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School Supplies Giveaway

Drive-by backpack & supplies giveaway!
When and Where
First Baptist Church Apache
Thursday August 6 from 6 pm unitl we run out.
301 E. Franklin (First Baptist Church)
Follow the signs and stay in your vehicle.
We’ll bring the backpack and supplies to you!
Gone Savin’ Lives Blood Drive
Apache Community Blood Drive: Thursday August 6, from 2:30 to 5:30 pm. Apache Public Library on the Bloodmobile.

Schedule an Appointment
Contact Kelly Lunsford at 580-215-9151.
Give Blood and Get Good Things in Return
Donors get a coupon for a FREE Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit from Whataburger.
Donate and get a free COVID-19 antibody test. You must make an appointment. You’ll get test results in the mail post-donation. The FDA has not reviewed the test and it is not meant for diagnosis or treatment of COVID-19. You must be 18 years old or older to get an antibody test.
We’re following CDC recommendations.
Get a T-shirt and more!

Donors also get a Gone Savin’ Lives t-shirt (while we have them) and a choice of tickets:
- 1 entry to the Science Museum of Oklahoma.
- 2 entries to Safari Joes’ H20.
- 1 entry to Frontier City.
Pandemic Library Response
The library is closed to the public for the time being.
Corona Virus News and Info
Coronavirus Call Center 877-215-8336
The OK Department of Health has a Coronavirus Call Center to answer questions. They are taking calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The Center can connect with Spanish interpreters. Hours may change, visit coronavirus.health.ok.gov to check.
Oklahoma Covid-19 Resources. This page has resources for Oklahomans to find services and information related to the COVID-19 virus. It covers issues like unemployment, vehicle registration, etc.
Learning and Reading
Here’s a few websites to help you stay active and engaged:
Digital Prairie Research & Discovery
Articles, info and more from popular magazines and journals. You should be able to get into ebsco databases without having to log in.
Tumble Books
For a while, you can get into this collection of books through a trial.
DuoLingo
A fun way to learn a language.
Kids’ Connection
A round-up of great places for kids to learn, read and connect!
Stay safe and well, everyone!
eBooks and More Free from the Library
Exciting news! Ebooks, audiobooks and more are coming to Apache. The library is joining the OK Virtual Library.
That means you’ll be able to borrow eBooks, audios and movies on your favorite mobile device or computer for free. Read, listen, or watch instantly or download for later. No long waiting lines or late fees! All you need is a library card in good standing.
How to Get Started
You will need your library card number and a PIN. Call us or come by to get your PIN.
See What’s in the Collection
The virtual library has all the popular titles and best sellers you love. You’ll also find special reading rooms for kids and teens and a business collection.
Best of all – when the library is closed, the OK Virtual Library is open!
You’ll Love Libby – the App
Instantly borrow free ebooks and audiobooks to read on your device or Kindle. Works with all smart phones, tablets, computers, and eReaders.
Get Help and Support
This project (through the OK Dept of Libraries) was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
Come Join the Fun!!
Trunk or Treat
Students, 4th grade through 12th
Students, 4th grade through 12th , write a letter to an author (living or dead), explaining how the author’s work impacted the student’s life. LAL awards prizes on both the nation and state levels. State winners will receive cash prizes from the Oklahoma Center for the Book. In addition, libraries of first place state winners will receive a $1000 grant from the Oklahoma center for the Book. State first place winners also will advance to the nation competition. For more information regarding the Letters About Literature competition, please log on to http://www.read.gov/letters
Lucky Winner of Apache Warrior Quilt
Books Can Take You Places
“Books are a uniquely portable magic” -Stephen King
Come on by the Library for Your Next good Read
“Be awesome! Be a book nut!” -Dr. Suess