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This week's rec comes from Sunny!

Prodigal Summer by Barbara Kingsolver

“Kingsolver novels always hit home for me. She always finds a way to make the ordinary feel extraordinary. So far, Prodigal Summer is as beautifully written as everything else I have read by her.”

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The OCCC Library will be closed Monday, May 25th. We will reopen Tuesday.

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This week's recommendation comes from Jacob!

Cat's Cradle by Kurt Vonnegut

"Vonnegut excels at optimistic nihilism, this a book that will make you love and hate humanity."

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The OCCC Library will have reduced hours from May 18th to June 1st.

Monday-Thursday, 7:30 AM to 6:00 pm
Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday, Closed

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We are so excited to see Elizabeth Frisk, 2026's Miss Sooner State Collegiate, introduce OCCC's first Little Free Library.

Stop by the library drop off lane to visit the brand new little library or visit https://t.co/rpI32FEjHJ to learn more about Free Little Library projects.

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This week's recommendation comes from SeaJay!

Explorer Academy Series by Trudi Trueit

"You get to learn about a lot of new technology and what is possible to accomplish in a story format!"

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We were so excited to see our community tell their favorite stories through sugar-coated marshmallows last week! Check out this year's displays and more by visiting https://t.co/RPUiX6ahwe

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This week's recommendation comes from Prof. Jeff Provine

Peacemaker (TV Show)

“Probably the best soundtrack of any TV ever!”

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Due to the risk of severe weather predicted by the National Weather Service, the campus and library will be closing at 5:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, April 14.

If you are in need of immediate help, please use the Email-A-Librarian services to contact us

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This rec comes from Dana!

The Eights by Joanna Miller

"This novel focuses on the lives of four young women who were the first women to earn degrees at Oxford University.... provides insight to the gradual inclusion of females in higher education....”

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OCCC is continuing to assess and resolve damage from Friday's storms. The campus will be closed until 4/13. More information about rescheduled library events and classes will be sent via email soon.

Please use either the library chat or Email-A-Librarian services to contact us.

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OCCC is continuing to assess storm damage and the library will be closed for Saturday, April 4, 2026.

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This recommendation comes from Dr. Michelle Cole!

The Morning Show

“Dark, twisted, mysterious, with inspiring moments - this show will keep you wanting more!”

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The OCCC Library will be closed starting March 15th through March 22nd for Spring Break. The library will reopen March 23rd.

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We’re excited to share that the OCCC Library was named Library of the Year by the Oklahoma Library Association at last night’s Scholarship and Awards Reception! Huge thanks to our amazing faculty for nominating us and to OLA for selecting us.

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This recommendation comes from Prof. Jake Nelson.

Shane by Jack Schaefer

“I am a huge Western fan. So, Shane (the novel and 1953 film) is THE American Western and I find it fascinating how impactful it is on American culture and identity.”

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Tomorrow is the day to start your zine journey. Want to make a zine? Never heard of a zine? This workshop is for you!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and learning. Materials and snacks will be provided to participants.

Visit https://t.co/M4BBqO8G9R to register.

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Want to make a zine? Never heard of a zine? This workshop is for you!

Join us for an afternoon of creativity and learning. Materials and snacks will be provided to participants.

Visit https://t.co/M4BBqO8G9R to register.

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This week's rec comes from Dr. Angela Cotner.

The Names by Florence Knapp

“This book has three timelines of a boy's life, each based on what his mother named him. It is the most creative premise I have read in a long time.”

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The OCCC Library will be closed Monday, 2/16. We will reopen Tuesday at 7:30 am.