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.
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Connection Corner: Collages for...
Location: Purcell
Date: November 7, 2025
Time: 3:30 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Amateur Birding
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: November 10, 2025
Time: 9:30 am
View EventConnection Corner: Canasta Club
Location: Newcastle
Date: November 10, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm
View EventIn My Experience : Grief Support
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: November 10, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
View EventCreativity Unleashed: Writing...
Location: Norman East
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
View EventBook Discussion with Norman West
Location: Norman West
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 8:00 pm
View EventInformation Investigation:...
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 3:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion with Blanchard...
Location: Blanchard
Date: November 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm
View EventLunch and Listen: Brass Quintets
Location: Norman West
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 1:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion with Newcastle...
Location: Newcastle
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 1:30 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Coffee and...
Location: Norman East
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 2:00 pm
View EventConnection Corner: Chess Club
Location: Library Lab
Date: November 13, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
View EventBook Discussion with Southwest...
Location: Southwest OKC
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 7:30 pm
View EventFamily Movie Night: Babe 1995!
Location: Norman West
Date: November 14, 2025
Time: 6:30 pm
View EventIn My Experience: History Comes...
Location: Newcastle
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 7:00 pm
View EventBook Discussion: 3rd Saturday...
Location: Norman West
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 11:00 am
View EventBook Discussion: Sci Fi Saturday
Location: Norman East
Date: November 15, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm
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