Pioneer Library System

Summer is here and that means it is time for the Summer Reading Programs.  All of the hometown libraries have prepared a Summer full of fun for children, teens,and adults.  In addition to all the programs put on by the hometown libraries, there are several traveling programs that will visit multiple libraries throughout the Summer.  So, if you really like a presenter, you can see them again at another library.

Take a look at these exciting programs for and be sure to put them on your calendar.   The traveling programs are listed by age group: children, teen, and adult.

CHILDREN- Make a Splash!

The Children’s Summer Reading Program is presented with support from: Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Institute of Museum and Library Services, Sonic Corporation, Hitachi Computer Products (America) Inc., Oklahoma Arts Council, Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation, Pioneer Library System, and local Friends of the Library groups.

The Stringman
Jump on board and follow the flow of the story and string play with Dave Titus the String Man. Dave has new string figures to show from India, Germany, and Mexico. The String Man entertains children of all ages with his storytelling and string.

Wednesday, June 2
-Blanchard 10:30 a.m.
-Newcastle 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 3
-McLoud 11 a.m.
-Tecumseh 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15
-Noble 10 a.m.
-Shawnee at 2 p.m.

Monday, June 28
-Norman at 2 & 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 29
-Purcell at 10:30 a.m.
-Moore at 2 & 7 p.m.

The Noiseguy
Charlie Williams is the Noiseguy, a vocal sound impressionist who can imitate bubbles and flushes, splashes and shushes. Learn to make water drips and drops and participate in this noisy nautical nonsense in a shower of splashy stories and slobbery sounds for little squirts this summer.

Monday, June 7
-Norman at 2 & 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 8
-Purcell at 10:30 a.m.
-Moore at 2 & 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 9
-Blanchard at 10:30 a.m.
-Newcastle at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 10
-McLoud at 11 a.m.
-Tecumseh at 2 p.m.

Friday, June 11
-Noble at 10 a.m.
-Shawnee at 2 p.m.

Monty Harper
Monty Harper will make a splash with his Wacky, Witty, Wet & Wild Songs. Monty’s interactive program and original songs celebrate reading and libraries. Harper discarded the idea of teaching college algebra for a career in smart, funny, independent music for kids. He’s toured 40-50 libraries each summer for two decades.

Monday, June 14
-Norman at 2 & 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 15
-Purcell at 10:30 a.m.
-Moore at 2 & 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 16
-Blanchard at 10:30 a.m.
-Newcastle at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 17
-McLoud at 11 a.m.
-Tecumseh at 2 p.m.

Tuesday, June 22
-Noble at 10 a.m.
-Shawnee at 2 p.m.

Wild Goose Chase Theater
Let your imagination run wild on the wild goose chase of your life! Shadow puppets keep the story afloat for fun overflowing. Wild Goose Chase Theater will excite young people about poetry and puppetry, helping them discover and express their own creative voices.

Monday, June 21
-Norman at 2 & 7 p.m.

Tuesday, June 22
-Purcell at 10:30 a.m.
-Moore at 2 & 7 p.m.

Wednesday, June 23
-Blanchard at 10:30 a.m.
-Newcastle at 2 p.m.

Thursday, June 24
-McLoud at 11 a.m.
-Tecumseh at 2 p.m.

Mad Science
In Mad Science, Derick Brock and highly trained professionals from Science Museum Oklahoma share the science of water using lively animation and awe-inspiring gear. Children enjoy fun, interactive, and educational programs that instill a clear understanding of what science is really about, and how it affects the world around us.

Tuesday, June 29
-Noble at 10 a.m.
-Shawnee at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, June 30
-Blanchard at 10:30 a.m.
-Newcastle at 2 p.m.

Thursday, July 1
-McLoud at 11 a.m.
-Tecumseh at 2 p.m.

Monday, July 5
-Norman at 2 & 7 p.m.

Tuesday, July 6
-Purcell at 10:30 a.m.
-Moore at 2 & 7 p.m.

Sugar Free Allstars
Sugar Free Allstars bring fun and funky music to float the boat. This two-piece band puts on a rock show for kids that includes songs about kitty cats, boats and ships, banana pudding, and bath time that will make you want to clap and sing along with every word.  Their shows are full of body-movin’ beats and entertaining crowd participation that gets everyone involved in the party.

Tuesday, July 6
-Noble at 10 a.m.
-Shawnee at 2 p.m.

TEENS- Make Waves

West African Drumming
Damon Frazier introduces West African musical instruments and a variety of drums. Teens learn centuries-old traditional African rhythms and perform individually and in an ensemble.

Frazier is an artist working primarily in traditional African percussion, electronic music, and video production.  Frazier’s remarkable ability to combine traditional African rhythms and styles with his music creates a refreshing and unique sound that inspires the soul and broadens the mind.

This program is sponsored by the Oklahoma Arts Council and Pioneer Library System.

Limit: 25 - Registration required. All programs begin at 2 p.m.

Origami & Watercolor
Award-winning Malaysian artist Kristie Ming Tan Ngo combines Japanese origami with Chinese watercolor and shows teens how to create their original art.

Kristie Ming Tan Ngo immigrated to the United States in 1992. She has been an Artist-In-Residence for the Oklahoma Arts Council since 1993. Her painting A Scissortail Returns was showcased in the Oklahoma Centennial Chinese Cultural Exhibition and is permanently part of the Oklahoma History Center collection.

This program is sponsored by the  Oklahoma Arts Council and Pioneer Library System.

Limit: 25 - Registration required. All programs begin at 2 p.m.

Self-Defense & Basic Martial Arts
Learn basic self-defense techniques, practice fundamental moves, and learn ways to protect yourself in this fun workshop presented by Katherine Taylor, Chief Instructor for USA Taekwondo Center of Moore.

All programs begin at 2 p.m.

Water World
It arrives on demand just with the turn of a faucet, and sometimes it even falls right out of the sky. It’s water. Water covers around ¾ of the Earth’s surface. Don’t let its abundance fool you, water is weird!

From water that explodes to super-cooled water that crystallizes before your eyes, water is more than a thirst quencher. Be warned! You may never look at water the same again. presented by Chris Wilkerson and scientists from Science Museum Oklahoma

This program is sponsored by the Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation.

All programs begin at 2 p.m.

Make Waves- Write!
Mel Odom uses a sink-or-swim approach to writing that makes his workshop like none other. Odom is author of more than 150 books and a member of the Oklahoma Professional Writers Hall of Fame. Odom, who teaches professional writing courses at the University of Oklahoma, will guide participants through traditional writing approaches and explore blogging as another avenue for imagination and creativity.

Odom writes in many different genres, from fantasy and science fiction to suspense, romance (using a pseudonym), comic books, and blogs. He has also published many novelizations of TV shows, video games, and movies. Some of his books include The Rover series, the first of which won him the Alex Award, given to works written for adults that also have special appeal to young adults; the Left Behind: Military series, which appeared on the Christian bestseller list; and contributions to the Mack Bolan action-adventure series.

All programs begin at 2 p.m.

ADULTS- Dive Into Reading

Touched by Greatness

Authors S. Wayne and Carolee Maxwell take you on a journey back in time as they talk about how they conducted their research to compile their book, Touched by Greatness.

The inspiring book is based on the true story of Charles Watson McGilberry, a Choctaw Oklahoman who was, unbeknown to him, part of an “experiment” to see if young Indians could be trained to succeed in white society.

The Secret Lives of Paranormal Romance Authors

Nationally bestselling authors Michele Bardsley, best known for her vampire mom series set in the fictional town of Broken Heart, Oklahoma, and Dakota Cassidy, best known for her popular Accidentals series for Berkley, give readers the dirt on undead dating, life with shape-shifters, demon no-no's, and other secrets about paranormal characters---and the authors who love them.

Genealogy Research

Wade the waters of genealogy research before you dive into the deep end.

This introduction into genealogy study explores the realities of Internet research and gives an overview of the use of  Ancestry.com  and other online genealogy databases.  The NBC series Who Do You Think You Are? features the genealogies of celebrities. Ancestry.com is prominently featured in the television show, leaving the impression that finding complete family histories on Ancestry.com is simple and easy. Genealogy research can be complicated and a bit daunting for the beginner.

Kathryn Ramsay, Local History and Genealogy Resources Librarian with Pioneer Library System, helps you navigate the waters of tracing your family history.

Grants for Individuals

Learn to find sources for funding for individual grant seekers.

Pioneer Library System hosts the Foundation Center Cooperating Collection, offering a body of resources that individuals and nonprofit organizations can use to research funding opportunities from foundations and corporations.

This session will introduce the fundamentals of grant seeking and effective proposal writing, and teach you how to locate detailed profiles and related information for foundations that fund individuals.

This workshop will be conducted by Jayme Shelton, Business Services Specialist for Moore Public Library, who has served on several boards for non-profit organizations.  He brings a unique perspective to grant seeking.