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Biography and Memoir May 2025 |
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| When the Going Was Goodby Graydon CarterJournalist and former Vanity Fair editor Graydon Carter dishes on his 25 years working for the iconic periodical in this gossipy and self-deprecating "paean to the big, glossy, influential magazines of yore" (Booklist). For fans of: Dilettante: True Tales of Excess, Triumph, and Disaster by former Vanity Fair deputy editor Dana Brown. |
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| The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward by Melinda French GatesIn her bestselling blend of memoir and self-help, Melinda French Gates candidly reflects on some of the major transitions in her life (including becoming a parent and leaving the Gates Foundation) and offers guidance on how readers can navigate change and thrive. For fans of: What I Know For Sure by Oprah Winfrey. |
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| Matriarch by Tina KnowlesIn her intimate and empowering debut, Tina Knowles, the mother of Beyoncé Knowles-Carter and Solange Knowles, recounts her coming of age in 1950s and '60s Texas, raising and influencing two Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriters, navigating love and heartbreak, and more. Try this next: Mom & Me & Mom by Maya Angelou. |
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| Yoko by David SheffDavid Sheff (Beautiful Boy) draws on decades' worth of his interviews with Yoko Ono, including a 1980 interview for Playboy conducted shortly before John Lennon's murder, to deliver a nuanced portrait of the often misunderstood artist and activist. Further reading: We All Shine On: John, Yoko, and Me by Elliot Mintz. |
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Focus on: Asian/Pacific American Heritage Month
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| Loud: Accept Nothing Less Than the Life You Deserve by Drew AfualoIn her debut memoir/manifesto, influencer and podcaster Drew Afualo offers an impassioned and inspiring takedown of the patriarchy that's an "unapologetically energizing reading experience" (Kirkus Reviews). Try this next: Foolish: Tales of Assimilation, Determination, and Humiliation by Sarah Cooper. |
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| My Life: Growing Up Asian in America by CAPE with an introduction by SuChin PakFeaturing poetry, comics, essays, monologues, and more, this thought-provoking and intimate anthology compiled by the Coalition of Asian Pacifics in Entertainment (CAPE) offers 30 diverse firsthand accounts of the Asian American experience. Further reading: Asian American Histories of the United States by Catherine Ceniza Choy; Rise: A Pop History of Asian America from the Nineties to Now by Jeff Yang, Phil Yu, and Philip Wang. |
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| Minor Feelings: An Asian American Reckoning by Cathy Park HongWinner of the National Book Critics Circle Award, Korean American poet Cathy Park Hong's candid and thought-provoking essay collection blends memoir with cultural criticism and explores her complicated relationship with her identity. Try this next: Docile: Memoirs of a Not-So-Perfect Asian Girl by Hyeseung Song; I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying by Youngmi Mayer. |
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| Equal parts funny and affecting, Tran's coming-of-age memoir will resonate with fans of The High Desert: Black. Punk. Nowhere by James Spooner, and anyone who has ever struggled to fit in. |
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Live Piano Music
Friday, May 23,
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, May 24,
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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Author Visit Mary Nhin of Ninja Life Hacks
Tuesday, May 27,
2:00 PM
Edmond Library
Join us at the Edmond Library for a special visit from award-winning children’s author Mary Nhin! Mary is the creator of the popular Ninja Life Hacks series—fun, engaging stories that help young readers build character, resilience, and confidence. In this interactive session, Mary will share her inspiration for writing, talk about how to grow grit and tackle challenges, and answer questions from curious minds. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to learn from a local author who inspires kids to be their own everyday heroes!
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Creative Writing Wednesday
Wednesday, May 28,
5:30 PM
Warr Acres Library
Have you always wanted to explore creative writing but never had the chance? Are you looking for a supportive community of writers with whom you can share your work? Join us every Wednesday where we'll be creating original work and sharing our works in progress.
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Special Memories Scan-a-Thon
Saturday, May 31,
1:00 PM
Bethany Library
Genealogists from Metropolitan Library System's Special Collections archive will be visiting and bringing their scanners to help you record your cherished photos, keepsakes, and documents. It's a fantastic way to keep your family's stories alive and accessible to the next generation. Bring a neighbor, family member, or friend, and get scanning!
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Honor Song Community Art Tapestry
Tuesday, June 3,
6:00 PM
Belle Isle Library
Join us for a community art event inspired by the exhibit, Honor Song. Honor Song was created by Edgar Heap of Birds at Oklahoma Contemporary Art Museum and is currently on display through Aug. At this community event guests will be able to create a printed fabric square using paint and stencils that will then be added to the community tapestry. This tapestry will hang in Belle Isle Library to be enjoyed by all.
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License Plate Design Take-Home Kit
Tuesday, June 3,
9:00 AM
Del City Library
Inspired by the powerful text-based works of Oklahoma-based artist, Edgar Heap of Birds, and his exhibit HONOR SONG at the Oklahoma Contemporary Arts Center, this activity transforms a blank license plate into a meaningful art piece by selecting four words that evoke emotion, using stickers to spell them out, and then applying layers of acrylic paint with a brayer. Once the stickers are peeled away, the words remain in white, creating a striking contrast against the painted surface, echoing Heap of Birds’ signature “wall lyrics.”
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Author Visit: Ghazi Rayan MD
Saturday, June 7,
11:00 AM
Edmond Library
Join us in celebrating National Immigration Heritage Month with a presentation by author Dr. Ghazi Rayan, a first-generation immigrant American orthopedic surgeon. His non-fiction books focus on the impact of immigrants and legal immigration throughout American history. Immigrants transcended borders to enrich their adopted country and left a lasting imprint on the American landscape of progress. Their efforts are woven into the fabric of the American tapestry and have improved the quality of lives for countless Americans.
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Make Your Own Comic Strip
Tuesday, June 10,
3:00 PM
Midwest City Library
Participants will learn the process of creating a comic strip with characters, story ideas, and layouts. Been a longtime fan of favorites like Peanuts, Garfield, and Calvin & Hobbes? Now you can make your own!
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Color Science in Storytelling with Science Museum Oklahoma
Tuesday, June 10,
6:00 PM
Del City Library
Join Science Museum Oklahoma for discussion and hands-on demonstration to explore how color informs emotion and narrative. Learn about the science behind creating a story that connects to an audience and the psychology and physics behind why colors are so impactful to humans.
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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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Metro Grows
Metro Grows is a program that lends gardening tools from the library, provides library events geared towards gardening, and provides Discovery Backpacks for kids ages 4-12.
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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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