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Haven’t Got a Clue Mystery Bookclub
Haven’t Got a Clue Mystery Bookclub
Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger is a poignant novel set in a small Minnesota town during the summer of 1961. Through eloquent prose and a compelling narrative, Krueger explores themes of loss, forgiveness, and the complexities of human nature.
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SAIL: Staying Active
SAIL: Staying Active
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing.
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SAIL: Staying Active
SAIL: Staying Active
Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls. This class meets twice a week on Wednesday and Friday.
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Yoga for Strength & Balance
Yoga for Strength & Balance
Bring your own yoga mat or use one provided by the library, and embark on a journey to improve your range of motion, strength, and overall well-being in a welcoming community environment.
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Banned or Challenged Book Club
Banned or Challenged Book Club
Book club for Adults interested in reading books that have been banned or challenged and discussing the book and the reasons the material might be banned or challenged.
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Children’s Summer Reading Adventure Book Craft
Children’s Summer Reading Adventure Book Craft
Calling all children 12 and under!! Don’t miss this opportunity to create your Adventure Book to log all of your adventures this summer at the library! Students will create a book to help log their summer library activities as well as other summer fun! Get ready to create a memory book full of adventures…it all…
Movie After Hours: American Fiction
Movie After Hours: American Fiction
Adults ONLY. Thelonious “Monk” Ellison's writing career has stalled because his work isn't deemed “Black enough.” Monk, a writer and English professor, writes a satirical novel under a pseudonym, aiming to expose the publishing world's hypocrisies. The book's immediate success forces him to get deeper enmeshed in his assumed identity and challenges his closely-held worldviews.…
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Yoga for Strength & Balance
Yoga for Strength & Balance
Bring your own yoga mat or use one provided by the library, and embark on a journey to improve your range of motion, strength, and overall well-being in a welcoming community environment.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Weekly 10AM storytime and craft. Intended for Babies and toddlers, but big brothers and sisters are always welcome!
Adventures in Journaling
Adventures in Journaling
! Select your dream destination, delve into online resources to gather information, and seek inspiration from captivating photos to design your personalized journal pages.
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Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Weekly 10AM storytime and craft. Intended for Babies and toddlers, but big brothers and sisters are always welcome!
Elementary STEM
Elementary STEM
June 12 will be a cardboard and duct tape build. Bring your ideas and create whatever you can imagine. All materials and special cutting tools are provided.
Adventure Signpost Cloche
Adventure Signpost Cloche
Join us in the Red Earth Room to craft a clever adventure signpost vignette in a cloche. All materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own items to include. Please register so we have sufficient supplies.
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Sun prints and new storywalk (weather permitting)/ or indoor craft at EPL
Sun prints and new storywalk (weather permitting)/ or indoor craft at EPL
We'll unveil and visit the new Storywalk, which features the book Library Lily by Gillian Shields. Then, we'll take advantage of the afternoon sun and make sun-print cards.
Children’s Summer Reading Adventure Book Craft
Children’s Summer Reading Adventure Book Craft
Calling all children 12 and under!! Don’t miss this opportunity to create your Adventure Book to log all of your adventures this summer at the library! Students will create a book to help log their summer library activities as well as other summer fun! Get ready to create a memory book full of adventures…it all…
Library After Hours: Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists: An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
Library After Hours: Psychological Thrillers and the Queen of Twists: An Author Talk with Freida McFadden
Get ready to pick the brain of the queen of twists herself, Freida McFadden! McFadden will join us to chat about writing psychological thrillers, her mega-bestselling hit The Housemaid series, in particular her forthcoming (June 11, 2024) third installment, The Housemaid Is Watching. This is live virtual event is brought to you in partnership with…
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John Mallon Author Visit
John Mallon Author Visit
Mr. Mallon will delve deep into the intricacies of his acclaimed Biography of Marquis James.Prepare to be captivated as select readings from this masterpiece transport you back in time, immersing you in the vivid tapestry of Oklahoma's past. From the bustling streets of Enid to the sweeping plains that inspired literary giants, discover the profound…
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Yoga for Strength & Balance
Yoga for Strength & Balance
Bring your own yoga mat or use one provided by the library, and embark on a journey to improve your range of motion, strength, and overall well-being in a welcoming community environment.
4 events,
Adventures in Paint by Numbers
Adventures in Paint by Numbers
Unlock your inner artist and create an acrylic landscape in our paint by numbers workshop! Join us to paint your masterpiece, whether you're a beginner or an experienced painter. All materials will be supplied, although participants are encouraged to bring their favorite brushes. Please register
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Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
Unpacking a History of Systemic Racism in the American Education System with Tiffany Jewell
Join us as #1 New York Times bestselling author Tiffany Jewell highlights the inequities Black and Brown students face from preschool through college as she presents lessons and knowledge from her new book?Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.?
Children’s Craft – Birdhouse Painting
Children’s Craft – Birdhouse Painting
Create a beautiful, colorful wooden birdhouse for your neighborhood?s flying friends to enjoy! Be sure to wear old clothes, as we will be using acrylic paints! This is a come-and-go craft time
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Adventure with Stickers!
Adventure with Stickers!
Sticker collages, sticker trading, and snacks! A chill time to just hang out and have fun with stickers!
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Adventures in Reading: Mystery Book Club
Adventures in Reading: Mystery Book Club
When No One is Watching by Alyssa Cole. Rear Window meets Get Out in this gripping thriller in which the gentrification of a Brooklyn neighborhood takes on a sinister new meaning. Books are available to check out at the library’s service desk.
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Elementary STEM
Elementary STEM
Elementary students, here?s your chance to show us your imagination and creativity with a LEGO BUILD! All Legos are provided, and all creations will be kept and displayed at the library!
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Frank Coats, Mr. Boom Boom – Play Patrol Company Drum Circle Program
Frank Coats, Mr. Boom Boom – Play Patrol Company Drum Circle Program
Mr. Boom Boom is coming to the Public Library of Enid & Garfield County! His visit is made possible by a grant from Park Avenue Thrift for children's summer programming. Mr. Frank Coats, also known as Mr. Boom Boom, is a highly accomplished music educator, multi-instrumentalist, children's author, and proud owner of Play Patrol. We'll…
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Teen Craft
Teen Craft
Teens- let's get creative and paint clay pots Start or grow your plant collection with a clay pot you decorated!
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Movie Monday: Shrek
Movie Monday: Shrek
Beat the heat with a summer movie matinee! Join us to watch Shrek in the Great Plains Room.
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Story Time
Story Time
Storytime and craft intended for children aged 3 and up! Little brothers and sisters are welcome!
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Elementary STEAM
Elementary STEAM
Fire up your imagination and increase your knowledge of circuits in THIS light-Up STEAM experience! Stop by the Great Plains Room anytime between 2-4 pm and build your own magic wand using a circuit!
Chess Club
Chess Club
Whether you're new to the game or a chess master, join us to put your chess skills to the test!