Summer at the Library

  • Nick Waters with American Storytellers, LLC, tells the story of Clarence "Ducky" Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for 50 years, on June 8 at the McLoud Museum and Historical Society. Presented by the McLoud Public Library, Waters told how Nash was born in Watonga, OK, where he imitated the animals on their farm as a child, including a baby goat which he voiced. His family moved to Mt. Washington, MO, when he was 10, and at 15, he performed in a talent show. Nash became a milkman before working for Disney.
    Nick Waters with American Storytellers, LLC, tells the story of Clarence "Ducky" Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for 50 years, on June 8 at the McLoud Museum and Historical Society. Presented by the McLoud Public Library, Waters told how Nash was born in Watonga, OK, where he imitated the animals on their farm as a child, including a baby goat which he voiced. His family moved to Mt. Washington, MO, when he was 10, and at 15, he performed in a talent show. Nash became a milkman before working for Disney.
  • Nick Waters with American Storytellers, LLC, speaks about Clarence "Ducky" Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for 50 years, at the McLoud Library program, held at the McLoud History Museum on June 8. See extended caption following the article.
    Nick Waters with American Storytellers, LLC, speaks about Clarence "Ducky" Nash, the voice of Donald Duck for 50 years, at the McLoud Library program, held at the McLoud History Museum on June 8. See extended caption following the article.
  • McLoud Head Librarian Lisa Lempges hands out Donald Duck stickers at the McLoud Museum and Historical Society, following the American Storytellers program.
    McLoud Head Librarian Lisa Lempges hands out Donald Duck stickers at the McLoud Museum and Historical Society, following the American Storytellers program.
  • Natalie Chism and her son, Jacob Chism, 5, of Shawnee, plan their design for a cyanotype during Shawnee Public Library's "Creativity Unleashed" program on June 5.
    Natalie Chism and her son, Jacob Chism, 5, of Shawnee, plan their design for a cyanotype during Shawnee Public Library's "Creativity Unleashed" program on June 5.
  • After jumping off the back of Jamee Salley, Suzie Q the Border Collie catches a Frisbee during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance on the southern lawn of the Tecumseh Public Library, June 7. Salley and Jeff Savage brought several dogs to perform, and they also gave information about dog training. Savage said dog-friendly Frisbees will be flexible, such as the ones on their website. On Wed., June 17, Tecumseh's library is hosting "Get Moving with Tai Chi at the Park," 10 am, at Slick Humphrey Park.
    After jumping off the back of Jamee Salley, Suzie Q the Border Collie catches a Frisbee during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance on the southern lawn of the Tecumseh Public Library, June 7. Salley and Jeff Savage brought several dogs to perform, and they also gave information about dog training. Savage said dog-friendly Frisbees will be flexible, such as the ones on their website. On Wed., June 17, Tecumseh's library is hosting "Get Moving with Tai Chi at the Park," 10 am, at Slick Humphrey Park.
  • Jamee Salley flies Suzie Q around during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance at Tecumseh Public Library, June 7.
    Jamee Salley flies Suzie Q around during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance at Tecumseh Public Library, June 7.
  • Jamee Salley throws a Frisbee for Miss Diva the Mini Australian Shepherd during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance at Tecumseh Public Library, June 7. When asked how they keep the dogs from overheating, Salley said they only perform for two minutes during shows, keep water available, and they have a dog pool at home in Blanchard.
    Jamee Salley throws a Frisbee for Miss Diva the Mini Australian Shepherd during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance at Tecumseh Public Library, June 7. When asked how they keep the dogs from overheating, Salley said they only perform for two minutes during shows, keep water available, and they have a dog pool at home in Blanchard.
  • Jeff Savage with Tornado Alley Disc Dogs demonstrates how dog-friendly Frisbees should look when bent, with no white line along the middle.
    Jeff Savage with Tornado Alley Disc Dogs demonstrates how dog-friendly Frisbees should look when bent, with no white line along the middle.
  • Jamee Salley tosses a Frisbee to Suzie Q during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance at Tecumseh Public Library, June 7.
    Jamee Salley tosses a Frisbee to Suzie Q during the Tornado Alley Disc Dogs performance at Tecumseh Public Library, June 7.
    As summer reaches its midpoint, Pioneer Library System (PLS) is encouraging participants in the Summer Learning Challenge (SLC) to keep the momentum going by logging their daily reading and learning minutes.Since launching May 1, thousands of participants across the PLS service area have been reading, exploring, and building strong learning habits. Now, with several weeks remaining, the ...

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