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Biography and Memoir July 2024
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| Rise of a Killah by Ghostface KillahA founding member of iconic hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah charts his fraught path to stardom in this free-flowing memoir surveying his life through 15 of his songs.
For fans of: Raw: My Journey into the Wu-Tang by Lamont "U-God" Hawkins. |
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| I've Tried Being Nice: Essays by Ann LearyBestselling novelist Ann Leary's (The Foundling) debut essay collection offers a witty and self-deprecating account of the author's attempts to stop being a self-proclaimed "people pleaser," with varying (and relatable) degrees of success.
For fans of: Well, This Is Exhausting: Essays by Sophia Benoit. |
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| Night Flyer: Harriet Tubman and the Faith Dreams of a Free People by Tiya MilesNational Book Award-winning author Tiya Miles' (All That She Carried) nuanced and demythologizing biography of abolitionist Harriet Tubman offers fresh insights on her life, particularly how her religious faith and ecological knowledge informed her work as an Underground Railroad conductor.
Try this next: Combee: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and Black Freedom During the Civil War by Edda L. Fields-Black. |
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| Traveling: On the Path of Joni Mitchell by Ann PowersNPR music critic Ann Powers plumbs the life and career of legendary singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell in this thoughtful and lyrical portrait named one of Observer's Best New Biographies of 2024.
Further reading: Joni: The Anthology edited by Barney Hoskyns. |
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Books You Might Have Missed
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| Zodiac: A Graphic Memoir by Ai Weiwei; illustrated by Gianluca CostantiniChinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei's debut graphic memoir offers autobiographical sketches and folktales centered around the 12 animal signs of the Chinese zodiac. Italian cartoonist Gianluca Costantini's expressive black-and-white illustrations complement Weiwei's intimate prose.
For more insights on the author's life, check out his 2021 memoir 1000 Years of Joys and Sorrows. |
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| The Other Fab Four: The Remarkable True Story of the Liverbirds, Britain's First Female Rock... by Mary McGlory and Sylvia SaundersMary McGlory and Sylvia Saunders co-wrote this upbeat chronicle of their life as members of the Liverbirds, one of the first all-women rock bands in the world, which they co-founded alongside Valerie Gell and Pamela Birch in 1963. The quartet's working-class Liverpudlian origins earned them comparisons to The Beatles, with whom they were briefly acquainted.
Try this next: Parachute Women: Marianne Faithfull, Marsha Hunt, Bianca Jagger, Anita Pallenberg, and the Women Behind the Rolling Stones by Elizabeth Winder. |
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GARDEN CLUB: SENSORY GARDENS
Thursday, July 18,
6:30 PM
Edmond Library
If you're looking to learn more about the mysterious art of gardening, you've come to the right place! No green thumb necessary, all experience levels welcome. During this session we'll discuss why sensory gardens are a wonderful way for people of all abilities to experience the therapeutic benefits of the outdoors and what plants engage each of our senses - sight, sound, taste, touch, and smell.
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NATIONAL ICE CREAM DAY CELEBRATION
Sunday, July 21,
3:00 PM
Northwest Library
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream on National Ice Cream Day! Make ice cream in a bag and enjoy ice cream themed crafts.
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HEALTHIER SODA ALTERNATIVES WITH NATURAL GROCERS
Thursday, July 25,
6:00 PM
Village Library
Soda, pop, cola -- whatever you call it -- contains a mishmash of chemicals and enough sugar to ruin your good health. Learn tips in this class to break the sugar addiction and improve your health and the health of your family. Free samples will be available.
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GLOW-IN-THE-DARK FREE PAINT
Saturday, July 27,
2:00 PM
Del City Library
Let your imagination take you on an adventure during this lights-out, glow-in-the-dark free paint!
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MAT YOGA
Monday, August 5,
10:00 AM
Midwest City Library
Come learn how you can boost your confidence and improve your strength, balance, and mobility with yoga. No prior experience needed, but please bring your own mat and wear something you can easily move in.
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REALITY BUILDS - PARIS OLYMPICS IN LEGO
Tuesday, August 6,
6:30 PM
Warr Acres Library
Get together with your 13 and up friends and family to celebrate the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Can you build an Olympic Structure or famous Paris landmark out of LEGOs?
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TEA MAKING
Tuesday, August 6,
6:30 PM
Jones Library
Come explore the ART of tea making, tea culture, and herbs you can use to create your own tea blends!
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Creativebug
Creativebug is an on-demand arts and crafts instructional resource with over 1,000 high-quality videos taught by expert artists and makers. It includes classes and videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking, and more.
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Hobbies & Crafts Reference Center
Offers detailed how-to instructions and creative ideas to meet the interests of virtually every hobby enthusiast. Topics include beer and wine making, model building, scrapbooking, gardening, genealogy, and much more. Full text is provided from leading hobby and craft magazines, including Bead & Button, Creative Knitting, FineScale Modeler, Quilter's World, and more.
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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, so sign up today for a chance to win some great prizes this summer!
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