Norman Public Library
Norman's Great Decisions series continues with discussion on Mexico
Last Updated on Thursday, 16 February 2012 13:47
Dr. Alan McPherson will speak on relations with Mexico as the second part of the Norman Public Library’s Great Decisions Discussion Series at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 23, in Rooms A and B.
Dr. McPherson is ConocoPhillips Petroleum Chair of Latin American Studies and Associate Professor of International and Area Studies. He teaches courses in Latin American Studies and U.S. international relations and specializes in U.S.-Latin American relations.
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Local author to take Norman audience through “72 Hours”
Local author Dr. Robert Magarian will take readers on a trip through “72 Hours” of life on his latest novel, as he speaks and signs books at an appearance at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, in Rooms A and B of the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster Ave.
Magarian will speak on his writing and specifically on his second work, the recently-released “72 Hours.” The book follows a doctor’s work to find a cancer cure and how it turns into a string of unexplained murders.
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New Norman Book Return
Last Updated on Friday, 10 February 2012 17:03
Norman has a new book return inside the library! The new book return is for ALL library materials: books and DVDs.
To use the new book return simply wait for the green light and place items one at a time into it. If the light is yellow, it is processing the previous item and you need to wait a moment. If the light is red, the book return is closed.
Add a commentNorman Public Library to host annual Crowns Tea
A Black History Month tradition is making its annual return to the Norman Public Library.
The library will host the eighth edition of its Crowns Tea Sunday, Feb. 26. Two seatings will take place, at 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., in the Lowry Room of the library, 225 N. Webster Ave.
The Crowns Tea is based on the photo essay “Crowns: Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats,” which celebrates the tradition of the church hat. Guests are welcome and encouraged to wear their Sunday best and the library always is filled with dozens of colorful hats.
Add a commentNorman Public Library set to begin this year's Great Decisions Discussion Series
The Norman Public Library will once again host its Great Decisions Discussion Series in February and March, with four programs looking at current events issues from around the world.
The first program in the series is on Middle East Realignment, and takes place at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, in Rooms A and B of the library, 225 N. Webster Ave.
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Norman Public Library hosts ninth African American Read-In
The Norman Public Library is bringing together voices from the community to join with thousands of others across the country in a commemoration of Black History Month.
The library will host its ninth African-American Read-In at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 12, in the Lowry Room, 225 N. Webster Ave.
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Get prepared for spring planting season with Garden Workshop and Seed Exchange
Every day brings spring a day closer, meaning it’s time to start thinking about and planting those spring vegetable and flower gardens.
The Norman Public Library will host a Garden Workshop and Seed Exchange at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, in the Lowry Room of the library, 225 N. Webster Ave. Gardeners with the greenest of thumbs, as well as those just wanting to have a more productive garden in 2012, are invited.
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