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new info As we usher in November, we look forward to the culturally diverse holidays on the horizon and giving our customers opportunities to learn more about their own cultures and those different from theirs. Flip to our events calendar to see how you can take part in Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, the Mexican celebration of love and respect for deceased family members. In the events calendar you’ll also find online events, cultural experiences and take-home kit information about Native American Heritage Month, which honors the history and culture of Indigenous people in our community. Next up, you’ll get a German lesson of sorts on Page 8 as we relay how our partnership with our sister library in Düsseldorf, Germany, came about. In the coming years we’ll collaborate with the International English Library there to host virtual events and shine a light on each other’s cultures. Wunderbar, ja? And here’s what makes November so special for this partnership: Nov. 19 marks National Reading Day, which is a huge literary holiday across Germany. (Explore vorlesetag.de/ to learn more.) Whether you learn about the cultures of Germany, celebrate our Indigenous community members or take part in Dia de los Muertos this month, we hope this edition helps you discover something new.
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MLS Executive Director Larry Nash White, Ph.D., M.S.L.S.
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Editors Victoria Stephens Kim Terry
Oklahomans know a thing or two about altruism. In fact, you could say those who lived through the devastating 1930 Bethany tornado set the standard for neighbor-to-neighbor goodwill.
Designer David Hoffner Contributing Writers Katherine Hickey Gwen Lake Anna Todd Kristine Magers Judie Matthews
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Whether you're looking for love or a tale about a band of displaced Sasquatches, you're sure to find a new-to-you book recommendation from our staff this month.
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Richard McQuillar Mukesh Patel Kim Patterson Leah Rubio Jay Scambler Jim Shonts Judy Smith Beth Toland Susan Tucker Tracey Zeeck
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We're celebrating our first-ever sister library partnership with the International English Library in Germany. Read on to see what's in store for our newfound friendship.
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This month's calendar includes Author Hour with history writers, LEGO club and messy outdoor art. What will you get into in November?
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The Bethany Standard
Community members of Bethany, Oklahoma, rallied to rebuild their city after a historic tornado ravaged homes, tore through a school and left 23 dead.
By Judie Matthews, Special Collections & Research Department
Oklahoma County is no stranger to wild weather — especially tornadoes — but the Bethany tornado shocked many in 1930 with both its timing and its strength. The twister touched down around 9:30am on Wednesday, Nov. 19, slowly moving through eastern Bethany for half an hour. In its wake were 700 destroyed buildings, including over 100 homes, and 23 dead. Most upsetting may have been the loss of life at Camel Creek School. Survivors shared that the tornado blew apart the school building just as they fled for cover and their teacher and five classmates lost their lives. Despite 4
these saddening losses, the outpouring of support for the Bethany community from fellow Oklahomans exceeded all expectations. Occurring just before the Thanksgiving holiday, the tragedy set the standard for Oklahomans’ response to disasters in our state. In 1930, Bethany was not seen as a suburb of Oklahoma City, but a distant Nazarene village. The town had only been founded 21 years prior as the new home for Oklahoma Holiness College. Steady consolidation of other Nazarene institutions grew the town’s population to over 2,000 at the time of the storm.
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The timing of the tornado surprised everyone, and it’s still one of only three violent tornadoes to touch down in Oklahoma during November. The day’s weather report called for cooler air and some rain, but storms and fierce winds were not anticipated. After the events, weather observers noted that low pressure pockets of slow-moving cold air from the Rocky Mountains moved abnormally and mixed with warmer air from the south. This combination resulted in severe weather that could not have been accurately predicted in 1930. About a fourth of Bethany was destroyed.
The Red Cross, Salvation Army, several local organizations and many volunteers worked day and night to find the missing, treat injuries, feed and shelter those without homes and comfort the mourning. Photos confirm the Red Cross arrived in Bethany almost immediately after the storm cleared, setting up a makeshift field office in an empty downtown storefront. The National Guard searched in ruins day and night. The task was monumental. Damages in today’s dollars were estimated around $12 million. The storm proximity to Thanksgiving may have encouraged generosity in nearby
communities. The Daily Oklahoman company raised $30,000 (today $500,000) within 36 hours from community pledges across the state. Some even delivered cash right to the newspaper’s office. The paper wrote: “Never before has there been a more spontaneous demonstration of sympathy and unselfishness. People of means gave generously and hundreds … contributed their bit. Little tots contributed the contents of their savings banks — people with no money to give, offered their services. Everyone was anxious to help in some way.” Over 200 households were registered to receive support by the Red Cross. Drives for
used clothing and household goods were phenomenally successful. New homes were erected in the tornado’s path less than a week after its terror. The community’s resilience was remarkable, and fittingly, the Bethany Nazarene Church canceled its Thanksgiving Day service for the first time. The head of the church, the Rev. A.I. Parrott, said, “We have carried on bravely, but I believe I speak for the city when I say … we would rather go somewhere and rest.” u
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The Stationery Shop by Marjan Kamali
Fiction/KAM
Available formats: book, book on CD, e-audiobook (Libby) It's 1953 in Tehran, and political upheaval is imminent. Despite the turmoil, two teenagers named Roya and Bahman fall in love at the local stationery shop. They make plans to meet at the town square to head to the courthouse to get married, eager to formalize their union. Violence erupts in the city and they miss each other. It will be 60 years before they reunite in Boston in an attempt to understand why their fate took such a drastic turn that day. By then, they each have married and raised children but are still haunted by the love of their youth. "The Stationery Shop" spans decades — an intimate portrayal of the immigrant experience and the tragedy of war. Author Marjan Kamali drew heavily from her own experience as an Iranian immigrant to craft Roya and Bahman's story. She beautifully weaves historical context and cultural vignettes to immerse the reader into the streets of Tehran. Pick up this book for an escapist read that will tug at your heartstrings! reviewed by: Katherine Hickey is a librarian at Belle Isle Library. She enjoys French culture, spending time outside and testing new recipes she sees on the “The Great British Bake Off.”
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Devolution: A Firsthand Account of the Rainier Sasquatch Massacre by Max Brooks
Fiction/BRO
Available formats: book, e-book (Libby), e-audiobook (Libby), Playaway This book answers the question of what would happen if Mount Rainier erupted and displaced a group of Sasquatches. What would you do if a tribe of Sasquatches were forced by volcanic eruption out of hiding? What if you were trapped in a very small and isolated village of people who don't want to believe they are being systematically and intelligently hunted by the Sasquatches? This tale is told through the eyes of the investigators who come upon the deserted community of Greenloop and the discovered journals of a woman named Kate. As they explore the decimated tiny town and read through the journals, a horrifying story emerges. The evidence suggests this community was wiped out in extremely bloody fashion by a previously unknown apex predator. Kate's narrative is one of savagery and death, but also of resilience in the face of unexpected and terrifying circumstances. reviewed by: Gwen Lake is a collection processor at Metro Library's service center. She’s cultivated a life surrounded by books and even has a blog called “Books and Baloney.”
Malibu Rising by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Fiction/REI
Available formats: book, book on CD, e-book, e-audiobook, large print, Playaway Reading a Taylor Jenkins Reid novel is like diving into the pages of the latest People magazine issue. Full of juicy behind-the-scenes details of celebrity lives and fabulous scenery, it’s hard to believe these characters aren’t real people. Her latest novel, “Malibu Rising,” tells the story of the four children of mega star Mick Riva and their epic 1983 party that burned down the coast of Malibu. Counting down the hours leading up to the party, while intermingling the history of the Riva family through the eyes of each sibling, Reid draws the reader into the sunbaked drama of the Malibu coast with its salty waves and ambitious Hollywood starlets. If you're looking for a fun, frothy read that will leave you pleasurably exhausted like a good day at the beach, check this one out! reviewed by: Anna Todd is a librarian at Bethany Library. You can usually find her in the travel guide section at the library as she's always looking for her next destination!
She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan
Fiction/PAR
Available formats: book, e-book (Libby), e-audiobook (Libby) In 14th century China, a young girl is told that her fate is “nothingness.” Her brother, Zhu Chongba, was fated for untold greatness. After his unanticipated death, she sees her chance out of her own grim fate and assumes his identity. Living as a boy, she becomes a monk. Her monastery is attacked, and after a series of unexpected (possibly fated?) events, she becomes a general for the rebel army. Zhu is a compelling main character with grit and determination, but her allies and even her enemies are so well written and complex that you’ll get invested in their stories as well — a loyal best friend who sees Zhu for who she really is, an enemy general who patiently and smartly maneuvers his revenge plot and a virtuous partner who carefully guides Zhu through the political intrigue around her. Fans of epic fantasy and alternate history will get lost in this queer retelling of the founding of the Ming Dynasty and eagerly await the next installment. reviewed by: Kristine Magers is a collection development librarian who purchases adult fiction for Metro Library. When she’s not reading, she’s crossstitching or watching too much reality TV.
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Prost! We Found Our Sister Library in Düsseldorf, Germany By Morgan Day, Marketing & Communications Department
I’d say a toast is in order. Metro Library has secured a sister library partnership with the International English Library in Düsseldorf, Germany, and I for one feel like raising a glass to that. As someone who’s wanted for years to learn more about Deutschland, its people, its history and its culture, it couldn’t get much better than this. Exhibit A: My home is filled with German language flashcards and textbooks from my German for traveling class at Francis Tuttle Technology Center. When I open my phone to view the day’s weather, my brain reverts to “Wie ist das Wetter heute?” (“What is the weather today?”). A 5-pound book of beautiful photos of Germany takes up half my coffee table. I’d be all in on any sister library partnership, but this takes the cake for me. Sit back while I tell you how this whole thing came together and what it means for customers of the Metro Library and International English Library. You’d think every time we got on a Zoom call with our German connections, we’d hear German accents, but that’s never been the case. In fact, MLS staff work most closely with two volunteers — one originally from
Oklahoma with an American accent just like us (though her Okie-isms might have worn off a little from her years in Germany), and another with an Australian accent. The reason? An international team of volunteers runs every aspect of the non-profit organization, from purchasing books to programming events and marketing services to the public. As the only English library in North Rhine-Westphalia, the library aims to connect its customers to its 20,000-plus items and foster a community around English books and culture. Our partnership started with Jynon Hibbard, a 16-year volunteer with the International English Library and member of the library’s board of trustees. Born and raised in Oklahoma City, Hibbard volunteered with the Friends of the Library Booksale for several years before relocating to Germany 25 years ago. She made it her mission to connect with an Oklahoma library, and she had her heart set on us. “It’s a real privilege for me to partner with the very library that helped nurture my love for books 55-plus years ago,” Hibbard told me. “And now here I am working with the Metro
DÜSSELDORF, GERMANY 3 THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT OUR SISTER LIBRARY CITY
Rheinturm, the tallest building in Düsseldorf, is home to the world’s largest digital clock.
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It’s the capital city of North Rhine-Westphalia at the confluence of the Rhine and Düssel rivers.
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Unique to Düsseldorf, Altbier is a crisp, hoppy beer adapted to colder temperatures.
Library from 8,000 miles away. I feel like I’ve come full circle.” Once she reached out to Metro Library, we had no doubt it was a perfect match. Hibbard said she especially looks forward to the cross-cultural exchange that will take place between our two libraries. She summed it up pretty well with this. “We often have stereotypes of each other, which may be romantic notions, but aren’t necessarily true,” she told me. “Not all Germans wear lederhosen and dirndls, guzzle beer and yodel. And not all Oklahomans ride horses, wear cowboy hats and gingham dresses or live in teepees. Not only is it a goal of ours to learn about the different cultures, but it’s to exchange resources, giving our patrons more available materials and learning tools.” So, how did the International English Library come to be, you ask? The British Forces established the International English Library in 1946 to bridge the gap between nations that were at war during World War II. The British Occupation Office created Die Brücke (meaning “the bridge”), a center for community gathering, cultural events and a library of English books. When budget cuts in the ’90s almost closed the library, a group of private citizens and regular visitors came together to form a non-profit and make it a volunteer-run organization. The library has continued to run on volunteer support since 1999 and represents Germany, Japan, the United States, the United Kingdom and many other countries. Customers from both Oklahoma and Germany stand to benefit from the partnership. I’m envisioning lots of great social media content and blog posts from both organizations. Imagine getting a virtual tour of the International English Library via
Instagram stories, or getting to ask our friends in Germany anything you want about their city, country and culture via Facebook Live. Melanie Schuth, also a volunteer at the International English Library, looks forward to educating Metro Library customers about many things, one of them being the city of Düsseldorf. “Düsseldorf is a city with quite a strong literary history,” Schuth said. “The German poet Heinrich Heine was born here, and so there’s a Heinrich Heine House actually where our library currently is located is Heinrich Heine Alley. Johann Wolfgang von Goethe had an impact here as well, and we have the Goethe-Museum Düsseldorf. We would love to share that literary aspect with Metro Library customers.” Heather Zeoli, Metro Library’s director of development and volunteer services, has big plans for enriching and educating through this partnership. “It gives us an opportunity to engage with citizens and library services staff members in another country who have different views, practices, things they embrace, and because they’re an English-speaking library, we’re able to maximize our impact for our customers and their customers and share resources without the need for translation services.” The partnership will bolster Metro
“Not all Germans wear lederhosen and dirndls, guzzle beer and yodel. And not all Oklahomans ride horses, wear cowboy hats and gingham dresses or live in teepees. Not only is it a goal of ours to learn about different cultures, but it’s to exchange resources, giving our patrons more available materials and learning tools.” Jynon Hibbard, 16-year volunteer with the International English Library and member of the library’s board of trustees
Library’s efforts to educate about significant events in German history, such as World War II and the Holocaust, which the International English Library educates about as well. “We have the Henia Ring Schiff Holocaust Resource Collection at our Ronald J. Norick Downtown Library, and with this library being in Düsseldorf, Germany, and part of the origin of that library being an outcome of World War II and de-Nazification, it’s a great opportunity to continue the conversation in this generation about how we destroy hate and how we build healthy communities that are free from prejudice and racism,” Zeoli said.
This Oklahoma-Düsseldorf connection could be the first step in a series of sister library partnerships for us. “We’d love to create more of these relationships,” Zeoli said. “This is a really great place for us to start.” Now, as for that toast to celebrate our libraries coming together? Remember to keep your eye contact while you do it (it’s a German custom!). Learn more about the International English Library by visiting internationallibrary.de/en/ and keep an eye out for the exciting content we’ll distribute as we partner with our new sister library. u
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Introducing NEW Experience Passes! We’ve added two new Experience Passes to our collection. In addition to the Oklahoma City Museum of Art, library customers can now borrow passes to the Oklahoma History Center and Museum of Osteology starting in November.
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Each of our 19 Metro libraries has one Experience Pass per venue. Visit your local library to check out the pass, which will admit you to the venue of choice for free. Each pass has its own set of guidelines for number of visitors admitted and whether special exhibits are included. Find those at metrolibrary.org. info magazine · Metropolitan Library System · November 2021
november featured events To see the latest information about library programs and events, click on the Attend menu on the MLS website: metrolibrary.org. All events are virtual unless otherwise noted. Metropolitan Library Commission Meeting Downtown Library Nov. 18 at 3:30pm All Metro Libraries Close at 6pm Nov. 24 All Metro Libraries Closed Nov. 25-26
Almonte Library Early Childhood Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-14 Pre-K Kit: Math Explorers 1** Kids
Nov. 1-7
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 1 at 6pm Teen Anime Club* Teens Adult Kit: Holiday Centerpiece** Adults Pre-K Storytime: Native American Stories* Birth-PreK
Nov. 2 at 6pm Nov. 3-10 Nov. 3 at 9:30am
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 3 at 6pm Pre-K Kit: Math Explorers 2** Kids
Nov. 8-14
Teen Kit: Half Apron Craft** Teens
Nov. 8-14
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 8 at 6pm
Sketch Savvy: Native American Symbolism* All Ages
Nov. 10 at 7pm
Pre-K Kit: Math Explorers 3** Birth-PreK, Kids
Nov. 15-21
Adult Kit: Traditional Dream Catchers** Adults
Nov. 15-21
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens
Nov. 15-21
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Cuéntame Un Cuento Bilingual Storytime* Birth-PreK Nov. 15 at 10:30am English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 15 at 6pm Teen Anime Club* Teens Mother Goose on the Loose-at Home!* Birth-PreK
Nov. 16 at 6pm Nov. 17 at 9:30am
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 17 at 6pm TED Talk Discussion: Food Affects* All Ages
Nov. 17 at 7pm
Teen Anime Club* Teens
Nov. 23 at 6pm
Pre-K Kit: Math Explorers 4 Kids
Nov. 29-Dec. 5
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 29 at 6pm Teen Anime Club* Teens
Nov. 30 at 6pm
Belle Isle Library Elementary Take Home Kit: Aviation Month-Bessie Coleman** Kids Nov. 1-13 Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
Family Bedtime Stories* Birth-PreK, Kids
Nov. 8 at 7pm
Teen Anime Club* Teens
Teen Take Home Kit: Origami** Teens
Nov. 1-19
Nov. 9 at 6pm
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages
Nov. 8-14
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 1) Adults Nov. 10 at 6pm
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Belle Isle Library, cont.
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month Kids, Teens, Adults
Nov. 15-21
Bison Art : Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens
Nov. 15-21
Mock pumpkin Pie Slice Take Home Kit** Birth-PreK, Kids
Nov. 15-21
Family History Kit for Adults** Adults
Nov. 15-24
Virtual Rocket Readers* Kids
Joy of Reading Book Club: “Dominicana”* Adults Nov. 16 at 12:15pm
Bethany Library Spoticus Out Of This World** Kids
Nov. 1-7
Computer Coach Adults
Nov. 18 at 5pm
Teen Book Club* Teens
Nov. 20 at 2pm
Bethany StoryWalk® All Ages
Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
Pinecone Bird Feeder Take Home Kit** Kids, Teens, Adults
Bethany StoryWalk® All Ages
Virtual Rocket Readers* Kids
Nov. 1-24
Corn Husk Doll Take Home Kit** Teens, Adults
Nov. 1-7
Happy Birthday Bethany Library!** All Ages
Nov. 1-14
Nutcracker take home craft** All Ages, Kids
Nov. 1-7
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages Virtual Rocket Readers* Kids OKC Ballet: From Page to Stage Kids Needlefelt your own House Hippo!** Teens, Adults Virtual Rocket Readers* Kids By Blood: Viewing and Discussion* Adults Computer Coach Adults Outdoor Stories and Fun Birth-PreK, Kids
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Nov. 1-13
Nov. 1 at 4:30pm Nov. 6 at 1pm Nov. 8-14
Nov. 15 at 4:30pm
Computer Coach Adults
Nov. 27 Nov. 29-Dec. 5 Nov. 29 at 4:30pm Nov. 30 at 2pm
Capitol Hill Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30 Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages
Nov. 1-7
Day of the Dead Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe del día de los Muertos Kids Nov. 1 at 4pm Capitol Hill After School Events Kids, Teens
Nov. 1 at 4:15pm
Homework & Reading Help Kids
Nov. 2 at 4:30pm
Nov. 8 at 4:30pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 2 at 6pm
Nov. 9 at 6pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 4 at 6pm
Nov. 10 at 10am
Real-World Issues Book Series: Children’s Edition** Kids Nov. 8-13
Nov. 14 at 2pm
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Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens, Adults
Nov. 8-14
Capitol Hill After School Events Kids, Teens
Nov. 9 at 4:15pm
Outdoor LEGO Club Kids
Homework & Reading Help Kids
Nov. 9 at 4:30pm
Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 9 at 10am
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 9 at 6pm
Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 16 at 10am
ESL Book Club* Adults
Novels at Night* Adults
Nov. 10 at 6pm
Nov. 3 at 4pm
Nov. 18 at 6:30pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 11 at 6pm
Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 23 at 10am
Spoticus Out Of This World** Kids
Nov. 15-20
Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 30 at 10am
Detective Take Home Kit** Teens, Adults
Nov. 15-19
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Homework & Reading Help Kids
Del City Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30 CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults
Nov. 2 at 1pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 16 at 6pm
Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Teens
Nov. 2 at 4pm
Capitol Hill After School Events Kids, Teens
CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults
Nov. 4 at 1pm
Nov. 17 at 6pm
Science Shorts* Kids
Nov. 4 at 6pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 18 at 6pm
Science Shorts* Kids
Nov. 4 at 6:45pm
Native American Cooking Tutorial: Grape Dumplings* Adults Nov. 18 at 7pm
The Book Drop - Teen Book Box** Teens
Nov. 5
OKC Mobile Market All Ages
Nov. 20 at 9am
The Book Drop Junior - Youth Book Box** Kids
Nov. 5
Asian Culture Club* Teens
Nov. 22 at 6pm
Budget Box Take-Home Kit: Holiday Edition** Adults
Nov. 6-13
Nov. 30 at 4:30pm
CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults
Nov. 9 at 1pm
Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Teens
Nov. 9 at 4pm
Latin American Film Club* Adults
Homework & Reading Help Kids
Nov. 16 at 4:30pm
Nov. 17 at 4:15pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 6) Adults Nov. 30 at 6pm
CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults Nov. 11 at 1pm
Choctaw Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
Science Shorts* Kids
Nov. 11 at 6pm
Storytime Birth-PreK
Science Shorts* Kids
Nov. 11 at 6:45pm
Nov. 2 at 10am
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Story & Song: Gratitude!* Birth-PreK, Kids
Del City Library, cont. CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults Nov. 16 at 1pm
Teen Book Box** Teens
Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Teens
Story & Song: Birthdays!* Birth-PreK, Kids
Adult Board Game Night: Zoom Edition!* Adults
Nov. 16 at 4pm Nov. 16 at 6:30pm
Nov. 23 at 11am Nov. 28-11 Nov. 30 at 11am
Edmond Library
CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults Nov. 18 at 1pm
Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
Science Shorts* Kids
Nov. 18 at 6pm
Storytime in the Park* Birth-PreK
Science Shorts* Kids
Nov. 18 at 6:45pm
Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Teens
Nov. 23 at 4pm
Cozy Mystery Book Club* Adults
Nov. 1 at 9:30am Nov. 2 at 12pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 2 at 2pm
CLC High School Equivalency Classes (HSE 1) Adults Nov. 30 at 1pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 2 at 5pm
Teen Virtual Dungeons & Dragons Teens
Citizenship Classes* Adults
Nov. 3 at 4:30pm
Storytime in the Park* Birth-PreK
Nov. 4 at 9:30am
Nov. 30 at 4pm
Downtown Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 4 at 2pm
Story & Song: Unicorns!* Birth-PreK, Kids
The In-Be-TWEENS: Cartooning Class* Kids, Teens
Nov. 2 at 11am
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages Story & Song: Bears!* Birth-PreK, Kids
Nov. 8-14
Nov. 9 at 11am
Nov. 4 at 4pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 4 at 5pm Storytime in the Park* Birth-PreK
College Financial Aid Basics** Teens, Adults
Nov. 10-23
Bird Feeder Conservation** Kids
Nov. 14-20
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Mixed Media Hedghehog Craft - Take-and-Make Kit for ages 6-12** Kids Nov. 9-15
Nov. 15-21
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens
Take & Make: Adult Journaling Kit** Adults
Nov. 15-21
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 9 at 2pm
Story & Song: Alphabet!* Birth-PreK, Kids
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Nov. 16 at 11am
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The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Day of the Dragon King* Kids
Nov. 8 at 9:30am
Nov. 8 at 4pm
Nov. 9-16
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 9 at 5pm
Edmond Writing Group* Adults
Nov. 9 at 7pm
Citizenship Classes* Adults
Nov. 10 at 4:30pm
Storytime in the Park* Birth-PreK
Nov. 11 at 9:30am
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 30 at 5pm
Harrah Library Online D&D Teens
Nov. 4 at 4pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 11 at 2pm
Online D&D Teens
Nov. 11 at 4pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 11 at 5pm
Online D&D Teens
Nov. 18 at 4pm
Book Bunch Book Club* Adults
Nov. 13 at 1:30pm
Jones Library
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Crafternoon Kids
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens
Nov. 15-21
Intro to Investing* Adults
Nov. 1 at 9am Nov. 2 at 6:30pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 16 at 2pm
Jones Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 4 at 10am
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 16 at 5pm
Jones Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 11 at 10am
Citizenship Classes* Adults
Jones Storytime Birth-PreK
Nov. 18 at 10am
Nov. 17 at 4:30pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 18 at 2pm
Midwest City Library
The In-Be-TWEENS: Camp Half-Blood Book Club Reads The Sea of Monsters* Kids, Teens Nov. 18 at 4pm
Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
English as a Second Language Classes - Intermediate (ESL 11) Adults Nov. 18 at 5pm
Nov. 1-23
The Booknerds: YA Book Boxes - Part I** Teens
Nov. 22-24
NaNoWriMo Inspo Take Home Kit Teens, Adults Make it Together: Spin Drums All Ages, Kids, Adults
Nov. 1 at 8am
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages
The Magic Tree House Book Adventures Club: Day of the Dragon King* Kids
Nov. 22 at 4pm
Edmond Writing Group* Adults
Medicare Defined* Adults
Nov. 23 at 7pm
LEGO Club All Ages, Kids
Nov. 2 at 4:30pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop* Adults
Nov. 2 at 5:30pm
The Booknerds: YA Book Boxes - Part 2** Teens
Nov. 27-29
English as a Second Language Classes - Advanced Beginner (ESL 7) Adults Nov. 30 at 2pm
Nonfiction Book Club* Adults Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop* Adults
Nov. 1-14
Nov. 2 at 10am
Nov. 4 at 2pm Nov. 9 at 5:30pm
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Midwest City Library, cont. Rhyme of the Month Club** Birth-PreK
Nov. 10 at 9am
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Family Book Club Outdoor Program* Kids
Nov. 15 at 6:30pm
Northwest Kids’ Story and STEM! A New Day (Take Home Kit)** Kids Nov. 17 at 9am
Nov. 15-21
Make Your Own Button Snake Take Home Kit (Early Childhood)** Birth-PreK Nov. 17-23
OKC Ballet: From Page to Stage Kids
Nov. 16 at 4:30pm
Contemporary Native Peoples- Changemakers Take Home Kit** Kids Nov. 17 at 9am
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop* Adults
Nov. 16 at 5:30pm
Family Storytime Outdoor Program* Birth-PreK
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop* Adults
Nov. 23 at 5:30pm
Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workshop* Adults
Nov. 30 at 5:30pm
Northwest Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30 Dinovember Painting Party Virtual Program** All Ages, Adults Nov. 1 at 6:30pm 30 Days of DINO Fun Take Home Kit** All Ages
Nov. 3-6
Native American Contemporary Art Take Home Kit** Kids Nov. 3 at 9am Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages Family Storytime Outdoor Program* Birth-PreK
Nov. 8-14
Nov. 8 at 6:30pm
Northwest Kids Question! What Makes Leaves So Colorful? (Take Home Kit)** Kids Nov. 10 at 9am Book Page Leaf Banner Take Home Kit** Teens
Nov. 10-13
Nov. 22 at 6:30pm
Northwest Kids’ Holiday Story and STEM! The Gingerbread Man Take Home Kit** Kids Nov. 30 at 6:30pm
Ralph Ellison Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30 Portraits of Our Community** All Ages
Nov. 1-14
Movie Night at Home!** All Ages
Nov. 1 at 9am
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults
Nov. 2 at 9:30am
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults
Nov. 4 at 9:30am
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults
Nov. 8-14
Nov. 9 at 9:30am
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults Nov. 11 at 9:30am Bison Art : Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Winter Wonderland Take Home Kit (Early Childhood)** Birth-PreK Nov. 10-13
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens Nov. 15-21
Shelf Indulgence: YA Book Club Outdoor Program* Teens, Adults Nov. 11 at 6pm
Bookish- Teen Subscription Box** Teens
STEAM Saturday Outdoor Program* Kids, Teens
Nov. 13 at 1pm
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults Nov. 16 at 9:30am
STEAM Saturday Outdoor Program* Kids, Teens
Nov. 13 at 2pm
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults Nov. 18 at 9:30am
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Nov. 15
The Urban Poets* Teens, Adults
Nov. 29 at 7pm
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 1) Adults Nov. 30 at 9:30am
The Village Library Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30 Music with Ginger Outdoors!* Birth-PreK
Southern Oaks Library
Nov. 4 at 10am
Tweens & Teens Take and Make Kit: DIY Super Bouncy Balls** Teens Nov. 1-12
Teen Take & Make Lit Kit** Teens
Nov. 9
Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
Early Childhood Take Home Kit** Birth-PreK
Nov. 9
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 1 at 6pm
Children’s Take Home Kit** Kids
Nov. 9
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 3 at 6pm
Take Home Tuesday: Adults** Adults
Nov. 9
CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes (CIT 2)* Adults
Nov. 4 at 6:30pm
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages
Nov. 8-14
Messy Outdoor Art* Teens
Nov. 9 at 4:30pm
Nutritional Immune Support 101 with Natural Grocers* Adults Nov. 9 at 6pm
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 8 at 6pm
Full STEAM Ahead Online + Take Home Kit** Kids
Nov. 11
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 10 at 6pm
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes (CIT 2)* Adults
Nov. 11 at 6:30pm
Warr Acres Library
Tweens & Teens Take and Make Kit: Rockets** Teens
Nov. 15-23
Early Childhood Take Home Kit: 123! Play with Me At Home!** Birth-PreK Nov. 1-30
Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Nov. 15-21
Take and Make Kit- Fall Wreaths** All Ages
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens
Nov. 15-21
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages
Nov. 1-8 Nov. 1-13
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 15 at 6pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 1 at 2pm
CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 17 at 6pm
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 3 at 2pm
CLC U.S. Citizenship Classes (CIT 2)* Adults CLC Adult Basic Education Classes (ABE 3) Adults
Nov. 18 at 6:30pm Nov. 29 at 6pm
Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month** All Ages
Nov. 8-14
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 8 at 2pm English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 10 at 2pm Animal Engineers - Prairie Dogs* Kids
Nov. 11 at 4:30pm
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Warr Acres Library, cont. Book Club: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman* Adults Nov. 13 at 11am LEGO Club - Spiral Staircases* Kids
Nov. 13 at 2:30pm
Author Hour: A Touch of History with Jade Lee, Randi Pink & David L. Robbins Teens, Adults Nov. 20 at 2pm Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations All Ages Nov. 23 at 6:30pm
Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month** Teens
Nov. 15-21
Bison Art : Native American Heritage Month** Kids
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Nov. 15-21
*Registration required **Take-home kit, supplies limited
English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 15 at 2pm English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 17 at 2pm English as a Second Language Classes - Beginner (ESL 4) Adults Nov. 29 at 2pm
Wright Library
Nov. 22 at 10am
Nov. 29 at 10am
Author Hour Sat, Nov. 20, 2pm A Touch of History
Art Around the World: The Pacific Northwest - Make Your Own Formline Art** Kids, Teens, Adults Nov. 9-13 Take and Make “Wreath of Plenty”** Kids, Teens, Adults
Nov. 16-20
System Wide Programs Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Nov. 1 at 10am
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Nov. 3 at 10am
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Nov. 8 at 10am
Tailored Titles Live Reading Recommendations All Ages Nov. 8 at 6:30pm Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults Children Reading to Dogs* Kids
Randi Pink | Angel of Greenwood
Nov. 10 at 10am Nov. 11 at 6:30pm
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Nov. 15 at 10am
Stay Active & Independent for Life (SAIL)* Adults
Nov. 17 at 10am
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David L. Robbins | Isaac’s Beacon Join us on Facebook Live for these upcoming author visits! For more information visit metrolibrary.org.
NATIVE AMERICAN
HERITAGE MONTH Nov. 1-30
Join us during Native American Heritage Month to honor the history and culture of Indigenous people in our community! Visit metrolibrary.org/NAHM for information on take-home kits, resources and online content for kids, teens and adults. Nov. 1 Nov. 18, 7pm Contemporary Cultural Connectivity Through Native American Cooking Tutorial: Grape Indigenous Beadwork Dumplings Library Online Capitol Hill Library All Day Nov. 10 Nov. 3 Sketch Savvy: Native American Symbolism Almonte Library Pre-K Storytime: Native American Stories Almonte Library Nov. 16, 6:30pm Indigenous Food and Food Soveriegnty with Chef Nico Albert Library Online
Take-Home Kits Nov. 1-13 Elementary Take-Home Kit: Aviation MonthBessie Coleman Belle Isle Library
Nov. 8-14 Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month Capitol Hill Library
Nov. 1-7 Corn Husk Doll Bethany Library
Nov. 8-14 Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month Warr Acres, Ralph Ellison, Northwest, Belle Isle, Southern Oaks and Downtown libraries
Nov. 1-7 Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month Capitol Hill Library
Nov. 15-21 Adult Kit: Traditional Dream Catchers Almonte library
Nov. 1-13 Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month Bethany and Warr Acres libraries
Nov. 15-21 Birch Tag Art: Native American Heritage Month Warr Acres, Ralph Ellison, Belle Isle, Southern Oaks, Bethany, Downtown, Edmond and Almonte libraries
Nov. 1-14 Whose Land? Native American Heritage Month Midwest City Library Nov. 3-6 Native American Contemporary Art Northwest Library
Nov. 15-21 Bison Art: Native American Heritage Month Belle Isle, Warr Acres, Ralph Ellison, The Village, Midwest City, Southern Oaks, Capitol Hill, Bethany, Downtown, Edmond and Almonte libraries November 2021 · Metropolitan Library System · info magazine
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16 SOUTHERN OAKS 6900 S. Walker, OKC (405) 631-4468
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17 THE VILLAGE 10307 N. Penn. Ave., The Village, (405) 755-0710 9-8 9-8 9-8 9-8 9-6 9-4 1-5 18 WARR ACRES 5901 NW 63rd, Warr Acres, (405) 721-2616 19 WRIGHT* 2101 Exchange, OKC, (405) 235-5035
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