Pioneer Library System

1. 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 ...

2. Tecumseh resumes Toddler Story Time
(Tecumseh/Children )

... will be eligible to have their names entered in a semi-annual drawing for a savings bond. Registration is not required for the storytimes.  For more information on this or other activities at ...

3. Growing Like a Read Activity Logs
(Growing Like a Read/General)

... any activity on the sheet to complete six across. Contact your hometown library for information for entering your child into a drawing for a savings bond. Activity Logs as PDFs 0 - 6 Months 7 ...

4. Play the Stock Market Game
(SmartInvesting/Resources)

Have you ever wanted to try investing, but were afraid to risk your money? Now you can by playing the Stock Market Game™ (SMG) through the PLS SMART Money @ Your Library® Initiative and ...

5. Introduction to Growing Like a Read
(Growing Like a Read/General)

... ages.  After you complete a set of six activities, return to the library to receive a book (one per family) and to put your child’s name in for a drawing for a savings bond.  The savings ...

6. Smart Investing Reading List
(SmartInvesting/Resources)

... earned income to their goals through saving and investing.    The Everything budgeting book: practical advice for spending less, increasing savings, and having more money for the things ...

7. Librarians help parents to interest youngsters in reading with new program
(Shawnee/Children )

... home library and are entered in a drawing for a savings bond donated by a local bank.   Registration is not required to attend this informational meeting September 24. You may call the library ...

8. Libraries help parents raise readers
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

... visit with a completed activity log, the child’s name is entered into a drawing for a Savings Bond donated by a local bank. Drawings for the Savings Bond will be held twice a year in each of the ...

9. Workforce development resources @ your library
(Norman/Check this out!)

The economic downturn has caused many people to re-evaluate their finances and employment options. Whether you are just entering the workforce, developing new skills for your current job, retraining for ...

10. New Audio Books for May
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

The Pioneer Library System has just received a bundle of new audiobooks for you to enjoy.  There are over 300 new titles, which are sure to please every reading taste and need. Browse the new releases ...

11. December Staff Book Reviews
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

Wow, the year has flown by already.  But we have one more chance to share with you some book reviews from the Pioneer Library System staff in 2008.  We have a few children, teen and adult titles ...

12. You benefit from the vote
(Pioneer Library System/From the Director)

On May 13, the three counties served by the Pioneer Library System voted YES in support of the 2 mill increase for support of public library services.  The funding support came just in time for Pioneer ...

13. January is Financial Wellness Month!
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

... great time to work on new budgets, create money management goals, start a savings plan, set goals to pay off old loans, get out of debt and find financial freedom. Here are some new books that may ...

14. How do I have an adult book discussion?
(Frequently Asked Questions/Reader Services)

The Pioneer Library System makes holding a book discussion as easy as checking out a kit! All you have to do is gather the friends . . .and open the book. We do the all the rest for you! PLS maintains ...

15. Heroes Get a Night Out at Moore Library
(Moore/Summer Reading - Children)

Talk about a male bonding experience: Real Life Heroes is the theme for a special Boy’s Night Out. A completely free, “guy stuff” program tailor-made for boys of all ages, is on tap for ...

16. Shawnee library to teach parents kid savings
(Shawnee/Adults)

When it comes to financial management, one thing all parents have in common is wanting to ensure their children have financial skills that are set for life. Sadly, financial education is not systematically ...

17. McLoud library hosts financial education series
(McLoud/Adults)

... financial goals through savings and investing. Other PLS Smart Money workshops are Principles of Saving and Investing on Tuesday, April 6; and Understanding Credit: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly on ...

18. Library grants savings bond as part of program
(McLoud/Children )

Recently, the McLoud Public Library announced its first savings bond winner at a monthly Toddler Time. Toddler Dally Trussell won a $50 bond, monetarily provided by McLoud BancFirst. The bond was purchased ...

19. Investing 101 ... at Moore
(Moore/Adults)

Don’t have a clue about the stock market? Investing: 101 can give you insight into the principles of investing. Part of the SmartMoney program at the library, this free workshop will be held Tuesday ...

20. Tecumseh Toddlers Awarded Savings Bond
(Tecumseh/Children )

... a $50 savings bond for participating in Growing Like a Read, an early childhood literacy program designed to prepare a child to read. The program was made possible by a grant from the Inasmuch Foundation. ...

21. Savings Bond Awarded to Library Reader
(Moore/Check this out!)

... board book to add to their home library.  With each subsequent visit and completed activity logs, the child’s name is entered into a drawing for a Savings Bond donated by a local bank.  ...

22. Seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Festival fills library with cultural diversity
(Norman/Check this out!)

Sunday’s chillingly wet weather was no boundary for those in attendance of the Norman Public Library’s seventh annual Hispanic Heritage Festival. From 3 to 8 p.m., local residents from diverse ...

23. Mothers and Daughters Share Books and Tea
(Moore/Children )

Story books are best when shared.  In the month of October, mothers and daughters are invited to special book discussions with Children’s Librarian, Sandy Shropshire.  Thursday evenings, ...

24. Preschool and lap-sit story times
(Blanchard/Children )

... regular story-time series.   Legacy Bank in Blanchard is donating a $25 savings bond to the “Growing Like a Read” program. Program participants will have the opportunity to enter ...

25. Library offers financial education class
(Norman/Adults)

... in the state is in foreclosure according to RealtyTrac. Fewer than half of all Oklahomans have savings or checking accounts. Oklahoma has ranked among the top ten for bankruptcy filings for the past ...

26. Early July at Blanchard library for children is fun packed
(Blanchard/Summer Reading - Children)

... Wednesday, July 8, at 10:30 a.m. at the American Legion Post 261, 103 S. Main, in downtown Blanchard.   Wednesday, July 15, at 10:30 a.m. a special children’s program, Bear Basics of Savings ...

27. McClain Counties list early July children's programs
(Pioneer Library System/Summer Reading Programs)

... a special children’s program, Bear Basics of Savings will be presented by Blanchard Legacy Bank at the American Legion Post 261, 103 S. Main.   The Children’s Summer Reading Program ...

28. Heroes Nite Out
(Moore/Summer Reading - Children)

Talk about a male bonding experience:  real life heroes is the theme for a special Boy Night Out.  A “guy stuff” program, tailor-made for boys of all ages, is on tap in a come-and-go ...

29. Build Yourself a Better Budget
(McLoud/Adults)

... and long-term goals, participants learn how design realistic spending plans to live within their means and savings plans to reach their goals. Within that framework, the group will discuss different options ...

30. Annual Native American Cultural Festival Comes to Norman Library
(Norman/Check this out!)

The fourth annual Native American Cultural Festival of the Norman Public Library will honor the Native American Athlete. The event will run from 1 to 6 p.m. at the library, 225 N. Webster in downtown Norman, ...

31. Library home to Melody Hounds
(Norman/Children )

The Children’s Department of the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster, offers  Melody Hounds Music Classes beginning in October.  The Melody Hounds curriculum is based upon the work of John Feierabend, ...

32. Bilingual Storytime
(Purcell/Children )

Bilingual, Spanish/English, families and their children ages 6 to 10 will have the opportunity to participate in a free reading, discussion and storytelling series based on illustrated children's books. ...

33. Tax Deductions for Home Office Costs
(Moore/Check this out!)

More and more people are working from home, creating new sources of income, or delving into new business ventures.If you use a portion of your house for business purposes, have an office in your home, ...

34. New audio downloads available
(Pioneer Library System/Press Releases)

On April 1st Pioneer Library System debuted the first books available from our Virtual Library. We've recently added more titles and if you haven't checked out a book from our virtual library collection ...

35. Babywearing @ your library!
(Norman/Summer Reading - Children)

A free presentation given by Attachment Parenting International of Norman of what is called, “Babywearing” will be at the Norman Public Library, 225 N. Webster, Saturday, June 7, at 3 p.m. “Babywearing ...

36. Book Review | Playing for Pizza
(Purcell/Check this out!)

In John Grisham's latest book, Playing for Pizza we follow third-string Cleveland Browns quarterback Rick Dockery. He becomes the greatest goat ever by throwing three interceptions in the closing minutes ...