Reader Services

This section contains specifics as to special services to readers that the Pioneer Library System provides through the hometown libraries.

Also includes regular articles highlighting the collections as well as book reviews written by staff and patrons.

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Stephen King Collection

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Last Updated on Friday, 08 February 2013 15:57

Stephen King is a popular American author specializing in suspense, horror, science fiction, and fantasy. His books have sold millions of copies and have even been adapted into motion pictures. Whether you're an avid fan or not familiar with King's work, we have plenty of his books to offer! Here's our complete book collection of his work from beginning to end, so dive right in and get a thrill.

Carrie book jacket Carrie

The story of misfit high-school girl, Carrie White, who gradually discovers that she has telekinetic powers. Repressed by a domineering, ultra-religious mother and tormented by her peers at school, her efforts to fit in lead to a dramatic confrontation during the senior prom.

Salem's Lot book jaket Salem's Lot

A nightmare of evil grips a small Maine town when a mysterious stranger appears.

The Shining book jacket The Shining

Jack Torrance, his wife Wendy, and their young son Danny move into the Overlook Hotel, where Jack has been hired as the winter caretaker. Cut off from civilization for months, Jack hopes to battle alcoholism and uncontrolled rage while writing a play. Evil forces residing in the Overlook ¿ which has a long and violent history ¿ covet young Danny for his precognitive powers and exploit Jack¿s weaknesses to try to claim the boy.

Popular Books of January for Teens and Kids

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Last Updated on Thursday, 31 January 2013 15:55

There have been a lot of great books coming out this year. Looking for one to get lost in? Maybe these will catch your eye:

For Teens:

Prodigy book jacket Prodigy: A Legend Novel (Trilogy) by Marie Lu

June and Day arrive in Vegas just as the unthinkable happens: the Elector Primo dies, and his son Anden takes his place. With the Republic edging closer to chaos, the two join a group of Patriot rebels eager to help Day rescue his brother and offer passage to the Colonies. They have only one request#151;June and Day must assassinate the new Elector. It's their chance to change the nation, to give voice to a people silenced for too long.nbsp; But as June realizes this Elector is nothing like his father, she's haunted by the choice ahead. What if Anden is a new beginning? What if revolution must be more than loss and vengeance, anger and blood#151;what if the Patriots are wrong?