Books by Mail Newsletter - February 2015

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HOW TO GET BOOKS BY MAIL Applying for service.

FEBRUARY 2015

www.metrolibrar y.org

How do you return your books?

For those living in Oklahoma County, if you are 65 years of age or older or Easy. Put the books back into the bag and fill out the re-order slip if you completely homebound, please call 405-606-3295 or 405-606-3297 to wish to order more books. Turn the address label (located in the pocket on the side of the bag) so that the library’s address is showing. Or if sign up for Books-by-Mail service and to place your order. you’re traveling, you may drop off the bag at any Metropolitan Library How do you receive your books? System library. Your books will be mailed to you in a reusable canvas bag. No postage What if I have questions? is required. No problem. Call us at (405) 606-3295 or 405-606-3297. We’re happy How long can you keep your books? to help. You can keep books for up to three weeks. Of course, we hope when you finish your reading you’ll return them promptly so they will be available to others. www.metrolibrar y.org

NONFICTION 100 Mistakes that Changed History

By Bill Fawcett History is filled with not-sobright ideas that snowballed into disasters and unintended consequences. Read about backfires and blunders that collapsed empires, crashed economies and altered history. HIS

Creative Cooking (for One or Two)

By Marie W. Lawrence With recipes for soups, salads, entrées, baked goods, and desserts, there’s something in here for everyone (or two) looking to prepare meals that are tasty, satisfying, and won’t leave you with excessive leftovers. CKY

Never Turn Your Back on an Angus Cow

By Jan Pol Dr. Pol shares humorous and uplifting stories from his four decades as a veterinarian in rural Michigan. From the Netherlands, he writes about his practice in America and the lessons he has learned from a wide menagerie of patients. ANI

What Happens When I Die? True Stories of the Afterlife By Bill Wiese The best-selling author of 23 Minutes in Hell explains some of the fascinating stories that people have shared with him as he traveled to speak about his experiences. REL

Words from the White House By Paul Dickson The founding fathers felt that coining words and creating new uses for old ones was part of creating a new American culture and language. Ever

since, American presidents have enriched our vocabulary with words, phrases, and concepts that we still use. HIS

The World According to Bob By James Bowen A sequel to the best-selling A Street Cat Named Bob describes the author’s transition from street musician to international celebrity and the moments of friendship, bravery and humor he has shared with his feline companion. ANI

KEY TO ABBREVIATIONS ANI...........Animal Stories BIO...........Biography CKY...........Cookery FIC............Fiction HIS...........History INSP.........Inspirational Fiction MYS..........Mystery ROM.........Romance REL...........Religion

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