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Summer Reading Program
Our Summer Reading Program (June 1-July 31) is open to ALL ages, from pre-readers to adults. Sign up today for a chance to win some great prizes this summer!
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| With the Fire on High by Elizabeth Acevedo; narrated by Elizabeth AcevedoStarring: high school senior Emoni Santiago, who has "magic hands" in the kitchen, but worries that becoming a chef won't help her build a future for herself and her two-year-old daughter.
Narration: Elizabeth Acevedo's warm reading brings her well-drawn characters to life. |
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| Internment by Samira Ahmed; narrated by Soneela NankaniWhat it's about: In a frightening near-future U.S. in which Muslim Americans are forced into internment camps, strong-willed 17-year-old Layla Amin becomes a leader for the resistance, risking everything to take down the camp where she and her family are imprisoned.
Narration: Soneela Nankani effectively portrays Layla's rollercoaster of emotions as she finds her bravery. Formats: Available on Playaway and as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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| Furious Hours: Murder, Fraud, and the Last Trial of Harper Lee by Casey Cep; narrated by Hillary Huber What it's about: how Harper Lee's obsession with a 1970s murder case inspired her to write a true crime book that she later abandoned.
Narration: Hillary Huber's slow and steady narration heightens the tension -- and makes the book's twists and turns all the more powerful. Formats: Available on CD and as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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| A Prince on Paper by Alyssa Cole; narrated by Karen ChiltonWhat happens: Shy, sheltered Nya Jerami surprises everyone when she agrees to a fake engagement to globetrotting playboy prince Johan Maximillian von Braustein of Liechtienbourg.
Narration: Karen Chilton, who has narrated all of the Reluctant Royals novels, skillfully alternates accents in her sweet and sexy reading. Formats: Available as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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| The Confessions of Frannie Langton by Sara Collins; narrated Sara by Collins and Roy McMillanIntroducing: Frannie Langton, a Jamaican servant languishing in London's Newgate Prison in 1826 as she awaits trial for the murders of her employers.
Narration: Author Sara Collins' measured narration, interspersed with Roy McMillan's clipped reading of the court proceedings, evocatively depicts the stakes of this gothic historical novel. |
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| African Samurai: The True Story of Yasuke, a Legendary Black Warrior in Feudal Japan by Geoffrey Girard; narrated by Gary FurlongStarring: Yasuke, the 16th-century African slave who served as a vassal to powerful warlord Oda Nobunaga and became Japan's first foreign-born samurai.
Narration: Gary Furlong's awed tone reflects the reverence the Japanese people had for Yasuke, whom they believed to be the embodiment of the black Buddha. |
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| The Girl He Used To Know by Tracey Garvis Graves; narrated by Kathleen McInerney and Fred BermanWhat happens: a chance meeting between former college sweethearts -- shy but independent Annika, who's on the autism spectrum, and divorced, gun-shy Jonathan -- sparks interest in both parties. But can they resolve their pasts?
Narration: Kathleen McInerney and Fred Berman alternate narrative duties in this gripping romantic novel. Formats: Available as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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| Middlegame by Seanan McGuire; narrated by Amber BensonWhat it's about: Created by alchemists, twins Roger (linguistically talented) and Dodger (mathematically gifted) can communicate via quantum entanglement yet can't escape their fate.
Narration: In her compelling reading, actress Amber Benson alters her inflection, pacing, and tone to distinguish her characterizations of Roger and Dodger. Formats: Available on CD and as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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| I.M. by Isaac Mizrahi; narrated by Isaac MizrahiWhat it is: the debut memoir from iconic fashion designer Isaac Mizrahi.
Narration: In this AudioFile Earphones Award-winning recording, Mizrahi's wit and candor, delivered in his signature Brooklyn accent, make for an immersive and emotional listen. Formats: Available on Playaway and as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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| The Paris Diversion by Chris Pavone; narrated by Mozhan MarnòThe premise: Semi-retired CIA operative Kate Moore is trying to enjoy her new life in Paris with her husband and children when a jihadi wearing a suicide bomb shows up outside the Louvre, announcing his intent to blow himself up.
Narration: Mozhan Marnò's calm, understated tone underscores the action-packed thrills of this 2nd Kate Moore novel. Formats: Available on CD, Playaway, and as an eAudiobook on Overdrive. |
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July/August Events @ Your Library
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AFTER THE LIGHTS GO OUT
Saturday, July 6,
2pm
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The grid may have gone down, society as we know it may be lying in ruins, and an impending biological threat may be seconds from being unleashed, but that doesn’t mean the fun has to stop for you! That’s precisely the time “After the Lights Go Out” begins! So come on down for our immersive, hands-on, DIY survivalist adventure. Learn specific tips and tricks to help sustain your existence and see if you have what it takes to last out the entire program. Succeed at our engaging tasks, and you’ll be able to rest confidently in your survivalist skills when the Yeti population overthrow comes knocking at your door.
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MAURICE SENDAK DOCUMENTARY SCREENING AND DISCUSSION
Saturday, July 20,
2pm
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Join us for a film screening and community discussion about one of the most cherished and controversial figures in children's literature, Maurice Sendak. The documentary "Tell Them Anything You Want" is a moving tribute to Sendak, a seminal talent whose conflicts with success and lifelong obsession with death have subtly influenced his work. After the screening, unpack what you learned in a discussion led by children's literature and film scholar, Dr. Harbour Winn.
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LITFEST
Saturday, August 10,
10am-4pm
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Join us for our 2nd annual LitFest! Writers of all ages, skill levels, mediums, and genres are welcome! It will be a day full of presentations, panels, and workshops. Kids can get in on the fun too with writing programs made just for them and fun activities throughout the children's area. We will also have a book fair and booths with local publishers, authors, and organizations giving out information and selling their works. We look forward to seeing you there!
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BYOB - BUILD YOUR OWN BUSINESS WITH SCORE
Tuesday, August 20,
6:30pm
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Learn about beginning a successful business in Oklahoma from the professionals of SCORE, America's small business counselors. Score will be presenting three basic business classes August, September and November: Class 1 - Organizing to Start Your New Business (August 20) To start your own business you need to know the questions to ask: location and structure types, how to register in Oklahoma, preparation of the business plan, understanding business financials, and the steps to getting financed (federal, state, and local resources will be discussed). This course is a brief overview of the different areas to consider when starting a new business.
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Contact your librarian for more great audiobooks!
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