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Literary Reference Center Plus
Literary Reference Center Plus includes full-text resources focusing on plays/drama, poetry, religious literature and children's literature. This database also includes volumes of fantasy/science fiction, contemporary literature, world philosophy and religious literature, and literary study guides covering American Literature, English Literature and literary genres.
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| Paul Simon: The Life by Robert HilburnWhat it is: an energetic and thoroughly researched portrait of the singer-songwriter's life and prolific seven-decade career.
Why it's significant: Music journalist Robert Hilburn was granted rare access to Simon, becoming the first biographer to interview him -- which he did for more than 100 hours over the course of a year.
Don't miss: gossipy tidbits about Simon's partnership and eventual rift with Art Garfunkel, from which the two never fully recovered. Digital Formats: Available as an Overdrive eBook. |
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| Caddyshack: The Making of a Hollywood Cinderella Story by Chris NashawatyWhat it's about: the chaotic, drug-fueled production of the 1980 sports comedy Caddyshack and its enduring status as a cult classic.
Is it for you? Fans of the film will appreciate this humorous and unexpectedly moving behind-the-scenes account.
Try this next: Violet Ramis Stiel's heartfelt memoir Ghostbuster's Daughter chronicles her relationship with her father, Caddyshack director (and comedy legend) Harold Ramis, including anecdotes about his career. Digital Formats: Available as an Overdrive eBook. |
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| Well, That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist by Franchesca RamseyWhat it is: a sharp and timely essay collection chronicling the author's complicated journey toward activism after her YouTube video "Sh*t White Girls Say...to Black Girls" went viral in 2012, sparking conversations about race and gender -- and attracting the ire of vicious internet trolls.
Chapters include: "Eulogies for Cringeworthy Comments;" "Activism Is Like Long Division -- You Have to Show Your Work;" and "Franchesca's Simple Explanations of Not-So-Simple Concepts." |
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| So Close to Being the Sh*t, Y'all Don't Even Know by RettaWhat it's about: In this engaging essay collection, comedian and Parks and Recreation actress Retta humorously ruminates on everything from her Liberian immigrant parents and abandoned med school aspirations to her addictive personality and eclectic hobbies.
Want a taste? "I know that meeting a black woman with a love for hockey is a bit like stumbling upon a unicorn in the woods."
Media buzz: Retta's NBC television series Good Girls premiered earlier this year and was recently renewed for a second season. |
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| The Soul of Basketball: The Epic Showdown Between LeBron, Kobe, Doc, and Dirk... by Ian ThomsenWhat it's about: The 2010-2011 NBA season marked a turning point for the sport, beginning with LeBron James's controversial decision to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for the Miami Heat and bolstered by the league's rising popularity and financial success.
About the author: Ian Thomsen is a writer at Sports Illustrated and an NBA.com contributor.
Reviewers say: "A fine work of sports journalism and a must for every bookish roundball fan" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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27 Club: Musicians Who Died at 27
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| On the Road with Janis Joplin by John Byrne CookeWhat it is: a poignant memoir tracing the final three years of Janis Joplin's life, written with insight and empathy by her former road manager.
Why you might like it: John Byrne Cooke's unique perspective of Joplin provides a fully rounded portrait of her artistry and personality, portraying her not as a music legend but as a vulnerable human being.
Did you know? In the final years of her life, Joplin recorded nearly 200 songs. |
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| Here We Are Now: The Lasting Impact of Kurt Cobain by Charles R. CrossWhat it is: a concise and fast-paced analysis of the Nirvana frontman's influence on American culture -- from rock and hip-hop music to high-end fashion and addiction studies -- written to coincide with the 20th anniversary of his death in 2014.
Further reading: Music journalist Charles R. Cross utilizes Cobain's own diary entries in the revealing biography Heavier Than Heaven. |
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| Starting at Zero: His Own Story by Jimi HendrixWhat it is: a heartwrenching posthumous memoir by musician Jimi Hendrix, constructed from letters, lyrics, interviews, and diaries.
Topics include: Hendrix's rebellious Seattle childhood and brief stint in the military, his self-taught music skills and early career clashes with Little Richard, for whom he served as a band sideman.
Reviewers say: "An essential primary source for any devoted Hendrix fan, but will also appeal to those with a more casual interest" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| Brian Jones: The Making of the Rolling Stones by Paul TrynkaWhat it's about: Brian Jones founded the Rolling Stones in 1962; by the time of his mysterious death in 1969, he had been kicked out of the band just as it was reaching a pivotal artistic peak.
Why you might like it: Paul Trynka's lively, atmospheric writing transports readers to London's Swinging Sixties.
What sets it apart: Trynka foregrounds the enigmatic musician as a heretofore unsung -- and essential -- contributor to the Rolling Stones' success, revealing the full extent of the band's history. |
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| Loving Amy: A Mother's Story by Janis WinehouseWhat it is: a moving and candid portrait of the troubled Grammy Award-winning singer, chronicling her rapid ascent to stardom and the addictions that followed.
Want a taste? "She left no answers, only questions, and in the years since her death I've found myself trying to make sense of the frayed ends of her extraordinary existence."
What's inside: illuminating never-before-seen photographs of a young Amy and her childhood mementos. |
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Pop and Palette
Saturday, August 18,
10:00 am
Bethany Library, Meeting Room A
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint but didn't know where to start? Now is the time to channel your inner artist. Join us at the Bethany Library for a Pop and Palette class. Artist, Jim Pourtorkan, will lead the class step by step to complete a colorful watercolor painting. Soda pop will help get your creative juices flowing while you paint. All supplies provided.
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Aroma as a Soundtrack to Our Lives
Thursday, July 19,
6:00 pm
Choctaw Library, Meeting Room A
Bring some of your favorite memories and together with different scent-based activities explore just how much smells can lead your brain to a memory. Maybe honeysuckle reminds you of being on your grandparents' farm, or a pear-scented candle reminds you when you first discovered your favorite book series. You'll get the opportunity to discover the scientific principals behind why smells are tied so deeply to memories in our brains, and you'll get the hands-on chance to create (and maybe even eat!) some new scent-based experiences. This event is held at multiple libraries.
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Summer Music Film Series
Saturday, July 28,
2:00 pm
Downtown Library, 46th Star Room
One person's trash, can be another's musical epiphany. Find out how with our resident musician, Breck McGough, as you watch and discuss the award winning documentary "Landfill Harmonic: A Symphony of the Human Spirit"
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Gardening Rocks!: Kokedama Plants
Tuesday, July 31,
6:00 pm
Northwest Library, Meeting Room B
Join us for this hands-on indoor gardening program to create Kokedama. What's Kokedama? Kokedama also known as "moss balls" is an centuries old Japanese gardening technique used to create a hanging garden plant. The selected plant is bound in rounded clay-like soil, covered with moss, and suspended with string. You will have the option of choosing to create one of two moss balls plants using either a succulent or indoor plant. Materials will be provided, but you can bring a pair of protective gloves on an apron if you wish!
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Creative Writing
Thursday, August 9,
6:30 pm
Ralph Ellison Library, Meeting Room B
Our series of free, public workshops is designed to open new vistas of creative exploration for writers of high-school age and older and to provide a fun and supportive environment for the development of their craft. Workshops are held the second Thursday of each month at the Ralph Ellison Library from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. Each workshop will be conducted by a special guest writer and include writing exercises as well as the opportunity to share work. In presenting this workshop series, we're very proud to partner with the Red Earth MFA Program at Oklahoma City University, Short Order Poems, and the Metropolitan Library System. We hope you'll join us as we learn together and strive to enhance Oklahoma City's multicultural literary landscape in the name of our state's most significant literary pioneer. For information on any of these programs visit the web site of the Ralph Ellison Foundation at ralphellisonfoundation.org
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Knitting Club
Saturday, August 4,
10:00 am
Jones Library, Meeting Room A
Join the No-Nonsense Knit Club with Gail to learn more about knitting and complete a project. Bring your nimble fingers and friendly smile to begin this leisure activity. Persons interested should call the library for more information. Various skeins of yarn will be provided.
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Paper Quilling 101
Tuesday, August 14,
7:00 pm
Northwest Library, Program Room (123)
Paper Quilling 101: Quill A Quote Discover the lost art of paper quilling, also known as paper filigree. Quillwork transforms simple strips of paper into intricate designs. Learn how easy it is to make the basic shapes of quillwork, and create beautiful embellishments to decorate picture frames, scrapbook pages, gift tags, cards, and more. Get inspired using the library's collection of books on paper quilling and other forms of paper crafts.
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