Updated Bid Documents for Opening on November 20, 2025, for Norman Public Library West Project. Bidding Documents

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Board of Trustees

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Representing the diverse needs of the PLS communities to help the library best serve our communities.

The Board of Trustees is the governing body of the Pioneer Library System with each city and county of the three-county service area represented. The Board meets monthly, rotating around the service area.

   

Board of Trustees

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Deborah Humphrey

Title: Chair

Represents: Tecumseh

Deborah Humphrey was raised in Tecumseh and graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1973. She has a...

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Kristi Johnson

Title: Vice Chair

Represents: Blanchard

Kristi Johnson received her undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota and law degree from William...

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Goldie West

Title: Treasurer

Represents: Cleveland County

Goldie West has been a resident of South Oklahoma City and Moore since early childhood with brief interruptions...

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Leesa Adams

Represents: Pottawatomie County

Leesa is a retired educator. She was in the elementary classroom for 38 years and a graduated from OBU in 1978. ...

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Gwynndallynn Barrow

Represents: Moore

Gwynn graduated from UCO with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting in 2010. She spent time working at BancFirst,...

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Christine Broselow

Represents: Noble

Christine Broselow is a proud lifelong supporter of public education and libraries, with deep roots in Noble,...

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Melissa Capps

Represents: McLoud

Melissa Capps is the Director of the Performance Audit Division at the Oklahoma State Auditor and Inspectors...

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Trae Carson

Represents: Norman

Trae Carson was raised and lives in Norman. He is co-owner of 405 Brewing Co.

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Teresa Crook

Represents: Newcastle

Teresa has been teaching elementary education for 20 years and privately with children with dyslexia since 2014....

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Ryan Grider

Represents: Shawnee

Ryan Grider was born and raised in Shawnee, Oklahoma, and has been an avid fan of literature and the arts from a...

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Mandy Haws

Represents: McClain County

Mandy Haws is the Vice President and General Manager of Sooner Bowling Center in Norman as well as founding...

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Faith Martin

Represents: Purcell

Faith serves as the Director of N.E.W. Leadership and Civic Engagement at the University of Oklahoma, where she...

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David Ruyle

Represents: Southwest OKC

David worked for OG&E for 43 years before retiring and spending time with his five granddaughters. He has...

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Upcoming Board Meetings

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Behind the Story: Author Talk with Philippa Gregory

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

Coined as the “queen of British historical fiction,”...

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a...

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Purcell

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a...

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Build It: Lego Bricks

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: McLoud

From planning and designing to building different...

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TEENS IRL: Healthy Recipes

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Tecumseh

Join us as we create spooky, scary healthy treats. ...

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Toddler Story Time (1-3 years)

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join us for a fun and active story time filled with...

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Learn It! Flexi 3D Prints for Beginners

Date: October 29, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Strengthen your 3D Printing skills. This program will...

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Learn It! Microsoft Word: Leveraging Workflow Tools

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

Whether you are collaborating with others or simply...

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Get Moving with (All Levels) Yoga

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Sara, a certified instructor, in yoga for all...

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Get Moving with (All Levels) Yoga

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Sara, a certified instructor, in yoga for all...

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Get Moving with Chair Yoga

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Noble

Join Rachel White, a certified instructor, in yoga for...

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Music Connection (2-6 Years)

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Moore

Music Connection is an interactive music and story...

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Rhythm Babies

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Baby Parade!

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Come dressed in your cutest costume, or just come as...

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Connection Corner: Coffee and Craft

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us as we come together to craft and get to know...

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Eat Smart: Afterschool snacks

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Purcell

In this program we will learn how to make our own...

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Get Moving with Taekwondo for All Ages

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Noble

Join Jeremiah Edwards, a certified instructor, in...

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STEAM Kids: Creature Creation

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Norman East

Ignite your curiosity and creativity through this...

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STEAM Kids (8-11 years): Laser Engraver

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Moore

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Connection Corner: Spooky Movie & Spooky Trail mix

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Join us as we come together for a fun evening of a...

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Connection Corner: Chess Club

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us as we come together to play chess and get to...

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Event: Night at the Library an evening hosted by the Newcastle Public Library Thursday October 30th 6 - 8 pm

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join us at the Newcastle Public Library for an evening...

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Get Moving with Tai Chi

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Norman West

Join Wei Liu, a certified instructor, in Tai Chi....

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Get Moving with All Levels Zumba

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Moore


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Creativity Unleashed: Screen Printing for Teens

Date: October 30, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us for an evening of screen printing with Jenna A...

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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Toddler Story Time (1-3 years)

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC


Join us for a fun and active story time...

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Placeholder: Community Conversations: Kids' Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Scary Stories. Designed for ages 8 and up. ...

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Get Moving: Tai Chi for Arthritis

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Richard, a certified instructor, in Tai Chi for...

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Eat Smart: Healthy Cooking for Kids-Beginning Cooking

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Newcastle

In this program we will learn Beginning Cooking. come...

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Main Street Trick-Or-Treat

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: McLoud

Join us for a night of candy and costumes! Stop by the...

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Design. Innovate. Discover (ages 6-11): Minecraft

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Creativity Unleashed: Spooky Needle Felting Crafts

Date: October 31, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join us on Fridays this fall for programs focused on...

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First Saturday STEAM: Fall Craft Fun!

Date: November 1, 2025

Location: Norman West

Join us at the Norman West Library every first...

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Making A Difference: Styrofoam Recycling

Date: November 1, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join us as we create positive change in our community...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: November 1, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Creativity Unleashed: Family Art

Date: November 1, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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What's Next? My Future after Highschool: College Prep ACT Test Questions and Tips

Date: November 1, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Learn Strategies and tools to maximize your life after...

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Making A Difference: Styrofoam Recycling

Date: November 1, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join us as we create positive change in our community...

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Sunday Stars

Date: November 2, 2025

Location: Noble

Sunday Stars is a weekly, year-round reading and math...

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Sunday Stars

Date: November 2, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Is your 1st-3rd grader underperforming in reading or...

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Sunday Stars

Date: November 2, 2025

Location: Moore

Is your 1st-3rd grader underperforming in reading or...

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Get Moving with Tai Chi

Date: November 2, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join Tai Chi expert, Ms. Jifeng Shang, in a two hour...

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Creativity Unleashed: Fabric Decoupaged Terra Cotta Pots

Date: November 2, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Fabric Decoupage: Create Your Own Terra Cotta...

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Connection Corner: Amateur Birding

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

It's fall migration season! Join us as we come...

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Toddler Story Time (1-3 years)

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Norman East

Join us for a fun and active story time filled with...

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Family Story Time (All Ages) Blanchard

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Connection Corner: Canasta Club

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join us as we come together to learn Canasta...

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Land That Job: Resume Help

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Norman West

Invest in your future and prepare for your next...

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a...

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In My Experience : Grief Support

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC


Grief is the normal response to loss. If...

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Healthy Brain, Healthy Mind: Meditation

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Norman East

Take time to take care of yourself. In this program we...

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OBI Blood Drive

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Norman West

Come out to Norman Public Library West if you'd like...

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Purcell

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a...

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Build It! LEGO Bricks, Marble Mazes & More @ BLA

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Blanchard

From planning and designing to building different...

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Creativity Unleashed (5-7 years)

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Creativity Unleashed (8-11 years)

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Creativity Unleashed: Crochet

Date: November 3, 2025

Location: Library Lab

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Learn it! Star Party

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Norman East

Strengthen your astronomy and telescope skills. With...

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In My Experience: Scratchboard Artist Circle

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Blanchard


Uncover Your Inner Artist — creativity...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee


Join us as we share books, tell stories,...

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Creativity Unleashed: Open Art Space

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

We all have an inner artist, and some even act upon...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Norman West

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Moore

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Family Story Time

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Tecumseh

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Creativity Unleashed: Let's make a quilt!

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Purcell

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Creativity Unleashed: Love Letter Quilt Top

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Noble

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Land That Job: Drop-In Resume Help

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: McLoud


Invest in your future and prepare for your...

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Pawsitive Reading Buddies at Blanchard

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Blanchard


Children will practice reading in a relaxed...

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Connection Corner: 2025 Community Pride Quilt

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join the SOKC community as we come together to make a...

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Connection Corner (ages 10-13): Finger Knitting

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Moore

Join us as we come together to learn to finger knit...

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English Language Learners

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Purcell

Build your English language skills by connecting with...

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Creativity Unleashed: Galaxy Painting

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Join us for Stars & Space talk and explore your...

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Creativity Unleashed: Sweater Knitalong

Date: November 4, 2025

Location: Library Lab

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Creativity Unleashed: Moore Photography Club

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Moore

We all have an inner artist. Join us in discovering...

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Book Discussion: Persuasion

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Norman West

Whether you’re new to book discussions or a...

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Family Story Time

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Purcell


Join us as we share books, tell stories,...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Noble

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Newcastle

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Norman East

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Rhythm Babies (0-24 months)

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Moore

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Family Story Time

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: McLoud

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Learn it!

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Strengthen your [digital and/or technology] skills....

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Manage Your Money: Easy Ways to Recognize Scams

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Manage those pesky phone callers and dubious emailers....

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Behind the Story: Author Talk with Joseph Lee

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

You’re invited to learn from journalist and author...

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Get Moving: Tai Chi for Arthritis

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Richard, a certified instructor, in Tai Chi for...

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a...

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Land That Job: Drop-In Resume Help

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Moore

Invest in your future and prepare for your next...

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Purcell

Staying Active and Independent for Life (SAIL) is a...

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TEENS IRL: Gaming

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Tecumseh


Join us for our TEEN Scene each Wednesday...

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Early Explorers

Date: November 5, 2025

Location: Newcastle

During this come and go play time, children are...

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Eat Smart: Simple Gluten Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Eating healthy can be easy and delicious. Join us to...

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Learn It! Microsoft PowerPoint Basics

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

Microsoft PowerPoint is a business essential. It...

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Bilingual Story Time

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Join us as we share books, tell stories, and sing...

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Get Moving with (All Levels) Yoga

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Join Sara, a certified instructor, in yoga for all...

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join us with your preschooler for a story time filled...

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Early Explorers (2-6 years)

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Moore

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Rhythm Babies

Date: November 6, 2025

Location: Library Lab

Join us with your little one to enjoy simple stories,...

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