Adults
Book Club – Johnston County Library
Engage in a book discussion with the Johnston County Library at 6:30 PM, Thursday, September 4th. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. Participants will share views on “Lake of the Ozarks” by Bill Geist.
Before “tourism” and “kitsch,” the Lake of the Ozarks was a Shangri-La for middle-class Midwestern families, featuring man-made beaches and quirky attractions. Author Bill Geist spent his summers there in the Sixties, working at his uncle’s resort, Arrowhead Lodge. What began as a summer job transformed his life, as the eccentric locals and unique experiences shaped his sensibilities, humor, and writing. This period influenced his career as he later sought out untamed stories for the Chicago Tribune, the New York Times, and CBS News.
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, September 4th. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book selection is “Weyward” by Emilia Hart.
In “Weyward”, Kate flees to Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers, escaping an abusive partner. As she settles in, she suspects her aunt harbored a secret tied to the witch-hunts of the 17th century. In 1619, Altha awaits trial for a murder she didn’t commit. Trained in a natural form of magic by her mother, she knows she must harness her knowledge to fight for her freedom against witchcraft accusations. In 1942, Violet feels trapped in her family’s crumbling estate, yearning for the education denied to her as a girl. She clings to memories of her deceased mother and the word “wayward” etched into her bedroom floor.
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.
Book Sale – Davis Public Library
Are you looking to stock your bookshelf before fall begins? The Friends of Libraries in Murray County will be hosting a week-long book sale at the Davis Public Library during regular business hours, from Monday, August 25th to Saturday, August 30th. For a minimum donation of $5, attendees can fill a bag with as many books as they want.
Anyone interested in becoming an active supporter of the Davis Public Library can join the Friends of Libraries in Murray County Group! Friends of Libraries are non-profit, charitable groups formed to support libraries in their communities.
For more information, call the Davis Public Library at (580) 369-2468. Hours of operation are Monday through Thursday 11:30-5:30 PM, Friday 11:30 – 2:30 PM, and Saturday 10:00 – 2:00 PM. You can visit the Davis Public Library at 209 East Benton in Davis. The Davis Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.