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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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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: August 29, 2025

Location: Norman East

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

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Fine Art Friday

Date: August 29, 2025

Location: Norman East

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

Date: August 29, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Creativity Unleashed: Graphic Novel Decoupage

Date: August 29, 2025

Location: Moore

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

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Connection Corner: Canasta Club

Date: September 1, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Get Moving with Tai Chi for Better Balance

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Purcell

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Creativity Unleashed: Open Art Space

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Connection Corner: Savannah House II Outreach

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Get Moving with Chair Yoga

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Noble

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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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

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Preschool Storytime (3-5 years)

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Moore

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Healthier You: Matter of Balance

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Connection Corner: 2025 Community Pride Quilt

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Connection Corner (10-13): Laser Engraved Tumblers

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Moore

Join us as we come together to engrave tumblers and...

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Creativity Unleashed: Sweater Knitalong

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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Get Moving with Tai Chi for Better Balance

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Purcell

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Creativity Unleashed: Moore Photography Club

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Moore

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

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Book Discussion: Northanger Abbey

Date: September 2, 2025

Location: Norman West

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

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Story Time at South Rock Creek Elementary School

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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Family Story Time

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Purcell

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Noble

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

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Norman East

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

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La Petite Story Time

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Rhythm Babies (0-24 months)

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Moore

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Family Story Time

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: McLoud

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Get Moving with SAIL

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Land That Job: Drop-In Resume Help

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Moore

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Early Explorers

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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

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Connection Corner: Dungeons & Dragons (ages 8-11)

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Moore

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Behind the Story: Author Talk with Hannah Nicole Maehrer

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

Embrace your dark side (and your best evil laugh) and...

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Learn It! Sewing Machines

Date: September 3, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Strengthen your sewing machine skills. This program...

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Learn It! Microsoft Excel – Data Entry and Formatting

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Pioneer Library System Administration

This session introduces beginners to the basics of...

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Bilingual Story Time

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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Regency Skilled Nursing and Therapy Outreach

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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Get Moving with (All Levels) Yoga

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Blanchard

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Outreach Story Time Blanchard

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Blanchard

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Get Moving with Chair Yoga

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Noble

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Preschool Story Time (3-5 years)

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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

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Music Connection

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Moore

Music Connection is an interactive music and story...

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Rhythm Babies

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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Sensory Explorers

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: McLoud

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Connection Corner: Coffee and Craft

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Norman East

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Book Discussion with the Shawnee Public Library

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee


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

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Get Moving with Taekwondo for All Ages

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Noble

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Book Discussion at McLoud: Chapter Chatter

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: McLoud

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STEAM Kids: LEGO Bricks Club

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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STEAM Kids (8-11): Vinyl Stickers

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Moore

Did you know, almost everything we use connects back...

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Evening Book Discussion: Mother-Daughter Murder Night

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Shawnee

Whether you're new to book discussions or a regular,...

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Connection Corner: DnD Adventure Club

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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Connection Corner: Chess Club

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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

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Get Moving with Tai Chi

Date: September 4, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Outreach: Newcastle Elementary 1st Friday

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Outreach: Little Hands Read2Me

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Library Lab

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Connection Corner: Coffee with Your Community

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Purcell

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Rhythm Babies (0-18 months)

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Norman East

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

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Shawnee Community Center BINGO

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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Toddler Story Time (1-3 years)

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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

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OBI Blood Drive

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Did you know that one blood donation can help save the...

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Fine Art Friday

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Norman East

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

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Creativity Unleashed: DIY Hand-warmers

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

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

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Creativity Unleashed: Teens Sublimate a Pencil Bag

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Moore

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

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Family Movie Night! Snow White

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Norman West

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Family Game Night

Date: September 5, 2025

Location: Shawnee

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First Saturday STEAM: K'NEX & Lego Bricks

Date: September 6, 2025

Location: Norman West

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

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Let's Get Gardening: Garden Club

Date: September 6, 2025

Location: Blanchard

Whether you're a seasoned grower or just...

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Family Story Time (All Ages)

Date: September 6, 2025

Location: Southwest OKC

Join us for a heartwarming Grandparents' Story...

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Creativity Unleashed: Family Art

Date: September 6, 2025

Location: Moore

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

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Sunday Stars

Date: September 7, 2025

Location: Noble

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Sunday Stars

Date: September 7, 2025

Location: Newcastle

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Sunday Stars

Date: September 7, 2025

Location: Moore

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