Pioneer Library System Foundation

06/05/2026

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More than 107,000 children and teens participated in nearly 4,000 library programs across our communities in 2025.

These experiences do more than fill time. They help young people build literacy skills, confidence, creativity, and connections in safe, welcoming spaces.

That's the kind of impact your support helps make possible. Thank you! 💜

06/04/2026

🌟We're proud to celebrate PLS's own Meghan Hollingsworth, Selector and Early Literacy & School Readiness Coordinator, on her nomination for the 2026 Anne Roberts People's Choice Award for Child Advocacy. 🏆

Through her leadership of Growing Like a Read and Foundation-supported book distribution programs serving children receiving WIC assistance, Meghan has helped expand access to literacy and learning opportunities for thousands of local children and families.

👉Please take a moment to cast your vote and help recognize her outstanding advocacy for children. Vote through July 25 at 7 p.m.: https://www.oica.org/ar26-finalists

Congratulations, Meghan, on this well-deserved recognition!

05/29/2026

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Research shows that staying mentally active through reading, learning new skills, and social connection can support brain health and well-being as we age. Libraries help make those opportunities accessible for everyone. 💜

05/27/2026

"I have found the most valuable thing in my wallet is my library card." - Laura Bush

05/21/2026

📚☀️ The PLS Summer Learning Challenge isn’t just for kids. We’re inviting our supporters and community members of all ages to help our communities reach 20 million minutes of reading and learning this summer!

When the goal is reached, the Foundation will provide books to children enrolled in WIC programs across our service area. Last year, with donor support, more than 10,000 books were distributed to kids and families.

Every minute you log helps inspire literacy and a love of learning while putting more books into the hands of children who need them most.

Join the challenge: https://pioneerlibrarysystem.org/summer-learning-challenge

05/19/2026

Strong community partnerships help our libraries reach further.

See how support from Tinker Federal Credit Union is helping expand literacy opportunities for local students through Moore Public Library’s book club outreach.

Read more at https://plsfdn.org/spring-2026-newsletter/

05/15/2026

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Did you know? Kids who see their caregivers reading for fun are more likely to become readers themselves.

We're proud to support the Pioneer Library System's Summer Learning Challenge, helping foster literacy and a love of learning all summer long.

05/13/2026

Thanks to our generous supporters, children in Blanchard will once again have the opportunity to build literacy skills through creativity and hands-on learning with special programming. Creative Pathways helps young learners grow their reading skills through art, imagination, and play.

Blanchard Public Library is once again excited to announce its upcoming Creative Pathways: Art Strategies to Enhance Literacy program. This program is made possible by a generous grant from the Pioneer Library System Foundation.

For Ages 5 – 7:
May 19, 26, and June 2, 9 | 1 – 2:30 pm

For Ages 3 – 4:
June 1, 8, 15, 22 | 1 – 2:30 pm

School Art Instructor and Artist Ashley Leming will lead these hands-on workshops that combine foundational literacy skills with creative art activities, fostering a fun and engaging learning environment.

For more information, please contact the library at 405.485.2275. Or you can browse further and register by visiting pioneerlibrarysystem.org.

05/12/2026

See how your support is making a difference in our Spring 2026 Newsletter, featuring:

📚 Summer Learning Challenge - just 20 minutes of reading a day makes a difference
🤝 Partnerships connecting students with books and reading
🎭 Spring programs at our libraries
🎩 The record-breaking Mad Hatter Tea Party

🔗 Read the newsletter: https://plsfdn.org/spring-2026-newsletter

05/11/2026

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