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Sometimes as library staff researching a topic we come across an odd little fact that, at first, seems to be

suitable for just a moment of idle curiosity—but then, the more we think about it the more we realize just how life changing it can be.

Take the month of May, for instance.

Did you know that in the Southern Hemisphere, May is considered one of the autumn months, kind of

like November up here in the north. Think how Einsteinian that is: time depends entirely on where you are when you look at your watch. Think about it. You’re standing on Oklahoma’s western border at one

minute after midnight, take one step into New Mexico and suddenly it’s yesterday. And did you know that there is one community in Oklahoma that is always on Mountain Time? Kenton, way up at the tip of the Panhandle.

And on Mars, a day lasts 24 hours and 39 minutes. How confusing is that?

Fortunately for you, every day is the right day for MLS programs and services. If you don’t believe it, take a look at the Calendar of Events in this issue and just be glad that we don’t have any libraries on Mars.

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Designers Rick George Chris Larwig

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

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

9 Access Video on Demand: Whatever, Wherever, Whenever Take a look at the premiere source for over 9,000 videos you can access on

Contributing Writers Phyllis Davidson Jana Hausburg Lloyd Lovely Todd Podzemny Alexis Whitney

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Ex Officio OKC Mayor Mick Cornett County Commissioner Ray Vaughn The official magazine of the Metropolitan Library System of Oklahoma County, info, is published monthly by MLS Marketing & Communications, 300 Park Avenue, OKC, OK 73102.

On the Cover MLS presents “Mother Goose on the Loose”. This early literacy program is designed to help young children, infants to three years, prepare for school. Read more about this successful early education program on page 10.

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DOME ON “Let architects sing of aesthetics that bring rich clients in hordes to their knees.

Just give me a home, in a great circle dome where stresses and strains are at ease.

Roam home to a dome, no banker would back with a dime.

No mortgage to show, no payments to go, where you dream, dwell and spend your own time.”

– Buckminster Fuller (sung to the tune of “Home on the Range”)

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by Larry Johnson riting these historical vignettes sometimes involves divination because they link our Oklahoma Images stories to modern events when possible, but events move quickly in our modern socially-networked world and these articles are written weeks in advance. As this story is about the yet-again-endangered “Gold Dome,” it may be a memoriam by the time it sees print.

Likewise this isn’t an advocacy piece on the demolition debate, as we take the long view rather than sides.

In 1958, Citizens’ Bank, which had been around town since mud The Gold Dome lobby. streets and hitchin’ posts, approved the geodesic (i.e. the geometry of curved surfaces) dome design of their new bank on the southeast corner of NW 23 and Classen. Domes like this were new then, patented by math giant Buckminster Fuller in 1954.

And for a city that has so many 1/3 replicas of other cities’ landmarks it represented a bold step into the future.

I wish that I could describe the scientific beauty of these domes the way mathematicians and engineers do. Most of it is centered on the mystic properties of the triangle and the wonders of tessellation which I admire but cannot comprehend (I’m still amazed a light comes on when I flip a switch). Essentially these domes were posited as the answer to postwar building crises around the world. They could be assembled in hours and transported by helicopter. They require a fraction of normal building materials, use 30% less energy and are remarkably strong and light. In fact the larger they are

the less stress on the building and the lighter they become.

Apparently with enough heat rising inside they essentially float.

Our city’s gold dome was the fifth geodesic dome ever constructed and the first for commercial purposes. It was the first installed above ground – most of the domes rested on or in the ground but ours was placed atop a traditional structure because of the vaults and drive-up window.

Our dome was constructed in about a week and is made of 165 interlocking triangles of anodized gold aluminum reinforced by what was once a black aluminum exoskeleton. It was the first building to use Kaiser Aluminum’s gold-colored product but over the last fifty years the black and gold have given over to a mottled silver look.

Interested in learning more about these engineering marvels? Do a search in YouTube for the words: buckminster fuller dome home. You can find a clip of him singing “Roam Home to a Dome” and clips of various domes, some carried by helicopters. There’s an idea – if the site is to be razed, then maybe a helicopter could whisk the dome off to a new location!

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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by Claire Vaye Watkins These days more and more I think I should not expose my beautiful unborn niece to Dumbo. Suppose she is struck by the cruelty of those lady elephants, the ones that taunt Jumbo Junior. Suppose she wants to know whether there really are adults as mean and selfish as those lady elephants. Suppose she asks, Well, Auntie, are there?

I tend to avoid short stories. I read fast and they are over so quickly, I barely have time to form a relationship with the characters.

Yet I had no trouble connecting with the variety of personalities in this collection: Thomas, who explores his obsession with debris from an auto accident through letter writing; Manny and his yearning for a visiting Italian; the reluctant rescue of the teenaged Magda by the elder Harris; and my favorite: Natalie, a circulation clerk at the public library, who archives

reviewed by Jana Hausburg her breakup with Ezra by staging a series of imaginary dioramas.

A story titled “The Diggings” stayed with me for days as I contemplated how a simple act of kindness could result in tragic, unintended consequences.

Watkins grew up in the Nevada desert, and most of her stories are set in the territory with which she is familiar. Other settings are not so common: the Manson Family compound, a chicken ranch just outside of Las Vegas.

These stories are unsentimental and stark, much like the landscape Watkins describes, and a good way to spend a Sunday afternoon.

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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reviewed by Doug Bentin Do you ever check out a kid’s movie on DVD and then wind up enjoying it as much as your kid does? Well, you don’t even have to have any kids to get a big kick out of The Pirates! Band of Misfits. Based on the book The Pirates In An Adventure With Scientists by Gideon Defoe (you can check the book out, too) this animated film plays beautifully for viewers of all ages.

Sail with the Pirate Captain as he really, really wants to win Pirate of the Year honors—so much so that he accompanies a pre-fame Charles Darwin into the court of Queen Victoria—who hates pirates. Darwin’s interest is the Captain’s parrot Polly, actually the last living dodo.

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Many of the verbal jokes will fly over the heads of the little ones, but that’s okay because the visual ones will have them cackling like, well, dodos.

The picture was nominated for the Best Animated Feature Oscar last year but didn’t win, mainly because it wasn’t made by Pixar. It did come from Aardman Animation, the loonies behind Wallace and Gromit, and Chicken Run. Forget you’re an adult for 88 minutes. It’ll do you good.

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by Dorothea Benton Frank Jackie McMullen was an army nurse in Afghanistan until her husband, a New York fireman, died while trying to save “a bunch of low-life crackheads.” Now Jackie and her severely-depressed, ten-year-old son, Charlie, are going home to summer with her mother, Annie Britt.

Home is Sullivan’s Island, South Carolina, where Annie lives on the beach a few miles from her husband, who left eleven years earlier but never divorced her.

On the island, Charlie makes friends with another family’s children, explores the beach with Annie, and begins to learn about the island’s connection to Edgar Allen Poe. His grandfather takes him fishing, and he gets a job dog-sitting for Annie’s neighbor, Steve.

Charlie decides he is never going back to New York, which is exactly what his grandparents and Steve want,

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reviewed by Phyllis Davidson too. Jackie refuses to admit that she and Charlie need the family, and the family needs them. Then a monster hurricane sets its sights on Sullivan Island. I’m happy to know that there are nine more Lowcountry Tales yet to be enjoyed. That’s a good thing, because I’ve found that, like Charlie, I’m not ready to leave Sullivan’s Island either.

This title is also available in large print and in digital and audio formats.

Phyllis Davidson is a reference librarian at the Downtown Library. She is the editor of a family newsletter, teaches genealogy classes to customers at the library, and delves into her own family history outside the Library walls.

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You Are Not So Smart

by David McRaney You Social Science and Humanities majors will have no interest in this book whatsoever. Why? Because it’s Psychology 101. But for us Business and Engineering types, or anyone else with not much training in this field, it is a real eye-opener. Don’t let the title put you off – it’s just a tongue-in-cheek way of saying that people, including you and me, are not exactly what we think we are.

McRaney started with a blog - youarenotsosmart. com – that grew into this book: 48 chapters of mostly short insights that actually leave you wanting more.

Each chapter begins with a misconception and then the truth, followed by discussion. For instance, the chapter on The Bystander Effect begins with the misconception: “When someone is hurt, people rush to their aid.” But the truth is: “The more people who

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reviewed by Lloyd Lovely witness a person in distress, the less likely it is that any one person will help.” And the chapter on Confirmation Bias begins with the misconception: “Your opinions are the result of years of rational, objective analysis,” then the truth: “Your opinions are the result of years of paying attention to information that confirmed what you believed, while ignoring information that challenged your preconceived notions.” These counter-intuitive truths explain a lot of life’s mysteries.

I’ve seen other people make these mistakes consistently. I can only hope that this book can help other people improve.

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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Redshirts

by John Scalzi The starship Intrepid, flagship of the Universal Union, is the most famous ship in the galaxy. For Ensign Andrew Dahl, being assigned to the Intrepid seems like a career-making stroke of luck. But before long, bizarre events start piling up. While predictable logic governs the rest of the universe, life aboard the Intrepid seems to eerily parallel the tropes of an ancient science fiction television show. A show where reckless commanding officers take insane gambles that always pay off, impossible scientific problems are solved by reversing the polarity…and where the red-shirted ensigns hardly ever make it out alive.

Scalzi spends most of the book running rational characters into situations governed by classic science fiction clichés, generally with hilarious results. While this approach could easily lend itself to shallow parody, Redshirts rescues itself by taking the concept two or

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reviewed by Todd Podzemny three logical steps further. As Ensign Dahl and his fellow cannon fodder probe more deeply into the mystery of the Intrepid, they confront some mindbending questions about the nature of fiction and reality.

Redshirts is an easy recommendation for fans of cheesy old sci-fi, especially anyone who just took offense at the word “cheesy.” It combines smart absurdist humor with real action and tension, and tops it off with more thought-provoking philosophy than the premise should really allow. Just remember, if at any point you think you’ve got the plot figured out, things are about to get a whole lot weirder.

Todd Podzemny is the assistant manager of the Edmond Library.

He is a librarian by day and by night he is also a librarian, but a more casually dressed one.

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by Jami Attenberg Jami Attenberg’s The Middlesteins is about a family coping with its self-destructive matriarch, Edie. Once a beautiful and brilliant lawyer, she wrecks her health and career by numbing her intense emotions with food. By her 60’s, she is jobless, morbidly obese and unconcerned about hurting herself and everyone who cares for her.

Her husband Richard eventually divorces her, causing a huge rift with the rest of the family, which is the novel’s central conflict.

Edie’s biggest problem is that she never got past her childhood idea that “food was made of love, and love was made of food.” She finds some happiness later in life with the perfect boyfriend for her: a Chinese restaurant owner and cook who prepares her favorite foods.

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reviewed by Alexis Whitney wife Rachelle don’t always show their best selves. But the more we learn about them, the more we realize they are just trying to deal with life as best they can, and we develop sympathy for them.

Attenberg’s writing is brisk and vivid, encapsulating huge swaths of complicated emotion in a few brief sentences. She also jumps forward and backward through time, briefly showing what happens to these flawed but lovable characters later on. The last line shows the complexity of this family: “No one would have figured they would have much in common except being family. But they were close to the end.”

Alexis Whitney is the Adult Services librarian at the fabulous new Almonte Library. She is usually reading three or four books concurrently, which makes her stay up way too late at night.

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Whatever, Wherever, Whenever oey Shelton is a librarian at the Ralph Ellison Library and—don’t spread this around—he’s in love. He recently called Susan Ryan, who purchases subscriptions for the material in our database collection, to tell her how much he likes our AVOD database. That’s Access Video on Demand.

“It’s really helpful for customers,” he told her.

“When they come in for a DVD on a certain subject and the library doesn’t have one, I can refer them to AVOD.” There you have it—high praise from a library pro.

But what is AVOD, exactly? It’s state-of-theart streaming video that you can watch whenever you want to on your computer, or whatever device you use to access our digital services. It gives you instant access to a collection of over 9,000 educational and cultural videos, and over 600 new ones are added annually, that can be viewed using a computer with a high speed Internet connection. No more misplacing DVDs, or having to put them on reserve and then waiting for them.

AVOD is a great source for putting educational and artistic material at your fingertips. And it’s free.

Here’s what streaming does: it allows you to access high-quality video content via the Internet. When you choose which video you want to watch, you can begin viewing it

immediately because the entire video file doesn’t download at once. While you watch the first part, the rest is being downloaded.

And here’s a bonus that will come in handy for instructors: when MLS pays for the subscription to AVOD, we are also paying for public performance rights. That means that the video can be shown to a class, and that the students can then access the video to watch again on their own time.

There are 31 subject areas so you’re bound to find something of interest. Ken Burns and Rick Steves are well represented for history and travel buffs. I just came across a documentary called “Monsters from the Id: Anxiety and Optimism in 1950s Science Fiction,” which is divided into 21 chapters, any of which can be accessed separately. And here’s a full length performance of La Bohème from the Royal Opera House, in case I need a little “Quando me’n vo” for lunch.

Check it out by going to the Databases section on our webpage, www.metrolibrary.org.

Click on Images/Photos and select AVOD. Then the choice is all yours.

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Aficionados of the swing era of music might have heard the 1938 Paul Whiteman/Jack Teagarden recording of “Mutiny in the Nursery,” with this lyric:

There’s mutiny in the nursery There’s mutiny in the nursery Mother Goose is on the loose Her kids are swingin’ out.

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n 2013 the kids are still swingin’, but now we’re helping them jitterbug a new way—they’re learning life skills and having a ball doing it with a nation-wide early literacy program called “Mother Goose on the Loose.”

The program was created and developed by the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore over 15 years ago. It’s based on research demonstrating that children learn best when they are taught utilizing routine and repetition in a nurturing environment.

“As soon as we discovered this program, we knew we had to try it,” said Lisa Wood, MLS Children’s Services Coordinator. “It’s been successful at every library around the country that has the program. Plus, we’re always glad to hear from participants that they’d bring their kids even if it weren’t education just because it’s so much fun.”

The program’s website, at www.mgol.net, describes it like this: “Mother Goose on the Loose’ uses a variety of activities, such

as rhymes, songs, puppets and instruments to foster speech development, motor coordination, self-confidence, and sensitivity to others.” It’s designed to help young children, infants to three years, prepare for school by developing a love for learning, social and emotional skills, fine and gross motor skills, language skills, and general knowledge.

And it’s not just the kids who have a lot to learn. Parents and caregivers can pick up valuable information and developmental tips so they can continue to use MGOL techniques at home.

Look for “Mother Goose on the Loose” at Capitol Hill Library, Del City Library, and Warr Acres Library in May, as well as such other early learning programs as “Toddler Time,” “Baby Bounce,” “Urban Sprouts,” “Music for Babies,” and many others at MLS libraries near you.

There’s no mutiny in our nursery—the kids are swingin’ out, and loving it.

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Almonte Library 2914 SW 59 (405) 606-3575

Almonte Book Club May 16 | Thur | 6-7p Adults Come to the first meeting of Almonte Library’s Book Club! We will be reading a variety of wonderful fiction and nonfiction. Contact the Information Desk at 606-3576 to find out this month’s title and to reserve a copy.

See page 19 for more Almonte Library programs/events.

Family Place: 1-2-3- Play with Me May 2,9,16,23 | Thur | 2-3p Infants through age 4 w/parent 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 four weeks for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your child. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions. Preregister by calling the library or visiting the Information Desk.

Preschool Storytime May 7,21 | Tue | 10-10:30a Pre-kindergarten Help your child build early literacy skills. Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and more... !

Come in or call to sign-up.

Egg Bomb Painting May 16 | Thur | 4-5p Teens Come have a blast throwing paint-filled eggs at

Black-Out Poetry May 23 | Thur | 4-5p Teens Come create your own poetry using preexisting works blacking out words to make your own new creation!

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All MLS Libraries will be closed May 26 and 27 in observance of Memorial Day..

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

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

Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) Counseling May 4,18 | Sat | 9:30a-Noon Adults If you are interested in starting a new business or are a business owner in need of assistance, counseling is available on the first and third Saturday of the month. The Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE) will offer free confidential assistance for small business owners, one-on-one. Sign up at the Information Desk for an appointment. 843-9601. Cosponsor: Service Core of Retired Executives (SCORE).

Gaming Club May 7,14,21 | Tue | 4-5p Teens Come join the fun at your library! Everything from chess to Xbox Kinect will be available to play. Different games each week. You don’t want to miss out!

ABC Mother’s Day May 8 | Wed | 10-10:45a Pre-kindergarten Storytime with Ms.B will be focusing on stories in books that emphasize knowing the letters of the alphabet. Playtime will follow with letter recognition activities. Preregister at 843-9601.

Summer Reading Volunteer Training May 11,25 | Sat | 3-4p Teens Need volunteer hours for school? Looking for something to do this summer? Want to beat the heat? Why not be a Summer Volunteer at Belle Isle Library! Volunteers will need to attend one short, mandatory training session before they start. You don’t want to miss out on this great opportunity!

Belle Isle Teen Crafts May 16 | Thur | 4-5p Teens Come join us every third Thursday of the month for a arts and craft extravaganza! A different craft project every month. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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

Get ready for the Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Game 2013!

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Belle Isle Anime/Manga Club May 20 | Mon | 4-5p Teens Every third Monday of the month from 4-5pm., share and discuss your favorite Anime and Manga. Screen new Anime episodes! *Anime may contain material that is considered unsuitable for ages 13 and younger.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Club May 4 | Sat | 10-11:30a Teens (Ages 12-18) Bring your friends and your Yu-Gi-Oh! deck to trade, duel, or just talk Yu-Gi-Oh!

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Metro OKC Knit Guild Group Meeting May 19 | Sun | 3-5p Teens-adults Join a group of kindred spirits to knit and chat.

All knitters from want-a-bees to advanced are encouraged to attend. Each month includes an educational technique and you can explore the plethora of knitting books available at your library. For questions email Mschoir01@ gmail.com, Melissa.ryan@tinker.af.mil or call 361-2044 or 739-5799.

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Play & Story Time May 2 | Thur | 9:30-10:15a and 10:30-11:15a Ages 18 months-4 years Enjoy play time with your child plus a story, music and nursery rhymes. For child with adult. Choose the 9:30 or 10:30 session.

Preview our summer programs for children.

Pre-register at the library Information Desk or call 789-8363, ext. 3.

The Children’s Hour Evening Story Time May 7 | Tue | 6:30-7p Ages 3-8 Share a half-hour of fun with your child! Enjoy stories, songs, nursery rhymes and a traditional flannel board story. Preview our summer activities for children. Pre-register at the library Information Desk or call 789-8363, ext. 3.

Spring Story & Craft Time May 9 | Thur | 10-10:45a Ages 3-6 years Enjoy stories, songs, nursery rhymes, a traditional flannel board story and a fun craft.

Preview our summer activities for children.

Pre-register at the library Information Desk or call 789-8363, ext. 3.

Mother’s Day Concert May 9 | Thur | 6:30-7:30p All ages Beautiful music from the UCO Flute Ensemble will fill the room for this early Mother’s Day Concert. Refreshments will be served after this free event.

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Make a Rose: A Mother’s Day Craft May 11 | Sat | 2-3:30p Adults These beautiful roses are easy and fun to make.

Make a brooch or a hair clip with these roses.

A delightful gift to give or keep. All supplies furnished. This is a free class for Mother’s Day. Refreshments will be served after the program.

Celebrate Asian-Pacific American Month May 18 | Sat | 2-3p All ages Explore Chinese culture with presenter Tao Ling. See a performance of a Tai Chi Fan dance, participate in a Tai Chi Quan demonstration, and see a display of Chinese Calligraphy. Light refreshments will be served after the event. Cosponsor: OSU Extension.

Steampunk Tea May 19 | Sun | 2-4p Teens and adults Take a time when steam power was cutting edge technology, such as in Victorian England or America in the 19th century. Now apply that technology to the world of the future, as in the novels of Jules Verne or H.G. Wells.

That way of seeing things, and the culture that fosters it, is steampunk. This month’s topic: A Mummy Tea, Egyptology, Adventure, and Artifacts. Cosponsor: Octopodicon.

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Mother Goose on the Loose May 2,9,16,23,30 | Thur | 10:30-11a Ages 2 and younger with caregiver This is a research-based early literacy program for young children. It brings language and literacy to life by incorporating books, puppets, flannel pieces, music and movement.

After School at Your Library May 6 | Mon | 4-5p Ages 10-16 Have fun with art! Work on creative projects and learn about different kinds of artistic expression. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Call the Information Desk for details or to sign up.

Conversational Spanish II May 6 | Mon | 5:30-7p Adults This course is designed for individuals who already have a basic understanding of the Spanish language, and want to further increase their Spanish speaking skills. This is a three month, 13 class course that has been meeting since February 11th. The last class will be May 6th. Register by calling the library, or sign up at the Information Desk.

Tell Me a Story: Book and Craft May 7 | Tue | 10:30-11:30a Ages 6 and younger with adult Hearing stories is one of the best ways for babies and young children to develop early language and literacy skills. Our story time is a fast paced, fun event adapted for short attention spans. Stories, songs and games are followed by a fun craft and healthy snack. This story time is the perfect way to introduce the library and all the fun and learning it offers to your little one.

Capitol Hill Library HOURS Mon-Thur: 9-9 Fri: 9-6

Sign up when you come in, and get ready to ace your classes this year!

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See pages 19,23 & 29 for more Capitol Hill Library programs/events.

Safari After School Homework & Reading Help May 1-23 | Mondays-Thursdays | 3:30-5p Grades K-9 Volunteers will be standing by to offer one-on-one homework and reading help. Need help with algebra, science, spelling or just need some reading practice? You will find it here!

Chess Club Remix May 7,21 | Tue | 4-5p Kids and Teens Come play chess in a relaxed, informal setting.

Chess players can share tips and skills and teach others to play. Every other Tuesday.

Play at the Hill Game Fest May 8,22 | Wed | 4:30-5:30p Ages 10-17 Put on your game face and join your friends after school at the library for some video gaming like Smash Brothers, Dance Central, and other fun games. We’ll also have board games, Beyblade and you can bring your Yu-Gi-Oh too. See you there!

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Art in the Afternoon for Families May 11 | Sat | 2-4p Ages 8 and older Enjoy a day of creativity with your family at your friendly neighborhood library! We have a different craft or art project each month. Come relax with us! All supplies are provided.

Tell Me a Story: Move and Groove May 14 | Tue | 10:30-11:30a Ages 6 and younger with adult Stories, songs and games are followed by a movement and action games, and healthy snack. This story time is the perfect way to introduce the library and all the fun and learning it offers to your little one.

Kids On the Hill Book Club May 14,28 | Tue | 4-5:30p Grades 2-5 Kids are introduced to both fiction and non-fiction books in a variety of subjects, and practice and hone their reading and comprehension skills. Crafts and activities related to the books will be planned, and snacks will be offered as well. Space is limited, so please call 634-6308 to reserve your spot!

Tell Me a Story: Parachute Play May 21 | Tue | 10:30-11:30a Ages 6 and younger with adult Stories, songs and games are followed by parachute play and healthy snack. Parachute play is an excellent way to help children learn how to cooperative and follow directions. This story time is the perfect way to introduce the library and all the fun and learning it offers to your little one.

Bilingual Story Time Tiempo de Cuentos Bilingüe May 21 | Tue | 6-7p Ages 8 & under w/ parent or caregiver Kids love to hear a story! Join us for story times featuring nursery rhymes, popular children’s books and beloved authors in both English and Spanish. Craft or play activity will be included.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. ¿Te gusta historias? ¿Cultura? Ven a la biblioteca con tu pequeñito y visite nuestro tiempo de cuentos en inglés y español.

Tell Me a Story: Play and Learn May 28 | Tue | 10:30-11:30a Ages 6 and younger with adult Stories, songs and games are followed by open play and healthy snack. Open play is an excellent way to help children learn social skills, and learn to that the library is a destination for fun!

This story time is the perfect way to introduce the library and all the fun and learning it offers to your little one.

Get ready for the Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Game 2013!

JUNE 1 - JULY 31 @ Your Library Grades 7-12 Choctaw Library 2525 Muzzy St., Choctaw (405) 390-8418

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See pages 19 & 23 for more Choctaw Library programs/events.

Lil’ Lit’ Club May 1,8,15 | Wed | 9:30-10:30a Readers age 4 and older Read with us on Wednesdays at Lil’ Lit’ Club--reading and fun related activities.

Children will benefit from reading the selection in advance with their family. Check with the Information Desk for next title or call 390-8418.

Parachute Play May 2 | Thur | 10:30-11a Ages 3-5 While playing games with a parachute, 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 active play. Class size is limited to 12 children and their parent or caregiver. Call 390-8418.

Lapsit Storytime May 7,14,21,28 | Tue | 9:30-10a Ages 6 months-3 years Parents and children come enjoy simple songs, rhymes, and stories together. Then we will have time for play and social skills.

Preschool Storytime May 7,14,21,28 | Tue | 10:30-11a Ages 3-5 Build early literacy skills. Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and just plain fun. Older and younger siblings welcome.

is limited. Please sign up at the Information Desk or by calling 390-8418.

Open Play Time May 11 | Sat | 10-11a Ages 6 mos-5 yrs Sharing in playtime with your young child helps promote learning and development.

Each second Saturday the Choctaw Library provides a roomful of great toys for children ages 6 months to 5 years. We invite you to join in the fun! Call 390-8418 to register.

Pizza and Plots-Teen Book Club May 16 | Wed | 4:30-5:30p Teens Choctaw Library has a book club just for Teens! Come enjoy pizza and drinks as we talk about awesome books. This month’s theme is underground as we get ready for Summer Reading! This will be the last Pizza and Plots until August. Get more info or sign up at the Information Desk or call 390-8418.

Comic Book Upcycling May 9 | Thur | 5:30-7:30p Teens POW! Coming soon to the Choctaw Library!

BAM! Learn how to upcycle old comic books into wallets, coasters, and other cools things.

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LEGO Club May 29 | Wed | 4-5:30p All ages Build with the Lego Club at the Choctaw Library. Open to all ages. Legos provided.

Teen Movie Night May 30 | Thur | 6-8p Ages 13-18 Teens! Please join the Choctaw Library for a movie screening and popcorn. Please call 3908418 for movie titles and rating information.

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Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training May 23 | Thur | 5-6:30p and May 28 | Tue | 5-6:30p Ages 13-18 Teens, if you have filled out a volunteer form online, received a phone call for an interview, and been chosen to become a Summer Reading volunteer, then you must attend one of the trainings held at the library (May 23rd or May 28th).

This training will help you become a Summer Reading volunteer! If you still want to volunteer but haven’t started the process, check at the library to see if there are more openings. You must be available both June and July.

up after themselves? Join Amber Austin of Dwelling Place Organizing to discover practical advice on how to get your children involved in making your home a more peaceful place.

Bring your kids (ages 5 & up) to discover how you can work together to get the things done that you “have to do” so you can have more time to do the things you “want to do”.

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Ookami Anime Club May 18 | Sat | 2:30-4p Teens Share and discuss your favorite Anime and Manga (Japanese drawings and cartoons).

Screen new Anime episodes each month!

Snacks will be provided so come join the fun! *Anime may contain material that is considered unsuitable for ages 13 and younger.

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Mother Goose on the Loose May 2,9,16,23,30 | Thur | 10-10:30a Birth to 3 This is a research-based early literacy program for young children. It brings language and literacy to life by incorporating books, puppets, flannel pieces, music and movement.

Homework Help May 2 | Thur | 4-6p Kindergarten-Grade 12 Need some extra help with your homework?

Volunteers will be standing by to offer one-onone homework help on a first come, first served basis. Sign up when you come in, and get ready to ace your classes this year.

After School at Your Library May 2,9 | Thur | 4:30-5:30p Ages 10-16 Have fun with art! Work on creative projects and learn about different kinds of artistic expression. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Call the Information Desk for details or to sign up.

DIY Nail Art May 3 | Fri | 4-5p Teens Polka dots, paw prints and even newspaper print! Learn how to create art using your nails as a canvas. Supplies are provided. Please call or sign up at the Information Desk.

Organizing With Your Kids May 11 | Sat | 6-7p Adults Are you tired of the struggle with your kids over their messy bedrooms and never picking

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Living Lightly /Container Gardening May 14 | Tue | 6:30-7:30p Adults Want to grow your own veggies or flowers? In a pot, on a patio, in a purse? You can! Come learn from OSU Master Gardener, Lynette Bivens, as she demonstrates the how-to’s of container gardening and shows us how to live a little bit “greener.” To sign up, call 672-1377 or come by the Information Desk.

Healthy Living on a Budget May 15 | Wed | 6-7:30p Adults Learn how to shop for healthy foods on a very tight budget (food stamps, WIC, etc).

Cosponsored by OSU Extension.

LEGO Club May 20 | Mon | 4:30-5:30p All ages Love Legos? Come build with us! On the third Monday of every month we will host the DC Library Lego Club. Bricks provided. Children under 8 should be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information visit us at the Del City Library or call us at 672-1377.

Coping With Loss May 22,29 | Tue | 3-5p and 6-8p Adults Are you dealing with a loss? Come to the library to learn about the Grief Recovery Method. All participants will receive a free copy of The Grief Recovery Handbook by John W. James and Russell Friedman. Group is mediated by Bereavement Coordinators with Crossroads Hospice. Call Jo Clipson or Michelle Caravello at 644-5813 to register.

Del City Book Club May 23 | Thur | 1-2p Adults Do you like good books and good conversation? Come to the Del City Book Club! Each month’s selection is sure to grab your attention quick and hold it until the very last page.

This month we are reading Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf. Call 672-1377 or stop by the Information Desk to reserve your copy of this month’s book selection.

Get ready for the Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Game 2013!

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Bag Cinema allows you to enjoy a movie in a baby friendly atmosphere. Each movie is preceded by a short animated film to calm your little one down, and features baby sensitive audio and gently dimmed lighting. Fussy babies welcomed.

Downtown Library HOURS Mon-Thur: 9-9 Fri: 9-6

June 1 July 31 Birth to Preschool

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Noon Tunes May 2,9,16,23 | Thur | Noon-1p All ages Cosponsored by the Friends of the Metropolitan Library System. Performing in May are: May 2: Edgar Cruz May 9: Raul Reyes Trio May 16: Salute to America May 23: ATM Piano Triet May 30: Denver Duncan

Wednesday Night at the Movies May 1,8,15,22,29 | Wed | 6-8:30p Ages 13 and older Please join the Downtown Library for a movie every Wednesday night. Please call 606-3879 for movie titles.

Smart Girl’s Guide to Planning a Destination Wedding May 2 | Thur | 7-8p Adults Looking to tie the knot but don’t want to hassle with a big church affair? Join one of Oklahoma City’s most respected destination wedding planners as she gives you the skinny on saying “I Do” in the land of your dreams.

Diaper Bag Cinema May 2,16 | Thur | 11a-1p Ages 1-5 Bundle up your baby and join other parents with small children for a great flick. Held the first and third Thursdays of the month, Diaper

Prepared to Serve: Becoming a Red Cross Disaster Volunteer May 4 | Sat | 1-2p Adults Ever considered serving your state on the front lines of disaster relief efforts by becom-

See pages 19, 23 & 30 for more Downtown Library programs/events.

ing a Red Cross disaster volunteer? Join a representative from the Central and Western Oklahoma Chapter of the Red Cross as they walk you through the steps required to serve as a disaster volunteer.

Computer Basics May 7,14,21 | Tue | 6-7:30p Adults Join us for an introductory class that will teach basic navigation and common uses for computers and software such as web browsing, Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic computer security. Classes are held in the Route 66 Computer Lab. Master Class with Leona Mitchell May 11,25 | Sat | 1-3p Adults Join Grammy Award winning operatic soprano Leona Mitchell in this once in a lifetime opportunity as she shares helpful tips on the art of performing live: audition preparation, vocal exercises, recognizing your big break, sustaining success in the music industry, and protecting your professional image from scandal and public ridicule. Limited space available. Preregister by calling 606-3879 or visiting the Information Desk.

May 11 - Preparing for a Successful Career as a Classical Vocalist May 25 - Lessons Learned- Road to the MET

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Our First Dance: The Waltz May 18 | Sat | 3:30-4:30p All ages Come and join a dance instructor from Dance Makers to learn the fundamentals of the waltz.

Great for engaged couples looking to learn the perfect steps for a first dance, or as a bonding activity for seasoned lovebirds. This event is free, but space is limited. Please register by calling 606-3879.

Lawyers in the Library May 29 | Wed | 5-7:30p All ages Come and have your basic legal questions answered by attorneys from the Oklahoma County Law Library. Consultations will be held in fifteen minute sessons and are first come, first serve. No registration needed.

Edmond Library

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Super Hero Party May 18 | Sat | 11:30a-2:30p Ages 3-13 Calling all Super Heroes! In celebration of Free Comics Day we will be having a “Super Hero” party with activities, crafts and fun for ages 3-13 (so wear your favorite super hero costume or create one at the party!). Space and materials are limited. For more information call 606-3876 or visit the Information Desk.

Book of Love- All-American Edition May 30 | Thur | 6-8p Adults Are you single and love all forms of athletic activities? Well come and meet your perfect match at the library! Bring an athletic book that you either love or hate as a conversation starter, and rotate through a timed program of mini “dates” with other athletically-minded singles.

This program will be split into two groups, ages 25-34 and 35-48. This event is free, but space is limited. Please register through our website at www.metrolibrary.org

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2nd Sunday Concert: Mozart for Mother’s Day May 12 | Sun | 2-3p All ages Join us for a special Mother’s Day performance by classical pianist Wayne McEvilly. Wayne’s beautiful mastery of the piano will make for an unforgettable performance for the entire family.

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Baby Bounce May 1 | Wed | 9-9:45a Birth to 18 months Playtime is a special time for you and your baby to bond and socialize, but it is educational too, encouraging sensory and motor development. Playtime is followed by a bouncy and fun lapsit storytime just for this age, with rhymes, rhythms, songs and a story designed to develop their emerging literacy and language skills.

Display: Edmond Parks and Recreation May 1-31 | Library Hours All Ages With summer just around the corner, stop and check out our lobby display to get up-todate information about all the programs and activities offered by the Edmond Parks and Recreation Department.

55+ Coffee Break May 1,8,15,22,29 | Wed | 9:30-11a Seniors Come to the Edmond Library for a coffee break made just for you. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate will be served along with light

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refreshments. Mingle and talk about your favorite books or activities. We will have some books on the side for you to browse through and check out. This is a come-and-go event.

Toddler Time for 2s May 1 | Wed | 10-10:45a and 11-11:45a 2-Year-olds Playtime is a special time for you and your toddler to bond and socialize. But it is educational too, encouraging sensory and motor development. This is followed by a storytime just for this age with stories, movement, and rhymes designed to develop literacy and language skills.

Computer Tutoring May 1-31 | Wed, Thur, Fri | 1-4p Adult Whether you are a computer novice or more knowledgeable and want to improve your existing skills, volunteer Don Robinson is available to help you in one-on-one tutoring sessions. Call the library at 341-9282 to make an appointment for Wednesday, Thursday or Friday afternoons at 1:00, 2:00 or 3:00pm.

Pajamatime May 2 | Thur | 6:30-7:15p Ages 1-3 Come shake your sillies out before bedtime!

We’ll have free play followed by a storytime with music, rhymes, fingerplays and books, all to encourage early literacy and language development. It’s bonding, educational, & fun!

Stamp Club May 4,18 | Sat | 10a-Noon 4th Grade and higher Are you looking for a new hobby? Join experienced stamp collectors who can guide you in this rewarding venture. Call 348-4607 to register.

Advanced Farsi May 5,12,19 | Sun | 1:30-2:30p Adults and teens For those who have some familiarity with spoken and written Farsi. Supply charge is $30 per month, payable to the instructor. All written materials are provided by instructor.

Wayne McEvilly Performs Schubert With Art by SER May 5 | Sun | 2-3p All Ages Wayne McEvilly will perform piano music by Franz Schubert, accompanied by images of paintings by the artist SER. Not only will you be treated to some of the most beautiful music, you will learn a bit about the life and history of this amazing composer.

FREE COMICS SAT.- MAY 18 DAY BEGINS AT 9AM

METROPOLITAN LIBRARY SYSTEM AND OKLAHOMA DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARIES PRESENT:

Pick up a free comic at any MLS Library.

But ya gotta move like the Flash because supplies are limited!

Almonte Library

Edmond Library 10 S. Boulevard (341-9282)

2000 NE 23rd (424-1437)

Belle Isle Library

Harrah Library

Southern Oaks Library

Bethany Library

Jones Library

The Village Library

Capitol Hill Library

334 SW 26 (634-6308)

Luther Library

310 NE 3rd, Luther (277-9967)

Warr Acres Library

Choctaw Library

Midwest City Library

Wright Library

Del City Library

Nicoma Park Library

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Northwest Library

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8143 E. Reno (732-4828)

2240 Overholser, Nicoma Park (769-9452)

Ralph Ellison Library

6900 S. Walker (631-4468)

10307 N. Pennsylvania (755-0710) 5901 NW 63rd ( 721-2616)

2101 Exchange (235-5035)

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Chess Club for Teens May 7 | Tue | 6-7p Teens Free Chess Club for Teens meets Tuesday nights 6:00 to 7:00. All skill levels are welcome. Students can play others who are learning or have prior skills in the game.

Local mom and coach provides materials and instructions.

Heart Healthy Eating May 7 | Tue | 6:30-7:30p Adults One key to a healthy life is a healthy heart.

What you eat affects how well your heart can do its job. Heart Healthy Eating is vital to your overall well being. Join registered dietitian Amanda Horn from the Oklahoma County OSU Extension Service to learn more about an eating plan that is good for your heart. Please register by calling the library @ 341-9282 or stop by the Information Desk beginning April 8th. Cosponsor: Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service.

Edmond Manga and Anime Club May 9 | Thur | 4-5p Teens Local teens meet to discuss, watch, draw, or experience anime and manga. Free to join, material is rated Teen and may not be suitable for younger teens or children.

Readers’ Choice Book Club May 11 | Sat | 10:30a-Noon Adults The Reader’s Choice Book Club meets the second Saturday of every month at the Edmond Library. The group consists of people who enjoy reading outstanding books and discussing them.

The book selection for May is The Worst Hard Time by Timothy Egan.

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament May 11 | Sat | 3-4:30p School-age children Calling all Yu-Gi-Oh players! Come get your game on at the Edmond Library! This tournament is for all school-aged children with their own cards.

In Stitches: Edmond Library Needlecraft Group May 14 | Tue | 6:30-8:30p Adults Do you enjoy needlework and visiting with others who do? Join us monthly, on the second Tuesday, to work on your own project or learn a new skill. Develop your skills further by exchanging tips with your needlework friends. In April the special group project will be learning to make a pillowcase dress for a little girl. All supplies for each month’s special group project will be provided, EXCEPT SCISSORS; please bring your own pair. Call Donna Hodges at 348-4120 for more information. eMedia Workshop May 18 | Sat | 2p Kindle Users May 18 | Sat | 3:15p Nook Users Adults Does using your Kindle or Nook have you confused and scratching your head? The world of eMedia is waiting for you. Join our computer guru, Carl Tibbets, to find out more about using your Kindle or Nook to access books electronically. Kindle users meet at 2:00, and Nook users meet at 3:15. Space is limited. Please register by calling the library at 341-9282 or at the Information Desk.

Lawn Maintenance May 21 | Tue | 6:30-7:30p Adults - Ages 16-older It is possible to have a beautiful lawn, even in Oklahoma’s tough summer weather.

Horticulturalist Ray Ridlen will discuss the use of pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides for weed control. When to apply herbicides to prevent summer and winter weeds. Common insects and diseases, their identification and control. Cosponsor: Oklahoma County OSU Cooperative Extension Service.

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History Book Club May 23 | Thur | 6:30-8p Adults The Edmond History Book is held every other month September-May. The sessions are led by history professors from the University of Central Oklahoma. The May discussion, led

by Dr. Stan Adamiak, will focus on The Last Outlaws: The Lives and Legends of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid by Thom Hatch. Contact the library to reserve a copy.

Midwest City Library 8143 E. Reno, Midwest City (405) 732-4828 HOURS Mon-Thur: 9-9 Fri: 9-6

Sat: 9-5 Sun: 1-6

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Preschool Storytime May 6,13,20 | Mon | 10-10:30a Ages 3-5 For all children ages 3-5, join us for story time.

There will be songs, fingerplays, puppets, hidden mysteries, occasional crafts and special stories. Emphasis is placed on early literacy reading skills. Come and join the fun.

Edmond Library Book Bunch May 11 | Sat | 2-3:30p Seniors Edmond’s Book Bunch meets monthly to discuss important and memorable fiction.

May’s book is Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand. “Unbroken” tells the story of one of the most extraordinary odysseys of World War II, and is a testament to the resilience of the human mind, body and spirit. Contact the library to reserve a copy.

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Beginning Farsi May 5,12,19 | Sun | 2:30-3:30p Adults and teens For those who have no prior experience speaking or writing Farsi. Supply charge is $30 per month, payable to the instructor. All written materials are provided by the instructor.

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Music for Babies and Toddlers May 1 | Wed | 10-10:40a Birth-36 months w/parent Join Miss Joy for a morning of musical activities just for babies and toddlers. Older siblings are welcome to join and encouraged to bring a doll so they can play along. Instruments will be provided for those who have registered by calling 732-4828 or visiting the Information Desk.

Chess Club at the Midwest City Library May 1 | Wed | 4:30-5:30p Ages 12 and older The Midwest City Library offers chess players the opportunity to play every first Wednesday of the month at 4:30 p.m. For more information, please contact the Information Desk or call 732-4828.

Family Place: 1-2-3- Play with Me May 2,9 | Thur | 6:30-7:30p Infants through age 4 w/parent 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 four weeks for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time play-

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Knit Wit May 7 | Tue | 10a-Noon Adults Learn to knit or crochet or strengthen your craft. Crochet class meets every first Tuesday of the month; knitting class meets every third Tuesday. This class is free. No registration required.

3rd Annual Legislative Meet and Greet: Public Officials May 7 | Tue | 5-7p Adults The Midwest City Library will host a Legislative Meet and Greet. State and local public officials will be available to answer questions and meet with constituents. For more information, please contact the Information

Motor Vehicle Crash Prevention Course May 18 | Sat | 9a-4p Adults All licensed drivers are invited to participate in a certified AAA instructed class. A material fee of $30.00 applies; AAA members will receive a discount. Please call 1-800-222-2582 to register. Cosponsor: AAA. Natural Hair May 18 | Sat | 10-11a Adults Many struggle with how to properly maintain and 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 program is free and open to the public. To attend, please register at the Information Desk or call 732-4828.

Preschool Storytime May 18 | Sat | 10-10:30a Ages birth-5 w/parent Join us for story time! There will be songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and special stories. Come and join the fun! Older siblings are welcome.

All children should be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, so be sure to reserve a spot by calling 732-4828 or visiting the Information Desk.

Readers’ Society Book Club May 21 | Tue | 10-11:30a Adults The Readers’ Society meets the third Tuesday of each month to discuss adult fiction in a

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Weaving with Donna May 25 | Sat | 1-4p Adults Learn to weave with Donna Hilton at the Midwest City Library. Participants learn the beauty of weaving and will create a wonderful item. Space is limited and registration is required. All supplies provided. To attend, please contact the Information Desk or call 732-4828.

Yu-gi-oh Gaming May 25 | Sat | 2-4:30p Teens Come and get your Yu-gi-oh game on every last Saturday of the month. This program is for the experienced Yu-gi-oh-er. To attend, please register at the Information Desk or call 732-4828.

Nicoma Park Library 2240 Overholser, Nicoma Park (405) 769-9452 HOURS Tue-Thur: 9:30-5:30 Fri & Sat: 9-5

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Preschool Storytime May 6,13,20 | Mon | 10-10:30a Ages birth-5 w/parent Join us for story time! There will be songs, fingerplays, rhymes, and special stories. Come and join the fun! Older siblings are welcome.

All children should be accompanied by an adult. Space is limited, reserve a spot by calling 732-4828 or visiting the Information Desk.

Women’s Health Symposium May 15 | Wed | 2-4p Adults To support women’s health, the Midwest City Library will host a Women’s Health Seminar.

The focus is women’s reproductive issues. This seminar is free. To attend please register at the Information Desk or call 732-4828. May 12 - 18 is National Women’s Health Week.

Cosponsor: OU Health Sciences Center and Oklahoma County Health Department.

Family Craft Night May 21 | Tue | 6:30-7:30p Children of all ages Come to the library for a fun evening of craft activities. We will have tables set up with activities for all ages and skill levels.

Please sign-up in advance so we will have enough supplies for everyone. Register at the Information Desk or by calling 732-4828.

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Soldier Creek Quilting Group May 6,13,20 | Mon | 9a-2p All ages Perpetuate art forms and inspire others in quilting. Members of Soldier Creek Quilting Group invite you to attend every Monday (excluding May 27) at the Midwest City Library from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. No experience necessary, just a willingness to create art. Registration is not required. Cosponsor: Soldier Creek Quilting Group.

Pajama Story Night May 7 | Tue | 6:30-7p Children of all ages Put on your pajamas and grab your favorite stuffed friend. We will enjoy stories, songs, poems, rhymes and the occasional craft. All children should be accompanied by an adult.

Registration is required. Call 732-4828 or visit the Information Desk to sign up.

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Art Exhibit: Artist Eric Humphries May 3-29 | Library Hours Artist Talk May 19 | Sun | 3-4p | Adults Unfortunate Son, the latest series of paintings

by Oklahoma artist Eric Humphries, will be on display during the month of May at the Midwest City Metropolitan Library. The six canvas series centers around the Vietnam conflict and takes its inspiration from a group of letters written home by the artist’s father.

The exhibit combines six 4’ x 4’ canvases along with personal mementos and photographs to tell the story of one of the most divisive times in American history.

Desk or call 732-4828. Cosponsor: Midwest City Chamber of Commerce.

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ing with your child. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions. This free series is intended for infants through age four with their parents or guardians. To preregister call the library or visit the Information Desk.

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Crochet and Knit Class May 2,7 | Tue & Thur | 10a-Noon All ages Learn to crochet or knit or just strengthen

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.

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Downtown Library

Mondays, 6-7pm Saturday, May 11, 1-2pm Tuesday, May 28, 6-7pm Saturday, May 11, 3-4pm

Register at the Information Desk or call 390-8418

Wednesday, May 15, 4-5pm Thursday, May 9,23, 6:30-7:30pm

Register at the Information Desk or call 672-1377

Saturday, May 18, 3-4pm

Nicoma Park Library Thursday, May 2, 4-4:45pm

Register at the Information Desk or call 769-9452 Northwest Library Mondays, 6-7pm Southern Oaks Library Saturday, May 18, 10-11a Register at the Information Desk or call 631-4468

Southern Oaks Library Tuesday, May 28, 6:30-7:30pm The Village Library Wednesdays, 6-7pm The Village Library Thursdays, 3:30-4:30pm Warr Acres Library Thursday, May 2, 6:30-7:30pm

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Chess Club May 2 | Thur | 6-8p School age children, teens, and adults Want to learn how to play chess? Come to the library on the first Thursday of the month to play this exciting game! Club members and library staff will assist new players in learning the basic moves of chess. Free play is available in the library every Thursday. Chess sets available at the Information Desk for in-library use.

Spanish and English Story Time/Tiempo de cuentos bilingüe May 4 | Sat | 10-11a Early Childhood Like stories? Like culture? Come to the library with your little one to experience story time in both Spanish and English. Please call to register at 606-3580 as space is limited. ¿Te gusta historias? ¿Cultura? Ven a la biblioteca con tu pequeñito y visite nuestro tiempo de cuentos en inglés y español. Por favor llame 606-3580 para registrar, el espacio es limitado.

Early Childhood Programs for Ages 0-2 May 7,14,21,28 | Tue | 10:45-11:15a and 1:45-2:15p Birth to nearly 3 Bring your child to enjoy a different session weekly including Play with Me, Story Time, Wiggles and Giggles, and Music Play. Please call to register at 606-3580 as space is limited.

May: 5/7-Play with Me 5/14-Story Time 5/21-Wiggles and Giggles 5/28-Music Play Book Club May 10 | Fri | 1-2p Adults Come join us the 2nd Friday of each month to discuss a new book! This month we will read and discuss Sing You Home by Jodi Picoult.

Reserve your copy today! Discussion guides available at the library.

Budding Bookworms Children’s Book Club May 13 | Mon | 4-5p Ages 9-12 Like to read? A children’s book club is a great way to share your opinions and meet other budding bookworms. Come to the library ready to discuss this month’s book selection, The Worm Whisperer by Betty Hicks. Reserve your copy today.

Journal Junkies May 16 | Thur | 4-5p Teens Do you like writing? Do you like art? Come draw, paint, sketch, stamp, scribble, and write to create unique journal pages. We will provide materials, ideas, techniques, and writing prompts to inspire you to express yourself.

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The Amazing Race May 18 | Sat | 9a-5p All ages Come explore the world in our library scavenger hunt! Follow the clues to find eight books that represent the eight continents. All participants who solve the riddles will receive a special explorer’s prize and be entered into a drawing.

Grand prize winner will receive a set of gift certificates to local eateries representing the flavors of the world. Get your “passport” for this exciting game at the Information Desk.

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Lady Crafters May 21 | Tue | 10a-Noon Adults Ladies of all ages create crafts suitable for the season on the third Tuesday of the month. Join us for fun! Call 769-9452 for more information or to register.

Early Childhood Programs for Ages 3-5 May 7,14,21,28 | Tue 10-10:30a and 1-1:30p Ages 3-5 Bring your child to enjoy a different session weekly including Play with Me, Story Time, Wiggles and Giggles, and Music Play. Please call to register at 606-3580 as space is limited.

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Art Gallery May 1-31 | During Library Hours All ages We invite you to experience our visual exhibits from local artists. Each month a different artist shares their enriching, thought-provoking creations on our west wall.

Let’s Jump!

May 1,8,15,22,29 | Wed | 4:30-5:30p All ages Join fitness guru, Keith Richards, as you get your heart rate up, burn some calories, and have some fun while jumping rope! We have a limited number of jump ropes so bring your own if you have one or just show up ready for a workout.

Eastside Chess Club May 3,10,17,24,31 | Fri | 4-5p Age 10 and older Enjoy a friendly game of chess? Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. We meet at 4:00 pm on Fridays.

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Teen Job Fair May 4 | Sat | 1:30-5p Teens Teens, do you want a job? We are hosting a job fair just for you. Network with businesses who are hiring in the Oklahoma City area, learn what they look for when they hire, and perhaps get a chance to interview with one of them and get your career started! Cosponsor: OK Ladies for Christian Education.

First Monday Gamefest May 6 | Mon | 4-5:30p Ages 10-18 Gamfests rock! So, Ralph Ellison Library has decided to make them happen every month.

Join the First Monday Gamefest and get ready to jam out to Guitarhero, dance the night away on our XBOX Kinect, make some sweet touchdowns on Madden 12, and duel on Super Smash Brothers Brawl! No sign up required.

Centennial Art Program May 6,13,20 | Mon | 6-7p Grades 5 and older Abrakadoodle art classes encourage creative discovery and are designed for students of all abilities. Participants will paint, draw, sculpt, design, sketch, imagine and explore using a wide variety of artist materials and techniques, all in an atmosphere of fun and success!

Cosponsor: Abrakadoodle.

Centennial Tea May 7 | Tue | 6-7:30p All ages In celebration of Mother’s Day and Ralph Ellison’s 100th birthday, we are hosting a tea to honor the mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and mentors who have influenced and inspired us. Join us for tea, light snacks, crafts, a lively tak with friends and a special party favor to take home with you. And don’t forget to dress in your Sunday best-dresses, hats, suits-because each person will get to take home a photo to remember the day by! Seating is limited so please call 424-1437 to reserve your place.

Puzzlerama May 9 | Thur | 6-7p All ages Being puzzled is a good thing! It’s only logical to join us at the library and have fun solving all types of puzzles from jigsaws to tangrams.

We’ll have puzzles for all, from babies to grownups.

Hair Etiquette 101 May 13 | Mon | 5:30-7:30p All ages Join hair stylist, Kayla Holt, as she provides hands on training on the basics of hair care.

Seating is limited so call the library at 4241437 to reserve your spot!

Girls’ Night: Duct Tape Extravaganza May 14 | Tue | 5-6:30p All ages Girls’ Night is just around the corner! Open for ladies of all ages, it will be a night of bonding while creating items out of duct tape and eating snacks! Invite your sister, mom, grandma, and cousin for this spectacular event for girls only! Sign up is required. Call 424-1437 or visit the library to do so. Cosponsor: Artist Carri Dolan.

Read, Share, Grow Book Club May 20 | Mon | 6:30-7:30p Adults You’re invited! Call 606-3457 to reserve your copy of this month’s selection.

SOUP Open Mic Poetry Night May 20 | Mon | 6:30-8p All ages S.O.U.P. Society of Urban Poets provides an opportunity for budding poets to share their work with an audience full of supporters. Just show up ready to read Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training May 21 | Tue | 5-7p Ages 12-18 Teens, if you have filled out a volunteer form online, received a phone call for an interview, and been chosen to become a Summer Reading volunteer, then you must attend this training to be held at the library. This training

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Family Place: 1-2-3 Play With Me May 22,29 | Wed | 10-11a Infants - age 4 w/parent Playing with your baby or child is an important bonding and educational experience for your child. Come enjoy 40 minutes of playtime at the library. Each week we will have a different resource professional available to answer parenting questions. Following playtime, we will have a short story time just for you and your child. Sign up is required. Call 631-4468 or visit the Information Desk to sign up.

Shinigami Anime Club May 28 | Tue | 4-6p Tweens and Teens If you love to read manga, watch anime, and enjoy gaming, then the Ralph Ellison Anime Club is just for you! It meets from 4-6 on the 4th Tuesday of every month and is open for tweens and teens ages 12-18.

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After School at Your Library May 2,9 | Thur | 4:30-5:30p Ages 10-16 Have fun with art! Work on creative projects and learn about different kinds of artistic expression. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Call the Information Desk for details or to sign up.

Friday-Films, Family and Fun May 3,10,17,24,31 | Fri | 9-6p All ages Looking for fun on a Friday night! Come to the library every Friday to check out our movie collection. Free popcorn & candy for every five items checked out. Fun for the entire family & it’s free! Please limit one gift per family.

Adult Education Classes May 6,8,13,15,20,22,29 | Mon & Wed 6-8p Adults Free basic Education Skills for Adults! Classes are available on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm- 8:00pm at the Southern Oaks Library. Join us as we learn and apply phonics skills to reading, spelling and writing.

Please call 631-4468 for more information or to register for the class. Cosponsor: Community Literacy Centers, Inc.

The Village Library

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will help you become an awesome Summer Reading volunteer! Note: If you still want to volunteer but haven’t started the process, check at the library to see if there are more openings.

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Driver Safety Program May 11 | Sat | 9:30a-3:30p Adults Attention All Drivers! If you want to learn how to be a better driver and save money, sign-up for the AARP Driver Safety Class and become eligible for a discount on your monthly auto insurance premium. The State of Oklahoma authorizes a discount lasting 3 years for any licensed driver aged 16 and up who successfully completes a defensive driver’s course. The fee for the class is $12.00 for AARP members, $14.00 for non-members, cash or check payable to the AARP. Please preregister by signing up at the Information Desk or by calling 6314468. Cosponsor: AARP.

Gamefest May 2 | Thur | 6:30-8p Teens It’s game on at the library! We’ll have several video games and game systems for you to play. Snacks will also be provided. Please register by calling 755-0710 or stopping by the Information Desk.

Toddler/Preschool Activity: Playdough Fun May 13 | Mon | 10:30-11:10a Age 2-5 w/parent Children will smush, create and mix colors in this fun, educational class. Parents will also receive a recipe for homemade playdough and learn about the developmental importance of playdough for their little ones. Preregistration is required. Please sign up at the Information Desk or by calling 631-4468.

Family Fun Day-Get Caught Reading May 4 | Sat | 9a-5p All ages Come to the Village Library on Saturday, May 4 for Family Fun Day-Get Caught Reading!

We will have some fun giveaways (while supplies last!), and performances by musician Spaghetti Eddie at 12:00 and magician/storyteller Michael Corley at 2:00. Come have fun at the library-and get caught reading!

Southern Oaks Book Club May 14 | Tue | 11:30a-12:30p Adult If you enjoy reading and discussing books, come to the Southern Oaks Book Club the second Tuesday of each month. Call 631-4468 to reserve your copy of the book selection or stop by the Information Desk.

After School at Your Library May 6 | Mon | 4-5p Ages 10-16 Have fun with art! Work on creative projects and learn about different kinds of artistic expression. Supplies and snacks will be provided. Call the Information Desk for details or to sign up.

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Chess Club May 3,10,17,24 | Fri | 4-5:30p All ages Chess club meetings consist of playing chess, and all materials are provided. All ages and skill levels are welcome! No sign up is required.

Family Place: 1-2-3- Play with Me May 7,14,21,28 | Tue | 10-11a Infants through age 4 w/parent Playing with your baby or child is not only

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Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training May 11 | Sat | 2-3p or May 23 | Thur | 7-8p Ages 12-18 Teens, if you have filled out a volunteer form online, received a phone call for an interview, and been chosen to become a Summer Reading volunteer, then you must attend one of the trainings held at the library (May 11th or May 23rd). This training will help you become an awesome Summer Reading volunteer! If you still want to volunteer but haven’t started the process, check at the library to see if there are more openings. You must be available both June and July. Call 755-0710 for more information.

LEGO Club May 13 | Mon | 1-3p For children and their parents Come have fun building with LEGOs! LEGOs will be provided.

Metropolitan Library Commission of Oklahoma County May 16 | Thur | 3:30-5p The Village Library 10307 N. Penn The Village, OK 73120 405.755.0710 The public is welcome to attend.

Introduction to Mail Merge May 16 | Thur | 6:30-8p Adults Free class for adults! Learn how to create a mailing list in Microsoft Excel and use it with mail merge in Microsoft Word to create personalized form letters, mailing labels and envelopes. Great for your Christmas card mailing list or neighborhood newsletter! Come in or call to sign up. Village Library (405) 755-0710.

Book Discussion Group May 20 | Mon | 3-4p Adults We always have a lot to say at the Village book discussion group. Join us each 3rd Monday at 3pm to discuss our latest pick. This month’s title can be picked up at the Information Desk.

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Knitty Committee May 11 | Sat | 10a-Noon All ages Interested in knitting or learning how to knit? Join the Knitty Committee on the 2nd Saturday at 10am. Bring your yarn and join the fun! The recommended yarn for beginners is “variegated worsted weight” and size 7 or 8 needles.

Financial Aid for College May 18 | Sat | 2-4p Adults and High School Students Free workshop for high school students and their parents. The aim of the workshop is to help make college more affordable by enabling parents and students to connect with financial aid experts, by providing on-site assistance for filling out the financial aid application, information on what financial aid options are available, and helpful hints in making the application process easier. Those attending the workshop should bring a copy of their 2012 tax return to complete the 2013-2014 FAFSA. The workshop is free and open to all high school seniors and their parents no matter where the student is planning to attend college.

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important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for four weeks for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your child. A different community resource professional will be available each week to answer your parenting questions. This free series is intended for infants through age four with their parents or guardians. Pre-register by calling the library or visiting the Information Desk.

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Mother Goose on the Loose May 7,14,21 | Mon | 10:30-11a Ages 1-4 w/adult Come for a time of laughter and group play with rhymes, music and puppets. Join us Miss Alma and her puppet “Granny Goose” for this three-week series. Call 721-2616 and tell us you are coming.

Playtime for Babies and Tots May 8,15,22 | Wed | 9:15-10a and 10:30-11:15a Ages 8-30 months w/adult Play promotes healthy development and learn-

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ing, so bring your youngster to our library for 45 minutes of toys, lap games and Joy Cavett’s music time at the end. (Siblings are welcome.)

Preregister at 721-2616.

Pajama Story Time May 9 | Tue | 6:30-7:30p Ages 2 1/2 to 5 years with adult Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories and crafts with Miss Alma and her puppets.

Snacks will be provided for everyone. Please call to preregister and let us know of your child’s eating limitations.

LEGO Club @ Your Library May 11 | Sat | 10:30-11:30a Ages 6-11 Young LEGO builders are invited to build with us. LEGO bricks are provided. Bring your team spirit. Sign up at the Information Desk.

Warr Acres Book Club May 13 | Mon | 11a-Noon Adults Our book discussion will be on Secret Daughter: a Novel by Shilpi Somaya Gosda. Please join us on the second Monday of each month for Book Club.

Elder Law: Basic Estate Planning and LongTerm-Care Planning May 14 | Tue | 2-3:30p Senior Adults Jill Watskey, Attorney, from the Senior Law Resource Center will discuss powers of attorney, advance directives, and the various ways property can pass at death. She will discuss what probate is and how to avoid it. The goal is to educate people about their options so their assets can pass to their loved ones as simply, quickly, and cost-effectively as possible. Options for paying for long-term-care such as Medicare, Medicaid, and VA benefits will also be covered.

Gamenight May 16 | Thur | 6:30-8p Ages 12-17 Transport yourself into the virtual game world!

Show your skills with Super Smash Brothers Brawl and other popular video games. Please call to register at 721-2616.

Gamefest May 18 | Sat | 2-3:30p Ages 8-11 Middle graders join the party! Saturday is just for you. Play Wii, X-box and Play Station games. Snacks will be served. Please call to register at 721-2616.

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English as a Second Language classes help improve spoken and written English, and include grammar, conversation, vocabulary, reading, writing, listening, and pronunciation.

Belle Isle Library Tuesdays | 9:30a-12:30p | May 2 Teens and older For questions and to register, come to the class.

Cosponsor: OKC Public Schools Edmond Library Intermediate ESL Mondays & Wednesdays | 1:30-4:30p May 1,6,8 Adults Register by calling 682-7873 or with the instructor the first day you attend. Cosponsor: OCCC Beginning ESL Mondays & Wednesdays | 6-8:30p May 1,6,8 Adults Register by calling 682-7873 or with the instructor the first day you attend class. Cosponsor: OCCC Midwest City Library Tue & Thur | 6-8:30p May 2,7 Adults Register by calling 682-7873. Cosponsor: OCCC

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Want to advance your education? Need to prepare for the GED test? Attend our partner sponsored GED classes. Classes are free and materials are provided, however preenrollment is usually required.

Capitol Hill Library May 1,6,8,13,15,20,22,29 | Mon & Wed | 1-4p Age 16 and older Enroll on any day classes are in session. For more info please call 231-2053. Cosponsor: OKCPS Adult Education.

Edmond Library May 2,7,9 | Tue & Thur | 6-8:30p Adults Register by calling 682-7873. Cosponsor: OCCC Midwest City Library May 1,6,8 | Mon & Wed 6-8:30p Adults Register by calling 682-6222. Cosponsor: OCCC Northwest Library May 2,7,9 | Tue & Thur | 6:15-8:45p Adults Register by calling 682-7873. Cosponsor: OCCC Ralph Ellison Library May 1,8,15,22,29 | Wed | 5:30-8:30p Ages 16-adult Cosponsor: OKC Adult Learning Center

Warr Acres Library Mondays & Wednesdays | 6-8:30p May 1,6 Call 686-6222 to register. Cosponsor: OCCC

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HEALTH & WELLNESS Child Developmental Screenings

adults. Tai Chi is a low-impact dancelike exercise that can be performed almost anywhere.

These OCCHD screenings compare how one child is developing when compared to other children the same age. Questions about your child’s development or behavior can be discussed. Small fee required. For more information please call Child Guidance, Oklahoma City-County Health Dept. at 425-4412.

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Child Development Screenings May 15 | Wed | 1-5p Parents of young children

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Child Development Screenings May 30 | Thur | 9a-Noon Birth to 5 years w/guardian

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Child Guidance Screenings May 22 | Wed | 1-5p Birth to age 5 w/parent

Tai Chi Evidence suggests that Tai Chi is an effective means of improving balance, strengthening muscles, and building confidence to prevent falls in older

Tai Chi May 1,8,15,22,29 | Wed | 5:30-6:30p Adults

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Tai Chi May 6,9,13,16,20,23 | Mon & Thur 4-5p Adults

Southern Oaks Library Tai Chi May 1,3,8,10,15,17,22,24,29,31 Wed & Fri | 1:30-2:30p Adults Please call to enroll, 631-4468

Wellness Midwest City Library Total Wellness May 9 | Thur | 9:30-10:30a Adults

Help prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, some cancers, and asthma. Learn simple ways to a healthier lifestyle. Free classes meet one hour a week for 12 weeks. The goals of this program are that everyone lose 5% of their body weight and to become more physically active.

To register, call (405) 425-4308 or e-mail us at TotalWellness@occhd.org. Please note that the last opportunity to sign-up for this class is May 23, 2013. Class size is limited. Cosponsor: Oklahoma City/County Health Department

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Total Wellness May 7,14,21,28 | Tue | 1:30-2:30p Adults

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Free weight loss and disease prevention program.

Program meets one hour a week for 12 weeks.

The goal of the class is for everyone to lose 5% of the body weight and to be physically active 30 minutes a day. Please note that the last opportunity to sign up for the class is May 21, 2013. The number to call to register for the class has also changed to 425-4308. To register online Total_Wellness@occhd.org Co-Sponsor: Oklahoma City-County Health Department.

Village Library

Total Wellness May 8,22,29 | Wed | 10-11ap Adults

Help prevent chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, some cancers and asthma. Learn simple ways to a healthier lifestyle. Free classes meet 1 hour a week for 12 weeks. Please note that the last opportunity to sign up for the class is May 22, 2013. The goal is for everyone to lose 5% of body weight and become more active. The number to call to register for the class has changed to (405) 425-4308. Email Total_Wellness@occhd.org to register also. Cosponsor: Oklahoma City/County Health Department.

Ralph Ellison Library

Diabetes African American Community Diabetes Prevention Partners May 20 | Mon | 11:30a-12:30p All ages

The African American Community Diabetes Prevention Partners will meet on the next to last Monday in May to increase public awareness of community services/resources of benefit to African Americans.

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Prepare for keeping the kids active and entertained this summer by brushing up on your handicrafts skills. Neuburger bases her craft ideas on the knowledge that all kids like stories, and many of them like to invent their own tales in addition to just listening to someone else’s. Find out how to make a storytelling jar and idea grab bags.

Story walks and journaling are just two of many ways to help older kids exercise their imaginations. Avoid the disaster of a boring summer. Take a look.

If you’re concerned about disaster of a more permanent kind— giant meteors striking earth, pandemics, zombie hordes, etc.— Sheridan tells you how to prepare. He offers seriously good advice, even if his delivery is a little tongue-in-cheek. I mean, he took advice from a former gang member on how to steal a car. Well, you never know . . . it pays to be prepared. What good would it do you, he asks, if you survived the initial disaster and then died a few days later because you didn’t know how to start a fire?

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

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*WRIGHT 2101 Exchange, OKC, 235-5035

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*Extensions close daily for lunch from 12:30-1 p.m.

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