Adults
Book Club – Johnston County Library
Engage in a book discussion with the Johnston County Library at 6:30 PM, Thursday, January 2nd. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. Participants will share views on “The Long and Faraway Gone” by Lou Berney.
Lou Berney’s “The Long and Faraway Gone” is a gripping crime story that delves into memory and the lasting impact of violence on survivors. Set against the backdrop of two unsolved tragedies in Oklahoma City in 1986—a movie-theater robbery that left six dead and a teenage girl’s disappearance—the narrative unfolds 25 years later as survivors grapple with their haunted pasts.
Private investigator Wyatt returns to confront the mystery of his friends’ deaths, while Julianna seeks answers about her sister Genevieve’s vanishing when a suspect reappears. As their paths intertwine, their obsessive quests unearth dark secrets and challenge them to confront their memories. Will their pursuit of truth bring healing or destruction?
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. The Southern Oklahoma Library System was named Oklahoma Library of the Year in 2024!
Teen Anime & Manga Book Club – Champion Public Library
The holidays are upon us at Champion Public Library’s Teen Anime & Manga Book Club! Join us on Thursday, December 26th, at 5:30 PM, as we discuss “My Hero Academia, Vol. 1” by Kohei Horikoshi and watch the special holiday episode from the anime series. After our discussion, teens aged 13 to 17 can participate in a round of Anime Character Bingo. Delicious snacks will be provided by the library. Don’t miss out on the fun!
In a world where 80 percent of the population has superpowers called “Quirks,” heroes and villains are constantly battling. Aspiring hero Izuku Midoriya is a Quirkless middle school student who dreams of attending U.A. High School for heroes. His future seems bleak, but an encounter with All Might, the greatest hero, offers him a chance to change his destiny.
For more information, or to pick up your copy today, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164 or visit us at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System. The Southern Oklahoma Library System was named Oklahoma Library of the Year in 2024!
Annual Drive Through Santa Event – SOLS
Visit the Southern Oklahoma Library System for our annual Drive Through Holiday Event. Santa and Mrs. Claus will make an appearance at your local SOLS branch throughout December on several dates and times. Guests will receive a holiday treat and have the opportunity to take a photo with Santa and Mrs. Claus. Remember to bring your camera!
Drive-Through Santa Event Dates and Times:
Healdton Community Library
Thursday, December 19th from 5:30-6:30 PM
554 South 4th Street
Healdton, OK 73438
(580) 229-0590
Wilson Public Library
Thursday, December 19th from 7:00-8:00 PM
1087 US Hwy. 70A
Wilson, OK 73463
(580) 668-2486
Love County Library
Friday, December 20th from 1:00-2:00 PM
500 South Hwy. 77
Marietta, OK 73448
(580) 276-3783
Davis Public Library
Friday, December 20th from 3:30-4:30 PM
209 East Benton
Davis, OK 73030
(580) 369-2468
Parker Memorial Library – Sulphur
Friday, December 20th from 5:00-6:00 PM
500 West Broadway
Sulphur, OK 73086
(580) 634-2315
Atoka County Library
Monday, December 23rd from 1:00-2:00 PM
279 East A Street
Atoka, OK 74525
(580) 889-3555
Johnston County Library
Monday, December 23rd from 3:30-4:30 PM
116 West Main
Tishomingo, OK 73460
(580) 371-3006
Champion Public Library
Monday, December 23rd from 6:00-7:00 PM
601 Railway Express
Ardmore, OK 73401
(580) 223-3164
For information call your local SOLS branch, or (580) 223-3164. The Southern Oklahoma Library System was named Oklahoma Library of the Year in 2024!