Pioneer Library System

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

... will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14 at the Blanchard Public Library, 205 NE 10th St. The program will give participants a way to determine their “money personality.” It will look ...

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

... Public Library is doing what it can to help, offering a class on “Finding Foundation Support for Your Education.” The class is 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the library, 705 NW 10th ...

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)

... will be offered at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 21 at the Tecumseh Public Library, 114 N. Broadway Ave. The program will give participants a way to determine their “money personality.” It will ...

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)

... will be offered at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 20 at the McLoud Public Library, 133 N. Main St. The program will give participants a way to determine their “money personality.” It will look at ...

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)

... will be offered at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13 at the Noble Public Library, 204 N. 5th St. The program will give participants a way to determine their “money personality.” It will look at ...

14. Workshop looks at library’s online job search resources
(Newcastle/Adults)

The Newcastle Public Library and the Pioneer Library System’s Virtual Library branch invite area residents to a class on Job Searching and Resume Building, set for 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. ...

15. 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 ...

16. 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 ...

17. 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 ...

18. 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 ...

19. Training on Census data website planned in Shawnee
(Shawnee/Adults)

The U.S. Census will be at the Shawnee Public Library to offer a free training on using Census data available on the American FactFinder website. The training will be offered in the library’s ...

20. 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 ...

21. 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 ...

22. 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 ...

23. 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 ...

24. “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, ...

25. 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 ...

26. 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 ...

27. Teen, tween book clubs to meet in Newcastle
(Newcastle/Teens)

Newcastle-area teens and tweens are invited to the Newcastle Public Library for a pair of book discussions at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8 at the library, 705 NW 10th St. Tweens, ages 12 and ...

28. Computer classes scheduled in Noble
(Noble/Adults)

The Noble Public Library is offering hands-on computer classes on basic skills throughout September. Classes will be offered at 10 a.m. on Thursdays in the Coman Culbert Community Room of the library, ...

29. 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. ...

30. 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™ ...

31. 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 ...

32. September 2010 Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... Mark Heisey, Noble Public Library Kate DiCamillo has had a number of big books, most recently, The Tale of Despereaux; however, it is one of her lesser known works that really won me over.   ...

33. 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 ...

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

... and Pottawatomie counties through 9 hometown public libraries, 8 rural Information Stations, an online Virtual Library, a strong literacy department, and a diverse collection of more than 525,000 items ...

35. 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 ...

36. 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 ...

37. Blanchard hosts introductory Internet class
(Blanchard/Adults)

The Blanchard Public Library hosts an “Introduction to the Internet” class at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 2 at the library, 205 NE 10th St. The class focuses on helping beginners ...

38. 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 ...

39. Tecumseh library offers Frontier Days activities
(Tecumseh/Adults)

The City of Tecumseh is ready for its annual Frontier Days Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27-28, and the Tecumseh Public Library has several activities planned as part of the celebration as well. The ...

40. 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, ...

41. 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. ...

42. 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 ...

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

... many programs and events "Our book sale raises funds to benefit the Tecumseh Public Library and support the library's informational, educational and recreational endeavors," said Friends ...

44. 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 ...

45. 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 ...

46. 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 ...

47. Game day planned at Purcell library
(Purcell/Teens)

It’s game day at the Purcell Public Library. Children and teens are invited to afterschool activities Thursday, Aug. 19. Children’s Game Day will be a 3:15 p.m. and Teen Gaming Day ...

48. 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 ...

49. 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 ...

50. Book Buzz Brunch Bunch meets Friday
(Shawnee/Adults)

The Book Buzz Brunch Bunch meets for its monthly book discussion at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 20, in the conference room of the Shawnee Public Library, 101 N. Philadelphia Ave. Guests are invited ...

51. GreenFile
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Collection of scholarly, government & general-interest titles includes content on global warming, green building, pollution, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, recycling, & more.

52. Mango Languages
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Use Mango Basic or Mango Complete to learn foreign languages from the comfort of home. 36 foreign language lessons - 14 of them for ESL students.

53. Funk & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Provides encyclopedic entries covering a variety of subject areas.

54. 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. ...

55. Book Collection Nonfiction: High School Edition
(Web Links / Research Databases)

A research database for school and public libraries. It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 2,440 popular nonfiction books. The database includes high interest titles ...

56. Book Collection Nonfiction: Elementary School Edition
(Web Links / Research Databases)

A research database for school and public libraries. It contains informative abstracts and searchable full text for more than 1,290 popular nonfiction books. The database includes high interest titles ...

57. Academic Source Premier
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Provides full text for nearly 4,700 publications, including full text for more than 3,600 peer-reviewed journals. PDF backfiles to 1975 or further are available for well over one hundred journals, and ...

58. EBSCOHost Databases
(Web Links / Research Databases)

A major provider of online information to libraries this database provides full-text access to information a large amount of information in magazine, newspaper, book and encyclopedia format.

59. 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. ...

60. Oklahoma Crossroads
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Consists of selected digital collections of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries spanning more than 100 years of rich, vibrant history. These collections include documents, photographs, newspapers, reports, ...

61. Regional Business News
(Web Links / Research Databases)

Provides full text for more than 50 regional business publications. Includes the Journal Record 2003 - present and Journal Record Legislative Report 2004 - present ...