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Popular Culture January 2020
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Reading Events @ Your Library
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Book Bingo
Whether your New Year’s resolution is to improve your health, learn a new skill, or read more, the Library is hosting a program that may motivate you to do just that! On January 1, 2020, we're kicking off Book Bingo, a winter reading challenge for adults. Participants who read five books between January 1 and February 29, 2020 are entered for a drawing to win an eReader, tablet, or exclusive prize pack.
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Friends of the Library Booksale
Join us at the Friends of the Library Booksale at the Oklahoma State Fairgrounds Fri, Feb 21-Sun, Feb 23. Friday from 1-9 pm is a Members Only Pre-Sale event while Saturday & Sunday will be open to the public for free.
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| The Movie Musical! by Jeanine BasingerWhat it is: a lively, vividly written history of Hollywood musicals from the 1930s to the present, featuring more than 200 eye-catching photos.
Read it for: film historian Jeanine Basinger's infectious enthusiasm and insights into both the genre's biggest hits and forgotten gems.
Don't miss: Basinger's dressing-down of 2016's La La Land. |
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| Jay-Z: Made in America by Michael Eric Dyson; foreword by PharrellWhat it's about: Written to coincide with rapper Jay-Z's 50th birthday, this concise primer celebrates his artistry and cultural impact.
Is it for you? Longtime Jay-Z fans may not find much new info here, though curious newbies and lovers of cultural critique will appreciate Michael Eric Dyson's incisive study.
Try this next: Fans of Jay-Z's equally famous wife will want to pick up Queen Bey, a thought-provoking study of Beyoncé's artistry and activism, edited by Veronica Chambers.
Digital Formats: Available as an Overdrive eBook and an eAudiobook. |
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| A Marvelous Life: The Amazing Story of Stan Lee by Danny FingerothWhat it is: an engaging and evenhanded biography of Marvel Comics editor Stan Lee that addresses his career triumphs and controversies.
Topics include: Lee's fight against comics censorship in the 1950s; legal battles with artists Jack Kirby and Steve Ditko; his cameos in Marvel films; his lasting influence on nerd culture.
Reviewers say: "This is a sure hit for comics fans of all camps" (Publishers Weekly). Digital Formats: Available as an Overdrive eAudiobook. |
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| Canyon Dreams: A Basketball Season on the Navajo Nation by Michael PowellWelcome to... the Navajo reservation's Chinle High School, home of the scrappy Wildcats who've set their sights on a basketball championship despite the odds stacked against them.
Read it for: a clear-eyed portrait of reservation life and culture.
For fans of: Friday Night Lights and underdog sports stories. |
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| All the Pieces Matter: The Inside Story of The Wire by Jonathan AbramsWhat it is: a reflective look back at the groundbreaking HBO crime series The Wire.
What's inside: revealing interviews with the show's cast and crew, including Dominic West, Idris Elba, and Michael B. Jordan.
Further reading: Rafael Alvarez's The Wire: Truth Be Told offers a richly detailed companion to the series. |
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| The World Only Spins Forward: The Ascent of Angels in America by Isaac Butler and Dan KoisWhat it is: a moving oral history of Angels in America, published to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Tony and Pulitzer Prize-winning play's Broadway premiere.
Read it for: humorous anecdotes about the play's inauspicious early days of production; insights from actors like Meryl Streep, who remarks that Angels in America was "the Hamilton of its time."
Book buzz: The World Only Spins Forward was an NPR Best Book of 2018. Digital Formats: Available as an Overdrive eBook. |
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| As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of The Princess Bride by Cary Elwes with Joe Layden; foreword by Rob ReinerWhat it's about: actor Cary Elwes' experiences filming the 1987 adaptation of William Goldman's The Princess Bride.
Have fun storming the castle: Featuring never-before-told stories and reminiscences from cast, crew, and Goldman himself, this nostalgic and heartfelt read is perfect for fans of the highly quotable cult classic.
Inconceivable! François Truffaut was once attached to direct the film. |
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| Anatomy of a Song: The Oral History of 45 Iconic Hits That Changed Rock, R&B and Pop by Marc MyersWhat it is: a toe-tapping, genre-spanning, five-decade retrospective of 45 popular songs, full of insights from the artists who created them.
Featuring: "Please Mr. Postman;" "Stand by Your Man;" "Walk This Way;" "Heart of Glass;" "London Calling."
Don't miss: Mick Jagger setting the record straight about the drug-laden subtext of "Moonlight Mile." |
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| Springfield Confidential: Jokes, Secrets, and Outright Lies from a Lifetime Writing for... by Mike Reiss with Mathew Klickstein; foreword by Judd ApatowWhat it is: an engaging behind-the-scenes look at The Simpsons by Emmy Award-winning writer and producer Mike Reiss, who's been involved with the series since its 1989 inception.
What's inside: juicy tidbits on the show's production and famous guest stars; answers to fans' burning questions; an honest assessment of the show's controversial depiction of Indian character Apu.
Reviewers say: "A charming look at a cherished American show" (Kirkus); "laugh-out-loud hilarious" (Booklist). |
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Contact your librarian for more great books! |
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BENEFITS OF TEA
Thursday, January 16, 6:00pm
Northwest Library
Discover Tasty Teas for Total Body Health. Join us for tea time! From the ooo’s of an oolong to a gregarious green—learn what makes each cup of tea so unique in taste and so beneficial to our health. Sample year-round favorites and unlock the power that comes from freshly brewed tea. Don't forget to check out our resources all kinds of teas!
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BEEKEEPING 101
Saturday, January 25, 10:00am
Jones Library
Are you interested in beekeeping? Then, you might be interested in the Jones Public Library's Beekeeping 101 program. Attendees will learn about the importance of bees and the science that is needed to start your own beekeeping hobby. Also, attendees will be able to see actual beekeeping equipment thanks to our presenter, Tonya Wells from Queen Bri's Honey in Oklahoma City. Come join us!
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PODCASTING 101
Tuesday, February 4, 7:00pm
Bethany Library
Do you love listening to podcasts? Have you wanted to start one of your own but don't know where to begin? Then join us as Special Collections Librarian and host of the MetroLibrary Podcast, Sheldon Beach takes us through the process of creating your own podcast.
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80S NOSTALGIA NIGHT AND COSTUME CONTEST
Thursday, February 20, 6:00pm
Capitol Hill Library
Do you miss the 80s? Do you wish you had been born earlier so you could miss the 80s? No problem! Put on your best 80s gear and join us for a night of nostalgia. Grab some free food and watch some classic commercials from the period. Costume contest will follow with the top three receiving prizes. The bigger the hair, the flashier the pants, the better!
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NAILED IT! LIBRARY EDITION
Thursday, March 5, 7:00pm
Choctaw Library
Join us for the library edition of this hilariously popular Netflix show and compete for the coveted Nailed It! Library Edition trophy. Contestants will work in teams to recreate Pinterest-worthy landmarks from around the world. We provide the supplies. You provide the creativity! Will you nail it or fail it? All ages welcome. This event will also occur at the Harrah and Jones libraries.
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