Norman Public Library
Staff Selections: Jean
Last Updated on Monday, 14 May 2012 10:28
This month's "Staff Selections" guest contributor is Jean of the Norman Information Services department. Jean has worked for the Pioneer Library System since 2009, when she was hired by Norman's Computer Training Center to teach classes and assist computer users. She holds two degrees from the University of Texas, a BFA in Art History and an MLIS, and worked in a number of Texas libraries before coming to Pioneer.
"Nearest and dearest to my heart are classic literature novels, particularly the Victorian gothic type, like Jane Eyre, Wuthering Heights, and Tess of the D'Urbervilles," says Jean. "They appeal to me because they are so beautifully written and feature a personal account of a strong or independent woman facing adversity, or dealing with the circumstances of her world. To go along with that I like to read novels that explore different periods of history, usually with a woman as the protagonist, like Outlander. I also enjoy the occasional chick lit novel that is humorous with a touch of romance, like Lauren Weisberger's The Devil Wears Prada or Elin Hilderbrand's The Island."
The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane by Katherine Howe
Jean: "An intriguing mystery with interesting, relatable characters exploring the dramatic history of Salem's witch trials."
The Secret Diaries of Charlotte Bronte by Syrie James
Jean: "A beautifully written imagining of Bronte's inner dialogue that is spot-on, as well as biographically accurate. Bronte's Jane Eyre is my favorite book of all time and this is a very satisfying attempt at recreating her voice."
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Norman Public Library Set To Host Readers' Extravaganza June 7
Last Updated on Tuesday, 08 May 2012 11:54
The Norman Public Library will celebrate the joy of reading and kick off its 2012 Summer Reading Program with a Readers' Extravaganza, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, June 7 in the Lowry Room of the library, 225 N. Webster Avenue.
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16th Annual Poetry Celebration For Teens and Adults A Big Hit
Last Updated on Thursday, 03 May 2012 14:39
Norman Public Library's 16th annual poetry writing contest and celebration was a smashing success in 2012! 117 people ranging from middle schoolers to adults entered the contest and submitted over 300 poems!
Jennifer Kidney, Zakk Flash and Dana Loy were kind enough to tackle the job of choosing winners for each category. According to the judges, these are never easy choices.
The winners in the 6th–8th Grade category are:
1st place – Veena Muraleetharan
2nd place – Sarah Bartlett
3rd place – Ellie Thurston
4th place – Ashley Wicker
5th place – Rebecca Cline
The winners in the 9th-12th Grade category are:
1st place – Kelsey Bennett
2nd place – Ohvia Muraleetharan
3rd place – Austin Branch
4th place – Quinn Robinson
5th place – Christy Strauss
The winners in the Adult category are:
1st place – Leah Eisenbeis
2nd place – Darrel Dionne
3rd place – Laura Balster
4th place – Brent Corley
5th place – Joshua Maxey
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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.
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