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6 Alternatives to the "Summer Slide"
Summer slide is a popular term that refers to learning loss that occurs while kids are on summer vacation. Wright Library's Summer Reading Club is a fun and interactive way to encourage reading and learning throughout the summer months. Wright Library's Miss Jacqui is collecting other great resources for homegrown education here>>
Educational Resources for Parents
This page houses presentations, printouts, and online resources that parents may use to enhance their children's education.
Suggest Purchases
Use this form to suggest the Library purchase materials that it does not own, but which are needed for your homeschool curriculum. This form allows multiple titles to be submitted at the same time, and explains the purchasing process in more depth.
Antiracism Events and Resources
Wright Memorial Public Library is committed to providing opportunities for the community to talk openly and honestly about racism.
A Safe Library
Wright Memorial Public Library is open. updated July 28,2021
Beginning Friday, June 30, Wright Library visitors are asked to wear a mask inside the building regardless of vaccination status. The policy change is in response to new CDC guidelines and a continuing effort to to create a safe experience for unvaccinated children and other vulnerable populations.
The following safety precautions remain in place:
Readers Corner
Does your child or teen love books and want to share them with others? Try out Readers Corner! It's a new service from the Wright Library where children and teenagers can read or review a book on the Wright Library's YouTube channel.
Choosing to Participate Poster Exhibition
Wright Library is hosting powerful images from a traveling Smithsonian exhibit. Check out the companion activities and learning lab designed to encourage dialogue, engagement, respect, and participation in our communities.
Voters approve Wright Library levy
Voters approved a 1.5 mill levy for Wright Memorial Public Library with 67.8 percent voting in favor of the tax levy.
"We are very pleased to have the support of the Oakwood community," said Library Director Kristi Hale. "We did not take this issue lightly; we know Oakwood taxes are high, and taxpayers deserve and expect a high return on investment. Now, amidst this unprecedented health crisis, we will need this local tax support more than ever as we face a new round of decreases in state funding."
Take a trek through WMPL's book and film collections
Library renovations are nearly complete, and the Main and Park Entrances are open to the public.
Kanopy is featuring their 21 Most Watched Films of 2021. Cardholders can stream on any computer, television, mobile device or platform by downloading the Kanopy app for iOS, Android, AppleTV, Chromecast, or Roku.