Pioneer Library System

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

The Pioneer Library System is working to help its communities cope with a challenging economic time and make good decisions with their money. And this month’s lesson specifically deals with ...

2. Newcastle class offers resources to help pay for your education
(Newcastle/Adults)

As the economy tries to recover and the cost for higher education continues to rise, would-be college students are looking for options to help them further their education. The Newcastle ...

3. Hispanic Heritage Festival brings culture, family fun to Purcell library
(Purcell/Adults)

The Purcell Public Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with its seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Festival at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at the library, 919 N. Ninth St. The family-friendly ...

4. Census Bureau to conduct research website training
(Norman/Adults)

The U.S. Census Bureau is coming to the Norman Public Library to offer free training on using Census data available on the American FactFinder website. An official from the Census Bureau will be ...

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

The Pioneer Library System is working to help its communities cope with a challenging economic time and make good decisions with their money. And this month’s lesson specifically deals with ...

6. Make N Take at Noble craft program
(Noble/Children )

The Noble Public Library’s Make N Take program offers crafts and activities for children ages 2-5. The program generally will take place at 10:30 a.m. the second Tuesday from September through ...

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

The Pioneer Library System is working to help its communities cope with a challenging economic time and make good decisions with their money. And this month’s lesson specifically deals with ...

8. Movie of the Month hits screen in Purcell
(Purcell/Children )

It’s time for an afterschool movie at the Purcell Public Library. The library welcomes children and people of all ages to its “Movie of the Month” at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. ...

9. Storytimes for young children set in McLoud
(McLoud/Children )

The McLoud Public Library invites its youngest readers to the library for a pair of Storytimes Tuesday, Sept. 14. A Lapsit Storytime is planned at 10:30 a.m. in the library’s Milburn ...

10. Learn about database for financial aid opportunities at Purcell program
(Purcell/Adults)

As the economy tries to recover and the cost for higher education continues to rise, would-be college students are looking for options to help them further their education. The Purcell Public ...

11. Find support to pay for education at Norman program
(Norman/Adults)

As the economy tries to recover and the cost for higher education continues to rise, would-be college students are looking for options to help them further their education. The Norman Public ...

12. Story Times to resume in Shawnee
(Shawnee/Children )

The Shawnee Public Library invites children 3 and older and their caregivers to Story Times, which run at 10 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21, at the library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave. Librarians ...

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

The Pioneer Library System is working to help its communities cope with a challenging economic time and make good decisions with their money. And this month’s lesson specifically deals with ...

14. Tuesday Tutors program slated in Norman
(Norman/Teens)

The Norman Public Library and Crossroads Youth and Family Services are collaborating to offer Tuesday Tutors at the library Tuesday evenings during the school year. Tutoring begins at 6:30 p.m. Tutors ...

15. Shawnee offers beginning computer series
(Shawnee/Adults)

The Shawnee Public Library will provide several days of classes for beginning computer users later this month. The three-part series is designed for the absolute beginner and is a hands-on ...

16. Book Buzz Brunch Bunch to meet
(Shawnee/Adults)

The Book Buzz Brunch Bunch meets for its monthly book discussion at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 17, in the conference room of the Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave. Guests are invited ...

17. Library class offers resources to help pay for your education
(Moore/Adults)

As the economy tries to recover and the cost for higher education continues to rise, would-be college students are looking for options to help them further their education. The Moore Public ...

18. Rhythmical Lapsit returns at Blanchard
(Blanchard/Children )

Babies, toddlers and their caregivers are invited to the Blanchard Public Library’s Rhythmical Lapsit program at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the library’s Community Room. The ...

19. Storytime offered twice on Mondays in Blanchard
(Blanchard/Children )

The Blanchard Public Library resumes its Storytime programs at 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, in the library’s Community Room. The Storytimes are offered for preschool and elementary ...

20. Norman’s Teen Book Talk looks at Mockingjay
(Norman/Teens)

The Norman Public Library’s Teen Book Talk is diving into one of the country’s most popular book series. The group’s discussion focuses on Mockingjay, the recently-released ...

21. Preschool Storytimes resume in Noble
(Noble/Children )

The Noble Public Library’s Preschool Storytimes begin for the fall at 10:30 a.m. Sept. 7 in the Ina Byerly Activity Room of the library, 204 N. 5th St. The program is geared to ages ...

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

The Shawnee Public Library seeks to help its readers “Go Digital!” and learn about the world of downloadable books and videos. The program will be 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9, ...

23. Small business expert to speak in McLoud
(McLoud/Adults)

The McLoud Public Library hosts the McLoud Chamber of Commerce’s monthly luncheon at noon Thursday, Sept. 9 in the Milburn Room of the library, 133 N. Main St. This month’s featured ...

24. Purcell hosts circus-themed Family Storytime
(Purcell/Children )

The Purcell Public Library offers something for all ages as it invites families to its Family Story Time, 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 9. This month’s event will have a circus theme, and children ...

25. Mr & Mrs Young Win Summer Reading Prizes
(Newcastle/Check this out!)

Don and Linda Young of Newcastle were our prize winners for the Summer Reading Program.  Linda and Don are retired Newcastle school teachers. Linda's name was drawn for the beautiful basket ...

26. Purcell preschool storytime gets under way
(Purcell/Children )

As sure as the temperatures dropping, the leaves changing color and the school bells ringing is the return of the Purcell Public Library’s children’s Storytime programs for the fall season. ...

27. Babygarten™ series to debut in Tecumseh
(Tecumseh/Children )

The Tecumseh Public Library is targeting its youngest future readers with a program beginning next month that is new for the library and the Pioneer Library System. The library will host a Babygarten™ ...

28. Homework Helpers offered in Noble
(Noble/Children )

The Homework Helpers tutoring service resumes Sept. 7 at the Noble Public Library, 204 N. Fifth St. Homework Helpers is a free tutoring service supported by the library, Maguire Farm Store, First ...

29. Moore Library to Close for HVAC Equipment Installations
(Moore/Check this out!)

Installation for several new components on the existing HVAC system at Moore Public Library is slated to begin on Tuesday, September 14. The library, located at 225 South Howard in Moore, will be closed ...

30. Job Announcement : Moore Public Library Manager
(Moore/Check this out!)

Pioneer Library System Founded in 1958, the Pioneer Library System is the largest multi-county library system in the state of Oklahoma, serving more than 330,000 residents in Cleveland, McClain, ...

31. Norman hosts eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival and Gala
(Norman/Adults)

The Norman Public Library continues its tradition of bringing Hispanic culture from around the world inside its walls during its eighth annual Hispanic Heritage Festival Sept. 10 and 12 at the ...

32. Melody Hounds programs set at Blanchard library
(Blanchard/Children )

The Melody Hounds are back at the Blanchard Public Library. Children ages 3-7 and their caregivers are invited to the library for the fall’s first editions of the musical program, set for ...

33. Grant supports Pottawatomie County Literacy Program
(Shawnee/Adults)

The Oklahoma Department of Libraries has announced that a grant for $4,496 was awarded to the Pottawatomie County Literacy Program to support local adult literacy efforts.  According ...

34. Purcell to host Sequoyah Club
(Purcell/Children )

The Purcell Public Library is giving readers a special look at the 2011 Sequoyah book list for children with its monthly Sequoyah Club. The club has its first meeting at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday, ...

35. Preschool programs start back up at Newcastle
(Newcastle/Children )

After a break for the summer, the Newcastle Public Library resumes its children’s Storytimes and Movers & Shakers program in September. Storytimes will take place at 11 a.m. Wednesdays. ...

36. Afterschool crafts offered Wednesdays in Purcell
(Purcell/Children )

The Purcell Public Library invites children to its After School Craft Time programs at 3:15 p.m. Wednesdays. All supplies will be provided by the library, and children should be prepared to ...

37. Tecumseh Friends to host book sale
(Tecumseh/Adults)

The Friends of the Tecumseh Library will host their annual book sale Thursday through Saturday at the library, 114 N. Broadway Ave. The event begins with an early sale 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Admission ...

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

The Norman Public Library is set to begin its fall Prime Time literacy series on Thursday nights this fall. The six-week series takes place 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursdays Sept. 2 through Oct. 7 at the ...

39. Blanchard hosts program to target identity theft
(Blanchard/Adults)

The Blanchard Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the library, 205 NE 10th St. The program is part of the ...

40. Newcastle resumes Reading with Snuffie on Tuesdays
(Newcastle/Children )

The Newcastle Public Library resumes its reading program with Snuffie the Therapy Dog at a new time, 3 p.m. Tuesdays beginning Aug. 24. The program is designed for children ages 4-10 to read ...

41. Shawnee targets identity theft at program
(Shawnee/Adults)

The Shawnee Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at the library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave. The program is ...

42. Purcell hosts program on identity theft prevention
(Purcell/Adults)

 The Purcell Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the library, 919 N. Ninth St. The program is part ...

43. Tecumseh event trains teens, parents on homework help program
(Tecumseh/Adults)

The Tecumseh Public Library invites area teens and their parents to learn about Brainfuse, an online tutoring and homework help program offered through one of the Pioneer Library System. The ...

44. Blanchard offers training on homework help program
(Blanchard/Adults)

The Blanchard Public Library invites area teens and their parents to learn about Brainfuse, an online tutoring and homework help program offered through one of the Pioneer Library System. The ...

45. Norman program offers tips to avoid identity theft
(Norman/Adults)

The Norman Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 19, at the library, 225 N. Webster Ave. The program is part ...

46. Zumba Offered at the Norman Library
(Norman/Adults)

In gyms and fitness centers around the world Zumba has people getting fit to Latin music. Zumba is a dance fitness program that combines Latin and international music to make exercise fun. Now ...

47. “Car Repair 101” looks at library resources for keeping your car going strong
(McLoud/Adults)

Whether it’s for a major repair or just a tuneup, car owners can find help for their wheels through the Pioneer Library System’s databases. Car Repair 101, a program that looks at the ...

48. Tecumseh workshop takes on challenge of identity theft
(Tecumseh/Adults)

 The Tecumseh Public Library offers local residents tips for avoiding Identity Theft during a program at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, at the library, 114 N. Broadway Ave. The program is ...

49. Job database workshop set in McLoud
(McLoud/Adults)

Connecting future employees with jobs – that’s the goal for an upcoming program offered at the McLoud Public Library. “Job Searching and Resume Building” looks at Job & ...

50. Grants to Individuals Online
(Web Links / Research Databases)

*In Library Use Only* An online database of over 8,500 foundation and public charity programs that fund students, artists, researchers, and other individual grantseekers.