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November is Aviation History Month

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Last Updated on Thursday, 08 November 2012 16:50

November marks the anniversary of aeronautical experiments in November 1782 by Joseph Michel Montgolfier and Jacques Etienne Montgolfier. The early experiments started with filling paper and fabric bags with smoke and hot air. These experiments eventually led to the creation of the first hot air balloon. Here are some items available at your local library to help you celebrate Aviation History Month and learn about the history of aeronautics!

A is for airplane: an aviation alphabet by Mary Ann McCabe Riehle and illustrated by David Craig.

Celebrate the science of flight with events such as the Spirit of St. Louis's nonstop flight and the launch of the first space shuttle.

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Happy Thanksgiving from PLS

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Last Updated on Monday, 19 November 2012 09:08

Happy Thanksgiving! All hometown libraries will be closed all day November 22 and 23. Enjoy celebrating with your family over the holiday! We will reopen on November 24 for regular hours. Here are some book titles you might be interested in reading.

Happy Thanksgiving, Biscuit! by Alyssa Satin Capucilli
A mischievous puppy helps his little girl to prepare for Thanksgiving and count her blessings.

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Food for Fines 2012

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Last Updated on Wednesday, 21 November 2012 16:39

Lower your existing library fines and help feed the hungry in your community.

Each can, box, or bag of non-expired, non-perishable, unopened, undamaged food items you bring to the library Tuesday November 13 through Wednesday November 21 will count for $1 off your existing library fines. Bring your donations and library card to the circulation desk and staff will waive fines up to $20.

Food for Fines donations may not be used to pay lost item charges, nor to pay Unique Management fees associated with debt collection.

Any donations will gladly be accepted, so if you do not have fines on your account, you can still make a donation!

Organizations who will receive and distribute donations vary by library location as follows:

• Blanchard: Blanchard Lions Club
• McLoud: Grace Point Church and Outreach
• Moore: Brand Senior Center
• Newcastle: Tri-City Hope Center
• Noble: First State Bank, First Baptist Church, Discover Church, Maguire Farm Store
• Norman: Salvation Army of Norman
• Purcell: McClain County Christmas Collection
• Shawnee: Shawnee Rescue Mission
• SWOKC: Moore Public Schools Food Pantry
• Tecumseh: Pentecostal Church of God

Winter Read 2012 Sneak Peek

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Last Updated on Friday, 14 December 2012 12:04

This winter features a new program for the Pioneer Library System: Winter Read. Winter Read is a program for all ages and encourages everyone to read more during the holiday season.

You can sign up for Winter Read here, and you can begin logging into the website on November 13th. Throughout the program, you can log the books you have read, which will enter you in a raffle to win one of four prize baskets. We had a great time with our Summer Read program this year, so if you missed it come join us in all our reading fun!

Also, if you would like some ideas on what books to read this winter, check out the discussion kits for adults, teens, and children.