It gives light to new and different ideas, and the resources to take a deep look at those ideas as community members expand their reading palate. The library brings the chance to see the world through the lens of the pages of a book, or the perspective of a person facing a unique set of challenges. It’s one of 13 categories that are part of our “Ten to Try” Challenge, which seeks to inspire readers to see the world in a new and different way through the resources not just of their library but their community and the surrounding world. Or the electric guitar was invented in 1935 by musician Bob Dunn in Beggs, Oklahoma?Ĭheck out what we have to offer in our Oklahoma collection today and learn more about the state’s history – some of it serious, some a little unusual – that happened right in your own backyard. Will Rogers is known by most who grew up in Oklahoma for his wit and wisdom, but did you know he also was briefly the honorary mayor of Beverly Hills, California? Or that Oklahoma had the first radio station transmitting west of the Mississippi River (Oklahoma City’s WKY). Pioneer Library System is currently offering digital copies of our spring title for instant checkout from March 1 – June 16.
James Hung, Heritage Biologist with the Oklahoma Biological Survey and Assistant Professor of Biology at OU. The Spring title, “ The Music of Bees” by Eileen Garvin, will see book discussions held across a number of PLS locations, including a May 10 hybrid discussion held simultaneously at the Noble Public Library and virtually, and led by Dr. “By using three titles to help guide our exploration on the environment, we hope to encourage continuing interest and engagement with this topic throughout the entire year,” said Britt Muirhead, Programming Specialist with PLS. This year, PLS Reads features three books, all tied to a central theme of the environment, with each being highlighted in its own season.
It’s back, it’s bigger, and it’s all about the environment! The Pioneer Library System is excited to announce PLS Reads 2022, a systemwide initiative encouraging reading, conversation, and exploration throughout its communities.
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