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Metropolitan Library System PodcastThe Great State Fair of OklahomaIf you're as excited about the Oklahoma State Fair as we are, then you're going to love this episode! Judie from the library's Special Collections department talks about the history of the state fair. If you're interested in learning more about the things you can see from our Special Collections, you can see them here: https://www.metrolibrary.org/find/research-and-learn/special-collections
2025-09-1521 minMetropolitan Library System PodcastT-G-I-Fry-dayDid you know that national French Fry day is in July? We just found out so we thought it would be a great time to talk about who has the best fries in Oklahoma City, and what library resources you can use to learn more about Oklahoma City restaurants past and present, fries, and frying things. And if this podcast inspires you to learn more about the history of restaurants in OKC, you can go to the link below to access the Special Collections archive to see old menus, photos, and much more: https://www.metrolibrary.org...
2025-07-1526 minMetropolitan Library System PodcastSummer Reading 2025It's time for summer reading again at your local library, so Emily from the Metropolitan Library System's Outreach and Engagement office took some time out of her busy schedule to talk to a couple of this year's teen volunteers about what's going on at the library this summer and what it's like being a volunteer. If you'd like to know more about summer reading, you can go to https://www.metrolibrary.org/summerreading
2025-06-1520 min
In the Background of Life07 - Summer Fun: Memory making through the YearsIn this episode we talk about Summer Fun: Memory making through the YearsHow do we balance work life and Summer fun? Join us for ideas to engage your family during the Summer months.Podcast Highlights:Bringing our childhood experiences of Summer into our family plans. Engaging activities to keep the family connectedSupport your children through all the stages of childhood by engaging them with activities created just for them. Visit your local librariesOklahoma Metropolitan Library System...
2024-08-0519 minMetropolitan Library System PodcastParks and RecreationJuly is Parks and Recreation month, so we thought it might be fun to make book recommendations based on some of our favorite characters from the show Parks and Recreation. As always, if you want to check out any of our recommendations, you can find them on the library's catalog. https://catalog.metrolibrary.org/?browseCategory=staff_picks And if you'd like to find out which Parks and Rec character is most like you, feel free to take the quiz below. https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelicaamartinez/parks-and-rec-personality-quiz
2024-07-1526 minMetropolitan Library System PodcastThe Dunning CollectionIn this month's episode, some of the librarians from the Metropolitan Library System's Special Collections team talk to us about the library's John Dunning III Collection, a collection of thousands of Oklahoma City items housed in the library's archive. If you'd like to learn more about what is in the collection, you can contact the Special Collections department at special.collections@metrolibrary.org, and you can find any of the items in the collection that have been made available for viewing online at https://www.metrolibrary.org/archive
2024-02-1523 min
Curious Cousins OK PodcastEp 61 Wheelock Academy & Belle IsleNow that autumn is winding down and winter is amping up, it’s time to get cozy and comfy…and listen to some ghost stories! This week, your favorite cousins tell you about the dark history and spirits associated with both the Wheelock Academy/Missions in Millerton and the Belle Isle in Oklahoma City.
Like many Native American schools during the late 1800s and early 1900s, Wheelock started out with good intentions, but ended with several accounts of mental, physical, and emotional abuse. With this being done on children, you can only imagine the energies that remain aroun...
2023-12-0143 min
Tushalicious Talk18 - LWVOKC & Almonte Librarian Serina Freeman!Join me with Serina Freeman, the sound side librarian and engagement manager as we discuss summer reading, Almonte's new location, and Spill The Beans Community Coffee which meets on the 1st Thursday of every month. Visit www.metrolibrary.org/summerreading soon!
2023-06-2824 min
OK by Me001: Judie and the PaseoOur first episode, where Judie introduces us to the Paseo District!
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2022-10-1428 min