Adults
Book Sale – Champion Public Library
Get your bookshelf ready for autumn! The Friends of Libraries in Murray County invite you to a week-long book sale at the Davis Public Library, happening during regular business hours from Monday, October 5th through Saturday, October 10th. With a minimum donation of just $5, you can fill a bag with as many books as you can carry. Readers of all ages are welcome. Don’t miss this chance to discover your next great read while supporting your local library!
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.
Book Club – Johnston County Library
Engage in a book discussion with the Johnston County Library at 6:30 PM, Thursday, October 1st. Conversation, fellowship, and refreshments will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. Participants will share views on Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird”. Refreshments will be provided by the library.
This American classic features Scout Finch, daughter of the town lawyer, likes to spend her summers building treehouses, swimming, and catching lightning bugs with her big brother Jem. But one summer, when a black man is accused of raping a white woman, Scout’s carefree days come to an end. In the county courtroom, she will join her father in a desperate battle against ignorance and prejudice.
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 – Love County Library
Join others at the Healdton Community Library for a monthly book club on Monday, September 28th at 5:30 PM. Conversation and fellowship will be centered on popular book titles for adults to discuss. This month’s book selection is “Here One Moment” by Liane Moriarty.
Life is full of surprises, but what if you could predict them? On her twenty-eighth birthday, flight attendant Allegra Patel faces a delayed flight with anxious passengers: a father worried about missing his daughter’s musical, an overwhelmed mother, newlyweds, and a talkative nurse. Suddenly, a woman walks the aisle, foretelling how and when people will die. Passengers react with disbelief, excitement, or horror. Months later, one of her predictions comes true.
Participants are encouraged to check out the book by visiting the Healdton Community Library at 554 South 4th Street in Healdton or call (580) 229-0590. The Healdton Community Library is a branch of the Southern Oklahoma Library System.
Let’s Talk About It Book Discussion – Champion Public Library
Join Champion Public Library for our Let’s Talk About It book discussion with “To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee at 5:30 PM on Thursday, October 1st. Dr. Vivian Thomlinson will serve as the evening’s scholar.
This American classic features Scout Finch, daughter of the town lawyer, likes to spend her summers building treehouses, swimming, and catching lightning bugs with her big brother Jem. But one summer, when a black man is accused of raping a white woman, Scout’s carefree days come to an end. In the county courtroom, she will join her father in a desperate battle against ignorance and prejudice.
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, Oklahoma City University, and the Oklahoma City Community Foundation. 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 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.
Cardio Drumming Classes – Champion Public Library
Get ready to find your rhythm at Champion Public Library! Join us for cardio drumming classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 PM, starting October 1st through November 3rd. Led by YMCA Fitness Instructor Susan Cowlbeck, these classes are designed for adults and seniors using exercise balls and drumsticks for a fun and engaging workout. No special clothing required. All exercise equipment will be provided by the library; however, attendees can bring their own exercise ball. Don’t miss out on this popular and energetic fitness opportunity! Call now to reserve your spot!
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.