Places of Oklahoma PIONEER LIBRARY SYSTEM
P ioneer Library System (PLS) continues to set the standard for innovation, accessibility, and community impact across central Oklahoma. Serving residents of Cleveland, McClain, and Pottawatomie counties, PLS operates twelve branches in ten communities, along with Information Stations in rural areas — ensuring that library access reaches far beyond traditional walls. In 2023, PLS was honored as the Oklahoma Library Association’s inaugural Library of the Year, recognizing its commitment to forward-thinking services and meaningful community impact. From pioneering a 24-hour library and launching a locally developed mobile app, to introducing a Maker Mobile and forming partnerships like the Cleveland County Jail Reset Pod, PLS consistently redefines what a modern library can be. Guided by its mission — inspiring innovation, engagement, and learning in our communities — PLS is rooted in a customer service philosophy centered on creating positive experiences for every visitor. Its core values — Welcome, Empower, Respect — shape each interaction, program, and service offered across the system.
Under the leadership of executive director Lisa Wells, PLS continues to expand opportunities for connection and growth. Whether through workforce development partnerships, early literacy initiatives, or access to cutting-edge technology, the system remains focused on meeting the evolving needs of its communities. Administrative offices are located in Norman (300 Norman Center Court), serving as the operational hub for a system that keeps all branches open seven days a week. With a shared collection accessible to anyone who lives, works, owns property, or attends school in the service area, PLS exemplifies the power of collaboration, proving that while individual libraries make a difference, together they are truly transformative. At its core, Pioneer Library System isn’t just a network of librar- ies; it’s a dynamic, community-driven force shaping the future of learning in Oklahoma.
For more information, visit pioneerlibrarysystem.org.
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