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Summer Reading Programs

Whether you frequent one of the hometown libraries in person, visit an information station, stop by one of the Book Boxes or are a Virtual Library customer. Your Pioneer Library System has a long list of Summer Reading Programs available for young and old.

Be sure to visit a specific hometown library web page to find more about our Summer activities!

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

Children's Summer Reading Program Schedule

Pioneer Library System - Summer Reading Programs

Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 May 2013 10:29

It's a Brass Family Affair when the Boulevard Brass Quintet provides a delightful introduction to the brass family of instruments and the music they make in a program for children and parents. The group will also have fun providing sound effects and musical illustration of a favorite storybook. After the entertainment, families can learn to make their own musical instruments.

Sun, June 2 at 2 p.m. in Norman Sat., June 29 at 7 p.m. in Newcastle

Sat., June 8 at 2 p.m. in Purcell Sat., July 6 at 2 p.m. in McLoud

Fri., June 14 at 6 p.m. in Noble Thurs., July 18 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh

Sat., June 15 at 10 a.m. in Moore Sat., July 20 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Sat., June 29 at 10 a.m. in Blanchard Sat., July 27 at 2 p.m. in SOKC

Don't Daub Dirt! Dig Into Reading! Al Bostick's rollicking theatrical rendition of an African folk tale about a dirt dauber who learns a lesson will entertain and educate. Al Bostick is a favorite for summer fun; he is a member of the Oklahoma Arts Council Touring and Teaching Artsist rosters.

Mon., June 10 at 2 & 7 p.m. in Norman Thurs., June 13 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh

Tues., June 11 at 2 & 6:30 p.m. in Moore Fri., June 14 at 2 & 7 p.m. in SOKC

Wed., June 12 at 10:30 a.m. in Blanchard Tues., June 18 at 10:30 a.m. in Purcell

Wed., June 12 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Thurs., June 13 at 11 a.m. in McLoud Wed., June 19 at 10 a.m. in Noble

Dive In and Dig It Concert! Stephen Fite is an award-winning musician and writer who combines music and movement with generous helping of rhythm, repetition, and rhyme. For children, the concert experience is exciting and motivating. For adults, it is inspiration as they enjoy Fite's artistry and the children's enthusiasm.

Mon., June 17 at 10 a.m. in Noble Thurs., June 20 at 11 a.m. in McLoud

Mon., June 17 at 2 & 7 p.m. in Norman Thurs., June 20 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh

Tues., June 18 at 2 & 6:30 p.m. in Moore Mon., June 24 at 2 & 7 p.m. in SOKC

Wed., June 19 at 10:30 a.m. in Blanchard Tues., June 25 at 10:30 a.m. in Purcell

Wed., June 19 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle Tues., June 25 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Gary Owen and Friends talk about their favorite books. Owen, a professional ventriloquist, and his hilarious puppets will have youngsters of all ages rolling in the aisles. Gary's 35 years of experience in the entertainment industry make this a can't-miss experience. He has been featured on Good Morning America and in Time Magazine.

Sat., June 15 at 2 p.m. in Purcell Thurs., July 11 at 11 a.m. in McLoud

Mon., July 8 at 2 & 7 p.m. in Norman Thurs., July 11 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh

Tues., July 9 at 2 & 6:30 p.m. in Moore Fri., July 12 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee

Wed., July 10 at 10:30 a.m. in Blanchard Wed., July 24 at 10 a.m. in Noble

Wed., July 10 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle Thurs., July 25 at 2 & 7 p.m. in SOKC

Eat My Dust!
Charlie Williams is a mud-slingin', noise-makin' kid's comedian! He's the Noise Guy. He'll take you on an audio off-road adventure and you won't believe your ears! Learn to imitate a dirt bike and a monster truck! Fun for the whole family. Williams has performed full time for 10 years, published 3 books, and released 8 albums of noisy fun.

Mon., June 3 at 10 a.m. in Noble Wed., June 5 at 2 p.m. in Newcastle

Mon., June 3 at 2 & 7 p.m. in Norman Thurs., June 6 at 11 a.m. in McLoud

Tues., June 4 at 10:30 a.m. in Purcell Thurs., June 6 at 2 p.m. in Tecumseh

Tues., June 4 at 2 & 6:30 p.m. in Moore Fri., June 7 at 10 a.m. in SOKC

Wed., June 5 at 10:30 a.m. in Blanchard Fri., June 7 at 2 p.m. in Shawnee