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You Weren't Meant to Be Human by Andrew Joseph WhiteAlien meets Midsommar in this chilling debut adult novel from award-winning author Andrew Joseph White about identity, survival, and transformation amidst an alien invasion in rural West Virginia. — Hayley, Engagement Specialist, Southern Oaks Library |
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The Music of Bees by Eileen GarvinFollowing three lonely strangers in a rural Oregon town, each working through grief and life's curveballs, who are brought together by happenstance on a local honeybee farm where they find surprising friendship, healing—and maybe even a second chance—just when they least expect it. — Robin, Librarian, Edmond Library |
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When a Jew Rules the World: What the Bible Really Says about Israel in the Plan of God by Joel RichardsonIn the past thirty years, the trend among American evangelical's view of Israel has shifted dramatically. There is a sudden rise of anti-Israel and anti-Semitic sentiment among Christians today. In this seminal and hard-hitting work, Joel Richardson exposes the dangers and theological bankruptcy of this growing trend. When a Jew Rules the World sets the record straight regarding the New Covenant, the millennium, eschatology, and what every Christian must know about Israel. — Terri, Librarian, Warr Acres Library |
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Regretting YouAfter a devastating accident threatens to tear their family apart, Morgan Grant and her daughter Clara must confront family secrets, redefine love, and discover what matters most. — Kadey, Outreach Librarian, Outreach & Engagement Services |
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A Walk in the WoodsBill Bryson, instead of retiring to enjoy his loving and beautiful wife and large and happy family, challenges himself to hike the Appalachian Trail: 2,200 miles of America's most unspoiled, spectacular, and rugged countryside from Georgia to Maine. — Ann, Librarian, Ralph Ellison Library |
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Father Brown Set in the 1950s in the heart of the English countryside, Father Brown is a kindly cleric with a particular talent for solving crimes. Many years spent hearing confessions have given him an uncanny insight into the workings of the criminal mind, and in each episode the enigmatic priest discovers the truth of a crime by looking into the truth of the soul, the passions, dark secrets, and hidden desires. — Kassy, Librarian, Northwest Library
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Small Wonders Wednesday, January 28 - Monday, March 16 Downtown LibraryIn the air, water, and even under foot, insects inhabit every domain of our daily lives, performing essential functions that balance our fragile ecosystem on earth. By using cutting-edge technology and custom methods, artist Bob Sober created Small Wonders: Insects in Focus, an exhibition of breathtaking beauty that allows viewers to see this hidden world like they’ve never seen it before. Small Wonders aims to inspire, in an artistic way, our natural curiosity to understand the form, function, and diversity of nature.
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Winter Reading Felt Cup Cozy
Thursday, February 19,
6:30 PM
Southern Oaks Library
Winter Reading is settling down but that doesn't stop us from making cute Felt Cozy's for our coffee or tea mugs! Register now to attend our No Sew Felt Cozy program. We will create a cute cozy for your coffee or tea mugs.
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Tiny Love: Smartphone Macro Photography Workshop
Saturday, February 21,
2:00 PM
Edmond Library
Learn to optimize your iPhone or Android camera settings, master macro techniques, and practice on an array of preserved insects shared by UCO's Natural History Museum.
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High Horse: The Black Cowboy Conversation
Sunday, February 22,
2:00 PM
Downtown Library
Join us for an enlightening event inspired by the groundbreaking documentary High Horse: The Black Cowboy. This program explores the history, culture, and enduring impact of Black cowboys, celebrating stories of resilience, skill, and excellence. The event will feature a dynamic panel discussion with Damon Hopkins, Steven Butler and Jakian Parks, accompanied by selected clips from the documentary highlighting pivotal moments and personal narratives. The session will conclude with an engaging Q&A, giving attendees the opportunity to connect directly with the panelists and dive deeper into this rich and inspiring history.
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Seed Starting Garden for Beginners
Tuesday, February 24,
6:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library
This is the second class in our year long gardening series. This class cover how to start seeds indoors without a grow light and provides all the materials for starting your own garden.
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Backyard Chickens
Wednesday, February 25,
3:30 PM
Jones Library
Interested in learning how to keep a flock of backyard chickens? Get started by joining us in this class presented by Mason Huddleston, OSU Extension Agriculture & 4-H Educator.
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Saturday Sunrise Yoga
Saturday, February 28,
9:00 AM
Del City Library
Let the stress of the day melt away by joining us for sunset yoga. This class is a combination of meditation and gentle, restorative movements. No prior yoga experience is necessary.
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Oklahoma Black Communities Symposium
Saturday, February 28,
12:00 PM
Downtown Library
On February 28th, the Metropolitan Library System will be hosting a series of discussions and presentations on Black community research and preservation in Oklahoma. This event will bring together individuals, organizations, and institutions from the central Oklahoma documenting the history of Black urban enclaves, rural communities, and Black towns.
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Canvas Creation: Bug Inspiration
Saturday, February 28,
2:00 PM
Southern Oaks Library
Inspired by the Small Wonders: Insects in Focus exhibit on display at the Downtown Library! Grab your canvas and get inspired by the beauty and wonder of bugs and insects! So many colors and patterns - will you design some fashion? Create a collage? Paint a natural or perhaps unnatural habitat for an insect to live in? The sky is the limit!
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The Five Moons of Oklahoma with OKC Ballet
Monday, March 2,
6:00 PM
Edmond Library
Join us as a member of OKC Ballet presents on the "Five Moons," five women from Oklahoma-- Yvonne Chouteau, Maria Tallchief, Marjorie Tallchief, Rosella Hightower and Moscelyne Larkin-- who broke barriers and made significant contributions to the world of ballet, becoming cultural icons and ambassadors for their Native American heritage. Then watch entranced as one dancer performs “Firebird," a ballet made famous by Maria Tallchief.
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Route 66 Adventure Passport Take-Home Kit Monday, March 2 - Sunday, March 8 (While supplies last) All Library LocationsCelebrate the 100th anniversary of the Mother Road with our Route 66 Adventure Passport kit! Inside, you’ll find a passport ready to take you on a journey through Oklahoma’s historic Route 66 stops. Visit each location and add a sticker (included in your kit) to mark your adventure! Can’t make it in person? No problem—explore virtually by researching each stop and earn your sticker that way. Discover the rich history of our state and enjoy the thrill of the open road—right from your own home!
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Book Bingo
On January 1, 2026, we're kicking off Book Bingo, a winter reading challenge for adults. Participants who read 5 books between January 1 and February 28, 2026 will earn a library-branded mug (while supplies last) AND be entered in a drawing for an exclusive prize pack. Participants who read 25 books between January 1 and February 28, 2026 will be entered into a grand prize drawing that includes an iPad, a YMCA annual membership, and 2 VIP tickets to Literary Voices featuring author Johnathan Franzen.
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Friends of the Library Booksale
Join us at the Friends of the Library Booksale at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Sat, Feb 21 from 9a-5p and Sun, Feb 22 from 10a-4p. Fri, Feb 20 from 1-7p is a Members Only Pre-Sale event while Saturday and Sunday will be open to the public for free. MEMBERSHIP SALES WILL CLOSE Jan 30, 2026, and you can become a member of the Friends for only $15 at https://supportmls.org/fol/booksale/.
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