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The very secret society of irregular witches by Sangu MandannaBreaking all the rules, Mika Moon travels to the mysterious Nowhere House to teach three young witches how to control their magic and, as she gets close to the House's residents, must decide whether to risk everything to protect a found family she didn't know she was looking for. — Kristin, Children's Services Manager, Downtown Library |
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All good people hereby Ashley FlowersTwenty years after a fellow 6-year-old was abducted and murdered, Margot returns to Wakarusa, Indiana, and is shocked when another child similarly goes missing, in the debut novel from the host of the popular true crime podcast, Crime Junky. — Robin, Librarian, Edmond Library |
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Book of Night by Holly BlackA modern dark fantasy of betrayals, secret societies, and a dissolute thief of shadows. — Kassy, Librarian, Northwest Library |
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— George, Collection Development Librarian, Downtown Library |
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A discovery of witchesFollows the adventures of Diana Bishop, a brilliant historian and witch, who forms an alliance with geneticist and vampire Matthew Clairmont after discovering a bewitched manuscript in Oxford's Bodleian Library. — Tyler, Librarian, Belle Isle Library |
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In search of Edgar Allan PoeExplores the triumphant but tragic story of the brilliant poet, master short story writer, and influential critic Edgar Allan Poe. — Ann, Librarian, Ralph Ellison Library |
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Sorry, we're deadA burned-out lecture editor juggles her soul-crushing job, quirky coworkers, and a secret admirer while fearing her filmmaking dreams are slipping away, until a series of lies and absurd, fourth wall-breaking moments force her to reconsider what matters. — Scott, Virtual Engagement Specialist, Downtown Library |
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Archives Month - Saving and Preserving Your Family Heirlooms
Saturday, October 11,
3:00 PM
Belle Isle Library
This hour-long workshop will cover how to store your important documents, photos, scrapbooks, and other paper based items for permanent preservation. Each attendee will receive a set of professional grade materials to take home. Please bring family heirlooms for hands-on support. Certified Archivists will give specific recommendations for many types of materials.
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Self-Portrait with Frida Kahlo in the Library
Tuesday, October 14,
6:00 PM
Village Library
Learn more about one of Mexico's greatest artists, Frida Kahlo! Among her accomplishments, she was known for her self-portraits, full of emotion and symbolism. How would you represent yourself in a portrait? We'll look at some of the symbols she used and think about our own, then create some self-representative art!
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Culture Crew - It's Halloween Somewhere!
Wednesday, October 15,
6:30 PM
Del City Library
This month, we will explore the various Halloween celebrations around the world including decorating your own kite craft activity!
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Paranormal Investigation with IOKP
Thursday, October 16,
5:30 PM
Midwest City Library
Come meet IOKP (Investigating Oklahoma's Paranormal), a real team of paranormal investigators who hunt ghosts all around Oklahoma and the surrounding areas. You'll learn all about their methods, previous investigations, and see demonstrations of their equipment!
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BETHANY BOO BASH
Thursday, October 16,
5:30 PM
Bethany Library
Join us for a spooktacular celebration at the Bethany Boo Bash! Enjoy games, inflatables, food, face painting, community advocates, story walk, and more. Presented in partnership with the Bethany YMCA.
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Paranormal Fest Waning Moon: Paranormal Activities
Saturday, October 18,
10:00 AM
Downtown Library
Feeling crafty? Join us for some "paranormal activities." Stop by our come-and-go craft stations to complete one or more spooky crafts in celebration of Paranormal Fest. There will be crafts available for all ages.
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Celebrating Dolly Parton Take-Home KitsMonday, October 20 - Sunday, October 26, while supplies last See our event calendar for a list of upcoming participating library locations.For 30 years, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library has gifted over 200 million books to children worldwide, creating pathways to literacy for families everywhere. Celebrate this milestone and the upcoming OKC Philharmonic concert, Dolly Parton’s Threads: My Songs in Symphony with a take-home kit activity inspired by Dolly!
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MyHeritage
MyHeritage includes birth, death, and marriage records from 48 countries, the complete U.S. and U.K. censuses, immigration, military, and tombstone records and more than 3 billion family tree profiles.
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HeritageQuest Online
Search U.S. Federal Census images (1790-1940), genealogy and local history books, the Periodical Source Index (PERSI) of genealogy and local history periodicals, pension and bounty land warrant applications from the Revolutionary War, Freedman's Bank Records (1865-1874), and the U.S. Serials Set (1789-present) which records the memorials, petitions and private relief actions made to the U.S. Congress.
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Special Collections
Enjoy our current collections of photographs, postcards, personal history interviews, and many other amazing resources that document and explore the history and culture of Oklahoma – City, County, and State.
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