Islamic Library Exhibit Outshines National RancorAmerican Libraries | September 7, 2010The Midwest City (Okla.) Library and a Muslim pre-K–10 school in this Oklahoma City–area community have collaborated on an exhibit in the library’s lobby of student paintings that interpret the Islamic tradition of the 99 Muslim names of God. Debuting August 15, the exhibit created by the Muslim Mercy School is scheduled to run through September 12. |
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Edmond Library Playtime has PurposeNewsOK.com | September 2, 2010Edmond moms with infants and toddlers turn out Tuesdays for the Lapsit: Playtime and Story Time class at the Edmond Public Library at 10 S Boulevard. |
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Midwest City Library Displays Paintings from Muslim SchoolNewsOK.com | September 1, 2010Oklahoma City's Muslim Mercy School had an assisgnment to create a painting featuring one of the 99 Muslim names fo God in Arabic calligraphy. These pieces of art are now on display at the Midwest City Library. |
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Libraries Receive Grant for ‘After School @ Your Library’Edmond Sun | August 31, 2010The Metropolitan Library System, with the help of a grant from the Kirkpatrick Family Fund, has created a new initiative called “After School @ Your Library” that will not just keep kids occupied but will reinforce positive interactions, teach life skills and address at-risk behaviors. |
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Edmond Teens Get Live Skateboard DemonstrationNewsOK.com | July 14, 2010Edmond teens were treated to live skateboard demonstrations Monday night at the Edmond Library. |
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What to do in Oklahoma on June 7, 2010NewsOK.com | June 7, 2010Al Bostick plays a squirrel in "Fairy's Misfortune," the Lucky Penny Players' 2009 production, at the Edmond Library in this 2009 file photo. The Lucky Penny Players will perform their final show, "The Ugly Duckling," at metro libraries this week. |
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Library Systems Offer Mango Languages DatabaseThe Journal Record | May 7, 2010A new language learning system available through three Oklahoma library systems is geared in part to the international business traveler who needs a few conversational phrases at the ready before shaking hands on the deal. |
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Oklahoma City's Newest Library Aims for Energy EfficiencyNewsOK.com | March 26, 2010The new Northwest Library, 5600 NW 122, will feature many "sustainable” elements, such as recycled building materials and natural light. The library will be completed in the summer of 2011. |
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Northwest Library Groundbreaking Set for TuesdayOKC.Gov | March 26, 2010City and Metropolitan Library System (MLS) officials will break ground on the Northwest Library, a new $8 million facility. Once built, the library will be the first LEED Silver certified library in Oklahoma. |
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Midwest City Library to Show DocumentaryNewsOK.com | March 16, 2010A chance meeting between a librarian and a filmmaker on a trek in Nepal led to a pre-release screening at the Midwest City Library of "Grace,” a profile of the late Grace Paley. Paley was a New York writer, poet and activist. |
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Library has a Quiet Spot to ReadNewsOK.com | February 24, 2010Manager of Library Operations, Chris Kennedy, discusses the many benefits to the Midwest City Community the library offers. |
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Number of Books at Oklahoma City Library Sale is IncredibleNewsOK.com | Feburary 18, 2010The Oklahoman Columnist Carrie Coppernoll discusses the 31st Annual Friends Booksale. |
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Oklahoma Libraries Bring Stacks to the TablesNewsOK.com | February 18, 2010The 31st annual Friends of the Library booksale will start on Friday February 19th. This year's sale will feature nearly half a million books, videos, DVDs and books on tape. Most sell for $1 or less. |
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Oklahoma City Asian Festival Features Dancing, Food, Martial ArtsNewsOK.com | February 11, 2010The Asian Festival was organized by the Downtown Library and included free food, live performances and information booths from the Asian Society of Oklahoma. |
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Performer Keeps Kids’ Feet Tapping in Warr AcresNewsOK.com | January 30, 2010Award-winning children’s entertainer Jim Cosgrove, more popularly known as Mr. Stinky Feet, was assembling a band of children to help perform his song "Buggy Hop.” About 60 children and parents packed into the meeting room at the library for a concert with Cosgrove. |
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Midwest City Library kicks off 28-day event to celebrate Black History MonthEastWord.net | January 29, 2010Midwest City Library is featuring 28 days of events, displays, musical performances and talks devoted to celebrating the accomplishments of the people, places and things that make up the state’s rich African-American heritage. |
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Celebrating Black History MonthThe City Sentinel | January 29, 2010The Midwest City Library will host its Second Annual Celebration of Black History and Culture event on February 21, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. This observance will acknowledge Black history and traditions through music and art. |
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Metropolitan Library Board Chooses OfficersNewsOK.com | January 27, 2010The Metropolitan Library Commission elected new officersn during the January 2010 Commission Meeting. |
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Edmond Teacher’s Library Classes are Music to Young EarsNewsOK.com | January 26, 2010Susan Wood teaches music concepts such as pitch and tempo, rhythm and the different types of instruments people play at the Edmond Public Library. |
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Mystery Writer Coming to Libraries Feb. 4Edmond Life & Leisure | 2010The Metropolitan Library System presents "Meet the Author: Terrye Robins" in January and February at three MLS library locations. |
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Children spotted reading books to dogs in Nicoma ParkNewsOK.com | January 19, 2010Each month trained therapy dogs visit libraries throughout the Metropolitan Library System for a program called Children Reading to Dogs. The activity is designed to foster a love of reading and improve literacy skills and self-confidence. |
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