Powell Memorial Library

06/02/2026

📞📚 Have you tried Dial-a-Story?

This month's stories are ready to listen to anytime, anywhere! Whether you're in the car, at home, or on the go, Dial-a-Story is a fun and easy way to enjoy a book together.

Even better—listening to Dial-a-Story counts as one of the activities in the READ section of your Summer Reading Program log! (Ages 0-2 and 3-5) 🎪✨

Just call, listen, and mark it off your reading log. It's that simple!

Who will be listening to this month's story? Let us know in the comments! 📖❤️

06/01/2026

🎉📚 The wait is over—Summer Reading starts TODAY! ☀️

It's time to start tracking your reading, completing activities, and earning prizes all summer long! Programs are available for ALL ages—0 to 100+!

Haven't signed up yet? Register here: https://forms.gle/BUfaPQdmTELnwtqL6

We can't wait to see how much reading our community can accomplish between now and August 7!

Who is ready for their first day of Summer Reading? 📖🙋

06/01/2026

🎉📚 Congratulations to our newest reader completing the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge! What an incredible accomplishment and a wonderful start to a lifelong love of reading.

Do you have a child ages 0–5? It's never too early to start! The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge is a fun and easy way to build early literacy skills while spending quality time together.

Register your child today and start your reading journey:
https://forms.gle/WsBrAsjZBe9Thfbr6

📖 Read. Track. Celebrate. Repeat!

05/31/2026

A full week of fun is happening at Powell Memorial Library! ☀️📚🎨

Check out the graphics below to see what’s happening each day!

If an event requires registration, it will be noted on the graphic. Register here:
https://forms.gle/w59CiXMCo3dD4igdA

Tag a friend you want to bring to the library this week! 💛

05/26/2026

🎪 The prizes are ready…
The activity bags are packed…
The stickers are waiting…
Now we just need YOU! 🎉

Join the Summer Reading Challenge at Powell Memorial Library and make this your most exciting summer yet! 📚

Register at https://forms.gle/i6MKw4ssSahm9DZw6.

05/23/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

These are just a few of the many picture books available at the library that help children explore feelings, build empathy, and learn healthy ways to express emotions.

Stories can open the door to important conversations about kindness, resilience, friendship, anxiety, self-confidence, and more. Stop by the library to browse our collection and find books to read together as a family. 📚

05/22/2026

Our Summer Reading Program would not be possible without the incredible support of our sponsors, donors, and grant funders! ☀️

Because of their generosity, every part of our summer program has been fully funded — prizes, programs, supplies, and so much more.

Their support helps us create a unforgettable summer for thousands of children and families! ❤️

Register today at https://forms.gle/xdr2eMXBW4a8aJhE7

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

Calling all little readers! ☀️📚

Children ages 0–2 and 3–5 can register now for Powell Memorial Library’s Summer Reading Challenge!

All age groups will receive reading logs, but our youngest participants will also get a bag packed with fun activities inspired by the Every Child Ready to Read practices: Sing, Talk, Read, Write, and Play! 🎶🗣📚✏️🎲

Activity bags are ready for pickup now, and the Summer Reading Challenge runs June 1–August 7. Readers can earn stickers and free food coupons as they hit reading milestones all summer long! 🎉

Sign up here: https://forms.gle/DuBFYiSEpNxhgRt19

05/18/2026

Registration is now OPEN for the Summer Reading Challenge!

Our carnival-themed challenge runs from June 1–August 7 and includes reading, prizes, and fun for ALL ages:

🎈 Babies (0–2)
🎈 Early Childhood (3–5)
🎈 Children (completed K–4th grade)
🎈 Teens (completed 5th–11th grade)
🎈 Adults (18+)

Getting started is easy:
⭐ Register online: https://forms.gle/fz1ZecAZD696Fquw9
⭐ Pick up a reading log at the library or print one here: https://pml.troy.k12.mo.us/56915
⭐ Beginning June 1, read and redeem for prizes all summer long!

All links are also found on the front page of the website: https://pml.troy.k12.mo.us/

Step right up and read! 🎪📚 Welcome to Summer Reading 2026 at Powell Memorial Library—where books, fun, and big-top excitement take center stage! Use this form to register for our Summer Reading Program. Whether you’re a first-time reader or a summer reading superstar, there’s a spot for ...