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Unlock Your Creative Voice: A Journey Through Poetry

Sunday, April 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Author Events, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us this Poetry Month at the Southern Oaks Library for a beginner poetry workshop lead by guest presenter and poet Mary B. Gray. Mary will be leading a fun and interactive work...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, DIY & Hobbies, Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Description:

Join us this Poetry Month at the Southern Oaks Library for a beginner poetry workshop lead by guest presenter and poet Mary B. Gray. Mary will be leading a fun and interactive workshop to help you develop your poetry skills!

 

Until We Meet Again: The Story of Oklahomans Who Survived the Holocaust

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks) at Southern Oaks Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit, discusses the heartfelt and harrowing story of his parents, from before the Holocaust through their life ra...

Required
Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Southern Oaks)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, Displays & Exhibits
Required
Seats Remaining: 41
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit, discusses the heartfelt and harrowing story of his parents, from before the Holocaust through their life raising Mike in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

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Oklahoma Author Fair

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Description:

We're celebrating National Library Week with an Oklahoma Author Fair at Belle Isle Library! Connect with local authors, discover exciting new books, and engage in inspiring convers...

Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
Event Description:

We're celebrating National Library Week with an Oklahoma Author Fair at Belle Isle Library! Connect with local authors, discover exciting new books, and engage in inspiring conversations about writing and creativity.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Photo of Author Michael Korenblit

Until We Meet Again: The Story of Oklahomans Who Survived The Holocaust

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Northwest) at Northwest Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit, discusses the heartfelt and harrowing story of his parents, from before the Holocaust through their life ra...

Required
Library Branch: Northwest Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Northwest)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit, discusses the heartfelt and harrowing story of his parents, from before the Holocaust through their life raising Mike in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Pie, Poetry, and the Life of Okie Poet Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Del City) at Del City Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a slice of pie as author Betty Blanks tells us about the life of Okie poet Wilma McDaniel (1918-2007). McDaniel wrote several pieces the bounty of the earth and the joi...

Required
Library Branch: Del City Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Del City)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Community & Civics
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Description:

Join us for a slice of pie as author Betty Blanks tells us about the life of Okie poet Wilma McDaniel (1918-2007). McDaniel wrote several pieces the bounty of the earth and the join of good company, including sharing pie!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Pie & Poetry: The Life of Okie Poet Wilma Elizabeth McDaniel

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A (Bethany) at Bethany Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Join us for a slice of pie as author Betty Blanks tells us about the life of Okie poet Wilma McDaniel (1918-2007). McDaniel wrote several pieces the bounty of the earth and the joi...

Library Branch: Bethany Library
Room: Meeting Room A (Bethany)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading
Event Description:

Join us for a slice of pie as author Betty Blanks tells us about the life of Okie poet Wilma McDaniel (1918-2007). McDaniel wrote several pieces the bounty of the earth and the join of good company, including sharing pie!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit

Until We Meet Again: The Story of Oklahomans Who Survived The Holocaust

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle) at Belle Isle Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Community & Civics
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit, discusses the heartfelt and harrowing story of his parents, from before the Holocaust through their life ra...

Required
Library Branch: Belle Isle Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Belle Isle)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Community & Civics
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, son of Holocaust survivors Manya and Meyer Korenblit, discusses the heartfelt and harrowing story of his parents, from before the Holocaust through their life raising Mike in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Photo of author Michael Korenblit

How We Learn From The Past So We Can Truly Say 'Never Again, an afternoon with Michael Korenblit

Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
All Ages, Adults
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, through the lens of his childhood and development, discusses what it was like to be raised in a household of Holocaust survivors during Jim Crow and social ...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown)
Age Group: All Ages, Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Cultural Experiences
Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Description:

Michael Korenblit, through the lens of his childhood and development, discusses what it was like to be raised in a household of Holocaust survivors during Jim Crow and social segregation of races in Ponca City, Oklahoma.

Disclaimer(s)

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

Author Visit: Ghazi Rayan MD

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room AB (Edmond) at Edmond Library
Program Type:
Author Events, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Age Group:
Adults
Event Description:

Join us in celebrating National Immigration Heritage Month with a presentation by author Dr. Ghazi Rayan, a first-generation immigrant American orthopedic surgeon. His non-fiction ...

Library Branch: Edmond Library
Room: Meeting Room AB (Edmond)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Author Events, Books & Reading, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us in celebrating National Immigration Heritage Month with a presentation by author Dr. Ghazi Rayan, a first-generation immigrant American orthopedic surgeon.