Pioneer Library System

1. Smart Investing program looks inside ‘Psychology of Spending’
(Blanchard/Adults)

... of topics to aid in money management skills. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library or call 485-2275.  ...

2. Learn consumers' ‘Psychology of Spending’ in Tecumseh
(Tecumseh/Adults)

... at a variety of topics to aid in money management skills. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library or call 598-5955.  ...

3. Learn about your 'Psychology of Spending' at McLoud program
(McLoud/Adults)

... of topics to aid in money management skills. Registration is required. For more information, visit the library or call 964-2960.  ...

4. 'Psychology of Spending' explored in Noble program
(Noble/Adults)

... of topics to aid in money management skills. Registration is required by visiting the library or calling 872-5713.  ...

5. “Go Digital!” with downloadable books in Shawnee
(Shawnee/Adults)

... are encouraged to bring their iPods, eReader or laptops to learn more about using the services. Registration is required, either at the library, by calling 275-6353  ...

6. Prime Time returns to Norman library in September
(Norman/Adults)

... families.  Families then will read aloud together and discuss related topics. “Our library has been a place that embraces the idea of families bonding together around books,” said ...

7. Science Cafe Returns to the Norman Library
(Norman/Check this out!)

Science Cafe Norman will return from its summer hiatus on September 2, when Leonard Billingsley of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission (OCC) will speak on the topic of "Gamma Ray Logging and Monitoring ...

8. Small businesses to be discussed at McLoud luncheon
(McLoud/Adults)

The McLoud Public Library hosts a program and luncheon on the topic “Hope for Small Businesses,” at noon Thursday, Aug. 12, in the Milburn Room of the library, 133 N. Main St. The ...

9. Noble library workshop aims to stop Identity Theft
(Noble/Adults)

The Noble Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 10, at the library, 204 N. Fifth St. The program is part of the Pioneer ...

10. August 2010 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... those readers that like dystopias, fantasy and dragons, this is a winner!  ...

11. Local authors to discuss Pelosi book in Norman program
(Norman/Adults)

... public sector and legislative leadership, state government and intergovernmental relations and public policy issues involving gender inequality. She has edited several books on those topics and also written ...

12. July 2010 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

...  Margaret Atwood, is no question, one of the premier writers of her generation.  Many first discover Atwood with her dystopian The Handmaid's Tale.  However, with her 2000 release ...

13. Computer classes offered in Noble
(Noble/Adults)

... who want to use one of the library’s computers. Registration for July classes began Monday, June 21. Each class must be registered separately. Students with their own laptop are welcome to bring ...

14. What are the rules for using the Blanchard Library meeting rooms?
(Frequently Asked Questions/Blanchard)

... least 24 hours in advance of your meeting with the staff .     Several  laptop computers are available for use in the Conference Room or Community Room if arranged for in advance ...

15. June 2010 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... Keyes is known for addressing serious social topics in her books and this one is no exception.  In her afterword, she takes pains to thank the staff of the Dublin Rape Crisis Center. This book ...

16. Memorial Day Closing
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

Memorial Day falls on Monday, May 31st this year and all of the Pioneer Library System's hometown public libraries will be closed, on the 30th and 31st, as we honor military men and women who have died ...

17. Blanchard residents form human chain to new library
(Blanchard/Check this out!)

... 10th Street while Blanchard police officers stopped traffic momentarily for her. It won’t be long before she’s spending a lot of her time just down the street from that intersection. “They ...

18. May 2010 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... prepares to get comfortable, Michael flips open his laptop to check on a personal investment account - zero balance!  He checks several of his other accounts with the same results.  He even checks ...

19. May 27 OverDrive Digital Bookmobile
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... are not the only downloadable materials available from OverDrive, with one click you can have access to over 600 videos. They range in topic from the original Nosferatu, Absolute Beginners: Bass Guitar, ...

20. Paying for College and Career Training After High School
(SmartInvesting/Resources)

... and guardians with opportunities to learn more about saving, paying, and planning for post secondary education for their children. Topics covered will be: • potential costs of college and ...

21. Prom Movies & Books
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

...  Sophomore iconoclast Cindy Gold publishes an anti-prom letter in her high school newspaper, but when she develops a crush on her SAT tutor, on top of the ones she already has on popular senior Adam ...

22. Drop Everything and Read
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... them. Napping House by Audrey Wood In this cumulative tale, a wakeful flea atop a number of sleeping creatures causes a commotion, with just one bite.   Fairy/Folk Tales Hansel and Gretel ...

23. Teens can win in March!
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

Are you a teenager? An aspiring film maker? Have a favorite book you want to encourage everyone else to read? Then why not make a book trailer for our Teen Tech Week Contest? Not into making films? But ...

24. March 2010 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

...  Chet is very serious about his role as Bernie's partner but sometimes he is compelled to stop his pursuit of a suspect to take a quick nap or grab a stray potato chip he finds on the floor.  The ...

25. Do you have a Passion for great films?
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

Just in time for Library Lover's Month - and in honor of lovers of libraries and life - we are highlighting 100 YEARS...100 PASSIONS, compiled by the AFI. You can stop by your hometown library ...

26. Accessing databases & security certificates
(Frequently Asked Questions/General)

... an easier way for you to login to our databases and this is a temporary glitch. To stop receiving the errors please try the following steps for your specific internet browser: While using Firefox: ...

27. Smart Investing Reading List
(SmartInvesting/Resources)

Play the Stock Market Game! Follow the quick links below for library reading materials on Smart Investing class topics. Foundations for Financial Plans The Principles of Saving and Investing Developing ...

28. Top Ten Check-Outs of 2009
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

With New Years just around the corner we find ourselves amid an endless supply of Top Ten Lists. Your hometown libraries (not wanting to be left out of the pop culture phenomenon) have compiled our Top ...

29. Food for Fines was Fantastic!
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

From November 30 to December 6, the hometown libraries held our annual Food for Fines. This year topped last year in donations by nearly a ton of pantry goods. Wow! The food collected during the 7 day ...

30. 2009 Holiday Closings
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... or learn something new, the library can help.  We have several resources to get you started and achieve your goals.  Just stop by and ask a staff member to help you find some information.  ...

31. Library service expands to Lexington
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... been delivered library users will be notified that the material is ready for pick up and they can stop by any time during regular school hours and until 4:00 pm. The library also has a computer that ...

32. Will Rogers Day
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... Will Rogers died in a tragic airplane accident August 15, 1935.  Will and his friend, Wiley Post, were flying to Russia, and crashed near one of their stops along the way, Point Barrow, Alaska.  ...

33. What training materials do you have for small businesses?
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... you to use with small groups of employees.  Topics include interpersonal relations and communication in the workplace, supervisory and leadership skills, teamwork, creativity, ethics, and customer ...

34. November 2009 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... in Mr. Hayes personal telling.  Read this aloud and share the pleasure of good stories well told.   A Poke in the I by Paul B. Janeczko and Christopher Raschka Staff Reviewer: Valerie ...

35. President Calls Upon Citizenry to Recognize Importance of Information
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... to fulfill our role as information moderators by providing you with access to the best information possible. Databases with vetted, reliable information from the top scholarly and popular publications ...

36. Nuts! Well, Squirrels really...
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

...   So stop squirreling around and learn more about squirrels!  ...

37. October 2009 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

...  Staff Reviewer: Alice Fielding, Pioneer Service Center Genre: Children Video Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals is one of my top picks for young adults who grew up with Sesame ...

38. September 2009 Staff Book Review
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... drug cartel move in.  She, her gang of girlfriends and Tacho, the owner of the local Internet cafe - he owns a laptop left by missionaries - head to Tijuana and the U.S. in hopes of finding warriors ...

39. Libraries’ successful summer programs reach thousands
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... Library System collection, 530,401.   In less numeric terms, books checked out from the library can have an impact on families at home. Daniel Simon of Norman reports, “We stopped by the ...

40. August is National Inventors Month
(Pioneer Library System/Monthly Picks)

In honor of National Inventor Month, the Pioneer Library System offers you its top ten inventors list. For books about these men in your local hometown library, be sure to click on the links.  ...

41. Literature Resource Center - Gale
(Web Links / Research Databases)

A Gale online resource for research on literary topics, authors, and their works. Its coverage includes all genres and disciplines, time periods, and regions of the world. ...

42. Novelist Plus
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Online readers’ resource that lists fiction and readable nonfiction titles. Content such as lists of award-winning books, Book Discussion Guides, BookTalks, and book lists on high-interest topics are included. ...

43. Books in Print
(Web Links / Research Databases)

... on every topic imaginable. ...

44. Consumer Health Complete
(Web Links / Research Databases)

CHC provides content covering all areas of health and wellness from mainstream medicine to the many perspectives of complementary, holistic and integrated medicine. This full text database covers topics ...

45. Bibliography of Native North Americans
(Web Links / Research Databases)

A bibliographic database covering all aspects of native North American culture, history, and life. This resource covers a wide range of topics including archaeology, multicultural relations, gaming, governance, ...

46. Encyclopedia Britannica
(Web Links / Research Databases)

A familiar resources for young and old, access everything in the paper encyclopedia online. Including sound, video and other multimedia features on topics. ...

47. Chronicles of Oklahoma
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Online index of the Chronicles of Oklahoma, historical publication with Oklahoma specific topics. v. 1 1923 - v. 40 1962 are available full text. ...

48. TOPICsearch
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Current events database allows researchers to explore social, political & economic issues, scientific discoveries and other popular topics discussed in today's classrooms including controversial opinions ...