Excelsior! - A Tribute to Stan Lee
On November 12th 2018, Stan Lee, co-creator of iconic comic book characters Iron Man, Hulk, Spider-Man, Captain America, the X-Men and Thor among others, died. He was 95 years old. When I heard about his passing, I wasn’t surprised, he wasn’t in great health, but I was saddened. Not only do we share a love of comics, we shared a birthday, December 28th. So, as a comic book fan and above all a Marvel comics fan, it was a sad day, but it brought back one of my favorite memories.
In 2012, I was lucky enough to get tickets to attend the San Di...
Everyday Instant Pot and Air Fryer Recipes
Looking for some recipes to try with your new Instant Pot and air fryer? Checkout some of these cookbooks for a variety of everyday meals to please the whole family.
Instant Pot Cookbooks
The Essential Mexican Instant Pot Cookbook: Authentic flavors and modern recipes for your electric cooker by Deborah Schneider
Healthy Instant Pot Cookbook by Dana Angelo White
Instant Pot cookbook: 60 delicious foolproof recipes
Dinn...
Inspirational and Faith-Based Movies
Need a little pick-me-up? Inspirational and faith-based movies are popular checkouts! The library has a growing collection of inspirational books and movies. Here are some popular titles from the DVD collection.
A Man Called John
Jon is a pastor with a unique form of praise. After an unwelcome “outburst” during a service, the senior pastor requests he is moved to another church. After being moved three times, he must decide whether to change his worship style or risk moving yet again.
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Instructional Genealogy Books and Videos
If you are looking to begin your research on your family history, general research books and instructional videos are a great place to get started. The library has a variety of resources available to you, and most of these titles are available from home. To Learn more about the library's genealogy collection, visit our genealogy webpage.
Available in the Library CatalogDNA and family history: how genetic testing can advance your genealogical research by By Chris Pomery
The family tree problem solver: tried-and-tr...
5 Simple Steps to Get Started on Your Family Tree
Getting started in your genealogical research can be daunting. Maybe you have tried before, but you hit a wall and lost steam, maybe you feel overwhelmed by the amount of information to organize or maybe you just don’t know what resources are available and how to use them. Wherever you may be in your journey, the library is a great place to get started. Through the library, you have access to professional librarians who specialize in genealogy, robust eResources accessible through your home computer and a large collection of physical resources available in the library.
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Día De Los Muertos Reads
As fall begins to take shape and celebrations commence, Day of the Dead looms ahead. While many may not know about this holiday or its origins, the recent blockbuster hit Coco and other mainstream media have commoditized death. However, what you see in Mexico today, on television in the United States or in the aforementioned movie is a fusion of prehispanic, colonial and European traditions. A cultural celebration at first glance but a festivity that represents a much larger picture that reflects issues related to cultural identity, traditions, and political discourse just to name a fe...
Paranormal Romance to Check Out this Fall
Are you a fan of all the spooky creatures that come around this time of year? If you’re hoping to dive into a new paranormal romance series this fall, check out some of these series favorites.
Shadow Reaper (Book One in the Shadow Riders Series) by Christine Feehan
This “deliciously dark” romance follows the lives of Stefano Ferraro, a Shadow Rider, and his love interest Francesca Cappello. Stefano learns that Francesca is also a shadow rider and attempts to take her under his wing when she moves into his Chicago territory.
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Voting: A Family Affair
Election season is upon us and there’s a good chance your little ones have noticed. From yard signs and to canvassers knocking on your door, the political climate is brewing just as intensely as the fall winds. Involving children in the voting process is a great way to develop a sense of citizenship at a young age. There’s a good chance your children have already participated in a vote: voting for which movie to watch, or whether to buy chocolate or vanilla ice cream at the store. This can be a great starting point to discuss political voting. Just as families vote for a movie, so do citize...
Language Learning Resources Available through the Library
Did you know that you can learn a new language through cutting-edge language learning software available through your local library? These language learning resources are even available from the convenience of your home computer or mobile device. Check out the below available language learning tools accessible with your Metro library card.
Mango Languages – This language learning resource is a great way to get started in your language-learning journey or to sharpen your language skills. Languages included in Mango are Spanish (Latin American), Cherokee, Engli...
Access Magazines Anywhere on RBdigital
RBdigital is a fun and easy to use magazine resource with a diverse selection of magazines for any age user. RBdigital can be accessed from the Downloads & Streaming page on the library’s website. Here are some features of interest on RBdigital:
The app - RBdigital has an app so all your favorite magazines can be read straight from your device. You can also peruse the magazine shelves for a new favorite from the convenience of your mobile device.
Notifications - Users can go into their RBdigital account settings in “My Preferences” and opt to receive e...
Join us at the Oklahoma Book Festival Oct. 20
Love reading? Since you're reading a blog on your library's website, I'm going to say "yes, you do"! Then you'll definitely want to know about the first Oklahoma Book Festival, organized by the Oklahoma Department of Libraries. This big event will take place Saturday, October 20th in the OKC Boathouse District from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Your library will be there, with lots of smiles, answers, high fives-- and a fun temporary tattoo station.
The Book Festival will include presentations from authors, book signings, and exhibitions from publisher...
Halloween-Themed Books to Read with Your Kids
I’m so glad Autumn is finally here! I love all the rain we’ve been having, the cooler days and even chillier nights, the warm drinks and snuggly blankets. My kids love it too, but, most of all, we love Halloween.
Around the beginning of September, we start to immerse ourselves in all things Halloween. Decorations sneak out of the closet and suddenly there’s a skeletal bird perched in the bathroom, a plastic cauldron full of Lego “soup” in the kitchen, a twisted witch’s broom in the hallway (life with small children is never boring). We start watching Hallow...
Make Mine Gothic
It’s October, and that means I want the weather to be chilly, the foliage to be flaming, and for lots of spooky ghosty things to happen. But it’s also Oklahoma, which means the temperature is still 80 degrees, most of the grass and leaves are still green, and the scariest thing is the politics.
Little known fact: I was a huge scaredy-cat as a kid. I think my love of horror stemmed directly from my constant state of terror as a child. At some point, I figured out that if I deliberately exposed myself to scary things, then the emotion was within my control. But I’ve never been big o...
Oh, the Horror! Reads that will Give You Shivers
Looking for some Halloween reads to send shivers down your spine? Check out some of these horror titles this month.
Classic Horror Reads
Carrie by Stephen King
Carrie is a classic fast-paced horror read sure to get your skin crawling. Carrie is a troubled teen whose powers of telekinesis wreak havoc on a small town in Maine.
The Shining by Stephen King
The Shining has been called “back-prickling” and “haunting” – a King horror read that you will not soon forget. English teacher and writer, ...
Make Your Voice Heard!
Burning to vote, but not quite 18 yet? Here’s some good news: there are plenty of ways to get involved, even before your first trip to the polls. Here are some ideas to kick-start your civic engagement!
Register to Vote
If you will be turning 18 before (or on!) Election Day, you can register in advance to ensure a smooth first vote. Be sure to have a look at your sample ballot, available as a PDF file through the State Election Board. This way, you can take your time to read over your ballot, researching candidates and questions...