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Book Club – Johnston County Library
Engage in a book discussion with the Johnston County Library at 6:30 PM on Thursday, April 2nd. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. Participants will share views on “A Court of Thorns and Roses” by Sarah J. Maas. Refreshments this month will be provided by the Johnston County Friends of the Library.
When nineteen-year-old hunter Feyre kills a wolf in the woods, a frightening creature shows up to demand payback. Taken to a dangerous magical land she only knows from old stories, Feyre learns that her captor is not really a monster, but one of the deadly, never-aging faeries who once ruled her world. At least, he is not a monster all the time. As she gets used to her new home, her feelings for the faerie, Tamlin, change from cold dislike to a strong love that makes her question everything she thought she knew about the beautiful but dangerous world of the Fae. But something is wrong in the faerie lands. An old, evil force is growing, and Feyre must find a way to stop it, or Tamlin and his world will be lost forever.
For more information, or to pick up your copy today, contact the Johnston County Library at (580) 371-3006 or visit us at 116 West Main in Tishomingo. The Johnston County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Book Club – Champion Public Library
Join others at the Champion Public Library for a monthly book club at 5:30 PM on Thursday, April 2nd. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book selection is “The Lake” by Natasha Preston.
Esme and Kayla return to Camp Pine Lake as counselors-in-training, looking after girls who remind them of their younger selves. Years ago, they did something terrible and kept it secret. This summer, a chilling message—THE LAKE NEVER FORGETS—means their secret is coming back.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Champion Public Library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore or call (580) 223-3164. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Let’s Talk About It – Love County Library
Join Love County Library for our Let’s Talk About It book discussion with “Citizens Creek” by Lalita Tademy at 5:30 PM on Tuesday, March 31st. Dr. Vivian Thomlinson will serve as the evening’s scholar. Signing up is encouraged.
Cow Tom, born a slave in Alabama in 1810 and later sold to a Creek chief, became a skilled translator, serving both his Creek master and US generals. His language abilities brought him income and the hope of freedom, but his fate—and his family’s—remained uncertain after the Civil War and Indian Removal. His legacy endures in his granddaughter Rose, who leads her family through adversity, drawing strength from Cow Tom’s courage. “Citizens Creek” follows both their stories, exploring identity, family, and the lasting impact of one person’s will to shape history.
This program will be presented by scholar Dr. Vivian Thomlinson. Dr. Thomlinson earned her MA and PhD in English from Texas Woman’s University. Thomlinson taught English literature at Cameron University from 1986-1994 and again from 1998-2014. Thomlinson was awarded the National Carnegie Foundation for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Oklahoma in 2006 and Cameron University’s most prestigious teaching award, the Hackler Award, Cameron Professor of the Year. Thomlinson has traveled extensively in Europe and the Middle East and is currently restoring a Queen Ann Victorian home in Gainesville, TX.
Books, services, and other materials for this series are provided by Let’s Talk About It, a program of Oklahoma Humanities. Generous funding and support for this series was provided by Kirkpatrick Family Fund, McCasland Foundation, and Oklahoma City University. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in these programs do not necessarily represent those of Oklahoma Humanities.
This program is free and open to the public. Copies of the books are available at the library. For more information, call the Love County Library at (580) 276-3783 or visit us at 500 South Hwy. 77 in Marietta. The Love County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Soup Can Herb Garden Craft Class – Parker Memorial Library
Get crafty this new year at Parker Memorial Library! Join us at 6:00 PM on Monday, March 30th for Soup Can Herb Garden Craft class. Adults and teens are welcome to decorate soup cans and transform them into a fresh herb garden. This class is free and open to the public.
For more information, you can contact the Parker Memorial Library at (580) 634-2315 or visit the library at 500 West Broadway in Sulphur. The Parker Memorial Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Birds of Prey Demonstration – Johnston County Library
Join the Johnston County Library and T.R.E.E.S. (Friends of Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge) at 1:30 PM on Saturday, March 28th at the Old Headquarters Building at the Tishomingo National Wildlife Refuge, 11766 South Refuge Road, Tishomingo, OK, for a special demonstration presented by the Regalia International Birds of Prey. As part of the Refuge celebration, this exciting educational event for all ages will feature live birds of prey and give attendees the chance to learn about raptor behavior, habitats, and conservation through an engaging up-close presentation. Visitors of all ages are invited to experience these magnificent birds while celebrating the history and natural beauty of the Refuge. This program is free and open to the public.
For more information, you can contact the Johnston County Library at (580) 371-3006 or visit the library at 116 West Main in Tishomingo. The Johnston County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Bunny Canvas Art Craft – Love County Library
Time to get hopping with crafting at Love County Library! Join us at 3:00 PM on Friday, March 27th for an Easter-inspired bunny canvas art craft. Participants of all ages will get to create their own bunny on canvas using burlap, a bunny silhouette cutout, faux moss, and glue. All supplies will be provided by the library. Call as soon as possible to secure a spot in class.
For more information, or to sign up, contact Love County Library at (580) 276-3783 or visit us at 500 South Hwy. 77 in Marietta. The Love County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.