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May flowers are blooming in Metro Libraries this spring and they are blossoms of creativity. Our libraries are filled with a garden of resources to help you create—from Makerspaces to Quilting Clubs—we have something for everyone. Our shelves are blooming with books to teach you a new craft or skill, so stop by and let your creativity sprout!
Check out our highlighted events section to find ways to learn how to make your garden grow with urban gardening
workshops at the Ralph Ellison Library. Use the force with a little Star Wars origami for Free Comic Book Day on May 4th in Edmond. Celebrate comics more with a Super Hero Civil War party at the Downtown Library May 7. Catch up with the latest digital trends and be a savvy mobile library user with the digital top 10 on page 10.
Are you ready to get in the game? Be part of the starting lineup for Summer Reading. Sign up online starting May 15 and be well on your way to earning incentives for your 20 minutes a day. Find out more in this issue of info.
Check out all of the ways we are growing this month at your Metro Library. We have the seeds you need to start blooming!
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hough not as sexy as the moon bound Apollo missions, NASA’s Project Gemini was a robust human spaceflight program that paved the way for future lunar landings. From 1965-1966 twelve Gemini missions allowed astronauts to practice docking with other craft, extravehicular activity (EVA), orbital maneuvering, lengthy missions and rescue operations—all necessary for the success of the moon landing. The Gemini IX mission was scheduled for May 9, 1966, and the two-man crew included Elliott See and Charles Bassett. Weatherford, Oklahoma native Tom Stafford and Gene Cernan were the backup crew. The mission would include three different docking procedures and a long spacewalk using a newly developed jetpack (AMU) worn on an astronaut’s back. The mission was fraught with setbacks from
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the beginning. In February, both crews flew in separate aircraft from Houston to observe the construction of the Gemini at the McDonnell plant in St. Louis. While attempting to land in snow and fog, the plane piloted by Elliott See crashed into the very building housing their spacecraft, killing the primary crew instantly.
Stafford and Cernan were thrust into the role of primary crew, the only time that happened in the history of the space program. Gemini IX’s problems didn’t end there. The craft was not designed for the AMU so engineers had to devise a way to allow Cernan to exit the craft and don the AMU in space. They decided to use a new material to allow the astronaut to cling to the craft during the procedure—Velcro. With 80 hook strips attached to the craft and loop strips attached to his gloves and boots, Cernan would crawl to a rear storage area and the AMU. There was also a two-day launch delay caused by a control room error. As mission commander, Stafford was approached by an official who informed him that if Cernan were to die during his EVA, he would have to retrieve the body and return it to Earth—NASA couldn’t afford a dead astronaut floating around in space. Stafford quickly pointed out a number of challenges, not the least of which leaving the craft himself in a suit that was not designed for EVA. Ultimately, he said, “I’m the commander. If something goes wrong, I’ll make the decision!” For one of the docking procedures, a dummy craft, the Augmented Target Docking Adaptor (ATDA) was lifted into space before Gemini IX’s launch. The ATDA dock had a shroud over it to protect it during launch and the shroud was to eject after reaching orbit. However, once Stafford saw the ATDA he exclaimed, “Look at that moose! The shroud is half open on that thing!” When asked for clarification from ground control, Stafford famously remarked, “It looks like an angry alligator out here rotating around.” The procedure was canceled. McDonnell had built the ATDA, but Lockheed built the propulsion and Douglas
built the shroud. On the day the shroud was fitted by McDonnell, a Douglas engineer was on hand to oversee, but he got word that his wife had gone into labor so he left, telling the McDonnell crew to be sure to secure the shroud. They saw two cables hanging loose and,
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not knowing they were the release cables, used good ol’ duct tape to secure them to the sides. Sure enough, Stafford’s photographs revealed the shroud was held in place by two strips of tape. Despite these and numerous other errors, the mission was not a failure. Stafford, as command pilot, earned a reputation as a calm and fearless leader and exceptional pilot, much of which he exhibited on this mission. He and Cernan were together again on Apollo 10 exactly three years later, making the final preparations for the first moon landing. Larry “Buddy” Johnson has been with MLS since 1998. Not only a librarian at the Downtown Library, he is the brilliant mind behind the Oklahoma Images database which is a collection of pictures and essays that illustrate the history of central Oklahoma.
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The Secrets of Sloane House by Shelley Shepard Gray Rosalind Perry loved her sister, Miranda, so when Miranda’s letters stopped arriving at their farm in Wisconsin, Rosalind determined to find out why. She went to Chicago, where the 1893 World’s Fair was in full swing, and got a job at the same mansion where Miranda had been working as a maid. In Sloane House, the work was difficult and the family members were demanding. The adult son was overly friendly, and the adult daughter, Veronica, made it clear that she would have Rosalind fired if she didn’t please her. Veronica was not at all pleased when Reid Armstrong, a wealthy young man on whom Veronica had pinned her matrimonial hopes, began to take notice of Rosalind. When two other maids disappeared from Sloane
reviewed by Phyllis Davidson House, Rosalind began to lose hope of finding out what happened to Miranda. Would Rosalind ever be able to help her sister, or would she be the next maid to disappear? I’m looking forward to the second book in the Chicago World’s Fair mysteries, Deception on Sable Hill, where class roles reverse as a wealthy young woman falls for a lowly police detective. The Secrets of Sloan House is available in print, large print, audio disc, eBook and eAudiobook. Phyllis Davidson is a reference librarian at the Downtown Library. She is the editor of a family newsletter, teaches genealogy classes to customers at the library, and delves into her own family history outside the Library walls.
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The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham During the day Princess Magnolia wears a pink, frilly dress, enjoys tea parties and spends time with her unicorn, Frimplepants. When trouble strikes her kingdom though, Princess Magnolia becomes her alter ego “The Princess in Black” and her unicorn becomes “Blacky,” her noble, heroic steed. Dressed as the Princess in Black, Princess Magnolia and Blacky keep the kingdom safe from monsters that live nearby. Trouble brews when nosy Duchess Wigtower visits Princess Magnolia during a monster attack. Princess Magnolia fears her secret identity will be revealed! Can Princess Magnolia steal away from Duchess Wigtower to rescue the kingdom from a monster? Will Duchess Wigtower figure out Princess Magnolia’s secret identity? 6 n info METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM magazine n May 2016
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With wit on every page and colorful illustrations throughout, The Princess in Black is perfect for children learning to read on their own. This story is a great reminder that princesses can wear pink, frilly dresses AND save the world from monsters. If you enjoy the Princess in Black’s adventures, you might also enjoy the other books in the series: The Princess in Black and the Perfect Princess Party and The Princess in Black and the Hungry Bunny Horde, all available in the Metropolitan Library System. Aileen (Allie) Barton is an Associate Librarian at the Choctaw Library who as an incurable love for all things related to the OKC Thunder, books, and chocolate chip cookies.
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More Rain by M. Ward The best thing about M. Ward is the way he blends genres. His music is bits of country, indie, pop and folk all rolled around on a California beach at sunset as a rain shower rolls in. Some songs are more like a dark dusty small-town-America bar in the middle of the afternoon, full of melancholy nostalgia. No Rain is his first album release since 2012, and his eighth studio album. It opens with a 1 minute rain track that you are either going to love or think is a bit too concept. My favorite tracks on the album are Temptation, and Slow Driving Man (dreamy and lethargic), while I’m Listening and Little Baby mix in a bit of 50’s doo wop. Pirate Dial is probably my favorite of the whole album, at least on first listen. No
reviewed by Reagan Kloiber stranger to Beach Boys covers, this album also features a great cover of “You’re So Good to Me.” I’ve always loved a good heading-into-summeralbum and I think this could be that. It reminds me of rainy afternoons curled up in big chairs with books; see through curtains, and hardwood floors. It’s rainy spring road trips through small towns and lots of sitting on porches and staring at the landscape. It’s sunset Polaroids and porch swings; Country twang and wholesomeness. Reagan Kloiber has worked for the Metropolitan Library System for the past 12 years, first as a library aide and currently as a circulation clerk. She is a contributor to the Library System’s DogEared Blog and an artist in her spare time.
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Out of Sorts: Making Peace with an Evolving Faith by Sarah Bessey What would it mean if your walk of faith suddenly ended up in the wilderness? Are you allowed to have questions, doubts, skepticism and still claim to be faithful? Sarah Bessey, author of Out of Sorts and Jesus Feminism says yes. Faith can handle your questions, and spending time in the wilderness does not shatter your faith, but rather strengthens it. Bessey tackles the tough questions that seekers face during seasons of difficulties with the church, pain, healing, questions and waiting. In a vulnerable admission, she writes the story of her own wilderness and reassures the rest of us wanderers. Through disillusionment, dissatisfaction and disengagement, she walks us through
reviewed by Jennifer Jones her journey, ending up full circle yet with a new understanding of what it means to “follow,” and how to learn to appreciate and even feel comfortable in the wilderness. This book makes great book club or small group study material and even includes discussion questions that spur raw and honest conversations, helping enable acceptance of disagreements, feelings and doubts.
Jennifer is the Marketing Coordinator for the Metropolitan Library System. She loves reading, road trips, cooking, live music, and doing fun, spontaneous things with her kids. May 2016 n info METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM magazine n 7
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A Thousand Naked Strangers: a Paramedic’s Wild Ride to the Edge and Back by Kevin Hazzard Imagine the flood of relief one gets when paramedics pull into view, sirens blaring. Medically trained, prepared for anything, EMTs walk calmly into the carnage and the bystander can relax in the knowledge that everything is going to be okay. If that’s the image you want to hold on to, don’t read this book. If, on the other hand, you’re ready for a heartpounding, adrenaline-drenched descent into the grisly, check it out. Kevin Hazzard’s quest for meaning came after September 11th. He enrolled in an EMT program, graduated in a matter of months, and stumbled into a job. His first ride on an ambulance threw him into the belly of a nursing home – “slow death in an industrial setting.” Hazzard’s patient vomits blood all over the back of the meat wagon and all over him. His partner pays a local homeless man $10 to clean up the mess. It’s an initiation
reviewed by Jana Hausburg into his new normal, where black humor is the only way to cope with a parade of freak shows. According to Hazzard, his coworkers begin as “tourists,” evolve into “true believers,” and, if they’re lucky, retire before becoming “killers.” At one point, Hazzard ponders the Perfect Call – what would constitute “perfection in the form of a 911 call.” Would the patient have to live? Ultimately, he decides the answer is no. We may think that it takes a hero to do this kind of job. Hazzard says the true requirement is not bravery, but something else. “Medics don’t have to be heroic or tough or even good people. They simply have to enjoy the madness.” Jana Hausburg has always been fascinated by words and stories. When daydreaming, she imagines challenging literary giants Dorothy Parker, Robert Benchley and Mark Twain to a game of Scrabble.
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I Am Malala by Malala Yousafzai with Christina Lamb I Am Malala is the autobiography of Pashtun youth, Malala Yousafzai, who made international news for boldly requesting education for girls in her country of Pakistan. At 18 years old, the violence she has experienced for her public request would turn a weaker soul to seek revenge. As if Malala is journaling, I Am Malala is a gentle narrative thick with detail. The story references a great deal of Middle Eastern religious and political history, as well as the escalating turmoil of the region. A glossary and events section included at the book’s conclusion helps navigate unfamiliar Pashtun words and numerous tragic happenings. 8 n info METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM magazine n May 2016
reviewed by Kelley Riha Through it all, her outlook never waivers. “I don’t want to be thought of as the ‘girl who was shot by the Taliban’ but the ‘girl who fought for education.’ This is the cause to which I want to devote my life,” she writes. I am Malala is available in print, eBook, eAudiobook, Audiobook player, audio disc and in a young reader’s edition. He Named Me Malala, the movie based on this book, is currently on order and will be available for check out soon. Kelley Riha is Community Outreach Coordinator in the MLS Outreach Dept. She is a long-time performer for children and reviews books written for the youngest readers.
Fan Fiction & Art Contest Winners Announced
It’s Not a Crummy Commercial e have an important message for you, and you don’t need a secret decoder pin to crack the code! We want to connect you with the events, resources, great reads and breaking news happening at Metro Libraries. The digital world makes it easy and inexpensive for us to share the new things that have been chosen and designed just for your community! You might start seeing occasional messages from Metro Library in your inbox. But don’t worry! We won’t spam you or share your email address with anyone. Your privacy is and has always been one of our top concerns. Our goal is to let you know about exciting new items or services coming to your library. You can count on our messages to contain news you can use and none of
those annoying chain emails! We love this new feature because that means we can get to know YOU better. Some of our messages contain surveys and other ways for you to send feedback, so please, tell us what you need from your library. We also offer email newsletters to help you beef up your reading list. Receive a reading list once a month based on your preferences. New York Times Bestsellers, Staff Picks, Mysteries, you choose! Visit www. metrolibrary.org/tailoredtitles to sign up for your reading list newsletters. Not interested? Ah, unrequited love … you can unsubscribe from our messages at any time. And don’t worry, we will still love you. And be sure to drink your Ovaltine…
The Southern Oaks Library held their annual Fan Fiction Fan Art contest from January through March. Contestants could showcase their creativity through writing or any art medium, basing their creations on established characters. The contest was open to all ages. The fan fiction first place winner was 16-yearold Lexie Maul, who wrote The Lost Princess of Alfheim, a Harry Potter/Thor crossover. Madison Thomas, 15, won second place with her Percy Jackson fan fiction. Third Place went to Kathleen Elise Winn, 17, for her Young Justice League story. Douglas Koehler and Sunshine Waller snagged Honorable Mentions. Koehler wrote a version of Last Action Hero and Waller put her own spin on a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles story. Winners were among 13 written submissions and 80 art entries. Art categories ranged from computer drawn graphics to best use of glitter. Fan Art Winners were Elizabeth McClurkin, 17, who created an ink and paint Kung Fu Panda portrait that took first place. Second place was a painted wood rendition of the Frostasic Four created by Thomas Jackson, 32. Third place went to a colored pencil drawing of Bangtan Sonyeondan by Creed Pierce, 15.
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lanning a road trip, plane ride or staycation? It doesn’t matter where you are going, you can take your library with you! Our digital services appeal to the diverse styles of our library members. Your library card allows you to download eBooks or stream eAudiobooks with choices from over 80,000 titles in our digital collection. With digital reading rooms for children and teens the whole family can have fun with up to 10 digital items at a time, per cardholder. You can also
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choose your loan period--one week or two! Items automatically return, which means no late fees. Download music and stream video with Metro Library services. Have a smartphone, tablet or iPod? You have access to an entire library wherever you go! Keep up with the news when you are on the run with online newspaper archives and Pressreader. Relax with your favorite magazine in digital format. You can download the Zinio app to read offline and choose from hundreds of publications. Subscription access includes current and back issues. You can even brush up on your job skills or learn a new language with services like Learning Express, lynda.com and Mango. Learning Express includes study guides and practice tests for school and careers, tutorials for computer software and employment search guides. Lynda.com is full of video courses for creative computer software and a lot more. Learn a new language with Mango, an online language instructor with over 60 options! Enjoy your totally portable, digital library, wherever you are and make getting there as enjoyable as the destination. Visit www.metrolibrary.org/downloads, or stop by a library near you to see what we have for you!
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American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle See Me by Nicholas Sparks Me Before You by Jojo Moyes Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham Private Paris by James Patterson The Martian: A Novel by Andy Weir The 5th Wave by Richard Yancy The Guilty: Will Robie Series by David Baldacci Brotherhood in Death by J.D. Robb Make Me: Jack Reacher Series by Lee Child
OK! magazine Star magazine Cook’s Illustrated Apple magazine Cook’s Country CrossStitcher The Economist National Enquirer The New Yorker Food Network magazine Consumer Reports
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The Girl on the Train: A Novel by Paula Hawkins The 5th Wave by Richard Yancy The Crossing: Harry Bosch Series by Michael Connelly Rogue Lawyer by John Grisham A Girl’s Guide to Moving On: A Novel by Debbie Macomber American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling See Me by Nicholas Sparks The Grownup by Gillian Flynn A Game of Thrones: A Song of Ice and Fire Series by George R.R. Martin
No by Mehan Trainor Piece by Piece (American Idol verison) by Kelly Clarkson Pillowtalk by ZAYN Hello by Adele Work from Home by Fifth Harmony Me, Myself & I by G-Eazy & Bebe Rexha Stand by You by Rachel Platten Never Forget You by Zara Larrson and MNEK Piece by Piece (Album version) by Kelly Clarkson When We Were Young by Adele
Preseason Starts May 15! Join the preseason lineup for Summer Reading fun and get a head start on earning incentives and drawing prizes! This summer a brand new program adds a competitive edge with badges you can earn for extra motivation. Jump in starting May 15 and get an extra two weeks to practice building your 20-minute-a-day reading muscles. You’ll be in the varsity league in time for the program kick-off on June 1.
Ready to run the reading race? 20 minutes a day…that’s all it takes. Get in the game with these easy steps: . Go to www.metrolibrary.org/summerreading . Register for an account with your email and password. . Start reading for at least 20 minutes a day! May 2016 n info METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM magazine n 11
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Metro Libraries will be closed Sun., May 29 and Mon., May 30 for Memorial Day. Although our physical libraries are closed, you can still use the library online, 24/7 at /www.metrolibrary.org. Visit Concerts @ the Library us online to find your next read, download eBooks, audiobooks, MP3s and digital magazines, or access one of our great research databases. Commission Meeting Learn Southern Oaks Library Thu | May 19 @ the Library 3:30p Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County Monthly Meeting
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Tailored Titles on Facebook Wed | May 4 2p-4p Looking for what to read next? We can help! Join us on our Facebook page to share the last book you read that you liked and our reading Concerts @ the Library experts will create a personalized reading suggestion just for you!
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Metro Library ReadUp Adults Want to join a book club but can’t seem to find the time? Try this one, @ the Library it’s online! Make an account on Learn goodreads.com, then join the group Metro Library ReadUp. You’ll get the same lively discussions as a traditional book club, but you can share your ideas anytime instead of waiting for an in-person meeting. New titles announced on the first of each month.
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Noon Tunes All Ages Downtown Library Thursdays Noon Learn @ the Library Thu | May 5 Raul Reyes Trio Cuban/Latin fusion Thu | May 12 Joe Baxter & Andrea MacMullin guitar/fiddle/vocals Thu | May 19 Chelsea Bushong harp Thu | May 26 Carl Moore jazz piano/vocal Panhandler’s Music Be Well @ the Library All Ages Northwest Library Sat | May 7 10a Discover handpan music in the heart of Northwest OKC. Treat your ears to the sounds of live handpan music! In between musical performances, learn about this delicate musical styling and Highlighted Events @ the Library its history from these talented artists.
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Talk of the Town Orchestra All Ages Choctaw Library Tue | May 31 7p Post Memorial Day Concert The 15-member Talk of the Town Orchestra from Norman, Oklahoma has a 2700+Game tune repertoire music to stir the Onof@ the Library nostalgia of the audience in honor of those who served our great nation in the armed forces. Create @ the Library Create @ the After School at Your Library Teen (ages 12- 18) Capitol Hill Library Mon | May 2, 9 Book it @ The Village Library Mon | May 2, 9 Ralph Ellison Library Tue | May 3, 10 Northwest Library Tuesdays
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Teen (ages 12- 18) Choctaw Library Northwest Library Knitting Club Adults Choctaw Library Southern Oaks Library Northwest Library The Village Library Makerspace Teen (ages 12-18) Belle Isle Library The Village Library Almonte Library AL’s Teen Lounge Children (ages 12 & under) Northwest Library Midwest City Library Innovation Station PreTeen (ages 9-12) Capitol Hill Library Adult Almonte Library Open Studio Sunday Quilting Club Adults Ralph Ellison Library no meeting on May 30
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featured events Bethany Library Thu | May 12 Board Game Explosion The Village Library Thu | May 19 video games All Ages Family Game Night, video games Wright Library Wed | May 11 Luther Library Thu | May 12 Harrah Library Wed | May 25 PreTeen (ages 9-12) Northwest Library Thu | May 26 Tabletop Gaming Adults Del City Library Scrabble Club
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Please check our online calendar for even more events!
Ongoing Natural Gardening Series & Recurring Adult Events @ the Library Ralph Ellison Library Sun | May 1 3:30p Growing Soil with Soul Learn to grow a bounty of vegetables via earthworm composting. Find out about a $3.89 garden that produced 50lbs of tomatoes, Seasonal Crafts 40lbs of okra, squash and onions. Be sure to attend the second the Library part of this program on May 15th. Those@ who attend both sessions will be eligible to enter a drawing to win their own worm composting bin! Growing Small Productive Gardens Ralph Ellison Library Seasonal Sun | May 15 Events3:30p Learn about raised bed gardens, container selecting @gardening, the Library seeds and attracting beneficial insects. Seasonal Events @ the Library
Lawyers in the Library Adult Downtown Library Mon | May 2 5p Need legal advice? Lawyers in the Library is a free legal advice and referral service organized by the Oklahoma County Law Library and Attorneys in Oklahoma County. Consultations are offered on a first come, first served basis. Registration is recommended. Contact Amy at 405-713-1353 to register.
Water Conservation Basics Adult Southern Oaks Library Thu | May 5 7p Water is an important resource. In Oklahoma we can experience both extreme rainfall and periods of extreme drought. Because of this, it is important to understand water resources and the need to use them as efficiently as possible. We will explore indoor-outdoor water saving tips to help us become conservationists.
Cosplay Tea Party Teen (ages 12-18) Belle Isle Library Mon | May 2 5:30p Cosplay your favorite anime, manga, comic book, or video game character and join other fans for tea, snacks, games and fun. Hosted by the Belle Isle Anime Club.
Bear Snores On: with OKC Zoo All Ages Belle Isle Library Sat | May 7 11a Let it snore! Let it snore! Let it snore! Tiptoe into the wild world of animals who snooze and snore through the cold winter. Based on Karma Wilson’s award-winning book, Bear Snores On, we’ll discover why some animals hibernate - and some don’t - and why they can be grumpy if you wake ‘em up. Program does include live animals, but no bears!
Babysitting Camp Teen (ages 12-18) Northwest Library Thu | May 5 5:30p Ten Hut! Fall in line for this babysitting camp to whip you into a rock star sitter! Each participant will receive a loot bag containing items to help you get started on your successful babysitting experience! Star Wars Origami PreTeen (ages 9-12) Wed | May 4 4p Edmond Library May the force be with you this May 4th as we fold up some Star Wars creations. Learn more about Jedis and the Galactic Empire, or just take your origami skills to the next level!
ZOOmba with OKC Zoo! All Ages Bethany Library Sat | May 7 2p COME JOIN THE PARTY! We’ll move, dance, swing and sweat like our wild friends do in the zoo! Do elephants really stomp? Do caterpillars crawl? Do gorillas dance? Whether we slither, soar, swim or hop, join the Oklahoma City Zoo and learn the move it and groove it secrets animals use to stay healthy in this fun, music-filled workout. Our program will include live animals from the zoo.
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featured events Family Self-Sufficiency Adult Del City Library Wed | May 11 6p Learn about resources to utilize and enhance self-sufficiency for your family. A representative from the Oklahoma City Housing Authority will be provide information about a free five year program to help families improve their job situation and become self-sufficient.
with us and the Oklahoma City Zoo as we traverse into a few of these habitats and meet the animals who call it home.
Building Bridges Teen (ages 12-18) Almonte Library Wed | May 11 6p London Bridge is falling down! Learn the basic principles of building suspension bridges using only construction paper and masking tape. A prize will be given to the bridge that withstands a massive earthquake!
Candy Sushi Teen (ages 12-18) Midwest City Library Thu | May 26 Learn the art of “sushi” with your favorite candy.
Toys for Tails All Ages Northwest Library Sat | May 14 10a Paws, treats and toys, oh my! You’re invited to make toys for local sheltered pets. You will also have a chance to make toys and allnatural treats to take home to your own furry friends! Bullying Prevention Community Connection Night All ages Downtown Library Tue | May 17 6p Please join us for an evening of bullying prevention practices appropriate for the family, school and community. Representatives from the Metropolitan Library System, Oklahoma State Department of Education, Oklahoma State Department of Health, Oklahoma PTA and more will be present to provide resources. Cosplay Prom Teen (ages 12-18) Downtown Library Thu | May 19 6p Dress to impress at the Cosplay Prom. Dance the night away with other teens, but if you’re not into dancing there will be fun activities and crafts for everyone. Compete in a costume contest and pose in our photo booth. Freedmen’s Bureau Project Adult Midwest City Library Thu | May 19 7p The Freedmen’s Bureau Project is helping African-Americans reconnect with their Civil War-era ancestors. Join us in restoring thousands of records and begin building your own family tree. Lawyers in the Library Adult Ralph Ellison Library Sat | May 21 10a Free legal advice and referral service organized by the Oklahoma City Association of Black Lawyers. Consultations are offered on a first come, first served basis. Oklahoma Animals Children (ages 12 & under) Midwest City Library Mon | May 23 4p Have you ever driven through Oklahoma and noticed many different habitats - plains, mountains, lakes, swamps and desert? In fact, Oklahoma is one of the most diverse states in America. Explore 16 n info METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM magazine n May 2016
Lunar Sooners Astronomy All Ages Midwest City Library Mon | May 23 7p Do you enjoy star gazing? The Lunar Sooners invite you to try out their telescopes and join them for astronomy demonstrations.
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Cardboard Challenge All ages Capitol Hill Library Thu | May 26 5p It’s a robot! It’s a “Creeper”! No, it’s an arcade game! This is what happens when cardboard boxes are mixed with imagination. Join us for an evening of creativity and engineering that’s outside of the box! Home Improvement Water Conservation and Outdoor Landscape Practices Adult Northwest Library Thu | May 26 6:30p Be green while saving green! Join us to learn more about water conservation through low maintenance landscaping practices, drought tolerant landscape ideas, sprinkler system technology and irrigation of home lawn and garden areas. Teddy Bears’ Picnic Toddlers (ages 1-3) 6p Southern Oaks Library Tue | May 31 Toddlers and preschoolers are invited to bring their favorite stuffed bear or stuffed animal to the library. Join us for some songs, stories and fun. Following stories, we will have snacks at our indoor picnic with our special stuffed friends. All children should be accompanied by an adult. = Registration required for this event.
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featured events
Play @ the Library 123! Play with Me! Toddlers (ages 1-3) Northwest Library Ralph Ellison Library Capitol Hill Library The Village Library Playtime Babies (0-12 months) Belle Isle Library Northwest Library Northwest Library Downtown Library Toddlers (ages 1-3) Belle Isle Library Del City Library Northwest Library Northwest Library Warr Acres Library Bethany Library Choctaw Library Midwest City Library PreSchoolers (ages 3-5) Northwest Library Northwest Library Choctaw Library
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PreSchoolers (ages 3-5) The Village Library Downtown Library Northwest Library Northwest Library Belle Isle Library
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Family Storytime PreSchoolers (ages 3-5) Belle Isle Library Bethany Library
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Storytime @ the Library Mother Goose on the Loose Toddlers (ages 1-3) Midwest City Library Fri | May 6 Southern Oaks Library Wed | May 18
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Storytime PreSchoolers (ages 3-5) Southern Oaks Library Choctaw Library Bethany Library Downtown Library Northwest Library Northwest Library Warr Acres Library Northwest Library
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Board Books
Storytime @ the Library Children (ages 12 & under) Wright Library Fri | May 6 Harrah Library Wed | May 18 Luther Library Thu | May 19 Babytime Babies (0-12 months) Del City Library Belle Isle Library Northwest Library Northwest Library Toddlertime Toddlers (ages 1-3) Del City Library Midwest City Library Belle Isle Library Choctaw Library Northwest Library Northwest Library
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Easy Books
Picture books for reading aloud
Readers
Designed for new readers
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Children Reading to Dogs @ the Library Gradeschoolers (ages 5-12) Northwest Library The Village Library The Village Library Warr Acres Library Del City Library Southern Oaks Library Capitol Hill Library Choctaw Library Southern Oaks Library Choctaw Library Downtown Library
Tough books designed for pre-readers
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Novels for older students and young adults
Every reader is different. Readers should enjoy books at their own pace and comfort levels.
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