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It’s August in Oklahoma, where the sun beats down on the plains, and the locusts screech in the trees, a month when the lazy days of summer morph into the back-to-school prep and the heat and humidity get serious.

August is the month after our online summer reading program and we hope you continue the tradition of

reading for 20 minutes a day. Check out our feature on book clubs to find one that is the perfect fit for you, and keep on reading.

You can also read about two distinguished Oklahoman WWII Veterans who blazed a trail in the central Pacific. Check out our Oklahoma Images article to see the Top Gun connection.

And finally, if you have been to our website lately you probably noticed some new and improved features. Read all about the new calendar and stay tuned for big website changes coming in September!

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Reviews & Recommendations

Editor Jennifer Jones

Looking for something different to read, watch, or listen to?

Check out the books, DVDs, and CDs that caught our reviewers’ attention this month.

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Contributing Writers Jana Hausburg Jennifer Jones Lloyd Lovely Kelley Riha Anna Todd Kristen Williamson

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Calendar of Events

Every MLS programming event listed in one place. All you need

to know about the people, times, and places of this month’s library activities.

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On the Cover Connect with others who love to read and talk about books. No matter your age or interest, MLS has the perfect book club for you.

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Oklahoma Images

by Larry Johnson

The European summer of 1944 was one of hope as Allied armies left the Normandy beaches on D-Day headed for the liberation of Paris and the Russian army made sweeping gains in the east.

Meanwhile in the Pacific, Oklahoma took on the Japanese Empire.

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oseph J. Clark was born in Indian Territory in 1893, just the next farm over from Will Rogers’ family farm. A Cherokee, he lived an adventurous youth in the still wild country and he brought that sense of adventure with him as a plebe in the United States Naval Academy in 1913. One day a clowning classmate slapped him on the back and called him “The Right Reverend J. Jonathan Jockey Clark!” The nickname stuck in the form of “Jocko.”

Jocko graduated from the Academy in 1917 – the first Native American ever to do so – and quickly jumped into combat during Jocko Clark the Atlantic battles of World War I. At war’s end, he joined the small but influential group of naval aviators who saw combined sea-air forces as crucial to the extension of American power around the globe.

Marc Mitscher (one of the first Oklahomans to graduate from Annapolis five years earlier) was at the fore of naval aviation.

The son of Oklahoma City mayor Oscar Mitscher, Marc served aboard the first American ship to carry an airplane and took part in several naval air firsts, including a transatlantic crossing in 1919. Mitscher and Jocko would make naval history together in the Pacific nearly 30 years later.

By 1944, Admiral Mitscher was the foremost tactical carrier commander in the Navy.

He was present at notable naval battles like Midway, but now his ships were tasked with striking the heart of Japan’s empire. As he prepared operations in the Central Pacific he was joined by Jocko Clark. Jocko was assigned to Mitscher’s task force and brought his usual adventurousness to the command of the carrier USS Hornet.

In June Mitscher and Jocko took part in the Battle of the

Philippine Sea – also known as the Great Marianas Turkey Shoot because of the great number of losses to Japanese air and naval forces.

Over the next two months, July and August 1944, Jocko James Doolittle (left) and Marc Mitscher (right) made so many raids on the Bonin Islands – part of the Japanese home islands – naval cartographers began labeling maps Jocko Jima Retto or Clark Island Group. Jocko’s planes were tasked with bombarding the Bonins (Iwo, Chichi, Haha, and Muko Jima) to prepare for infantry landings.

They did such a thorough job, Jocko’s pilots printed up stock certificates for a fictional company – Jocko Jima Development Company – offering “choice locations of all types…500 miles from Downtown Tokyo.” They gave Mitscher certificate No. 1 and Jocko Clark No. 2.

Both men earned a chestful of medals, each had ships named for them, and Mitscher has the distinction of having a street and the airfield named for him at Naval Air Station Miramar – or Top Gun. Not too bad for a couple of boys who grew up in a landlocked territory.

Larry “Buddy” Johnson has been with MLS since 1998. Not only a librarian at the Downtown Library, he is the brilliant mind behind the Oklahoma Images database which is a collection of pictures and essays that illustrate the history of central Oklahoma.

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Reviews & Recommendations

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Mermaid: a memoir of resilience

by Eileen Cronin “You don’t have legs,” she said, “because baby Jesus chose you to carry the cross!”

Stories of resilience are common now, and it is a characteristic often noted as desirable for those children who grow into successful adults. The child who overcomes birth defects, autism, eating disorders, or abusive parents – these tales all make for a compelling read.

Eileen Cronin was born with legs that ended at the knee, “one above and one below.” “(I-lean!” the kids would mock.)

To keep up with her ten brothers and sisters, she “squiddled,” a made-up word for an action that was a cross between crawling and running on her knees.

Later, Eileen’s mother Joy would have the little girl fitted for a pair of artificial limbs at a time when most orthopedic textbooks would claim it impossible for someone to be ambulatory on two prostheses. Despite the pain and humiliation, Eileen was able to walk into her kindergarten classroom.

Although Eileen’s determination to be treated like

reviewed by Jana Hausberg everyone else makes the story interesting enough, what caught hold of me was the tense relationship between mother and child. The cause of Eileen’s birth defect, according to her mother, was “God’s will.” She stubbornly refused to believe anything else, even when learning about the effects of thalidomide. When pressed, Eileen’s mother remembered a stewardess giving her something to calm her nerves on a plane trip to Germany.

Taken during Eileen’s 10th week of development, the thalidomide blocked the development of her legs.

The tense relationship that existed between Eileen and Joy is a testament to the power of denial. Though Joy could never admit it openly, during a phone call Eileen realizes her mother “had been providing clues to the truth all along. For instance, she’d always made a point of saying that she was pregnant with me on her trip to Germany … maybe she’d wanted me to figure it out.”

With her incredible book knowledge and sharply-honed survivor skills, Jana Hausburg is humanity’s best chance in a zombie apocalypse. She is also the manager at the Capitol Hill Library.

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Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library

By Chris Grabenstein Kyle Keeley is a game fanatic! And his favorite game creator, Luigi Lemoncello, has just designed the new town library. When he wins a spot in the coveted library lock in, Kyle prepares for a night of what he thinks will be non-stop gaming and food with eleven of his friends.

But a night of fun and games quickly changes when the kids can’t get out in the morning. The kids must use the clues given to them by Mr. Lemoncello and the mysterious head librarian in order to escape the library!

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reviewed by Anna Todd I thought this book was a fantastic adventure through the Dewey Decimal System! Full of quirky characters, riddles, and games, this is an exciting mystery that will have you solving the puzzles right along with the kids.

This title is also available from MLS in audio and digital formats.

Anna Todd is a reference librarian at the Belle Isle Library who enjoys thinking up crazy stuff for teen programs.

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Midwinter Blood

By Marcus Sedgwick Take a look at Midwinter Blood (I predict we will see it on the big screen someday). Sedgwick masterfully crafts these seven short stories together. They are adventure plus intrigue plus travel, though perhaps not the kind of travel you may be expecting. Beginning in the year 2073, the stories regress to time unknown and all take place on an island in the northern interior called Blessed.

Here on Blessed the air is different, the sky seems bluer, people are kind and welcoming and almost familiar, thinks the stranger. He finds there is calmness in this new place as he begins to forget his worries until he is lost to

reviewed by Kelley Riha the island breeze and the local tea. His gadgets disappear unnoticed as time and sanity slip away under the Flower Moon.

Not to spoil the read for you, know that Sedgwick paints a mysterious web around his characters in all seven tales that are sure to keep you drawn in to the very end… whatever your age.

Kelley Riha is Community Information Coordinator in the MLS Outreach Dept. She is a long-time performer for children and reviews books written for the youngest readers.

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Lightening Bolt Pearl Jam Twenty-two years after they first shook their fists at corporate rock, Pearl Jam released their tenth album, Lightning Bolt, which flashed to #1 on the charts in its first week. With an evolved sound, this album recaptures the same vibe that 90s kids loved and can now share with their kids, a new generation of PJ fans.

Radio releases, Mind Your Manners and Sirens represent their trademark sound. Another worthy song is title track, Lighting Bolt. Sleeping By Myself, a recycle from singer Eddie Vedder’s Ukulele Songs, features wistful vocals and lonely guitar chords. You get the energetic, slightly angry rock, paired with the melancholy yet melodic wailing that he is so good at. By the way, you did read that right,

reviewed by Jennifer Jones Eddie released a solo album of Ukulele Songs in 2011, and it is available for check out.

What?!? You didn’t know you could check out music CD’s from the library? We have several copies of this, and seven other Pearl Jam albums, plus a live version. You can also download songs from three of their other albums on Freegal, a free music download service provided with your library card.

Jennifer is the Marketing Coordinator for the Metropolitan Library System. She loves reading, road trips, cooking, live music, and doing fun, spontaneous things with her kids.

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Reviews & Recommendations

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Secrets of the Millionaire Mind

by T. Harv Eker Yes, I know, Secrets of the Millionaire Mind sounds like just another one of the thousands of get-rich-quick books, and yes, the author is probably trying to get you to attend one of his $2,000 seminars, and yes, the topic of money is over-emphasized already – doubtless you aren’t even considering reading this book. But do, because this one really is different.

Eker actually acknowledges that money isn’t the end-all, be-all. Oh, he likes money all right, but more than that, he likes the freedom that comes from not living paycheck to paycheck. The author is very much about living below our means, and I mean way below: as much as fifty percent below!

Along the way, general beliefs are exposed as harmful, such as money doesn’t buy happiness, that’s not for people like us, not everyone can be rich, and we can’t afford it. The author explores the myriad ways we sabotage ourselves by

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reviewed by Lloyd Lovely following practices that only make lives worse. I especially appreciated the section describing how we victimize ourselves by blaming, complaining, and justifying.

Face it – money is important. Don’t believe it? Here’s what the author says: “And although love may make the world go round, it sure doesn’t pay for the building of any hospitals, churches, or homes. It also doesn’t feed anybody …….. Not convinced? Try paying your bills with love.”

Reading the book gave me a fresh perspective. I decided to improve my lot by following the sound fiscal ideas this book proposes. Saving, not spending, is my new mantra. By the end of the book, you will believe it too!

This title is also available from MLS in audio format.

Lloyd Lovely is the MLS Deputy Executive Director for Finance and Support, which makes him feel important. Please don’t tell him the truth.

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Rump: The True Story of Rumpelstiltskin

by Liesl Shurtliff Everyone is familiar with the tale of Rumpelstiltskin.

The impish man who helped the miller’s daughter spin straw into gold in exchange for her first born child. As with all legends, the truth is often lost over time.

Rump is not evil or malicious. He is merely a boy who discovers he has an unusual talent, which ends up causing him more trouble than he ever could have imagined. He grew up never knowing his full name. And in a land where your name is your destiny, only having half a name can be quite problematic. He is short for his age and, with a name like Rump, his classmates tease him constantly. When he discovers he can turn straw into gold, he hopes that things will finally start to turn around. However, he is warned that magic comes at a price, and unfortunately his problems 8 n info METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM magazine n August 2014

reviewed by Kristin Williamson go from bad to worse. And the more he tries to fix his problems, the more entangled in them he becomes. Rump must go out to discover his full name and hopefully find a way to unravel the mess he has gotten himself into.

I highly recommend this book to anyone who loves fairy tales, enjoys adventure or mystery, or simply wants a fun, quick read.

Kristin Williamson is the Children’s Services Outreach Coordinator for the Metropolitan Library System. When she isn’t at work planning 1,2,3 Play with Me sessions and creating science programs, she can probably be found posting pictures of her pets on Instagram, crocheting amigurumi of her favorite characters, or catching up on her favorite comic book series.

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Last month the MLS event calendar got a fresh look and all new features. New event feeds are also on individual library web pages, and on the Summer Reading website.

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he most evident difference is the number of options available for browsing or searching. Our new calendar has an easy to read format with customizable search options. The first option is between a list view and a calendar view.

Events are color-coded, filed into ten different categories based on the most popular types of events offered at the library. Interested in art projects? Find the blue events! Want to introduce your young child to the library, or take your preschooler to a playtime? Look for the purple tabs.

Book Clubs and Author Talks will feature a pink tab, just to name a few.

Browse the list or calendar view to find the event that suits your fancy, or narrow your search by age groups, event type, or just search by a keyword. Planning some staycation fun? Search within a certain date range and find free, educational and fun events to fill your days. Serious about storytimes? Use the keyword search, or search by age, and have access to the storytime schedules at libraries

across the county. Love your neighborhood library and frequent their events? Search by library location and see all of their offerings.

Now that your finger’s have done the all walking and you found the perfect way to spend your time at the library, new features allow you to set an optional reminder via text or email within 1-3 days, and even share the event on Facebook to interact or invite your friends.

You can also register for events online.

These events will have an next to them so there is never any confusion.

Missed the event you wanted to attend? Search to see if it’s being offered at another location! Many events are reccurring or offered at multiple libraries.

A print option is available too, so save some space on your fridge for the library calendar!

That’s just one more way your library system strives to serve you.

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No Matter Your Age or Interest, We Have the Perfect Book Club for You.

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o your friends mock you for being a bookworm? Join the club! Connect with others who will get your quotes and references, and most importantly, people who love to read and talk about books.

Book clubs have their benefits: the opportunity to meet new people, intellectual stimulation, exposure to new books, a break from reality and new relationships are a few. Find what you are looking for in a book club at many of our libraries.

If you like whodunnits, you might enjoy the “Murder on the Menu: A Cozy Mysteries Book Club” at the Edmond library. Exercise your detective skills with this book club.

“Book clubs are about so much more than reading books,” says librarian Darrie Breathwit who has organized the Southern Oaks Book Club since 2001.

“People discover that reading can really

help them through the ups and downs of life.”

She has an eye for the overlooked gems on the shelves and says that some of the club’s favorite books have

Find what you are looking for in a book club at many of our libraries. not been on the best-sellers list. The Southern Oaks Book Club reads both fiction and nonfiction selections.

The young adult section of the library has been one of the hottest spots in the

last few years. Librarian Anna Todd at the Belle Isle Library created the Forever Young Adult Book Club, a place where adults can talk about YA books.

Teen and preteen readers can meet at the Del City or Village Library.

Edmond preteens can meet to read and play trivia.

Beginning readers don’t have to feel left out. The Belle Isle Library offers the First Friday Book Club for children in grade school and Northwest Library hosts Budding Bookworms. Book clubs for kids are a great way to promote learning and a lifelong love of reading.

From seniors to grade-schoolers, online, history or mystery, there’s sure to be a book club that’s the right fit for you.

See the calendar of events for dates and times of all Metropolitan Library book clubs.

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To see the latest information about library programs and events, please click on Calendar of Events on the MLS website: www.metrolibrary.org

Almonte Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Online Book Club All Month Adult Want to join a bookclub but can’t seem to find the time? Try AL’s Bookclub, it’s online!

Make an account on goodreads.com, then join the group AL’s Bookclub. You’ll get the same lively discussions as a traditional bookclub, but you can share your ideas anytime instead of waiting for an in-person meeting, Also, you might win a fabulous prize! Happy reading!

This is Book Club announces new titles on the first of the month, every month.

Toddlerobics Aug 5 | Tue | 10:30a-11a Toddlers, 1-3 years Toddlers are invited to get a great start to life long learning through this fun filled time of aerobics designed to develop fine and gross motor skills and help prepare children for reading readiness. Come in or call us to signup. Registration required and available online.

Piano Concert: Back to Bach Aug 9 | Sat | 2p-3p All Ages Discover Bach first hand as Wayne McEvilly brings Bach’s world to life through masterful piano melodies. Learn about the history behind the music and take note of the rhythms awaiting on the shelves in our music section.

Staying Healthy During Pregnancy Aug 11 | Mon | 6p-7p Adult If you’re pregnant, you have a lot of planning ahead of you, and there’s so much information out there about what’s best to do during this important time that it can get overwhelming. We can help! Join a certified childbirth

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Almonte Library Belle Isle Library Bethany Library Capitol Hill Library Choctaw Library Del City Library Downtown Library Edmond Library

Midwest City Library Nicoma Park Library Northwest Library Ralph Ellison Library Southern Oaks Library The Village Library Warr Acres Library

Closed August 31 - Although our physical libraries will be closed for Labor Day, you can still use your online library 24/7.

instructor for an informative class on how to stay healthy during your pregnancy, with tips on diet and exercise to ensure the arrival of a happy and healthy bundle of joy! Also, be sure to check out some of our pregnancy related resources including books, DVDs and playaways!

Tote Bag Art Aug 12 | Tue | 6p-7p Teen, 12-18 Teens, start the school year off looking stylish while getting organized at the same time! You will need a place to store all your library books you will be checking out to read for research projects and those novels you will be devouring just for fun! Stencils, paint, glitter, glue and tote bags are included as you decorate a one-of-a-kind backpack for this school year!

Registration required and available online.

Knitting Club Aug 14 | Thu | 5:30p-7:30p Adult Are you a knitter? Interested in learning?

If so, join the Almonte Monthly Knitting Club. Bring your current project, or just bring yarn and knitting needles and we can teach you how to get started! Crocheters and other needle workers are welcome too, but we will only be teaching knitting. This is a recurring event and takes place monthly. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Teen Advisory Board Aug 19 | Tue | 6p-7p Teen, 12-18 Teens, do you want a say in the events and book collection at your community library?

Do you want to gather with local teens who enjoy reading and visiting the library? Do you want to build leadership skills while creating friendships with other teens? Do you need volunteer hours for school? If you are interested, contact the library to learn how to apply and for more information. A similar Teen Advisory Board exists at multiple libraries.

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Belle Isle Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Book Club Aug 1 | Fri | 4p-5p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 First Friday Book Club Like books? Wanna talk about it? Then we need YOU! This is a recurring club event and takes place on the first Friday of each month.

Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Anime Club Aug 5 | Tue | 4p-5p Teen, 12-18 Sub versus dub. Join the debate, watch anime with your friends, explore new Manga, and meet other fans. Learn about Japanese culture while snacking on candy sushi. Take home the latest Manga books and anime DVDs. Anime may contain material that is considered unsuitable for ages 13 and younger. This is club meets the first Tuesday of the month.

Similar clubs exists at multiple libraries.

Storytime Aug 6,13,20,27 | Wed | 10a-11a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Budding Bookworms A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library; and show parents/ caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Connect with others while enjoying science.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday.

Playtime Aug 7,14,21,28 | Thu | 10a-11a Babies, 0-12 months Play & Storytime Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help your child build social skills, promote learning

For more information on any program please call the hosting library.

and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play. This is a recurring event and takes place every Thursday in August. A similar event is held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Piano Concert Aug 10 | Sun | 2p-3p All Ages Celebrate the Classics on the Piano with Wayne McEvilly: Discover classical music first hand as Wayne McEvilly brings music to life through masterful piano melodies. Learn about the history behind the music and take note of the rhythms awaiting on the shelves in our music section.

Storytime Aug 11 | Mon | 6:30p-7:30p PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Simply Science Storytime A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library; and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying music and rhymes.

This is a recurring event and takes place the the second Monday of the month. Registration required and available online.

All About Snakes Aug 12 | Tue | 7p-8p Family A chance to see and touch a snake and learn about them. How do you recognize a venomous snake? Which snakes make good pets?

Larry Daniel from the OKC Herpetological and Invertebrate Society will be here to answer these questions and more.

Gaming Club Aug 12 | Tue | 4p-5p Teen, 12-18 Get loud and game on! Bring your friends and come play video games and board games at the library. Games are rated E, E10+, and T. It’s a fun FREE way to pass a summer afternoon or evening! Check out strategy guides and other books about gaming on your way out. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Book Club Aug 17 | Sun | 4p-5p Adult The Forever Young Adult Book Club is for YA fans who are a little less “Y” and a bit more “A.” Based off the popular website, this month we’ll discuss The Fault in Our Stars by John

Green. Contact the library to reserve a copy of the book! This is a recurring club event and takes place on the 3rd Sunday of each month.

Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Juggling Club Aug 19 | Tue | 4p-5p Teen, 12-18 Discover the concepts behind juggling and find out if you have what it takes to be a master juggler! Join Monica from Juggle Whatever as she teaches you to juggle, spin plates, and use a Chinese Yo-Yo! This is a recurring club event and takes place every third Tuesday of the month. Similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Teen Crafts Aug 26 | Tue | 4p-5p Teen, 12-18 Don’t miss out on all the fun you could have creating at the library! Join us every month for a different arts and craft extravaganza! This is a recurring event and takes place every fourth Tuesday of the month.

Commission Meeting Aug 28 | Thu | 3:30p-5p Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County Monthly Meeting

Bethany Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Ice Cream Social Aug 2 | Sat | 2p-3:30p All Ages I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a cool ice cream snack and enjoy a wonderful sense of community meeting old friends or making new ones. Face painting also available.

Mother Goose on the Loose Aug 7 | Thu | 9:30a-10a & 10:30a-11a Toddlers, 1-3 years Hey, Diddle Diddle -- Kids and families will love Mother Goose on the Loose®! It’s a playbased early literacy program that uses books, puppets, flannel pieces, music and movement to bring language and literacy to life! Join us for this free, exciting, innovative program for young children. This is a recurring event and takes place twice on Thursdays for the next two weeks. This event is held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Aug 9 | Sat | 10a-11:30a Teen, 12-18 It’s game time, Teens! Reinforce your reading, math, memorization, and critical thinking skills while you have fun! Bring your friends and your Yu-Gi-Oh! deck to trade, duel, or just talk Yu-Gi-Oh! This is a recurring event and takes place once a month. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Capitol Hill Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Early Learning Readiness Aug 7,8,14,15,21,22,28,29 | Thu & Fri 9:30a-11:30a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Build young readers and lifelong learners! The YMCA Early Learning Readiness Program is designed to help teach caregivers about the capacity of being a caregiver and to increase their understanding of the critical role they play in the development and school success for the children in their care. Secondly, it is designed to provide young children with intentional, developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive learning experiences and to instill in children the love of and quest for lifelong learning. This is a recurring event.

LEGO Club Aug 26 | Tue | 4p-5p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at Lego Club. Join other kids to engineer some fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place the fourth Tuesday in June and July.

Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Rock and Read Aug 5 | Tue | 6p-7p PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Rock and Read with the Musical Mom! Rock a bye, baby! Music and learning go hand in hand. Bond to the beat with the Musical Mom and help your child learn early language and reading readiness skills. Children will experience live music, get hands on exposure to instruments, dance, sing and be creative, all while learning language and literacy skills!

The Musical Mom joins us from the Kindie Rock duo Chasing James. They have been a popular act during the past three Summer at the Library tours.

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august Choctaw Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Knitting Club Aug 2 | Sat | 10a-12p Adult Join the No-Nonsense Knitting Club with Gail to learn the basics of knitting and complete a project. Bring your knitting needles and nimble fingers to begin a leisure activity with Gail. Various skeins of yarn will be provided. Persons interested in joining the group please call or drop by the library information desk, This is a recurring event.

Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Registration required and available online.

Musictime Aug 4 | Mon | 6p-7p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 Fizz Boom Rock and Roll What do Percussion Frogs and Bottled Tea have in common? How about Drum Sticks and Popsicle sticks? Can a plastic egg be a musical instrument? Join “Melody the Maestro” to find out how the science of sound can put the fizz and the boom in your summer day. You can rock and roll with the sound of music.

Storytime Aug 5,12,19,26 | Tue | 10:30a-11a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying music and rhymes.

This is a recurring event and takes place every Tuesday in June, July and August. A similar event exists at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Toddlertime Aug 5,12,19,26 | Tue | 9:30a-10a Toddlers, 1-3 years Lapsit A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying music, rhymes, and participating in open play. This is a recurring event and takes place every Tuesday in June, July and August. A similar event exists at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

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Music Performance Aug 5 | Tue | 6p-8p All Ages Ravens Three Celtic Concert Come join Celtic folk trio Ravens Three for an evening of lyrical tunes and traditional Celtic music. Food, fun and festive time will be the highlight of the evening.

Playtime Aug 7 | Thu | 10:30a-11a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Parachute Play Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help your child build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play while playing with a parachute. This is a recurring event and takes place every first Thursday. A similar event is held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Playtime Aug 9 | Sat | 10a-11a Toddlers, 1-3 years Open Play Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help your child build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play. This is a recurring event and takes place the second Saturday in June, July and August. A similar event is held at multiple libraries.

Gaming Aug 19 | Thu | 3p-4:30p Teen, 12-18 Are you crazy for Minecraft? This popular online building game encourages problem solving, teamwork, spatial reasoning and digital communication skills. *Join other Minecraft lovers for group building, snacks and other Minecraft related activities. Bring your laptop or use one of the library’s first come, first served computers. *You must have a library card and a signed internet use agreement to use the library computers.

Registration required and available online.

Afterschool Gaming Aug 26 | Tue | 3p-4:30p Teen, 12-18 Get loud and game on! Bring your friends and come play video games and board games at the library. Games are rated E, E10+, and

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T. It’s a fun FREE way to relax after a hard day of school! Check out strategy guides and other books about gaming on your way out. A similar event exists at multiple libraries.

LEGO Club Aug 27 | Wed | 4p-5:30p All Ages If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at Lego Club. Expand your story and narrative skills by telling others about your creation.

Join others to engineer some fun. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Anime Club Aug 30 | Sat | 2:30p-4p Teen, 12-18 Ookami Sub versus dub. Join the debate, watch anime with your friends, explore new Manga, and meet other fans. Learn about Japanese culture while snacking on candy sushi. Take home the latest Manga books and anime DVDs. Anime may contain material that is considered unsuitable for ages 13 and younger. This club meets the last Saturday of the month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Del City Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Chess Club Aug 1 | Fri | 4p-5:30p All Ages Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Chess Club! The game of Chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it’s just fun! Learn the game for the first time or develop your skills; those of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. This is a recurring club event. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Anime Club Aug 5 | Tue | 4:30p-5:30p Teen, 12-18 Sub versus dub. Join the debate, watch anime with your friends, explore new Manga, and meet other fans. Learn about Japanese culture while snacking on candy sushi. Take home the latest Manga books and anime DVDs. Anime may contain material that is considered unsuitable for ages 13 and younger. This is

club meets the first Tuesday of the month.

Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Crochet Club Aug 6,13,20,27 | Wed | 6p-7p All Ages Hooked on Yarn Crochet with friends! All skill levels are welcome. Yarn and crochet hooks will be provided, but participants may bring their own. This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Book Club Aug 12 | Tue | 4:30p-5:30p Teen, 12-18 Teen Reads Book Club Read the book first or read it after, just be ready to talk books! Please visit the Information Desk to receive your copy of this month’s selection! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Thursday in June, July, & August. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Board Games Aug 15 | Fri | 4p-5:30p All Ages Board Game Geeks! Play board games and card games, meet new friends, or learn a new game. You are welcome to bring a favorite game of your own or play one of ours. This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Friday of each month.

LEGO Club Aug 18 | Mon | 4:30p-5:30p All Ages If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at Lego Club. Join other kids to engineer some fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place the Third Monday in June, July, & August. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Journal Junkies Aug 19 | Tue | 4:30p-5:30p Adult Looking for a creative outlet? Express yourself through exploring art journaling with other teens who like writing and art. We will provide materials, techniques, books for inspiration, and writing prompts to create unique journal pages. This is a recurring event taking place on the third Tuesday each month.

Registration required and available online.

Movie Matinee Aug 20 | Wed | 4p-6p All Ages Join us this summer for an afternoon movie,

call to find out what we are showing this month! This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Wednesday in June, July, and August.

Book Club Aug 28 | Thu | 1p-2p Adult Do you ever read a book and wish to discuss it with someone? Join us to discuss a variety of fiction and non-fiction selections. This is a recurring event and takes place on the last Thursday in June, July, & August. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Downtown Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Noon Tunes Thursdays | 12p-1p All Ages Aug 7 Kanaga Piano Jazz Quartet Aug 14 Dustin Printz: Singer/Songwriter Aug 21 Jim Garling & Suzanne Wooley Aug 28 Miho Fisher: Musical Imagery Exploring the Senses Aug 4 | Mon | 6:30p-7p PreSchoolers, 3-5 years This Montessori inspired series is designed to dazzle the senses! Over the course of five workshops, we will create, explore and examine the five senses with educator Jeniphur King, using a completely hands-on method of learning. Come and see, hear, taste, touch and smell with us! This is a recurring event and takes place the first Monday of the month in June, July, and August. This event is held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Children can practice and improve their reading skills by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours.

Belle Isle Library Mondays | 6p-7p

Capitol Hill Library Aug 9 | Sat | 1p-2p

Choctaw Library Aug 9 | Sat | 3p-4p Aug 20 | Wed | 4p-5p

Edmond Library

Aug 5,19 | Tue | 7p-8p

Nicoma Park Library Aug 7 | Thu | 4p-4:45p

Southern Oaks Library Aug 9 | Sat | 10a-11a Aug 19 | Tue | 6:30p-7:30p

Registration required and available online.

Village Library

Wednesdays | 6p-7p Aug 7, 21 | Thu | 3:30p-4:30p

Yoga Aug 6,13,20,27 | Wed | 10:30a-11a Babies, 0-12 months Baby and Me Yoga Come wiggle, giggle and stretch with Darci and her Baby Yogini, Charlie!! These classes are meant to provide you and your child with a calming space to socialize and explore the healing benefits of yoga. This is a recurring event and takes place every Wednesday in August. A similar event is held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

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august Movie Aug 6,13,20,27 | Wed | 6p-8p Adult Downtown Movie Join us for a movie every Wednesday night, call to find out what we are showing this week!

This is a recurring event and takes place on Wednesday.

Job Search Essentials Aug 9 | Sat | 10a-12p Adult Searching for your next job? This program can help! The second Saturday of each month, we’ll cover job searching, resumes, and interviews.

You’ll also learn about the job resources available at your library. This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Saturday of the month in June, July, and August.

Registration required and available online.

Storytime Aug 11 | Mon | 6:30p-7:30p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 Story and Craft Night A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library; and show parents/ caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Connect with others while enjoying arts and crafts. This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Thursday of the month.

Similar events are held at multiple libraries.

Registration required and available online.

Book Club Aug 17 | Sun | 2p-5p Adult Read the Movie Discussion Group: Join us for a Book/Movie discussion! Before coming to the program please read the pre-selected book for the month and then join us as we watch the movie together and then discuss the merits of each. Movie/book titles will be decided upon by the group. This is a recurring club that meets the third Sunday of the month.

A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Registration required and available online.

Game Night Aug 18 | Mon | 6:30p-7:30p Family Kids Gameapalooza! Join us for game night at the library. Family members of all ages are encouraged to attend and participate along with their children. Children under 6 should be accompanied by a caregiver. Bring your own board game or play one of ours. This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Monday in June, July, and August. A similar event is held at multiple libraries.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

LEGO Club Aug 25 | Mon | 6:30p-7:30p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at Lego Club. Join other kids to engineer some fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place the fourth Monday in June, July, & August. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Edmond Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Stamp Club Aug 2 | Sat | 10a-12p Pre-Teen, 9-12 Explore the histories and cultures of other countries through the art of stamp collecting.

Join experienced collectors who can guide you in this rewarding hobby. This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Saturday of the month.

Chess Club Aug 4 | Mon | 5p-6p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Chess Club! The game of Chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it’s just fun! Learn the game for the first time or develop your skills; those of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. This is a recurring club event. Similar clubs exists at multiple libraries.

Book Club Aug 5 | Tue | 12p-1p Adult Murder on the Menu A Cozy Mysteries Book Club: Bring your own brown bag lunch (tea and water provided), and join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a discussion about one of the latest cozy mysteries. August’s book is A Bat in the Belfry

by Sarah Graves. Call us to reserve a copy of this month’s book. This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Tuesday of the month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

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Coffee Break Aug 6,13,20,27 | Wed | 9:30a-11a Adult Visit us for a little “caffeination”, conversation and education! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and a skilled librarian will be on hand to provide information and answer questions about upcoming library events. There will also be a selection of new materials for you to peruse and check out. This is a recurring event.

Intro to Email Aug 6,13,20 | Wed | 1p-3p Adult A 3-part class. Keep in touch with friends and family by learning the art of email! This class will show you how to set up an email account, add contacts and send photos and documents electronically. This six-hour class starts Wednesday, August 6. Participants must attend all 3 sessions. Registration required and available online.

Intro to Email Aug 7,14,21 | Thurs | 1p-3p Adult A 3-part class. Keep in touch with friends and family by learning the art of email! This class will show you how to set up an email account, add contacts and send photos and documents electronically. This six-hour class starts Thursday, August 7. Participants must attend all 3 sessions. Registration required and available online.

Book Club Aug 9 | Sat | 10:30a-12p Adult Reader’s Choice Book Club If you enjoy reading outstanding books and discussing them, this club is for you. The book selection for August is Alex by Pierre LeMaitre. This is a recurring event and takes place second Saturday of the month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Book Club Aug 9 | Sat | 2p-3:30p Senior, 55+ Edmond Library Book Bunch Join our book club and discuss new and interesting books. The selection for August is The Cruelest Month by Louise Penny. Contact the library to reserve your copy today. This is a recurring event and takes place the second Saturday of the month.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Aug 9 | Sat | 3p-4:30p Pre-Teen, 9-12 It’s game time! Reinforce your reading, math,

memorization, and critical thinking skills while you have fun! Bring your friends and your Yu-Gi-Oh! deck to trade, duel, or just talk Yu-Gi-Oh! This is a recurring event and takes place the second Saturday of the month.

This event is held at multiple libraries. eMedia Aug 16 | Sat | 2p-4p Adult Find out more about using your Kindle or Nook to access the library’s eMedia collection, which includes digital eBooks. Kindle users meet at 2:00, and Nook users meet at 3:15.

Registration required and available online.

Storytime Aug 18 | Mon | 10a-10:45a & 11a-11:45a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years A storytime just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and share with parents/ caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading.

Connect with others while enjoying stories, practicing counting, identifying colors, reciting the ABCs, and making crafts. Space is limited. This is a recurring event and takes place on Mondays. Similar events are held at multiple libraries.

Musictime Aug 22 | Fri Babies, 0-12 months | 9:15a-10a Music With Joy Discover the power of music at the library!

Come with your baby to sing, move, explore, and express to create beautiful music.

Research proves that early integration of music into a baby’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, reason, create, and express.

While you’re here, check out the library’s collection of children’s music to take home with you. Similar events are held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Musictime Aug 22 | Fri | 10:15a-11a & 11:15a-12p PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Music With Joy Discover the power of music at the library!

Come with your child to sing, move, explore, and express to create beautiful music.

Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, reason, create, and express.

While you’re here, check out the library’s collection of children’s music to take home with you. Similar events are held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Book Club Aug 23 | Sat | 10:30a-11:30a Pre-Teen, 9-12 Book Club Kids!

Love to read? Discover new books and meet others who share your passion at this book club just for kids! Reserve a copy of August’s selection, Matisse on the Loose by Georgia Bragg and come prepared to answer trivia questions to win awesome prizes. This is a recurring event and takes place fourth Saturday. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Midwest City Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Natural Hair Aug 2 | Sat | 10a-11a All Ages Many struggle with how to properly care for natural tresses. With the influx of natural hair blogs, tutorials, products and videos, the natural hair journey can be daunting. If you do not have a good understanding of what works for YOUR hair, please attend this monthly program. This is a recurring event and takes place on the first Saturday of each month.

Teen Advisory Board Aug 6 | Wed | 5p-6p Teen, 12-18 Teens, do you want a say in the events and book collection at your community library?

Do you want to gather with local teens who enjoy reading and visiting the library? Do you want to build leadership skills while creating friendships with other teens? Do you need volunteer hours for school? If you are interested, contact the library to learn how to apply and for more information. A similar Teen Advisory Board exists at multiple libraries.

Creative Writing Aug 6,13,20,27 | Wed | 6p-7p Teen, 12-18 Exercise your creativity at the Teen Creative Writing Workshop. Attendees will learn the fundamentals of writing dialogue and action, as well as character concept and story outlining. This is a 4-part event and takes place during August. Registration required and available online.

Toddlertime Aug 9,11,25 | Sat & Mon | 9:30a-10a Toddlers, 1-3 years A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and special stories. Come and join the fun! Groups, please contact the library for other options.

Tinkering Tuesdays Aug 12 | Tue | 6p-7p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 Join us as we build and learn around a science theme with hands-on experiments and takeaways! Parents encouraged to join! This is a recurring event and takes place most Tuesdays in June, July, and August.

Playtime Aug 18 | Mon | 10a-11a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Preschool Movement Sharing in playtime is an excellent way to help your child build social skills, promote learning and discover that the library is a destination for fun! Children will have the opportunity to practice skills such as: following directions, socializing with others, using language, using small and large muscles, and remaining in control during play while playing with a parachute, dancing and practicing yoga.

Similar events are held at multiple libraries.

LEGO Club Aug 18 | Mon | 4p-5p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at Lego Club. Join other kids to engineer some fun. This is a recurring club event and takes place the third Monday in June, July, and August. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Craft Night Aug 26 | Tue | 6p-7p All Ages Families, come for a fun evening of craft activities. We will have tables set up with craft activities for a variety of ages and skill level.

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

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august Nicoma Park Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Coffee Shop and More Aug 12 | Tue | 9:30a-12p Adult A coffee break made just for you with coffee, tea, and hot chocolate along with light refreshments. This is a come and go event, or stick around for a friendly game of dominos or cards. This is a recurring event.

Lady Crafters Aug 19 | Tue | 10a-12p All Ages Ladies of all ages create crafts suitable for the season. Join us for fun! This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Tuesday of each month.

Storytime Aug 28 | Thu | 9:30a-10:30a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying special stories, silly songs, and exciting activities. This is a recurring event and takes place on the fourth Thursday each month. Similar events are held at multiple libraries.

Northwest Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Tai Chi Aug 4,11,18,25 | Mon | 4p-5p Senior, 55+ 24 Step Tai Chi Explore Tai Chi by participating, observing, and discovering the library’s collection of books and videos available on this popular low-impact exercise. Whether you want to set aside some time for relaxation, or if you are looking to improve your balance and coordination, Tai Chi is a great exercise for adults of all ages. This is a recurring event and takes place every Monday during June, July, and August. This event is held at multiple libraries.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Chess Club Aug 14,28 | Thu | 5:30p-7p All Ages Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Chess Club! The game of Chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it’s just fun! Learn the game for the first time or develop your skills; those of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk. This is a recurring club event and takes place on the second and fourth Thursday of the month.

Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Journal Junkies Aug 21 | Thu | 5:30-7p Teen, 12-18 Looking for a creative outlet? Express yourself through exploring art journaling with other teens who like writing and art. We will provide materials, techniques, books for inspiration, and writing prompts to create unique journal pages. This month’s topic is Word Art with local artist Kiona Millirons.

This is a recurring event taking place on the third Thursday each month. Registration required and available online.

Ralph Ellison Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Movie Aug 7 | Thu | 5p-7p All Ages Children’s Cinema Bring your favorite blanket and stuffed animal for an enjoyable evening at the cinema.

Experience our library’s new audiovisual system as we screen a family-friendly feature film based on children’s literature. Plus, kids who attend will be able to enter a drawing for a copy of the film and the book it is based on.

We’ll even provide the munchies!

ABC Yoga Aug 14 | Thu | 5:30p-6:30p PreSchoolers, 3-5 years A is for Airplane, B is for Butterfly, and C is for Cobra. Inspired by Teresa Anne Power’s delightful picture book, The ABCs of Yoga for Kids, you won’t want to miss this exciting opportunity to exercise both your brain and body!

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Southern Oaks Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Friday Films Aug 1,8,15,22,29 | Fri | 9a-6p All Ages Looking for fun on a Friday night? Come to the library to check out our movie collection.

Enjoy your weekend by spending time with your family and friends watching movies and reading books. Free popcorn and candy for every five items checked out. Fun for the entire family and it’s free! Please limit one gift per family. This is a recurring event and takes place every Friday.

123! Play with Me! Aug 4,11,18,25 | Mon | 10:30a-11:30a Toddlers, 1-3 Playing with your baby or child is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time to play with your child. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions.

This is a recurring event and takes place in August. This event is held at multiple libraries throughout the year. Registration required and available online.

GED Preparation Class Aug 11,13,18,20,25,27 | Mon & Wed 1p-4p Adult Want to advance your education? Need to prepare for the GED test? Attend free GED classes with all materials provided. This is a recurring event and takes place on Monday and Wednesday afternoons. This event is held at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Knitting Club Aug 11 | Mon | 5:30p-7p Adult Interested in knitting or learning to knit? If so, bring your current project, or just bring yarn and knitting needles and we can teach you how to get started. The recommended yarn for beginners is “variegated worsted weight” and size 7 or 8 needles. Needles and yarn will be available for participants without supplies. Please sign up at the reference desk. This is a recurring event and takes place second Monday of the month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Book Club Aug 12 | Tue | 11:30a-12:30p Adult If you enjoy reading and discussing books come to our Book Club. Reserve your copy of the current book selection or stop by the reference desk. This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Tuesday of each month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Author Skype Aug 13 | Wed | 10a-11a Teen, 12-18 Author Cory Doctorow Join us for a special Skype session with science fiction author, activist, journalist and blogger Cory Doctorow (craphound.com). Following Cory’s presentation, he will entertain questions from the Skype audience.

Adult Education and Literacy Class Aug 18,20,25,27 | Mon & Wed | 6p-8p Adult Free basic education and literacy skill for adults. Learn and apply phonics skills to reading, spelling, and writing. This is a recurring event and takes place on Monday and Wednesdays in August. Registration required and available online.

The Village Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

Chess Club Aug 1,8,15,22,29 | Fri | 4p-5p All Ages Want to increase your memory and concentration or practice logical thinking skills? Make a smart move and join us for Chess Club! The game of Chess offers many brainy benefits and -- it’s just fun! Learn the game for the first time or develop your skills; those of all abilities are welcome. Chess boards are provided and library materials are available for further learning. Chess sets may also be checked out for in-library use at any time by visiting the information desk.

This is a recurring club event and takes place every Friday. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Musictime Aug 7 | Thu | 10a-10:30a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years Music with Miss Ginger Discover the power of music at the library!

Come with your child to sing, move, explore,

and express to create beautiful music. Research proves that early integration of music into a child’s daily routine improves a child’s ability to think, reason, create, and express. While you’re here, check out the library’s collection of children’s music to take home with you.

A similar event is held at multiple libraries.

Registration required and available online.

Knitting Club Aug 9 | Sat | 10a-12p Adult Knitty Committee Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Bring your yarn and join the fun! The recommended yarn for beginners is “variegated worsted weight” and size 7 or 8 needles. This is a recurring event and takes place the second Saturday of month. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Storytime Aug 12 | Tue | 10a-10:30a PreSchoolers, 3-5 years A story time just for you at your neighborhood library! Skilled librarians will introduce little ones to the library and show parents/caregivers invaluable information on reading readiness and create excitement about reading. Connect with others while enjoying music or rhymes.

Many of our story times include supplemental activities like crafts, open playtime and more.

This is a recurring event. Similar events are held at multiple libraries.

V-SIFT Aug 14 | Thu | 4p-5p Teen, 12-18 V-SIFT: Minute to Win It. Teens, put your skills to the test with Minute to Win It challenges. V-SIFT (Village- Something Interesting for Teens) features a different activity each month. Snacks will be provided.

This is a recurring event and takes place one Thursday a month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries. Registration required and available online.

Book Club Aug 18 | Mon | 3p-4p Adult Book Discussion Group. We always have a lot to say at the Village book discussion group. Join us to discuss our latest pick. This month’s title can be picked up or reserved at the Information Desk. This is a recurring event and takes place on the third Monday of each month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

LEGO Club Aug 23 | Sat | 2p-4p Gradeschoolers, 5-12 If you can imagine it, you can build it! Spark

your creativity and satisfy your curiosity at Lego Club. Join other kids and teens to engineer some fun. A similar club exists at multiple libraries.

Mother Goose on the Loose Aug 26 | Tue | 10a-10:30a Toddlers, 1-3 years Hey, Diddle Diddle - Kids and families will love Mother Goose on the Loose®! It’s a playbased early literacy program that uses books, puppets, flannel pieces, music and movement to bring language and literacy to life! Join us for this free, exciting, innovative program for young children. This event is held at multiple libraries.

Book Club Aug 26 | Tue | 4p-5p Teen, 12-18 Teen Book Club Are you a teen who loves to read? Join us each month for snacks and a book discussion. This is a recurring event and takes place on the fourth Tuesday each month. Similar clubs exist at multiple libraries.

Warr Acres Library Please visit our new online calendar at www. metrolibrary.org to find even more events this month.

123! Play with Me! Aug 2,9,16,23 | Sat | 10:30a-11:30a Toddlers, 1-3 years Playing with your baby or child is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time to play with your child. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions. This is a recurring event and takes place in August. This event is held at multiple libraries throughout the year.

Book Club Aug 11 | Mon | 11a-12p Adult Connect with others from all walks of life at our book discussion. Come join us to read and discuss an array of titles of varying subject matter. Contact us to learn of this month’s selection! This is a recurring event and takes place on the second Monday of each month.

Similar clubs exists at multiple libraries.

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18 NICOMA PARK 2240 Overholser, Nicoma Park, 769-9452

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