Metropolitan Library System News
Watercolor Painting Class At Edmond Library
Kim Terry, Director of Marketing and Communications
Published: June 17, 2013
Watercolors are among the most popular media for hobbyists who love to paint. The transparent luminosity has delighted viewers and artists since the Paleolithic days of cave painting.
Local artists Jim and Marilyn Pourtorkan, whose previous visit to the Edmond Library, 10 S. Boulevard, last January was a great success, return to share a love of watercolors and introduce the basic skills and techniques of watercolor painting on Saturday, June 22, at 10:00 a.m.
“Jim and Marilyn will show their audience how to apply color and compose a painting,” said librarian Mary Ann Johnson. “And the event is not just a lecture, but a hands-on demonstration. It’s free and the library will supply all the material.”
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2013 Press Release
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June
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May
- Summer Reading Comes to Capitol Hill Library
- Piano Recital at Belle Isle Library Features the Music of Schubert
- Summer at the Library Neighborhood Arts Schedules
- A Summer at the Library To Remember Coming in June and July
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
- History Book Club Meets at Edmond Library To Examine the Lives of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid
- Oklahoma Artist Eric Humphries To Discuss Work at Midwest City Library
- Women’s Health Symposium At Midwest City Library
- Container Gardening Class Offered At Del City Library
- Operatic Soprano Leona Mitchell To Offer Master Class at Downtown Library
- Cancellation of Meet and Greet at Midwest City Library
- Choctaw Library to Close Temporarily
- Centennial Tea For Mother’s Day At Ralph Ellison Library
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April
- Wayne McEvilly Plays Schubert At Edmond and Belle Isle Libraries
- Noon Tunes For May and June At Downtown Library
- Belle Isle Library to Close Temporarily
- Oklahoma Poet Laureate Visits Belle Isle Library
- OSU Extension Programs Coming To Edmond Library
- Classical Guitarist Peter Fletcher To Play Concert at Belle Isle Library
- David McCullough, Pulitzer Prize Winning Author, To Read to Children at Southern Oaks Library
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March
- Teens Get Their Cosplay On At Southern Oaks Library
- MLS Libraries to Close March 31 in Observance of Easter
- Young Adult Author Rae Carson To Visit Metro Libraries
- Teens Learn How To Download Library Books at Edmond Library
- Woody Guthrie’s Granddaughter and Family In a Musical Visit to Metro Libraries
- Spanish/English Story Time Comes to Capitol Hill Library
- New Self Pick-Up Service Comes To Metro Libraries
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February
- Irish Folk Dance Performance at Del City Library
- Noon Tunes at Downtown Library Continues in March and April
- All Things Seussical Coming to Capitol Hill Library
- Original Mike Wimmer Art on Display At Northwest Library in March
- Shakespeare’s “Love’s Labour’s Lost” Comes to MLS Libraries
- A Lot Is Happening at Ralph Ellison Library
- Free Tax Preparation and Filing Assistance At Neighborhood MLS Libraries
- African American Voices to Be Heard At Ralph Ellison Library
- Friends of the Library Sponsor “Booksale Buffet—All You Can Read!” February 23 and 24
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January
- New Almonte Library Opens To Serve Oklahoma County
- Lose the Winter Blues With a Free Concert at Belle Isle Library
- Deep Deuce Culture and History Celebrated by Metro Libraries
- Enjoy a Jazzy January at Belle Isle Library
- Get an Introduction to Watercolor Painting at Edmond Library
- Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests Return to Southern Oaks Library
- History Book Club Looks at a Time of Optimism And Horror in America in 1893
- Libraries to Close Jan. 21 For Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Library Endowment Trust Receives Historical Donation
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2012 Press Release
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December
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November
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October
- Metro Library To Sell Five Vehicles By Sealed Bid
- Genticorum, Quebec’s Premier Traditional Trio, To Play Series of Concerts at Metro Libraries
- Possibility of Alien Life in the Universe Explored at Southern Oaks Library
- New Library To Join Metro System
- Magician Steve Crawford Makes Laughter Appear At Capitol Hill Library Halloween Show
- Kids Take a Trip Around the World at Local Metro Libraries
- A Harry Potter All Hallow's Eve Party Coming to Belle Isle Library
- Library Surplus Furniture and Equipment Sale Coming Soon
- Metro Libraries to Close For One Day, October 8
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September
- Chamber Music Concert With Chanson du Soir Coming to Belle Isle Library
- Literacy Referral Service Available For Adults and Children
- Robot Building Classes For Kids and Teens At Belle Isle and Ralph Ellison Libraries
- Speed Dating For Adults at Downtown Library
- October Is Teen Read Month at Metro Libraries
- No More Slips, Trips or Broken Hips
- Southern Oaks Library Celebrates Extreme Makeover and Grand Re-Opening
- New Original Sculptures To Be Dedicated At Northwest Library
- Friends of the Library To Sell Books By the Boxful
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August
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Labor Day
- Southern Oaks Library to Close On September 10th For Move to Renovated Location
- Free eMedia Classes Offered At Edmond Library
- Get To Know Steampunk at MLS Libraries
- Tai Chi Classes For Seniors Offered at Northwest Library
- Bethany Library to Close for One Day, August 10
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July
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June
- Metaphysical Program at Belle Isle Library
- Noon Tunes for Lunch in July and August In Downtown Library Atrium
- Metropolitan Library System to Close in Observance of Independence Day
- Busy Moms Can Learn Organization Skills At the Edmond Library
- Get Set to Glow at Ralph Ellison Library
- Critter Tales: Night Sounds Coming to MLS Libraries
- Special Showing of PBS Film on Slavery Scheduled for Ralph Ellison Library
- Neighborhood Arts Part of Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Programs for Children and Teens
- Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Games Dream Big in 2012
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May
- Special Showing of PBS Film on Slavery Scheduled for Ralph Ellison Library
- Neighborhood Arts Part of Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Programs for Children and Teens
- Metropolitan Library System’s Summer Reading Games Dream Big in 2012
- Gustafer Yellowgold Show Returns For Two Library Performances
- News Advisory — Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
- Chinese Culture Program Comes to Belle Isle Library
- History Book Club Meets at Edmond Library
- Patience S. Latting Northwest Library Grand Opening May 22
- MLS Libraries Adding Extended Hours Beginning in May
- Bethany Library to Close for One Week in May
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April
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March
- Suspense Novelist Mary Higgins Clark To Be Guest at Tenth Annual Literary Voices™ Dinner
- Two MLS Libraries to Close for Carpet Installation in April
- Filmmaking Contest for Teens Returns to Downtown Library
- MLS Sunday Libraries to Close April 8 in Observance of Easter
- Disaster Preparedness Training Available At Metro Libraries
- Downtown Library Presents William and Karén Khanagov Concert
- Spring Break Events For Kids at Capitol Hill Library
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February
- Fight Internet Bad Guys and Win Workshops at MLS Libraries
- Shakespeare Production at Metro Libraries
- Recycling Books for 33 Years! Friends of the Library 33rd Annual Booksale
- One-Woman Play About American Poet Emily Dickinson Comes to Metro Libraries
- New Way to Listen to Audio Books Comes to Metro Libraries
- Wayne McEvilly Returns to Downtown Library For Special Valentine's Piano Concert
- Public Art Dedicated at Ralph Ellison Library
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January
- Pajama Story Night is Monthly Event at Midwest City Library
- Metro Library System Celebrates Black History Month With World Premiere Play About Clara Luper
- Stomp Dancing Performance and Workshop Scheduled for Ralph Ellison Library
- 9th Annual Winter Readfest Features New Surprises
- Libraries to Close Jan. 16 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Mad Scientist Lab Science Programs Coming to Midwest City Library
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2011 Press Releases
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December
- Edgar Cruz Comes to Downtown Library
- Singer-Pianist Martha Stallings Returns To Belle Isle Library For Free Concert
- Noon Tunes Continues at Downtown Library
- Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests Return to Southern Oaks Library
- Metropolitan Library System Holiday Closings Announced
- Annual Holiday Open House At Capitol Hill Library
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November
- Annual Holiday Open House At Capitol Hill Library
- Author Fred Sellers to Speak At Ralph Ellison Library
- Live Performance of “A Christmas Carol” Coming to Three MLS Libraries
- “Breaking Dawn” Wedding Reception At Del City Library
- Libraries to Close in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
- Business of Retiring Workshop At Three Libraries
- Veterans Information Fair Coming to Midwest City Library
- Have a Safe Holiday Season With the Downtown Library
- Metro Library’s Our World Series Presents Masters of Slack Key Guitar and Hula
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October
- Spend An Afternoon With Sam the Cellist
- Noon Tunes Schedule for November and December at Downtown Library
- Veterans Day Celebrated at Capitol Hill Library With Appreciation Fair
- Teens Introduced to Robotics At Three MLS Libraries
- BancFirst Donates Land For New Jones Library
- Ralph Ellison Library Recruiting After-School Tutors
- Students Learn About Oil and Gas Industry At Neighborhood Libraries
- Literacy Referral Center Open at The Village Library
- Metro Library eBooks Now Available For Kindle
- The Shakespeare Connection Comes to MLS Libraries
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September
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August
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July
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June
- Metropolitan Library System to Close in Observance of Independence Day
- Summer at the Library Programs for Teens Still Going Strong in June and July
- Juneteenth Celebrated at Ralph Ellison Library
- Memorial Service To Be Held For Supporter of Choctaw Library
- Second Sunday Series of Concerts for Summer From Metropolitan Library System
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May
- Second Sunday Series of Concerts for Summer From Metropolitan Library System
- Pianist Wayne McEvilly Returns to Libraries In June to Play Mozart’s Sonatas
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
- Saturday Soul Music Series Kicks Off at Ralph Ellison Library
- Bethany Library to be Closed for Re-carpeting
- History Book Club Examines Iconic Civil War Event
- Rosie the Riveter Returns To Belle Isle Library
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April
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March
- Bestselling Young Adult Author Maureen Johnson To Speak at Five MLS Library Locations
- Downtown Library Goes Hollywood With Fourth Annual Teen Filmmaking Festival
- Southern Oaks Library to Move to Temporary Location
- International Festival Comes to Downtown Library
- MLS Libraries Present Sexual Abuse Awareness Month Workshops
- Movie Trailers for Books at Ralph Ellison Library
- Music of West Africa Tours the Libraries
- Teens “Mix and Mash” at MLS
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February
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January
- A “Novel” Idea – Friends of the Library 32nd Annual Booksale
- Jazz Group Plays Free Concert at Belle Isle Library
- Learn the Basics of Pastel Art at Edmond and Choctaw Libraries
- Legislative Meet-and-Greet Scheduled For Midwest City Library
- Free Basic Computer Classes Presented at Downtown Library
- Metro Library Presents New Play About Black Communities in Oklahoma
- Metro Library’s Winter ReadFest Returns For Fourth Annual Edition
- Library Program for Children and Parents Scheduled for Spring Sessions
- Libraries to Close Jan. 17 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Get in Shape at the Ralph Ellison Library
- Downtown Library Noon Tunes Schedule for January and February, 2011
- Books+Music=Seuss-a-Palooza
- Second Sunday Concert Series Continues at Downtown Library
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2010 Press Releases
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December
- Cosplay Contest Dresses Up Southern Oaks Library
- Metropolitan Library System Holiday Closings Announced
- Ralph Ellison Library to close from 9am-2pm On Wednesday, 12/15
- Christmas at Hogwarts Celebration Coming to Southern Oaks Library
- Download Free eBooks On Your iPhone and Android from the Library
- Capitol Hill Library Creates Gingerbread Village
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November
- Literary Voices™ Event Featuring Laura W. Bush Sold Out for 2011
- Downtown Library Hosts Holiday Open House
- Jazz For the Holidays Comes to Belle Isle Library
- Capitol Hill Library Hosts Annual Holiday Open House
- Bethany Librarian Daniel Fields Honored
- Annual Storytelling Event Presented At Choctaw Library
- Canned Food Art Sculpture to Be Erected at Ralph Ellison Library
- Conflict Resolution Workshop For Kids at Capitol Hill Library
- Second Sunday Concert Series Continues at Downtown Library
- News Advisory - MLS Libraries to Close in Observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday
- NovelList Plus Database Helps You Find the Perfect Book
- Free Yoga Classes Offered at Midwest City Library
- The Village Library Honors Veterans’ Day With Special Presentation
- Noon Tunes Schedule for November and December at Downtown Library
- Oklahoma Author Visits Two Metro Libraries
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October
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September
- Second Sunday Concert Series Continues at Downtown Library
- Libraries to Close for One Day, October 11
- Author of Book on Oklahoma City’s Deep Deuce Musical Tradition to Speak at Ralph Ellison Library
- Ghostlahoma—Where the Wind Comes Shriekin’ Down the Plain
- Metropolitan Library System Creates New Reading Program for Adults
- Latino Band Son del Barrio In Series of Concerts at MLS Libraries
- Former First Lady Laura Bush to Speak At Library Endowment Trust Literary Voices™ Event
- Kids Take a Trip Around the World at Local Metro Libraries
- New Discussion Group for Readers of History Kicks Off at Edmond Library
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August
- Library Summer Readers Win Money For College Savings Plan
- Metropolitan Library System Receives Grant from Kirkpatrick Family Fund For “After School @ Your Library”
- Winning Job Interviews Seminar Sponsored by Metropolitan Library System
- Fall Computer Classes Re-Booted For Downtown Library
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Labor Day
- Here's Noon Tunes in September and October
- September is National Library Card Sign-up Month, so Get Carded
- Contemporary Urban Poetry Lives at Ralph Ellison Library
- Capitol Hill Library Bids Farewell to Summer With Hawaiian Luau
- Lunchbox Survival Techniques on Display at Capitol Hill Library
- Ralph Ellison Library to close at 3:30pm today
- Jazz Pizzazz with Martha Stallings Comes to Bethany Library
- Children's Author Tammi Sauer To Speak at Edmond Library
- “Back to School” is Flavor of the Month At Capitol Hill Library
- Annual Health Fair set for Midwest City Library
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July
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June
- SuperReader Leaps Tall Books In a Single Bound at Downtown Library
- Metropolitan Library System Doubles Down On Sure-Bet Wizard Rock Concerts
- Celebrate American Music At Belle Isle and Ralph Ellison Libraries
- Oxford Biblical Studies Online Added to Library Sources
- Metropolitan Library System to Close in Observance of Independence Day
- Noon Tunes Tuning Up for Downtown Library in July and August
- Green Living Workshop Coming to Midwest City Library
- Juneteenth Celebrated at Ralph Ellison Library
- Undersea Printmaking Classes Part of Summer at the Library for Teens
- Reptile and Amphibian Extravaganza Returns to Midwest City Library
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May
- Bestselling Author Jenna Blum Visits Del City Library
- Skateboarding Workshops Come to MLS Libraries This Summer
- Library Surplus Furniture and Equipment Sale Coming Soon
- Piano Masterworks for Everyone Returns to MLS Libraries
- David Titus, Storyteller With String, Visits Southern Oaks and Choctaw Libraries
- From Socks to Science, The Library Fills the Summer for Teens
- Neighborhood Arts Performance Schedule For Summer at the Library “Make a Splash—Read!”
- Game On for Teens at Libraries This Summer
- Summer For Kids Begins at Extension Libraries June 1
- News Advisory - MLS Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
- Summer at the Library Program For Teens Begins June 1
- MLS Summer at the Library Program for Kids, "Make a Splash—Read!” Announced
- Ralph Ellison Library to Close May 28 Through May 31
- “Mad Science!” Comes To Capitol Hill Library
- Mexican Folk Art Celebrated at Capitol Hill Library
- Mystery Writing Workshop Comes to Belle Isle and Edmond Libraries
- Digital Bookmobile Visits Del City and Midwest City Libraries
- Midwest City and Village Libraries Add Self Customer Reserve Pickup
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April
- Belle Isle Library Recipient of Oklahoma Bar Association Landscaping Project
- Conversations About the American Black Experience at the Ralph Ellison Library
- Mozart for Mother's Day Concert at Downtown Library
- Noon Tunes at Downtown Library in May and June
- Reader Wins Dell Laptop Computer From Metropolitan Library System
- Irish Dancing Presented at The Belle Isle Library
- Global Youth Service Day Celebrated at Midwest City Library
- Improv Comedy Group to Perform At Southern Oaks Library
- Pianist Wayne McEvilly Brings The Romance of Chopin to Edmond Library
- Best Selling Writer Harlan Coben to Speak at Downtown Library
- Five-Year Old Becomes a Star at Neighborhood Library
- Lecturer on Western Ways of Viewing Russian History and Culture Coming to Downtown Library
- Spoken Word Performance Artists Return to Ralph Ellison Library
- Author Discusses “The Craft of the Novelist” at the Edmond Library
- Belle Isle Library Presents Piano Masterworks for Children
- MLS Libraries Ask “Are You Prepared?”
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March
- Metropolitan Library System Releases 2009 Annual Report Online
- Intercambio Started at Del City Library
- MLS Sunday Libraries to be Closed April 4 in Observance of Easter
- You Can’t Keep a Good Peep Down - Peep Art Contest Returns to MLS Libraries
- National Poetry Month Contest Begins at Ralph Ellison Library
- Capitol Hill Library Will Close for One Week for Maintenance
- Historical Re-enactor Brings Thomas Edison to Neighborhood Libraries
- Bestselling Author Harlan Coben to Speak at 8th Annual Literary Voices™ Event
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February
- Secret Agent 23 Skidoo” Brings Positive Hip-Hop to MLS Libraries
- 3rd Annual Filmmaking Contest for Teens at Downtown Library in March and April
- Award Winning Children’s Author/Illustrator Floyd Cooper Visits MLS Libraries
- The Help’ and ‘The Lovely Bones’ Climb the Most Downloaded Books from the Library Lists
- Downtown Library Brightens Lunch in March and April with Thursday Noon Tunes Concerts
- Teen Tech Month Celebrated at Metropolitan Libraries
- Book Trailer Contest Kicks Off at Ralph Ellison Library
- All You Need is Chocolate at the Del City Library Chocolate Fest
- Library Resume Writing Seminar Helps Job Hunters
- Laugh Your Way to Better Health at the Belle Isle Library
- The History of Music Comes Alive in Library Programs
- Capitol Hill Librarys After School Club Gives Kids Something to Do
- eBooks Ready When You Are
- Oklahoma's Soulful Stories Told at MLS Libraries
- "Be a Bookworm" at the Friends of the Library Booksale
- Homework Help Available at Southern Oaks Library
- Bethany Library Centennial Art Premier Rescheduled
- Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests Return to Southern Oaks Library
- Meet Adam Smith, the Father of Modern Economics at the Belle Isle Library
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January
- Parent/Child Play Opportunities Available at Capitol Hill Library
- Winter ReadFest Returns to Metropolitan Library System
- Black Culture and Heritage Series Planned to Celebrate Grand Re-Opening of Ralph Ellison Library
- Original Paintings Revealed at Bethany Library In Celebration of Bethany Centennial
- Meet the Author Terrye Robins at MLS Libraries
- Libraries to Close Jan. 18 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Friends of the Library Booksale Still In Need of Volunteer Workers
- Concert Series in Honor of Ernestine Hill Clark Scheduled at Downtown Library
- Live Noon Tunes Continues for Lunch at Downtown Library
- Free Computer Classes Offered at Downtown Library
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2009 Press Releases
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December
- Free Computer Classes Coming to Downtown Library in 2010
- Live Noon Tunes for Lunch Continue at Downtown Library
- Metropolitan Library System Holiday Closings Announced
- Teen Lock-In at Midwest City Library an After Christmas Treat
- Friends of the Library Booksale in Need of Volunteer Workers
- Metro String Quartet Plays Holiday Favorites at Belle Isle Library
- Holiday Party at the Newly Renovated Ralph Ellison Library
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November
- Create Artistic Gift Wrapping at Capitol Hill Library
- Holidays Celebrated at Capitol Hill Library
- News Advisory - Ralph Ellison Library to Close in Preparation of Grand Re-Opening
- News Advisory - Libraries to Close in Observance of Thanksgiving Holiday
- New Moon Prom Night At Del City Library
- Romance Novelist Jordan Dane Discusses Writing Thrillers at Edmond Library
- Classical Guitar Concert At Belle Isle Library
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October
- Music of Iraq Comes to MLS Libraries
- Snakes as Pets Invade Midwest City Library
- Go Into the Holiday Season With Noon Tunes at Downtown Library
- Museum on Wheels Makes Stops At Belle Isle and Edmond Libraries
- Downtown Library After Dark Event for Teens Goes Hawaiian Halloween Night
- A Bevy of Birds Come to Ralph Ellison Library
- Mysterious Oklahoma Comes Alive At Edmond Library
- Native American Celebration At Midwest City Library
- Community and Personal Preparedness Fair Coming to Midwest City Library
- Gear Up for Halloween At Capitol Hill Library
- “I Love Edward” Teen Movie Contest Creates Excitement at Ralph Ellison Library
- Kids Continue Their Trip Around the World At Local Libraries
- Mexican Folk Art Celebrated At Del City and Southern Oaks Libraries
- Readers’ Theater Presents The Maltese Falcon At Edmond Library
- Libraries to Close for One Day, Oct. 12
- New Online Research Databases Available Through MLS Website
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September
- Frank Film About Addiction To Screen at MLS Libraries
- “Buy the Box” Booksale Set for October 3
- Wizard Rock Rocking The Downtown Library
- Native American Festival And Oklahoma Fancy Dancers Coming to MLS Libraries
- Writers Receive Publishing Advice At Edmond Library
- October is Teen Read Month At MLS Libraries
- Super Saturday Coming To Del City Library
- Everyone Invited to Join The Big Read in 2009
- Flute and Tuba Duo to Play At MLS Libraries
- Filmmaking Workshop for Teens at Downtown Library
- Success in the Music Business Subject of Library Events
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August
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July
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June
- Midwest City Library Invites You To Have Fun While Getting Fit
- Downtown Library Noon Tunes Series Returns in July and August
- Metropolitan Library System to Close in Observance of Independence Day
- Summer @ the Library for Teens Continues Through July 31
- I Can't Believe I Shot That! Film Contest Winners Announced
- Juneteenth Celebrated At Ralph Ellison Library
- Glue and Go Costume Sessions For Kids and Parents at Libraries
- Western Writers to Speak At Downtown Library
- GameFest 2009 Comes to MLS Libraries
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May
- Reptile and Amphibian Extravaganza Comes to Midwest City Library
- Third Annual Wizard Rock Concert Scheduled for Midwest City Library
- 2009 Neighborhood Arts Schedule at Library is Better Than Ever
- 2009 Edition of MLS' Summer @ the Library Set for a June 1 Start
- Libraries Conducting Internet Survey With Gates Foundation
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
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April
- Buffalofitz Visits MLS Libraries
- Noon Tunes Series Continues At Downtown Library
- Ralph Ellison Library Goes Latin To Celebrate Cinco de Mayo
- Free Comic Book Day Celebrated At MLS Libraries
- Heroes and Villains Come Alive In Ralph Ellison Library Art Contest
- Poetry Month Celebrated At Ralph Ellison Library
- Belle Isle Library Celebrates National Poetry Month with Edgar Guest Event
- Improv Comedy Group to Perform At Southern Oaks Library
- Innovative Reading Program Coming to Downtown Library
- “Woodyfest” Comes to Edmond Library For National Poetry Month
- Libraries to Close Sunday, April 12 in Observance of Easter
- Bestselling Author Ann Patchett to Speak at Downtown Library
- New Genealogy Database Available at Metropolitan Library System
- Bestselling Author Ann Patchett To Speak at Literary Voices™ Event
- Old Folkways Revived In Library Series
- Family Trees Planted at Downtown Library
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March
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February
- Teen Tech Month Celebration Returns to Libraries in March
- Noon Tunes Continues at Downtown Library
- Bestselling Mystery Writer William Bernhardt Visits Libraries
- Teen and Children’s Author David Lubar Visiting Libraries in March
- University of Central Oklahoma Flute Ensemble In Concert at Edmond Library
- String Along With the California Guitar Trio At the Downtown Library
- Oklahoma Humane Society to Visit Belle Isle Library
- Remembering and Celebrating The Harlem Renaissance
- Friends of the Library 30th Annual Booksale – Undercover Adventures
- Black History and Culture Celebrated At Midwest City Library
- Metropolitan Library System Celebrates Black History Month
- Second Sunday Series of Piano Masterworks From Metropolitan Library System
- New Play for Children Presented by Metropolitan Library System
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January
- 2nd Annual Asian Festival Kicks Off With Movie Screenings at Downtown Library
- Winter ReadFest Returns to Metropolitan Library System
- Bestselling Mystery Writer Carolyn Hart To Speak at Area Libraries
- Additional GED Class Offered at Edmond Library
- News Advisory - Libraries to Close Jan. 19 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests Return to Southern Oaks Library
- Live Noon Tunes Continues for Lunch at Downtown Library
- Free Computer Classes Offered at Downtown Library
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2008 Press Releases
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December
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November
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October
- Thursday Noon Tunes Continue At Downtown Library
- Tuvan Throat Singers Bring Unusual Musical Sounds to MLS Libraries
- RSS Feeds Added to Library Website
- Anime Vampires Exposed at Southern Oaks Library
- Cosplay Contest Dresses Up Southern Oaks Library
- Bestselling Author Ann Patchett To Speak at Literary Voices™ Event
- Nerdfighter Tour 2008 Stops at Downtown Library
- "Sound of Music" Sing-a-long at Edmond Library
- Teen Read Week
- Edmond Library Temporarily Closing
- Metropolitan Library Announces Addition of MP3 Audiobooks
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September
- News Advisory - Libraries to Close for One Day, Oct. 8
- Joy of Mozart Concert Series Concludes at Downtown Library
- History Comes to Life at the Belle Isle Library
- Quilt Trunk Show Comes to Edmond Library
- Penny McCaleb Re-Appointed To Library Commission
- Aboriginal Australian Music and Storytelling Come to MLS Libraries
- Everyone Invited to Join The Big Read
- Author Ranny Grady Discusses "Lou's Dirty Dozen" at Belle Isle Library
- Value Line Database Updated On Library Website
- MLS Notice of Retail Sale of Surplus Furniture and Equipment
- MLS Libraries Celebrate “Books With Bite” During Teen Read Month
- Kiowa and Caddo Songs, Stories and Dance Coming to Del City Library
- Cowboy and Western Swing Concert Coming to Belle Isle Library
- Motor Vehicle Crash Prevention Course Offered at Midwest City Library
- Free Library Resources Added
- Village Library to Close For One Week in September
- Buy the Box Sale
- Aboriginal Australia
- Kids Take a Trip Around the World at Local Libraries
- Defensive Driving Class Offered at Four Metropolitan Libraries
- Spend a Day in Ancient Rome at the Downtown Library
- Joy of Mozart Concert Series Continues at MLS Libraries
- Flag Making Workshop at Del City Library
- Live Noon Tunes for Lunch at Downtown Library
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August
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July
- Small Business Programs at Seven Area Libraries
- Wildlife Photography Program at Del City Library
- Graphic Novels the Subject of Downtown Library Discussion Series
- Ralph Ellison Library Undergoing Renovations
- Free Wizard Rock Concert at Edmond Library
- Joy of Mozart Piano Series Continues at Belle Isle Library
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June
- Comic Book Character Discussion and Movie Screening at Southern Oaks Library
- Developing Vision For New Northwest Oklahoma City Library
- New Database Comes to Metropolitan Libraries
- Metropolitan Library System to Close in Observance of Independence Day
- "Joy of Mozart" at Downtown Library
- Tricking out the Booktrucks at Metropolitan Libraries
- Teens Turn Junk Into Art at Metropolitan Libraries
- Mini Shrine Workshop At Metropolitan Libraries
- Bug Grossology at Metropolitan Libraries
- Nutrition Information Available At Del City Library
- Blanca de La Z Visits Capitol Hill For Summer Reading Story Time
- Filipina-American Author Tells Life Story
- A Healthier You - Nutrition Event At The Del City Library
- New Use For Old Neckties At Libraries
- Horseshoe Road Brings Its Oklahoma Sound to Downtown Library
- Summer Reading Kicks Off At the Capitol Hill Library
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May
- Teen Game Fest Event At Southern Oaks Library
- Chinese Water Color Class To Be Held at Library
- Chester the Clown Brings Laughter to Del City Library
- Annual Summer at the Library Events Gearing Up
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
- Survivor Tree Planting at Bethany Library
- Winners of Library Teen Film Contest Announced
- Joy of Mozart Concert
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April
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March
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February
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January
- Libraries Honor Black History Month with Performances by Rhythmically Speaking
- Weekend of Asian Culture Comes to Downtown Library
- Fifth Annual Lifetime Reader’s Society Winter ReadFest Begins
- Ecuadorian Musicians Return to Downtown Library For One Performance Only
- Write Your Personal History at the Del City Library
- Library Commission Re-Elects Officers
- Downtown Library to Open at 1:00pm on Wednesday, January 23, 2008
- Fan Fiction and Fan Art Contests Return to Southern Oaks Library
- Libraries to Close Jan. 21 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
- Free Tax Assistance
- Lou Dean Writer's Workshop At Belle Isle Library
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2007 Press Releases
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December
- Leadership MLS Graduates Class of 2007
- Metropolitan Library Commission Re-Appoints Donna Morris as Library System Executive Director
- Metropolitan Library System Holiday Closings Announced
- Metropolitan Library System Honoring Oklahoma Author Bob Burke
- Metropolitan Library System Hosts Annual Holiday Open House
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November
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October
- Native American Indian Stories Told at Belle Isle Library
- Oklahoma Writers Meet at Downtown Library
- Community Health Fair Comes to Midwest City Library
- Vegan Recipes Presented at Del City Library
- Downtown Library Turns Spooky For Teens After Dark
- Tree Care Workshop at Belle Isle Library
- Relive Unique Oklahoma Moments @ MLS Website
- Community Meeting Set For New Northwest Library
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September
- Historic Dance Classes Taught at Downtown Library
- National Teen Read Week Celebrated By Metropolitan Library System Libraries
- Libraries to Close for One Day, Oct. 8
- LibraryFest at Southern Oaks Library
- Two Centuries of Photography at Warr Acres Library
- Oklahoma "Red Scare" Incident Discussed at Metro Libraries
- Alfalfa Bill Murray Comes Alive at Area Libraries
- Retired FBI Special Agent to Speak at Belle Isle Library
- Oklahoma Folklore Collection Available Online from Metropolitan Library System
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August
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Labor Day
- Textile Art Display at Midwest City Library
- The Singing Zoologist Visits Local Libraries
- Dust Bowl Weather Discussion at Del City Library
- Oklahoma City "Then and Now" Photo Exhibit on Display at Downtown Library
- Library's Summer Readers Ready to Root for Redhawks!
- Free Wizard Rock Concert at Southern Oaks Library
- 1st Edition Café and Espresso Bar Opens in Downtown Library
- Oklahoma Voices
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July
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June
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May
- Learn to Simplify Your Life At the Edmond Library
- Neighborhood Arts Programs at Libraries Make Summer an Oklahoma Treat
- Summer at the Library 2007
- Poetry Blends with Music At Downtown Library
- Woody Guthrie Celebration At Del City Library
- Libraries to Close in Observance of Memorial Day
- Student Exhibit, "Weaving Together," Featured at Midwest City Library
- Southern Oaks Library to be Closed for a Floor Replacement
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April
- Mothers' Day Celebrated With Quilt Show at Libraries
- Media Advisory- Mystery Writer Sue Grafton to speak at Downtown Library
- Online Scavenger Hunt at Del City Library
- Henry Ford visits MLS Libraries
- Libraries to Close Sunday, April 8 in Observance of Easter
- Best Selling Mystery Writer To Speak at Downtown Library
- Crime Time is Prime at Metropolitan Libraries
- New Library Commission Member Announced
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March
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February
- Bestselling Author Sue Grafton Guest of 2007 Literary Voices Event
- The Village Library to Close Temporarily
- Children's Author Gwendolyn Hooks At Del City Library
- Local Writer to Present Writing Workshop For Teens at Warr Acres Library
- African Drummer From Cameroon To Perform at The Warr Acres Library
- Annual Friends of the Library Booksale Gearing Up with Rare Book Finds!
- Annual Friends of the Library Booksale Last Weekend in February
- Two Exhibits on Display at Midwest City Library in February
- Downloadable Books Now Available From Metropolitan Library System Website
- Oklahoma Voices An Oklahoma Centennial Project
- Author Rilla Askew to Speak at Ralph Ellison Library
- More Surprises with the Hornets at the Downtown Library
- Medicare Program At Belle Isle Library
- Libraries Recognize Oklahoma Centennial With Two Year-Long Celebrations
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January
- Library Offers Collector's Edition Bookmarks in Honor of Oklahoma Centennial
- C-SPAN2's Book TV Traveling Television Studio to Visit MLS Libraries
- Reading Timeout with the N.O./Oklahoma City Hornets
- Sweet Biscuits Served Up At MLS Libraries
- Oklahoma Trees to be Discussed at Belle Isle Library
- Author Lisa Yee Visits MLS Libraries
- Music and Stories Coming to The Village Library
- Library Commission Re-Appoints Donna Morris and Re-Elects Officers
- Quack Open a Good Book: Friends 28th Annual Booksale
- Lifetime Readers Society Winter ReadFest 2007
- American Ambassador to South Africa To Speak at Downtown Library
- 2006 MLS Annual Report
- Jazz Journey
- Retirement Planning Workshop Offered at Del City Library
- Bestselling Mystery Writer Sue Grafton To Speak at Annual Literary Voices Event
- College Prep Workshop to be Held At Belle Isle Library
- Libraries to Close Jan. 15 in Observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
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