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| I'm Not the Only Murderer in My Retirement Home by Fergus CraigFresh out of prison after 35 years, 75-year-old serial killer Carol Quinn moves into a North London retirement home. While she once targeted people she thought deserved it, she's (probably) done with murder. When a resident is killed and she's blamed, she looks for the real killer. Meanwhile, three other residents also investigate. For fans of: Robert Thorogood's Marlow Murder Club books; Richard Osman's Thursday Murder Club novels; Helene Tursten's An Elderly Lady stories. |
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| What Happened That Night by Nicci FrenchTyler Green spent 27 years in an English prison for the 1993 murder of his best mate, but he's always denied the charge. Freed, he reunites with the eight university friends present the night of the killing, which leads to another death. DI Maud O'Connor works the case, and despite what others think, she doubts Tyler's guilt. This slow-burn, locked-room mystery is the suspenseful 3rd in the Maud O'Connor series. Try this next: Jane Casey's Maeve Kerrigan novels. |
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| The Midnight Taxi by Yosha GunasekeraNew York taxi driver Siri Perera loves true crime podcasts, so when she picks up public defender Amaya Fernando, they bond over this and their shared Sri Lankan heritage. This connection comes in handy when Siri's next customer is somehow murdered during the ride. Arrested, Siri has five days to clear her name with help from Amaya and the childhood best friend who pays her bail. Witty and clever, this debut will please fans of Mia P. Manansala, Gigi Pandian, and Sarah Fox's Definitely Maybe Not a Detective. |
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| Crown City by Naomi HiraharaAfter his parents' deaths in 1903 Japan, 18-year-old Ryui Wada lands in Pasadena, California. Grief-stricken and in culture shock, he works and adjusts to life in a boardinghouse with his enigmatic roommate, Jack. When a painting is stolen from a famous Japanese artist, Ryui and Jack investigate, and then a murder occurs. Focusing less on the mystery aspect than earlier books, Naomi Hirahara's well-researched 3rd Japantown novel will also please fans of historical fiction. |
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| A Gift Before Dying by Malcolm KemptThis atmospheric debut follows divorced cop Elderick Cole, who's been exiled to a troubled small town in the Canadian Arctic after mishandling a missing child case. When a young Inuit woman is found dead by hanging, Cole realizes she didn't get there on her own in this haunting, immersive story. Booklist raves, "If you only read one mystery this year, this should be it." For fans of: Peter Høeg's Smilla's Sense of Snow. |
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| The Murder at World's End by Ross MontgomeryOn a Cornish tidal island in 1910, 19-year-old Stephen Pike is the new footman at Tithe Hall, where Viscount Stockingham-Welt believes Halley's Comet will destroy the earth. That doesn't happen, but someone does kill the viscount in his locked study. When ex-con Stephen is suspected, the viscount's elderly, scientific-minded aunt teams up with him to prove his innocence in this delightful series starter. For fans of: atmospheric Edwardian mysteries; witty, unlikely detective duos. |
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| Wolf Hour by Jo NesbøIn 2022, a Norwegian true crime writer visits Minneapolis, Minnesota, to research a set of 2016 serial killings. Back in 2016, everything starts with the sniper shooting of a gun dealer known for not asking questions. Divorced cop Bob Oz becomes obsessed with the case, working it even after he's suspended from the force, believing a taxidermist may hold the key to it all in this twisty dual-timeline standalone. Try this next: Stephen Mack Jones' August Snow series; Christoffer Carlsson's Blaze Me a Sun. |
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| The Final Problem by Arturo Pérez-ReverteAfter bad weather cuts off an idyllic Greek island in 1960, a dead British tourist is found inside a locked cabana. Aging actor Ormond Basil, who played Sherlock Holmes in 15 films, finds himself tasked with investigating while a Spanish mystery writer acts as his Watson. Also on the island are an Italian film producer, a former opera star, and others. For fans of: locked-room mysteries; Sherlock Holmes; Anthony Horowitz; Knives Out. |
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| Ruby Falls by Gin PhillipsTo drum up publicity and attract tourists during the Great Depression, the proprietors of Ruby Falls, a massive waterfall inside a Tennessee cave, have a psychic attempt to find a hatpin hidden inside. In case of emergency, the psychic and his group of five are secretly shadowed by Ada, a friend of the owners who knows the caves well, and Quinton, a cavern guide. Then a shocking murder occurs deep underground. For fans of: suspenseful impossible crime stories; well-researched historical novels. |
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Oklahoma Driving Practice Tests
Take practice tests for obtaining a driving permit, a motorcycle license or a commercial driver's license (CDL) in Oklahoma, get access the official driver's manual for each license, and search an FAQ with answers to over 100 questions about an Oklahoma driver's license.
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Home Improvement Source
Looking to do it yourself? The Home Improvement Source provides detailed, user-friendly “how-to” information covering a variety of home improvement and repair projects.
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Have you met Libby?
Libby is a free app that allows you to borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, and eMagazines from our OverDrive collection. You can stream titles with Wi-Fi or mobile data, or download them for offline enjoyment anytime, anywhere. All you need to get started is a library card. Click to learn more.
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Gardening Methods Workshop
Tuesday, March 24, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Capitol Hill Library
Want to start a garden but not sure how? Come join us to learn the different ways to set up a garden, their pros and cons so you can get the most out of your garden this year. The March gardening kit is included, which is an overview of the different ways to garden.
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Needle Felting: Spring Things!
Wednesday, March 25, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Northwest Library
Join us for some needle felting fun as we make some spring things. We will have a spring things group picture at the end of the evening so we can all look back and enjoy the creativity of the group. (No pictures of the creators, just the creations!). Registration required - opens March 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM.
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Beginner Native Flowers
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Belle Isle Library
Begin your gardening this spring with this specialist led program! Prairie Rose Plant Co. will offer basics, tips, and tricks to gardening with flowers native to Oklahoma. Afterwards, chat with the specialists and grab a free native flower seed packet to get you started!
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Intro to Poetry Workshop with Poet Laureate Hallie Waugh
Sunday, April 12, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Edmond Library
Whether you're a poetry lover or feel like you don't quite "get" poetry, this session is for you. Intro to Poetry is a low-barrier, welcoming exploration of what poems can do: how to read them, what to look for, and what they stir in us as readers. We’ll read a range of voices and styles, talk about the many ways to understand and respond to a poem, and try a few optional writing exercises. No experience needed—just an open mind.
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Forensic Night
Thursday, April 16, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Downtown Library
Step into the world of forensic osteology and uncover the secrets hidden in bone. In this hands-on experience, each table receives a mystery case to investigate using high-quality replica skulls cast from real homicides, accidents, and suicides. Learn how experts determine age, sex, evidence of trauma, or signs of disease by reading the features of bone. Work like real investigators as you piece together the story your skull has to tell. Ages 16 and up. Personal discretion advised. Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature’s Open Book: a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology! Visit the Downtown Library in April and May to explore a selection of incredible skeletal and taxidermy specimens, with additional displays at 11 library branches.
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