Pioneer Library System

5/21 A Message from PLS Director Anne Masters

Pioneer Library System - From the Director

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 May 2013 09:09

We watched in terror as the tornado made its way along the path one mile south of the Southwest Oklahoma City Library and about a block south of the Moore Public Library where 54 people were sheltering from the storm.  We were so relieved when they were passed, but others were not so fortunate.
 
In addition, our friend and Board Member Steve Eddy is City Manager of the City of Moore and our hearts break for him and for his wife who is Director of the Red Cross as we think of all they are seeing and dealing with.
 
At this time I don’t know how we can help, but I will keep you informed as we learn more.  Late last night the power was out in Blanchard, SOKC and Moore libraries.  Those staff members should check with their supervisors as we determine plans for them and  their libraries.   All other libraries should be open and staff reporting normally.  I’m sure many customers will need our services.
 
If you have information about other Pioneer staff members affected by the tornado, please let me know.  We recognize that many of our customers were affected, also, and will want to know how we can help.
 
Anne Masters, Director of the Pioneer Library System
405 701-2642 

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Coffee Shop RFP

Pioneer Library System - Press Releases

Last Updated on Thursday, 02 May 2013 11:07

Attention Restraunt Owners:

The Pioneer Library System has purchased and is remodeling the former Borders building at 300 Norman Center Court.  It will house Pioneer’s system offices and a branch library for the City of Norman.

Linked is a Request for Proposals for a vendor to operate the coffee shop in the library as well as drawings of the building and a list of equipment provided by Pioneer.

If your business meets the qualifications required, we invite your proposal for operation of the coffee shop.  If you have questions, please contact Doug Buck, Business Manager, at 405 701-2644, or Anne Masters, Director Pioneer Library System at 405 701-2642.

Adult Summer Reading Program Schedule

Pioneer Library System - Summer Reading Programs

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 10:32

Dig Into Dinnner Food for Thought Learning Institute offers a lecture/cooking demonstration for families who want to eat well on a budget. The chefs engage children in some simple food preparation while parents focus on exciting and healthy meals. Limited seating: registered guests will be seated first.

Sat., June 8 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee                         Fri., July 12 at 6 p.m. in Noble

Sat., June 15 at 2 p.m. in SOKC                            Tues., July 16 at 5:30 p.m. in Tecumseh

Mon., June 17 at 5:30 p.m. in Blanchard               Thurs., July 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Purcell

Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m. in Norman                           Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle

Mon., June 24 at 6:30 p.m. in Moore                      Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m. in McLoud

Break New Ground with Genealogy Kathryn Ramsay, Genealogy librarian for the Pioneer Library System, offers several different approaches to assist you in your family research: reading and writing genealogy blogs and posting on genealogy message boards and forums. You'll be closer to understanding your ancestry in no time.

Thurs., June 6 at 5:30 p.m. in Tecumseh               Tues., July 2 at 5:30 p.m. in Newcastle

Sat., June 15 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee                        Thurs., July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Norman

Mon., June 17 at 6:30 p.m. in Moore                      Thurs., July 18 at 6 p.m. in SOKC

Sat., June 22 at 2 p.m. in Purcell                            Fri., July 19 at 6 p.m. in Noble

Thurs., June 27 at 5:30 p.m. in Blanchard

Rilla Askew Oklahoma author Rilla Askew returns to tour the Pioneer hometown libraries after a national book tour for Kind of Kin, her fourth novel. Join the discussion about the book that was inspired by 2007 Oklahome immigration laws and the impact upon those personally affected by the legislation.

Mon., June 3 at 6 p.m. in SOKC                             Tues., June 11 at 6 p.m. in McLoud

Tues., Jue 4 at 6 p.m. in Blanchard                        Thurs., June 13 at 1 p.m. in Noble

Thurs., June 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Norman                   Thurs., June 13 at 7 p.m. in Purcell

Fri., June 7 at 10:30 a.m. in Shawnee                     Fri., June 14 at 6:30 p.m. in Moore

Fri., June 7 at 6 p.m. in Newcastle

Family Stories: How to Begin Workshop instructor Nathan Brown, 2013-2014 Poet Laureate of Oklahoma, will help you get started (break ground) in telling and preserving your own life-stories. Brown travels widely to offer various workshops, so this will be a real treat for anyone who chooses to attend.

Sat., June 29 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee                       Mon., July 15 at 6 p.m. in SOKC

Sat., July 6 at 2 p.m. in Purcell                              Thurs., July 18 at 5:30 p.m. in Tecumseh

Mon., July 8 at 6:30 p.m. in Moore                        Sat., July 20 at 10:30 a.m. in Norman

Tues., July 9 at 5:30 p.m. in Newcastle                 Sat., July 20 at 2 p.m. in Noble

Thurs., July 11 at 5:30 p.m. in Blanchard

Teen Summer Reading Program Schedule

Pioneer Library System - Summer Reading Programs

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 10:30

Get Down to Dance Rachel Hendricks, dancer, choreographer, and instructor, leads a fun workshop to offer some moves that will be sure to turn heads on any dance floor. Rachel is a dance instructor at Modern Dance Arts in Norman where she has been teaching all ages and styles since 2005.

Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m. in Purcell                     Fri., June 28 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle

Wed., June 19 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee                 Mon., July 8 at 2 p.m. in SOKC

Thurs., June 20 at 2 p.m. in Blanchard              Tues., July 9 at 2 p.m. in Norman

Mon., June 24 at 2 p.m. in Moore                      Wed., July 10 at 2 p.m. in McLoud

Tues., June 25 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh               Thurs., July 11 at 2 p.m. in Noble

Theater Makeup Artistry Erin Hicks-Cheek shows basic make-up techniques and some special horror make-up tricks that would do any zombie actor proud as teens design and apply theatrical-style makeup. Erin is a former artistic director of Oklahoma City Theatre Company and has numerous acting credits. Limit 20. Registration required.

Mon., June 3 at 2 p.m. in Moore                         Mon., June 10 at 2 p.m. in SOKC

Tues., June 4 at 2 p.m. in Purcell                        Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh

Wed., June 5 at 2 p.m. in McLoud                      Wed., June 12 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Thurs., June 6 at 2 p.m. in Noble                        Thurs., June 13 at 2 p.m. in Blanchard

Fri., June 7 at 2 p.m. in Newscastle                   Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m. in Norman

Steampunk Style Learn jewelry making basics and build your own Steampunk style accessories based on Victorian science fiction and fantasy. Workshop leader Kiona Millirons has taught art for the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Supplies are provided. Registration is required. Limit 20.

Fri., June 7 at 2 p.m. in SOKC                            Thurs., June 20 at 2 p.m. in Noble

Tues., June 11 at 2 p.m. in Norman                    Fri., June 21 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle

Mon., June 17 at 2 p.m. in Moore                       Tues., June 25 at 2 p.m. in Purcell

Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh                Wed., June 26 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Wed., June 19 at 2 p.m. in McLoud                    Thurs., June 27 at 2 p.m. in Blanchard

Science Museum Oklahoma Experience the world of Tolkien's The Hobbit. Learn the science behind fire breathing and glowing swords. Discover riddles, rings, and other hobbit things as you navigate dark passages, traverse a spider's web, and explore many other wonders of Middle Earth. Limit 40 per workshop. Registration required.

Mon., July 8 at 2 p.m. in Moore                          Wed., July 17 at 2 p.m. in McLoud

Tues., July 9 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh                   Wed., July 17 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Thurs., July 11 at 2 p.m. in Blanchard                Thurs., July 18 at 2 p.m. in Noble

Fri., July 12 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle                     Sat., July 20 at 2 p.m. in Norman

Mon., July 15 at 2 p.m. in SOKC                         Tues., July 23 at 2 p.m. in Purcell