Adults
Star Wars Day Celebration – Champion Public Library
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away… Come celebrate Star Wars Day at Champion Public Library on Saturday, May 3rd from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM! This come-and-go event will feature crafts, games, photo ops, snacks, and more. All ages are welcome to attend this event.
Star Wars is an American epic space-opera multimedia franchise created by George Lucas, which began with the eponymous 1977 film and quickly became a worldwide pop-culture phenomenon. The franchise has been expanded into various films and other media, including television series, video games, novels, comic books, theme park attractions, and themed areas, comprising an all-encompassing fictional universe.
For more information, contact 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 (SOLS).
Book Club – Champion Public Library
Join others at the Champion Public Library for a monthly book club on Thursday, May 1st at 5:30 PM. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book selection is “Starter Villain” by John Scalzi.
Charlie, a divorced substitute teacher living with his cat, dreams of opening a downtown pub. His life takes a turn when his long-lost uncle Jake leaves him his supervillain business, complete with a volcano lair. But the transition to villainy isn’t easy; Jake’s enemies—wealthy, ruthless foes supported by corporations—are after him. With the help of unionized dolphins, a hyper-intelligent spy cat, and a fierce henchperson, Charlie must fight back. In a dog-eat-dog world, he learns that sometimes, it’s better to be a cat.
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 Club – Wilson PublicLibrary
Join Wilson Public Library for our monthly book club on Wednesday, April 30th at 5:30 PM. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on a popular book title for adults to discuss. This month’s book will feature Barbara Kingsolver’s “Demon Copperhead”.
Set in the southern Appalachian Mountains, “Demon Copperhead” follows a boy born to a teenage single mother in a trailer. Equipped with his father’s good looks and a fierce survival instinct, Demon navigates the harsh realities of foster care, labor, and addiction. Through his unsparing voice, he confronts his invisibility in a society that overlooks rural people.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Wilson Public Library at 1087 US Hwy. 70A in Wilson or call (580) 668-2486. The Wilson Public Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Book Club – Love County Library
Join others at the Love County Library for a monthly book club on Tuesday, April 29th at 6:00 PM. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book selection is “Shelterwood” by Lisa Wingate.
In 1990, law enforcement ranger Valerie Boren-Odell arrives at Horsethief Trail National Park to raise her son peacefully. However, a teenage hiker goes missing, and a burial site of three children is found in a cave. With the help of the Choctaw Nation’s Tribal Police, Valerie seeks the truth while facing the land’s deadly legacy. During 1909, eleven-year-old Olive Radley recognizes her stepfather poses a danger to the Choctaw girls in their home. When one girl vanishes, Olive flees with six-year-old Nessa to the Winding Stair Mountains, encountering outlaws and treasure hunters, and forming a group with other struggling children along the way.
For more information, or to pick up your copy today, 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.
Basics of Sewing Class – Healdton Community Library
Interested in sewing but don’t know how to begin? Join us at the Healdton Community Library on Tuesday, April 29th at 5:30 PM for a session on the basics of sewing machines. Led by Jovita Black, participants will learn how to clean, maintain, and operate a sewing machine. This program is designed for ages 18 and up. Signing up is encouraged.
Healdton Community 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.
Reservations are encouraged by calling the Healdton Community Library at (580) 229-0590. You can visit us at 554 South 4th Street in Healdton. The Healdton Community Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System (SOLS).