Pioneer Library System (PLS) is celebrating a decade of what they say is innovation, connection, and community with the 10th anniversary of PLS Connect, the library’s award-winning mobile app that has brought the library to users’ fingertips since 2015.
For 10 years, PLS Connect has made it easier than ever for customers to explore, borrow, and engage with their library — anytime, anywhere, said library sources, adding that from cozy evenings on the couch to busy mornings on the go, the app has put the library in your pocket with seamless, secure, and personalized access to everything PLS offers.
With one click, users can:
• Stream instantly through Kanopy and hoopla, featuring thousands of books, movies, and shows
• Search and borrow materials from the PLS full physical and digital catalog
• Browse and register for events at all 12 PLS locations
• Access their digital library card and even link family cards – never lose your card again!
• Access featured eBooks and audiobooks curated by PLS staff
• Manage accounts and check due dates with ease
• Log in with biometrics, ensuring secure access without ever forgetting a password
• Create personal reading and watch lists
• Apply for a PLS library card Over the past decade, PLS Connect has removed barriers of location and time, creating a unified experience that brings everything together — your card, your borrowing, your browsing, your reading — all in one place.
“Since 2015, PLS Connect has delivered the library to your fingertips, 24/7, from anywhere,” said Kendall Watson, Marketing and Communications specialist at Pioneer Library System. “It’s more than an app; it’s a gateway to knowledge, creativity, and community.”
Pioneer Library System said they extend their heartfelt thanks to the customers who have relied on the app, shared their feedback, and helped spread the word — and to the staff and partners who have supported its development, maintenance, and upgrades over the years.
As PLS looks to the next decade, big enhancements are on the horizon making connecting with the local library even easier.
Watson said thank you for connecting with us for 10 years. Download or update the PLS Connect app on the Apple App Store or Google Play, and explore new features designed for you. To celebrate, share your favorite PLS Connect memory using #PLSConnect10 — and stay tuned for more announcements in Year 11.
