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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Tell a Fairy Tale Day

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Last Updated on Friday, 08 February 2013 12:28

February 26th is Tell a Fairy Tale Day! This day is all about exploring myths and stories, old and new. Take a look through our fairy tale collection or try one of the following books on for size:

Waking Rose book jacket Waking Rose: a fairy tale retold by Regina Doman

Nineteen- year old Rose Brier is in love with Fish Denniston: but Fish, struggling with abuse issues in his past, holds her at arms' length until an old danger and tragic accident threatens Rose's life. A modern retelling of the story "Sleeping Beauty", and the third novel in the Fairy Tale Novel series.

President's Day

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Last Updated on Thursday, 21 February 2013 09:07

President's Day, otherwise known as Washington's Birthday, falls on February 18 this year. This special federal holiday is meant to honor George Washington, the first President of the United States. Join us in exploring our nation's presidents and their histories by curling up with a good presidential book. Here are a few titles to help you get started!

book jacket George Washington's Birthday: a mostly true tale by Margaret McNamara and Barry Blitt

From award-winning author Margaret McNamara and New Yorker artist Barry Blitt comes this partly true and completely funny story of George Washington's 7th birthday. In this clever approach to history, readers will discover the truths and myths about George Washington. Did George Washington wear a wig? No. Did George Washington cut down a cherry tree? Probably not. Readers young and old who are used to seeing George Washington as an old man, will get a new look at the first president--as a kid. Perfect for classrooms, Presidents' Day, or as a birthday gift.