Libraries Host Summer Learning Events

For upcoming programs, check out the events calendar at pioneerlibrarysystem.org.
  • State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms helps Tucker Roberts, 4, of McLoud, to launch the rocket he built during the "Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!" Rocket Science Workshop at Shawnee Public Library on June 30. Also shown are fellow Innovator Madison Maddox, center, who is helping Colton Hayes, 5, of Shawnee, and 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper, kneeling, who is taking a picture of Henry Slaybaugh, 8, of Shawnee. The next Build It event is "Zip Line Zoom!" on July 21 at 2 pm.
    State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms helps Tucker Roberts, 4, of McLoud, to launch the rocket he built during the "Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!" Rocket Science Workshop at Shawnee Public Library on June 30. Also shown are fellow Innovator Madison Maddox, center, who is helping Colton Hayes, 5, of Shawnee, and 4-H Educator Kacie Jasper, kneeling, who is taking a picture of Henry Slaybaugh, 8, of Shawnee. The next Build It event is "Zip Line Zoom!" on July 21 at 2 pm.
  • State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms watches as Lena Marks, 5, of Meeker, and Colton Hayes, 5, of Shawnee, launch the rockets they built during 'Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!'
    State 4-H STEM Innovator Tori Nelms watches as Lena Marks, 5, of Meeker, and Colton Hayes, 5, of Shawnee, launch the rockets they built during 'Build It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!'
  • Lyla George, 11, Jasmine George, 13 and Kal-el George, 10, all of Tecumseh, prepare to launch the rockets they built at the 'Built It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!' program on June 30 at Shawnee Public Library. The next Build It event is 'Zip Line Zoom!' on July 21 at 2 pm. For a full list of events, visit the Pioneer Library System website.
    Lyla George, 11, Jasmine George, 13 and Kal-el George, 10, all of Tecumseh, prepare to launch the rockets they built at the 'Built It: Ready, Set, Blast Off!' program on June 30 at Shawnee Public Library. The next Build It event is 'Zip Line Zoom!' on July 21 at 2 pm. For a full list of events, visit the Pioneer Library System website.
  • Children's Librarian Jairo Montelongo, along with Cody Swarny and Janie Ogle, help children in the Shawnee Public Library's "STEAM Kids" program to create a glow-in-the-dark fort out of plastic rods and orbs on June 26. Julie Moring, the Children's Department Manager at Shawnee, said they have 251 people signed up for their Summer Learning Challenge, which is up from 219 last year. The program runs through Aug. 15, and she said there is still time to register.
    Children's Librarian Jairo Montelongo, along with Cody Swarny and Janie Ogle, help children in the Shawnee Public Library's "STEAM Kids" program to create a glow-in-the-dark fort out of plastic rods and orbs on June 26. Julie Moring, the Children's Department Manager at Shawnee, said they have 251 people signed up for their Summer Learning Challenge, which is up from 219 last year. The program runs through Aug. 15, and she said there is still time to register.
  • Wildcare OK Executive Director Inger Giuffrida holds up a snake skin for the audience to identify during the 'Mammals in Your Back Yard' program at Shawnee Public Library on July 1. Giuffrida spoke about wildlife living in Oklahoma and ways to help them. She was assisted by longtime volunteer Debbie Saltzman and said they rehabilitate more than 200 species in Noble.
    Wildcare OK Executive Director Inger Giuffrida holds up a snake skin for the audience to identify during the 'Mammals in Your Back Yard' program at Shawnee Public Library on July 1. Giuffrida spoke about wildlife living in Oklahoma and ways to help them. She was assisted by longtime volunteer Debbie Saltzman and said they rehabilitate more than 200 species in Noble.
  • Children pretend to be raccoons washing their hands during "Mammals in Your Back Yard."
    Children pretend to be raccoons washing their hands during "Mammals in Your Back Yard."
  • Justus Little Axe, 8, and Reagan Little Axe, 5, both of Little Axe, decorate frames for pictures of wildlife. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
    Justus Little Axe, 8, and Reagan Little Axe, 5, both of Little Axe, decorate frames for pictures of wildlife. Photos by Natasha Dunagan, Countywide & Sun
  • Wildcare OK long-time volunteer Debbie Saltzman holds a snakeskin for children to feel during the "Mammals in Your Back Yard" program at Shawnee Public Library on July 1.
    Wildcare OK long-time volunteer Debbie Saltzman holds a snakeskin for children to feel during the "Mammals in Your Back Yard" program at Shawnee Public Library on July 1.
  • Aaron Pence helps Edie Talley with her ukulele chords.
    Aaron Pence helps Edie Talley with her ukulele chords.
  • Aaron Pence, with the Norman branch of Pioneer Library System, instructs Barbara Harrison on the right string to hold on the ukulele on June 24 at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh. Carolyn McGraw and Mary Hightower are also shown. Pence had about six pupils for the ukulele lesson and also shared his percussion instruments.
    Aaron Pence, with the Norman branch of Pioneer Library System, instructs Barbara Harrison on the right string to hold on the ukulele on June 24 at Slick Humphrey Park in Tecumseh. Carolyn McGraw and Mary Hightower are also shown. Pence had about six pupils for the ukulele lesson and also shared his percussion instruments.
  • Aaron Pence, with the Norman branch of Pioneer Library System, instructs Carolyn McGraw, Mary Hightower and Barbara Harrison during the "Get Moving: Walk the Park" event with Tecumseh Public Library on June 24 at Slick Humphrey Park. Pence had about six pupils for the ukulele lesson and also shared his percussion instruments.
    Aaron Pence, with the Norman branch of Pioneer Library System, instructs Carolyn McGraw, Mary Hightower and Barbara Harrison during the "Get Moving: Walk the Park" event with Tecumseh Public Library on June 24 at Slick Humphrey Park. Pence had about six pupils for the ukulele lesson and also shared his percussion instruments.
  • Artist Danny Gordon comments on the art of Harper Pierce, 12, of Tecumseh, during the Teen Cartooning class at Tecumseh Public Library on July 2.
    Artist Danny Gordon comments on the art of Harper Pierce, 12, of Tecumseh, during the Teen Cartooning class at Tecumseh Public Library on July 2.
  • Gordon demonstrated drawing cowboys, sharks, rhinos and dynamic lettering for the class. Gordon is known for his paintings of dogs, superhero cats, and caricatures.
    Gordon demonstrated drawing cowboys, sharks, rhinos and dynamic lettering for the class. Gordon is known for his paintings of dogs, superhero cats, and caricatures.

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