Adults
Reimagining the Rest of Your Life Lecture – Champion Pubic Library
Join Champion Public Library for a special keynote lecture at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7th on an uplifting conversation with Emmy-winning journalist and bestselling author Jane Pauley as she talks about how reinvention not as a risk, but as an opportunity. True to Road Scholar’s spirit, Pauley explores curiosity as a lifelong practice, sharing stories from decades of conversations with remarkable people and the “learning adventures” that changed how she sees the world. With the candor and warmth that have made Pauley one of America’s most trusted voices, she reflects on the pivotal moments that shaped her extraordinary career, the advice she’d give her younger self and the mindset that helped her navigate profound changes in the world of media and in life with grace. This event is free and open to adults ages 18 and up; however, signing up is encouraged. This Zoom lecture event is sponsored by Road Scholar.
Jane Pauley anchors “CBS News Sunday Morning” and is one of America’s most respected broadcast journalists. Over a five-decade career, Pauley has earned multiple Emmys, the Walter Cronkite Award, the Edward R. Murrow Award, and a 2024 NATAS Lifetime Achievement Award. Pauley’s landmark interviews range from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to David Letterman and Vice President Kamala Harris. Previously a co-host of NBC’s “Today Show” and co-founding anchor of “Dateline NBC,” she is the author of two New York Times bestsellers.
Champion Public Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information, call the Champion Public Library at (580) 223-3164. You can visit the library at 601 Railway Express in Ardmore. The Champion Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
One Pot Meals Cooking Class – Parker Memorial Library
Trying to cook a tasty meal but want to keep it simple? Join Parker Memorial Library for a one pot meal cooking demo at 6:00 PM on Monday, April 6th at the Murray County OSU Extension Center Kitchen, 3490 Highway 7 West in Sulphur. With Educator Debbie Sharp of the OSU Extension Office, participants will learn to cook easy and delicious one pot dinner ideas that can be made in 30 minutes or less. Adults and teens are welcome to call and sign up for this delightful class.
Parker Memorial Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information, 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.
Cardio Drumming Classes – Love County Library
Get ready to find your rhythm at Love County Library! Join us for cardio drumming classes on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:00 PM, starting April 6th and ending April 29th. Led by YMCA Fitness Instructor Susan Cowlbeck, these classes are designed for ages 18 and up using exercise balls and drumsticks for a fun and engaging workout. No special clothing required. Attendees can bring their own exercise ball. Don’t miss out on this popular and energetic fitness opportunity! Call now to reserve your spot!
Love County Library is offering this program as part of a health literacy grant from the Oklahoma Department of Libraries (ODL). The program is funded in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
For more information or to make reservations, you can contact the Love County Library at (580) 276-3783. You can visit the library at 500 South Hwy 77 in Marietta. The Love County Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
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.