POWER Library - Pennsylvania

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This project is made possible by a grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services as administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education through the Office of Commonwealth Libraries, and funding from the Commonwealth of PA.

🌎 Summer Slide Tip #3: Learn it… then USE it.With KidSpeak from Transparent Language Online…Try this:1️⃣ Learn 3 words2...
06/16/2026

🌎 Summer Slide Tip #3: Learn it… then USE it.

With KidSpeak from Transparent Language Online…

Try this:
1️⃣ Learn 3 words
2️⃣ Go outside & write them in chalk

(tree, sun, sky… in a new language!)

👇 What language would your child love to learn?

kids.powerlibrary.org

🌈 Happy Pride Month!This June, we’re celebrating the many stories, voices, and communities that make our libraries stron...
06/12/2026

🌈 Happy Pride Month!

This June, we’re celebrating the many stories, voices, and communities that make our libraries stronger.

Libraries across Pennsylvania are marking Pride Month in different ways—from book displays and programs to community events, recommended reading lists, and spaces for learning and connection.

We’d love to hear from you—

👇 What is your local library doing to celebrate Pride Month?

Share in the comments and help inspire others to explore what libraries are offering in their communities.

🔍 Summer Slide Tip #2: Your backyard = a classroom.Explore animals & nature with Britannica Early Elementary…Then go on...
06/09/2026

🔍 Summer Slide Tip #2: Your backyard = a classroom.

Explore animals & nature with Britannica Early Elementary…

Then go on a scavenger hunt:
🌿 3 different leaves
🐜 1 insect
☁️ A cloud shape

Simple + fun + educational.

👇 What’s the coolest thing your kids have found outside?

kids.powerlibrary.org

06/04/2026

🌊 Keep ’Em Runnin’.

Wave runner. Lawn mower. Chainsaw. Generator.

Whatever powers your summer, don’t let a small engine slow you down.

With Small Engine Repair Reference Center, available free through POWER library using your local library card, you can find:

🔧 Repair guides
🛠 Troubleshooting help
📘 Maintenance information
⚙ Manuals for small engine equipment

Before you call for repairs, see if you can get it running again.

👇 What’s the first engine-powered thing you’re firing up this season?

powerlibrary.org/eresource/small-engine-repair-source/

📚 Summer Slide Tip #1: Read it… then DO it.Start with a story on BookFlix—then bring it to life!Try this today:1️⃣ Read...
06/02/2026

📚 Summer Slide Tip #1: Read it… then DO it.

Start with a story on BookFlix—then bring it to life!

Try this today:
1️⃣ Read a story together
2️⃣ Head outside and act it out, draw it, or build it

Kids remember more when they connect stories to real life 💡

👇 Tell us: What’s your child’s favorite story to act out?
Tag another parent who should try this!

kids.powerlibrary.org

🌞 School’s out… but learning doesn’t have to stop.It’s called the summer slide — when kids can lose some of the reading ...
05/29/2026

🌞 School’s out… but learning doesn’t have to stop.

It’s called the summer slide — when kids can lose some of the reading and learning progress they worked so hard to build during the school year.

The good news? It’s completely preventable — and it doesn’t take hours of work.

✨ This summer, we’re making it EASY.

Each week, we’ll share:
📚 A quick learning idea
🌎 A FREE online resource from your library
🎨 A fun activity you can do outside or at home
🌧 Even a few rainy day ideas

All designed to help kids:
✔ Stay curious
✔ Keep reading
✔ Build skills without feeling like school

👇 Follow along all summer long — and tell us:
What are your kids most excited about this summer?

powerlibrary.org/e-resources

This Memorial Day, POWER Library joins communities across the nation in reflecting with gratitude on the courage, sacrif...
05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, POWER Library joins communities across the nation in reflecting with gratitude on the courage, sacrifice, and dedication of those who gave their lives for our freedom.

We remember. We honor. We are grateful.

🤔 Stuck on homework?📚 Need help finding a book?🔍 Researching something random at 9 PM?Try Chat with a Librarian!Real lib...
05/22/2026

🤔 Stuck on homework?
📚 Need help finding a book?
🔍 Researching something random at 9 PM?

Try Chat with a Librarian!

Real librarians are ready to help with:
✔ Research questions
✔ Finding reliable information
✔ Book recommendations
✔ School assignments
✔ And more!

Sometimes all it takes is asking the right person 💡

👇 What’s the most random question you’ve ever Googled?

Start chatting here:
powerlibrary.org/chat

05/14/2026

☀️ Summer adventures start at your local library! 📚🎨🧪

Summer library programs are coming soon to libraries across Pennsylvania, with fun activities for kids, teens, and families — from reading challenges and storytimes to crafts, STEM programs, special events, and more!

Not sure where your nearest library is? Use the POWER Library Find a Library tool to discover a local library near you and see what’s happening this summer:
https://powerlibrary.org/find-a-library/

Your next great summer adventure could be just around the corner! 🌟

🎓 Congratulations, Graduates! 🎓Whether your next step is college, trade school, military service, or entering the workfo...
05/12/2026

🎓 Congratulations, Graduates! 🎓

Whether your next step is college, trade school, military service, or entering the workforce, we’re cheering you on as you begin this exciting new chapter.

As you plan for what comes next, remember that POWER Library is here to help even after graduation! Through PA Job Resources, you can access tools for:
✨ Job searching
✨ Resume and interview help
✨ Career exploration
✨ Scholarship and education planning
✨ Skill building and test prep

Your future is full of possibilities — and your library card can help open the door.

Start exploring today through POWER Library! 📚💻 https://powerlibrary.org/eresource/pa-job-resources/

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