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| Midnight Somewhere by Johnny ComptonIn his disturbing and thought-provoking short story collection that's "good, creepy fun" (Booklist), Bram Stoker Award nominee Johnny Compton (The Spite House) blends supernatural horror and magical realism. For fans of: The Wishing Pool and Other Stories by Tananarive Due. |
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| Dark Sisters by Kristi DeMeesterUnfolding across three timelines, Kristi DeMeester's fast-paced latest centers on the "Dark Sisters," a pair of vengeful witches whose hold on the women of small-town Hawthorne Springs spans centuries. For fans of: The Bewitching by Silvia Moreno-Garcia; Plain Bad Heroines by Emily M. Danforth. |
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| Snake-Eater by T. KingfisherIn search of a fresh start after leaving her emotionally abusive fiancé, cash-strapped Selena heads to the small desert town of Quartz Creek, Arizona to stay at her late aunt's abandoned home. But not all is as it seems in Quartz Creek, as she soon discovers she's being watched by the same malevolent creature who targeted her aunt. Fans of dark fantasy/horror hybrids will want to check out this suspenseful and atmospheric latest from bestselling author T. Kingfisher. |
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| A Box Full of Darkness by Simone St. JamesEighteen years after the sudden disappearance of their six-year-old brother, Ben, the Esmie siblings return to their childhood home in upstate New York at the urging of Ben's ghost, hoping to find answers. For fans of: Model Home by Rivers Solomon. |
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| A Sunny Place for Shady People: Stories by Mariana Enriquez; translated by Megan McDowellArgentine author Mariana Enriquez (Our Share of Night) offers 12 creepy and darkly humorous tales starring women in contemporary Buenos Aires confronting horrors both mundane and supernatural. Try this next: Nineteen Claws and a Black Bird: Stories by Agustina Bazterrica. |
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| Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst Jr. (editors); introduction by Stephen Graham JonesIncorporating social commentary and elements of folklore and traditional beliefs, this compelling anthology features 26 original horror tales from new and established Indigenous authors including Darcie Little Badger, Tommy Orange, and Brandon Hobson. For fans of: After the People Lights Have Gone Off: Stories by Stephen Graham Jones. |
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| Queer Little Nightmares: An Anthology of Monstrous Fiction and Poetry by David Ly & Daniel Zomparelli (editors)Penned by 32 authors, this diverse and irreverent collection of short stories and poetry deconstructs the "monster" and reinterprets it through a queer lens. Try these next: Other Terrors: An Inclusive Anthology edited by Vince A. Liaguno and Rena Mason; It Came from the Closet: Queer Reflections on Horror edited by Joe Vallese (nonfiction). |
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| Out There Screaming: An Anthology of New Black Horror by Jordan Peele (editor)Edited by Academy Award-winning filmmaker Jordan Peele (Get Out), this creepy anthology collects stories from lauded Black authors including N.K. Jemisin, Tananarive Due, Caldwell Turnbull, and more. It's "essential reading for any horror fan" (Publishers Weekly). Try this next: The Black Guy Dies First: Black Horror Cinema from Fodder to Oscar by Robin R. Means Coleman and Mark H. Harris (nonfiction). |
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| Mother Knows Best: Tales of Homemade Horror by Lindy Ryan (editor) This twisted and disturbing anthology of 27 short stories and poems explores the horrors of domestic life and motherhood. For fans of: thought-provoking maternal horror novels like Mothered by Zoje Stage and Tantrum by Rachel Eve Moulton. |
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BIPOC Book Club - Black History Month - The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Greatest Migration
Monday, February 16,
6:00pm
Capitol Hill
Calling all readers! Looking to build community and challenge yourself to discover new, exciting tales? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy lively conversation at your neighborhood library. Join our BIPOC Book Club featuring fiction and non-fiction titles by and about Black, Indigenous, and other People of Color. February's selection is - The Warmth of Other Suns: the epic story of America's great migration by Isabel Wilkerson A critically acclaimed, modern classic of narrative nonfiction, three young people set out on a perilous journey out of the Jim Crow South to the North and West. "an epic for all Americans who want to understand the making of our modern nation" - Tom Brokaw Winner of the National Book Critics Circle Award. TEN BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR: (2010) The New York Times * USA Today * Publishers Weekly * O: The Oprah Magazine * Salon * Newsday * The Daily Beast TIME 10 Best Nonfiction Books of the Decade *Light snacks and refreshments served. *Registration is only to remind guests of the event and will only be used by the library for this purpose.
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Alzheimer's Support Group
Tuesday, February 17,
6:00pm
Bethany
ALZHEIMER’S ASSOCIATION CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, is one of the most difficult and challenging types of caregiving out there. No one understands how brutal Alzheimer’s is until they experience it first-hand. An Alzheimer’s Association support group is an open gathering of people with common problems, needs and interests who come together to share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia in a safe environment. Such a group often becomes the lifesaver for the family Alzheimer’s caregiver. Support groups offer comfort and reassurance and become a go to source of practical advice and even humor. After their Alzheimer’s journey is complete, many caregivers say that the caregiver support group saved their lives.
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Virtual Citizenship Classes With IOC
Tuesday, February 17,
6:30pm
Capitol Hill
Prepare for your citizenship exam online with The Opportunities Industrialization Center of Oklahoma County (OIC). This class requires participants to be able to speak and understand conversational English as well as have some English writing skills. This is an 8-week, virtual class starting February 10 and ending March 31. *Registration will be open thru February 17, please register here or call to sign up!
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Makerspace Crafternoon: Black History Collages
Thursday, February 19,
5:00pm
Almonte
Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity! Connect crafting and history in this special Thursday Crafternoon! Pick a silhouette of a famous person from Black History and learn a bit about them. Then find words and images to create a collage embodying that figure. Guests can also use the equipment in the MLS studio for other crafts. Supplies and space are limited and this program is first come first served. Be prepared to be inspired and bring your maker mindset. For more information on the day's project, please contact the library.
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Edward Gorey "Storey" Time
Friday, February 20,
4:30pm
Bethany
Celebrate the unique, gothic work of illustrator Edward Gorey, whose 101st birthday would have been on February 22nd! Listen to a silly, short "Storey" time and stay for an accompanying craft!
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Legal Forms Library
Access federal and Oklahoma-specific legal forms for business, personal, official, real estate, litigation, and general needs. Oklahoma legal forms are provided by participating attorneys, form companies or were specifically adapted for Oklahoma.
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Lote4Kids
Lote4Kids is an early reader resource that provides digital titles in more than 65 languages. These titles are published in dozens of languages and for each of these non-English titles, users can find an English edition of the title and flipbooks which allow the the user to listen to an audio edition as the words are highlighted when spoken by the narrator. Lote4Kids also provides titles in various sign languages such as ASL, BSL, NZSL, and Auslan. Beyond reading materials, users can download free activities and play online games that improve reading and typing skills.
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211.org
Need some assistance with housing, food, transportation, health care, and more? Call 2-1-1 or visit 211.org.
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988 Mental Health Lifeline
The 988 Lifeline provides free and confidential support 24/7 for people in distress. It has suicide prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones.
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Archives of Sexuality and Gender
The Archives of Sexuality and Gender is the largest collection available in support of the study of gender and sexuality, enables scholars to make new connections in LGBTQ history and activism, cultural studies, psychology, health, political science, policy studies, and other related areas of research.
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Contact your librarian for more great books!
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