helping with library projects and programs.

Memberships begin at $7.50. If you are interested in becoming a Friend of the Grove Public Library or would like more information click here. You may also contact the Grove Public Library at 918-786-2945.

The Grove Public Library is known for its impressive genealogical collection. The collection has holdings on many areas and states of interest to researchers but emphasizes Delaware County, the nearby four-state area, and Cherokees.

The general collection includes extensive census records and indexes to include the U. S. census 1790 through 1820 complete, numerous complete state census records for various years, 1870 census index, all Oklahoma census records with a soundex for Indian Territory and Oklahoma Territory 1900. Other items of special note are: Indian-Pioneer History, all Delaware County newspaper microfilm and some from surrounding areas, the LDS Family Search on CD-ROM, War of the Rebellion: Official Records of the Union and Confederate Armies.

The Cherokee collection includes a searchable CD-ROM of the Dawes Roll, and the Cherokee census cards and applications on microfilm. The collection includes nearly all Cherokee censuses and rolls and numerous books about the Cherokee.

The Delaware County Genealogical Society, Inc. supports the genealogical collection and assists family researchers. Researchers making queries are asked to put them in writing and mail or e-mail to the society. For more information visit the Delaware County Genealogical Society, Inc. home page.

TLC (Teaching Literacy to Children) reading time is for infants and toddlers through age 3 and their grown-ups. TLC is held each Tuesday from 10:00-10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime is for 4 and 5 year-olds and is held each Tuesday from 10:45-11:15 a.m. During Preschool storytime, parents may stay or leave the room based on the child’s comfort level; however, parents must stay in the library, perhaps using the time to choose their own materials.

The purpose of the “Read with Friends” program is to help children become accustomed to a group setting, and develop a love of books and reading. Storytime activities include reading with puppets, flannel board activities, rhymes, finger-plays, music, movement, and snacks; with some crafts for the preschool group. New this year, is a share your favorite book Tuesday, and an opportunity to earn free books for regular storytime attendance. When young children have plenty of pleasant reading experiences the likelihood of success in school increases significantly. We hope that you will allow us to be part of your child’s early literacy education!