Pioneer Library System

Purcell Public Library

Monday - Thursday 9:00 am - 7:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Saturday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Phone 405.527.5546

Fax 405.527.7140

Purcell - Teens

Wednesday, 03 March 2010 13:38

Teen Tech Week logo The Purcell Public Library is hosting two special events during Teen Tech Week:

“I Can Name That Tune," Tuesday, March 9, 3:30 p.m. - Teens and tweens ages 10-12 can try to recognize a wide variety of songs quickly. Prizes and snacks will be provided.

“Facebook Matchup," Thursday, March 11, 3:30 p.m. - Teens will play games using Facebook profiles and learn information about the social networking site.

Registration for both events is required: stop by the library in person, call 527-5546, or sign up through the Purcell Events Calendar.

Purcell - Teens
Friday, 26 February 2010 12:20
In preparation for and celebration of the new movie rendition of Alice in Wonderland, the Purcell Public Library is hosting a Tim Burton movie marathon on Thursday, March 4, beginning at 3:15 p.m. The marathon, offered for teens and tweens (ages 10-12), will include Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Corpse Bride, both directed by Tim Burton. “These movies give us a great idea of Tim Burton’s style of directing,” said Ashley Lund, Purcell Teen Librarian. “Teens will also be able to discuss the different approaches that Burton makes to make a film. It should be loads of fun!”
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Purcell - Adults
Tuesday, 16 February 2010 13:20
The Purcell Public Library, 919 N. Ninth, is doing its part to help save the environment by offering eco-friendly book bags for customers. The heavy-duty bags are made of recycled material and can be used to replace plastic or paper bags to carry library materials, groceries, or personal items. Bags will be sold for $1.50 each. “These are the same bags we gave out as part of our library card sign-up campaign last September,” said Purcell librarian Carol Andes. “They were very popular with our customers and we have had many requests to make them available for purchase.” According to Andes, the library bags are a step-up from the reusable bags available for sale at many grocery and discount stores because they are larger, have longer handles, and include an inside pocket for library cards or ID. “Of course, we hope people will use them to carry their books home from the library, but the bags can be used to carry everything from laundry to lunch. Some stores even offer a discount if you bring your own bags,” Andes said.

Purcell - Check this out!
Thursday, 04 February 2010 10:08
February is Black History Month and the Purcell Public Library will celebrate with a Black History Celebration on Tuesday, February 16 at 7 p.m. The festival will commemorate not just Black history in the US but also the city of Purcell’s Black history specifically. Related stories, games and crafts will be offered for the purpose of helping people of all ages and races learn, recognize and remember this history. This year will mark the Purcell Public Library’s second Black History Celebration. Other Black History Month events throughout the Pioneer Library System include the Norman Public Library’s participation in the Twenty-first African American Read-In on Sunday, February 14 at 2 p.m. and the Sixth Annual Crowns Tea on Sunday, February 28; and the Moore Public Library’s Third Annual Gospel Brunch on Saturday, February 20 at 11 a.m., among other events. Black History Month is a national and federally-recognized celebration which began with the foundation of Negro History Week by Dr. Carter G. Woodson (pictured) in 1926. The week was expanded into a month 50 years later in 1976. The month of February was chosen because it includes the birthdays of civil rights activist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln.