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Divine rivalsby Rebecca RossWhen 18-year-old journalist Iris Winnow's personal letters fall into the hands of her rival at the paper, she forges a magical connection that follows her into the battle for her family, the fate of humankind, and love. — Sarah, Access Specialist, Del City Library
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The half-life of love by Brianna BourneWith only 41 days, 9 hours and 42 minutes to live, Flint cuts himself off from everything as he waits to die, then finds his world colliding with September, who embodies joy and light, which becomes the start of a once-in-a-lifetime love despite their secrets. — Natasha, Librarian, Almonte Library
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Delicious in dungeonby Ryoko KuiWhen young adventurer Laios and his company lose all of their money and provisions in a dungeon, they decide to eat the monsters they encounter in order to escape. — Sarah, Access Specialist, Midwest City Library
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Poverty, by America by Matthew DesmondDrawing on history, research and original reporting, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Evicted reimagines the debate on poverty, revealing there is so much poverty in America, not in spite of our wealth but because of it, and builds a startingly original case for eliminating poverty in our country. — Tyler, Librarian, Belle Isle Library
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Gravity FallsTwelve-year-old twins Dipper and Mabel Pines spend the summer in mysterious Gravity Falls with their great uncle Stan, who runs a tacky tourist trap. — Jessica, Librarian, Southern Oaks Library
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I love you, manAfter getting engaged, a man realizes that he must find a male friend to be his best man at the wedding. — Kadey, Librarian, Del City Library
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AmélieQuiet and reserved, Amelie Poulin spends her days as a waitress at a Paris cafe and entertains herself by playing kindhearted practical jokes on her neighbors. — Kenda, Access Manager I, Belle Isle Library
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BINGO FRIDAY!
Friday, July 5,
2:00 PM
Almonte Library
Join us every Friday for bingo! This family friendly event will feature trivia, jokes, and facts on the theme of the week!
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THE WRITERS ROOM
Saturday, July 6,
2:00 PM
Del City Library
Connect with other writers for open writing time! Bring your computer or paper and pen for dedicated time to focus on your writing, discuss your writing projects, and network with like-minded creatives.
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WILDLIFE WALKS
Tuesday, July 9,
10:00 AM
Midwest City Library
Join local author Nicholas Davis for a close encounter with Oklahoma's amazing critters! This outdoor event will take you on an exciting expedition to spot local birds, bugs, reptiles and amphibians in their natural habitats near the library grounds.
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BELLE ISLE BOOK CLUB Wednesday, July 10, 5:30 PM Belle Isle LibraryJoin us once a month to discuss interesting books at the Belle Isle Book Club every 2nd Wednesday at 5:30 PM. Each month we'll let you know which title is up next. For July 10, 2024, we will discuss Poverty, by America written by Matthew Desmond. Reserve your copy today!
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ALPACA ADVENTURE
Thursday, July 11,
2:00 PM
Bethany Library
Come to the library to meet the alpacas from Magnolias & Prayers: Everything Alpaca Ranch. Event includes education, interaction, stories and a craft.
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HIP HOP DANCE ADVENTURE
Saturday, July 13,
10:30 AM
Edmond Library
LaKeysta Goree, from IMPACT Performing Arts Company, will present a 1-hour class to teach us Hip hop. Hip hop is a genre of music and a cultural movement that originated in the Bronx, New York City, in the 1970s. It is characterized by rhythmic spoken lyrics, often accompanied by music. It has had significant influence on popular culture, fashion, language, and social activism.
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YOGA ON THE PATIO
Friday, July 19,
10:15 AM
Choctaw Library
No matter your level of experience there is something to gain from these all level classes. Yoga has numerous benefits, such as increased flexibility, improved muscle strength, increased blood flow, better posture, balance, and more! Learn about deep breathing and full body stretching to unite body and mind and promote relaxation. Please bring a yoga mat and a bottle of water. This event will be held on the back patio.
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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK FREE PAINT
Saturday, July 27,
2:00 PM
Del City Library
Let your imagination take you on an adventure during this lights-out, glow-in-the-dark free paint!
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PERSONAL FINANCE COACH
Monday, July 29,
5:00 PM
Bethany Library
Intimidated by investing? Unsure of how to achieve your financial goals? The Personal Finance Coach can help. Meet informally with a financial advisor to learn strategies, tips, and tricks to achieve your financial goals.
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MINDFUL SKILLS FOR RELAXATION - BARGELLO STITCH CAN KOOZIES
Tuesday, July 30,
6:30 PM
Warr Acres Library
Join us monthly to learn new skills that will build mindfulness and lead to deeper relaxation during your “me” hours. This month we will be creating a koozie using plastic canvas and a 1960's style of needlepoint called Bargello. Take home a retro koozie and learn a fast and relaxing craft to pursue in the future.
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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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Oklahoma City Tours
We've put together a series of tours for cycling and walking that provide historical information about the city at every stop. These tours are great for getting out of the house, breathing some fresh air, and stretching your legs and brain.
Each tour will feature an icon indicating the best modes of travel for these tours. Some tour routes are optimized for cycling but you will still need to exercise caution and maintain an awareness of your surroundings and follow safe bicycling guidelines. Some routes can also be enjoyed from the car, on foot, or even from home on any internet-connected device.
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A to Z World Travel
Contains travel guides for over 200 world cities. Each guide contains helpful information about a particular city's food and restaurants, climate and weather, embassies/consulates, health and medical services, travel essentials, money and banking, electrical and telecommunication requirements, and more.
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A to Z World Food
This resource contains 7,000 traditional recipes from 174 countries, along with thousands of ingredient, food culture, and reference articles, making this the largest food database of its kind.
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