By creating safe and open spaces to discuss critical topics, ask questions, and build new perspectives, PLS provides the opportunity for community members of all backgrounds to come together to learn from one another, build social capital, and collaborate to support their collective communities. PLS promotes advocacy and empowers community members to create meaningful change by providing equitable access to key stakeholders, community leaders, and partners. Further, PLS strengthens community building efforts by supporting open and respectful discourse over a variety of topics and experiences. By broadening societal perspectives, PLS encourages the cultivation of the social empathy skills required to truly live in community with others. Overall, PLS promotes social wellbeing by providing access to reliable resources and equipping individuals with the information literacy skills needed to seek out and obtain accurate information.
Community Conversations
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Community Conversations Events
Community Matters: Blanchard...
Location: Blanchard
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion: Graphic Novels...
Location: Norman West
Date: September 2, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
View EventLunch and Listen: Champian Fulton
Location: Norman West
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Craft and Coffee
Location: Norman East
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion with the Shawnee...
Location: Shawnee
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
View EventChapter Chatter Book Discussion...
Location: McLoud
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 4:30 pm
View EventBook Discussion with the Shawnee...
Location: Shawnee
Date: September 3, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Coffee With...
Location: Purcell
Date: September 4, 2026
Time: 9:30 am
View EventTeen Connect: DnD Chaos in the...
Location: Shawnee
Date: September 5, 2026
Time: 12:00 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Craft and Swap
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
View EventInformation Investigation:...
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: September 8, 2026
Time: 2:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion with Blanchard...
Location: Blanchard
Date: September 9, 2026
Time: 11:00 am
View EventBook Discussion with Newcastle...
Location: Newcastle
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 12:30 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Craft and Coffee
Location: Norman East
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 1:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion: The Many Lives...
Location: Purcell
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
View EventBook Discussion on the Works of...
Location: Noble
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion with SOKC Library
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: September 10, 2026
Time: 6:30 pm
View EventFamily Movie Night: Wizard of Oz...
Location: Norman West
Date: September 11, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm
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