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Summer Reading Program
Our Summer Reading Program (June 1-July 31) is open to ALL ages, from pre-readers to adults, so sign up today for a chance to win some great prizes this summer!
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| Murder by Cheesecake by Rachel Ekstrom-CourageIn this fun series starter, TV's Golden Girls are back, and this time, they're solving crimes! After Rose's niece decides to have her wedding in Miami instead of St. Olaf, Dorothy's date ends up dead at the bridal shower. With Dorothy the prime suspect, the senior sleuths set out to solve the case in this "nostalgic delight" (Publishers Weekly). Read-alikes: the Glory Broussard mysteries by Danielle Arceneaux; C.J. Wray's The Excitements. |
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| No Roast for the Weary by Cleo CoyleNew York City's Village Blend coffee shop has been around for decades but business after COVID hasn't been too hot. To draw in customers, master roaster and co-owner Clare encourages writers to hang out, which they do...but that brews up a murder with ties to the past. This cozy 21st outing for Clare features fun characters and an assortment of culinary tips and recipes. |
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| The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin by Alison GoodmanIn Regency England, 42-year-old twin sisters and amateur sleuths Augusta and Julia Colebrook have never married, each for her own reasons. Their compelling 2nd adventure combines mystery and romantic elements as the two try to clear an innocent man's name, hide a woman from her controlling brother, and push against the restrictions society places on women. Try this next: Katharine Schellman's Lily Adler mysteries; Vanessa Riley's Lady Worthing mysteries. |
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| Easeful Death by Cynthia Harrod-EaglesDCI Bill Slider and his team investigate the murder of an 18-year-old girl, who was killed one bright afternoon at her middle-class London home. But the team soon learns the girl had secrets, several romantic connections, and tension at home. Though this witty, intricately plotted novel is the 25th Inspector Bill Slider mystery, new readers can start here. For fans of: British police procedurals; Louise Penny. |
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| Marble Hall Murders by Anthony HorowitzAfter breaking up with her Greek boyfriend, Susan Ryeland is back in London, editing a novel by the late Alan Conway that's been completed by Eliot Crace. But troubled Crace has laced the plot with references to his well-known grandmother's suspicious death, and this leads to murder. Fine for newcomers and featuring a book-within-a-book, this 3rd Magpie Murders novel "dazzles" (Publishers Weekly). Read-alikes: Sulari Gentill's The Woman in the Library; Janice Hallett's The Twyford Code. |
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| Murder at Gulls Nest by Jess KiddIn 1954, after letters from former novice Frieda abruptly stop, Sister Agnes leaves the order she's been a part of for decades. Now known as Nora Breen, she goes to Frieda's last address, the Gulls Nest boarding house in Kent, and finds an eccentric group. When murder occurs, Nora works with an intriguing police inspector to solve the cases. Read-alike: Lev AC Rosen's Lavender House. |
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| -This Is Not a Game by Kelly MullenOn Michigan's Mackinac Island, septuagenarian Mimi invites her granddaughter Addie to a socialite's charity auction with an ulterior motive. Mimi is being blackmailed by the host and wants Addie, co-creator of a murder mystery video game, to help find a solution. But then the guests are snowed in and the host is murdered in this atmospheric, well-plotted debut. Read-alikes: Ally Condie's The Unwedding; Louise Hegarty's Fair Play. |
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| Esperance by Adam OyebanjiDetective Ethan Krol needs to figure out how a man and his young son drowned in sea water in a Chicago high rise. Things get trickier when he learns of similar deaths in Nigeria and Rhode Island. Meanwhile, a woman with strange powers appears in Bristol, England, asking about a slave ship from 1791. This "excellent" (Booklist) novel will please fans of intricately plotted science fiction mysteries, such as Silvia Park's Luminous. |
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| Big Bad Wool by Leonie SwannThe sheep of Glennkill, Ireland, including clever Miss Maple, are wintering in France with their shepherdess Rebecca and her tarot card-reading mum. But strange deer deaths attributed to a werewolf and the killing of a human find the flock once again using wit and courage to solve crimes in this charming sequel to Three Bags Full. "A complete original," raves Booklist. |
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| One Death at a Time by Abbi WaxmanAward-winning actress Julia Mann is drunk when she finds a body in her Los Angeles pool. She did time for her ex's death, so the cops want to pin this on her, too. But her young, bubbly-with-an-edge sobriety sponsor Natasha is determined to clear Julia's name in both cases. This entertaining novel introduces a fun duo who are witty, sarcastic, and full of heart. Try this next: Kemper Donovan's Ghostwriter mysteries. |
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Filipino Martial Arts & Dance Performance
Wednesday, June 25, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Midwest City Library Saturday, June 28, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM at Belle Isle Library Saturday, July 12, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM at Southern Oaks Library Monday, July 21, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Edmond Library
Journey with us into the incredible world of Filipino Martial Arts (FMA) and dance in this beautiful performance by KAPWA OKC. Learn the history of FMA and how it has influenced Filipino dance, and witness the spectacle of both as our Filipino-American guests share this special part of their culture with our summer guests.
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Weather Camp with Jed Castles
Saturday, June 28, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Edmond Library
"If you don't like the weather in Oklahoma, wait a minute, it'll change."-Will Rogers Join News 9 meteorologist/storm tracker Jed Castles and storm tracker Chase Boyer to learn about the different types of weather here in Oklahoma. Jed will also be bringing his storm tracker car-the Jed Mobile! Please note that Jed and Chase are subject to availability and may have to cancel if the weather is bad.
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Vintage Swing Dance Session with SwingoutOKC!
Sunday, June 29, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM at Belle Isle Library Sunday, July 13, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Bethany Library Sunday, July 20, 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM at Southern Oaks Library
Come learn how to dance to the swing music of 1930's America. We'll teach you a partnered and solo dance style, so come alone or bring some friends! We'll also share some history about Lindy Hop, Charleston, and other historically black dances of the era. This program is offered at multiple locations; please register for only one session to allow more people to participate. Registration required.
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Native Pollinators - Buzz, Flutter, Thrive!
Tuesday, July 22, 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Warr Acres Library
Get ready to dive into the buzzing, fluttering world of native pollinators—and find out how you can turn your own backyard into a haven for these tiny eco-heroes! This lively and hands-on program will introduce you to the fascinating lives of native bees, butterflies, moths, birds, and more, plus the plants and habitats they depend on all year long. From dreamy moon gardens that attract nighttime moths to vibrant rain gardens buzzing with bees and butterflies, you’ll discover how to design and care for a variety of pollinator-friendly spaces. Each garden style is tailored to help different species thrive through every season—and you’ll leave inspired, empowered, and ready to grow something amazing! Registration required.
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Adult Learning Center
Learn foundational, career-enhancing skills by using the expert writing lab, study tools and more. The Adult Learning Center offers test preparation (including the GED and the USCIS citizenship test) and a unique academic skills center featuring live, online tutors.
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Health Source: Consumer Edition
This rich collection of consumer health information provides the full text of many consumer health magazines (including Better Nutrition, Harvard Health Letter, Men's Health, Muscle & Fitness, Prevention, Vegetarian Times, and others), health-related pamphlets and health reference books.
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Tailored Titles
Looking for what to read next? We can help. Complete a reading interest survey and one of our reading experts will use your responses to build you a personalized reading list. Tailored Titles is your reading list, made to fit!
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