KOSU Community Calendar

Attention writers, readers and creators! On Saturday, Aug. 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., the

Downtown Library becomes a hub for storytelling with a full day of workshops, panels, and

networking with the 2025 LitFest. Whether you're working on your first book or curious about

publishing, LitFest has something for everyone. Learn about worldbuilding, character

development, self-publishing, writing for kids, and so much more. Notable sessions include:

 The Magic of Middle Grade with Alexandra Ott

 Writing for TV with Marcie Jackson

 Writing and Selling Short Fiction with Annika Lewis and others

 YA vs. New Adult with Rachel Vincent

 Hybrid Publishing 101 with Amy Le

Local publishers and literary organizations will also be on-site. Registration is encouraged but

not required. View the full schedule at metrolibrary.org/litfest.

Space is limited; registration is required and opens August 18. Learn more about “Stillwater Reads” and sign up at stillwaterok.gov/STWReads.

Oklahoma Book Award winner Sheldon Russell will sit down for a cozy interview with OSU's Dr. Mary Larson. Afterwards, Russell will sign copies of "Listen" for the participants of Stillwater Reads.

This event is a part of “Stillwater Reads,” the Stillwater Public Library’s eleventh community-wide reading series taking place during September 2025. The featured books include “Listen” by Sheldon Russell, for adults, and “Nowhere Better Than Here” by Sarah Guillory, for youth (recommended for grades 4-7). Readers interested in participating can pick up a free copy of the books starting August 18 (while supplies last). Adults must sign up to attend a book discussion to get a free copy of “Listen.”

“Stillwater Reads” is funded by the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Books are provided courtesy of the Amazon Think Big program. Additional support is provided by the Oklahoma State University Library, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Block 34, Meridian Technology Center, and Stillwater Public Schools.

Space is limited; registration is required and opens August 18. Learn more about “Stillwater Reads” and sign up at stillwaterok.gov/STWReads.

Children's Author Sarah Guillory will discuss the inspiration for her book "Nowhere Better Than Here," and sign copies for youth participants, followed by hands-on water science activities simulating rainfall, flooding, and erosion with the Oklahoma Conservation Commission.

This event is a part of “Stillwater Reads,” the Stillwater Public Library’s eleventh community-wide reading series taking place during September 2025. The featured books include “Listen” by Sheldon Russell, for adults, and “Nowhere Better Than Here” by Sarah Guillory, for youth (recommended for grades 4-7). Readers interested in participating can pick up a free copy of the books starting August 18 (while supplies last). Adults must sign up to attend a book discussion to get a free copy of “Listen.”

“Stillwater Reads” is funded by the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Books are provided courtesy of the Amazon Think Big program. Additional support is provided by the Oklahoma State University Library, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Block 34, Meridian Technology Center, and Stillwater Public Schools.

Space is limited; registration is required and opens August 18. Learn more about “Stillwater Reads” and sign up at stillwaterok.gov/STWReads.

Patrick Daglaris, Associate Professor and Oral History Archivist for the Oral History Research Program at OSU's Library, will teach attendees how to get started on their oral history projects. The library will also begin loaning oral history kits in September.

This event is a part of “Stillwater Reads,” the Stillwater Public Library’s eleventh community-wide reading series taking place during September 2025. The featured books include “Listen” by Sheldon Russell, for adults, and “Nowhere Better Than Here” by Sarah Guillory, for youth (recommended for grades 4-7). Readers interested in participating can pick up a free copy of the books starting August 18 (while supplies last). Adults must sign up to attend a book discussion to get a free copy of “Listen.”

“Stillwater Reads” is funded by the Friends of the Stillwater Public Library. Books are provided courtesy of the Amazon Think Big program. Additional support is provided by the Oklahoma State University Library, the Oklahoma Historical Society, Block 34, Meridian Technology Center, and Stillwater Public Schools.