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Biography and Memoir August 2025 |
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| Angelica: For Love and Country in a Time of Revolution by Molly BeerUniversity of Michigan professor Molly Beer's evocative debut offers an insightful portrait of socialite (and Alexander Hamilton's sister-in-law) Angelica Schuyler Church, an influential yet overlooked historical figure "whose life reframes and challenges familiar Revolutionary War narratives" (Booklist). Try this next: Pride and Pleasure: The Schuyler Sisters in an Age of Revolution by Amanda Vaill, out in October. |
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| On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women's Sports by Christine BrennanDrawing on interviews and behind-the-scenes reportage, sports journalist Christine Brennan's nuanced and richly detailed biography of record-setting WNBA guard Caitlin Clark discusses the triumphs and travails of her life on the court. Further reading: Becoming Caitlin Clark: The Unknown Origin Story of a Modern Basketball Superstar by Howard Megdal. |
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| Try this next: Hotshot: A Life on Fire by River Selby. |
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| For fans of: Fly Girls: How Five Daring Women Defied All Odds and Made Aviation History by Keith O'Brien. |
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| It Rhymes with Takei by George Takei, Harmony Becker, Steven Scott, and Justin EisingerIn his moving and uplifting graphic memoir, iconic Star Trek actor and activist George Takei offers candid reflections on his early childhood spent in Japanese American internment camps, discovering a love of acting after initially studying to become an architect, coming out publicly at age 68, and more. For fans of: the 2014 documentary To Be Takei. |
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| JFK: Public, Private, Secret by J. Randy TaraborrelliKennedy family biographer J. Randy Taraborrelli follows up his bestselling Jackie: Public, Private, Secret with a nuanced and well-researched portrait of America's 35th president, drawing upon interviews and previously unpublished materials to focus on his personal relationships. For more on John F. Kennedy's political life, check out the works of Robert Dallek. |
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| Belle Starr: The Truth Behind the Wild West Legend by Michael WallisBestselling author Michael Wallis' (The Best Land Under Heaven) lively biography of Wild West outlaw Belle Starr (1848-1889) offers a demythologizing corrective to her reputation and legacy. Further reading: Queen of All Mayhem: The Blood-Soaked Life and Mysterious Death of Belle Starr, the Most Dangerous Woman in the West by Dane Huckelbridge. |
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| Toni at Random: The Iconic Writer's Legendary Editorship by Dana A. WilliamsHoward University English professor Dana A. Williams' accessible account chronicles Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison's publishing career as a senior editor at Random House in the 1970s, where she worked tirelessly to uplift Black authors and bring their works into the mainstream. Try this next: Miss Chloe: A Memoir of a Literary Friendship with Toni Morrison by A.J. Verdelle. |
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Live Piano Music
Friday, August 22,
12:00 PM
Downtown Library
Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano. There are plenty of tables for you to sit and enjoy your lunch or read a book while listening to the music.
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Genealogy 101
Saturday, August 23,
10:00 AM
Edmond Library
Join us for a monthly discussion of all things genealogy! Learn about free library resources to help with your research.
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LitFest: Free Writer's Conference
Saturday, August 23,
10:00 AM
Downtown Library
Join us for the 8th Annual LitFest—our free writer's conference! LitFest celebrates writers and content creators from all genres, skill levels, and mediums. Choose from over 30 sessions presented by writing professionals and take your writing to the next level! Visit exhibitor booths, win raffle prizes, and meet your next critique partner. Sessions will happen every hour from 10am-4pm. Feel free to come and go as you please. Visit our vendors to learn more about local writing groups, publishers, resources and more. Our partner bookstore, Second Story Books, will be on hand at LitFest, selling books by our presenting authors. You can even pick up an exclusive signed copy at the event and meet your favorite author!
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Summer Scrapbooking Club
Sunday, August 24,
3:30 PM
Ralph Ellison Library
Learn various scrapbooking techniques including photo layout design, embellishment, journaling, and creating thematic albums. No experience required!
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Vinyl Record & Art Night
Thursday, August 28,
6:30 PM
Belle Isle Library
Bring in your own vinyl records to spin while creating some art!
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Adult D&D
Thursday, September 4,
6:00 PM
Southern Oaks Library
Have you been wanting to get into D&D but don't know where to start? Are you an experienced player looking for a new campaign to join? Players of all skill levels are invited to play in-person every other August 21 - November 13, from 6-8pm in the Southern Oaks meeting room.
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Artificial Intelligence Seminar & Demos
Thursday, September 4,
7:00 PM
Almonte Library
Are you interested in learning more about Artificial Intelligence and AI programs? Neal Hettinger, OCCC professor and local author, is offering an AI seminar at your local library.
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Chess Club
Friday, September 5,
4:00 PM
Village Library
It’s your move! Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Learn how to play chess or develop your existing skills against other players in a friendly environment.
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Creative Writing Sunday
Sunday, September 7,
3:00 PM
Warr Acres Library
Join us every Sunday where we'll be creating original work and sharing our works in progress. This creative writing program focuses on memoir and personal essays but is open to all genres of writing and all levels of writers!
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Constitution in Calligraphy Take-Home Kit
Monday, September 8,
9:00 AM
Midwest City Library
This Constitution Day, discover the art behind the United States Constitution by exploring the calligraphy of the original document. With this take-home kit, uncover the captivating story of Constitution Day, discover the elegant art of beautiful handwriting, and learn the remarkable secrets behind the Constitution's original penmanship. Then transform yourself into a constitutional scribe as you create your own hand-written masterpiece of America's most important document.
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The Write Spot
Saturday, September 13,
10:00 AM
Bethany Library
The Write Spot is your dedicated time and space to focus on your writing in a supportive community. The first hour will be a lesson/discussion about a writing topic with an author, editor or local industry professional. The second hour is focused on writing. Bring your own device/paper and working project and join fellow writers to get those words flowing!
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Transparent Language Online
Transparent Language Online provides an effective and engaging experience for language learners looking to build their vocabulary, practice their listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills, and maintain what they learn with courses and supplemental resources in 110+ languages.
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Oxford Art Online
This database has a single interface you can use to search the Benezit Dictionary of Artists, Grove Art Online, the Benezit Dictionary of Artists, The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Art Terms, The Oxford Companion to Western Art, and Encyclopedia of Aesthetics.
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