by Sheila Barnard Marie Kondo is well on her way to becoming a household name. Her book "The Life Changing Art of Tidying Up" is a New York Times bestseller and her Netflix show "Tidying Up with Marie Kondo" has become a fan favorite. Marie Kondo's love of organizing started young. Born and raised in …
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Top 5 Ways to Revive Your Resume
by Macy Conley Applying for your dream job is nerve wracking enough, updating your resume shouldn't be. Below are listed the top 5 ways to bring life to your resume. Include only relevant information. This may seem like a no brainier, but you would be surprised how many resumes include information that doesn't pertain to …
Adulting
By Sheila Barnard The Oxford English dictionary defines adulting as "The practice of behaving in a way characteristic of a responsible adult, especially the accomplishment of mundane but necessary tasks." The library is a great place to learn about these tasks! We have a wide variety of books on different adulting topics including, finances, basic …
Home repairs, Improvements, and Maintenance
By Peggy Kindiger The ceiling fan won’t work, the tile grout is coming loose in the shower, the faucet in the kitchen sink is leaking, and the lawn mower is sputtering. Just when you think school is over – along comes adulthood! Whether it’s getting your first house/apartment or vehicle, you’ll need to …
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Basic Sewing for Beginners
By Macy Conley You may not think you should learn how to sew, but this basic skill comes in handy in your everyday life. Whether it be fixing a button, a tear in your favorite sweater, or mending a ripped pair of jeans, knowing how to sew can help you save a few extra dollars. …
The Summer Slide
by Tia Garrett Books have a lot of competition for kids’ attention. Video games, cell phones, social media sites, and sports are tantalizing sources of entertainment for kids of all ages, during their off hours. Research indicates that students, on average, spend only about 10 minutes per day reading outside of school. The more kids …
Instant Ramen Noodles
by Sheila Barnard Instant ramen noodles are a staple for young college students. Originating in Japan, instant noodles are cheap and easy to make. Today we are going to look at some recipes you can use to make your instant noodles a little more tasty! Our first link is for Perfect Instant Ramen. It …
OSU-OKC Talent Search
By Lena Munir Khader Parents/Guardians, are you interested in seeing your child attend college or a vocational school after high school? Have you envisioned your child walking across a stage and attaining a post-secondary education? Sometimes, we don’t always have the time and resources to provide our children with all of the tools necessary for a post-secondary …
Tai Chi for Better Balance
Tai Chi, short for Tai ji quan, is a Chinese Martial Art known for it's health benefits and meditation. Through movement and breathing, Tai Chi helps focus the mind, reduce stress, and help with balance and range of motion. The library offers a Tai Chi for Better Balance class every Tuesday and Thursday morning at …
Interesting Jobs to Take Right Out of College
by Alicia Ballard So you’ve just graduated college, now what’s the next step? You’ll have to start looking for a job, here we will look at a few interesting and exciting jobs to take right out of college! Teaching Assistant (as seen in the Harry Potter series by J K Rowling) Most Teaching …
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