Ozarks Literacy Council - Missouri

08/29/2026

⏰ The countdown is on! ⏰

There are only a few days left to participate in our August Tutor Referral Campaign!

As a current OLC tutor, you know firsthand how much of a difference a caring tutor can make. Now, help us find more amazing volunteers to join our tutoring team! 📚💙

Refer a friend, family member, coworker, or anyone you think would make a great reading tutor by August 31.

When your referral becomes a confirmed OLC volunteer tutor, you both receive a free volunteer t-shirt! 👕🎉

There’s still time to make a difference and earn a pretty great t-shirt while you’re at it!

📅 Referral deadline: August 31, 2026

Know someone who would make a great tutor? Don’t wait. Share this post with them. They can click on the link below. 👇

https://ozarksliteracy.org/august-2026-reading-tutor-referral-campaign/

Remember: One Hour. One Reader. Equals A Lifetime of Impact. 📖✨

08/29/2026

🍔 TODAY’S THE DAY! 🍔

It’s time to grab some Wendy’s and support the Ozarks Literacy Council! 📚💙

Stop by Wendy’s East Independence TODAY, Saturday, August 29, anytime from 6:30 a.m. – 12:00 a.m., and 30% of qualifying sales will be donated to OLC!

And there’s even more good news! 🎉 Our long-time supporters, Pam and Bernie Burrier, have generously committed to matching that donation, up to $1,000!

That means your Wendy’s purchase can make twice the impact for literacy in the Ozarks. 💙📚

📍 2125 E. Independence, Springfield

Just remember to present the fundraiser flyer when you order! A printed flyer or the electronic version on your phone/tablet will work.

Grab the flyer by saving the last image in this post, or download the PDF here:
👉https://ozarksliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ozarks-Literacy-Council-8-29-2026.pdf

Let's show Wendy's what the OLC community can do! 💙

So grab some food, bring your flyer, and help us make an impact to literacy in the Ozarks! Your purchase today will help put more books, resources, and literacy opportunities into the hands of children and adults in our community.

One meal. One community. One more way to make a difference. 📖✨

08/28/2026

⚡ Thank you to AECI (Associated Electric Cooperative ) for sponsoring our upcoming Spooky, Scary Stories Trivia Night! 📚

AECI is a member-owned and member-led electric cooperative that powers the heartland with a diverse mix of generation sources, including coal, natural gas, liquid fuel, wind, and hydropower.

We’re grateful for AECI’s support of the Ozarks Literacy Council and their investment in literacy in our community. 💙

Thank you, AECI, for helping make Spooky, Scary Stories Trivia Night possible, and for making a difference in literacy in our community!

Want to join the ranks of businesses supporting a fun event and supporting literacy? Check out the sponsorship levels and get more information here: https://givebutter.com/trivia-night-2026-spooky-scary-stories-fundraiser-sponsorships

08/27/2026

📚 8 new tutors. 8 more opportunities to change a life! 💙

This past Saturday, we welcomed another group of dedicated volunteers to OLC tutor training! 🎉

Eight new tutors completed training this month and are now ready to begin working one-on-one with learners to build reading skills, confidence, and a love of reading.

We’re so grateful for each person who chose to give one hour a week to help a learner grow. Your time, encouragement, and commitment can make a lasting difference.

Become one of our dedicated volunteer reading tutors and sign up to help a child or adult learner in the Ozarks learn to read or read better.

One Hour. One Reader. A Lifetime of Impact. 📖✨

👉 Sign up here: https://ozarksliteracy.org/volunteer-tutor/

Thank you to our newest tutors for stepping up for literacy in the Ozarks!

08/27/2026

🧠Trivia Heroes, Assemble... and sign up for the Spooky, Scary Stories Trivia Night!

Details:
📅 Thursday, October 15, 2026
🕝Doors open at 6:00 p.m. | Trivia starts at 6:30 p.m.
📍 Pythian Castle🏰
💸Proceeds support Ozarks Literacy Council's free reading literacy resources and programs.

Trivia will cover general knowledge, plus there’s even more fun in store:

🎁 Silent Auction
🍰 Live Dessert Auction
🎃 Costume Contest
🕸️ Table Decoration Contest

Think you’ve got what it takes?

Gather your smartest friends, come up with a clever team name, and get ready to put your knowledge to the test!

Registration is OPEN, and tables are limited! Don’t wait to reserve your spot.

👉 Register your team here: https://givebutter.com/c/spooky-scary-stories-trivia-night and get ready to join us for a night where every answer helps support literacy in the Ozarks! 💙📖

08/26/2026

🎉 EXCITING NEWS! 🎉

Our long-time supporters, Pam and Bernie Burrier, are helping us make our upcoming Wendy’s fundraiser even more impactful! 💙

They have generously committed to matching every dollar raised through our Wendy’s fundraiser, up to $1,000! That means your meal could make twice the impact for literacy in our community. 📚✨

🍔 Here’s how to help us reach the match:

📍 Visit the Wendy’s location on East Independence
2125 E. Independence, Springfield
📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
⏰ All day (6:30 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.)

30% of qualifying sales will be donated to the Ozarks Literacy Council, and Pam and Bernie will match that donation up to $1,000!

Just bring the fundraiser flyer with you and present it when you order. A printed flyer or the electronic version on your phone/tablet will work. Drive-thru, carry-out, and dine-in orders qualify when available.

Grab the flyer by saving the last image in this post, or by downloading the pdf here:https://ozarksliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ozarks-Literacy-Council-8-29-2026.pdf

This is our first fundraiser with Wendy’s, so let’s show them how much support our OLC community has! And with this matching gift, we have an even bigger reason to show up. 🙌🍔📚💙

08/26/2026

📚 Tutor Referral Campaign: Your Questions, Answered! 💙

Wondering how our reading tutor program or our August Tutor Referral Campaign works? We’ve got answers!

❓What does a reading tutor do?
OLC tutors work one-on-one with a child or adult learner to help them build their reading skills, confidence, and a love of reading.

❓How much time does tutoring take?
Just one hour a week! Your consistent time and encouragement can make a lasting difference.

❓Do I need to be a teacher?
Nope! You don’t need to be a reading expert or a certified teacher. OLC provides the training, curriculum, and materials you need to get started.

❓Where does tutoring happen?
Tutoring can take place in person or online. We match the preference of the learner with the preference of the tutor.

❓What if I don't know how to teach reading?
That's what we're here for! OLC provides the training and resources you need to feel prepared and supported. You just bring your love of reading and enthusiasm!

❓Who can I refer during the August referral campaign?
A friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, fellow book lover. Anyone you think would make a caring, encouraging tutor!

❓What is the August referral campaign?
During the month of August, any current tutor who refers a person who becomes a confirmed OLC volunteer tutor, will both receive a free volunteer t-shirt!

❓What's the deadline?
The deadline is August 31, 2026!

❓How do I refer someone?
Send your referral here: https://ozarksliteracy.org/august-2026-reading-tutor-referral-campaign/ or to ozarksliteracy.org. Under the tutor dropdown at the top of the page, they can click on “Refer a Tutor!” for more information and to get signed up.

🕝One Hour.
📚One Reader.
😍A Lifetime of Impact.

Know someone who would make a great tutor? Refer them by August 31!

08/25/2026

Today, the world lost a true icon.

Dolly never forgot what it was like to grow up without much, or to watch her own father struggle because he never learned to read. So she did something about it. Over 200 million books were mailed to children around the world because she believed every child deserved the chance to fall in love with a story.

She could've been remembered for her hit songs alone. But she chose to spend her life making sure children everywhere had access to books in their own homes.

Rest easy, Dolly. Thank you for the music, and thank you for the books. 🦋💔📚

08/24/2026

🍔 Grab a bite. Support literacy! 📚💙

We’re excited to announce our first-ever fundraiser with Wendy’s for 2026!

Visit Wendy's on Saturday, August 29 at the East Independence location, make a purchase, and present the flyer. 30% of qualifying sales will be donated to the Ozarks Literacy Council! 🎉

📅 August 29, 2026
⏰ All day: open to close
📍 2125 E. Independence, Springfield

Simply bring the fundraiser flyer with you (either a printed copy or the electronic version on your phone/tablet) and present it when you order.

Grab the flyer by saving the second image in this post, or by downloading the pdf here:https://ozarksliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Ozarks-Literacy-Council-8-29-2026.pdf

This is our first partnership with Wendy’s for a fundraiser for 2026, so let’s show them how much OLC support we have! 🙌

Grab your family. Invite a friend. Plan your lunch or dinner at Wendy’s. And help us turn your meal into an investment in literacy!

Save the date and share this post! 💙📖

08/24/2026

There's a chill in the air (or maybe that's just the horror section calling). Springfield-Greene County Library District is celebrating spooky season with a killer giveaway. Check out their post for details to enter for a chance to win the Oh, the Horror! Prize Basket full of eerie reads and local treats. 👻📚

UPDATE: Giveaway closed; winner has been selected and messaged.

✨Something wicked this way comes… and it could be yours! Enter to WIN our Oh, the Horror! Prize Basket packed with chilling reads, merch and goodies.✨

This basket includes a title from each of our featured authors, a gift certificate for Mr. Googorium's Movie Emporium at Bookmarx, a $25 gift card to The Moxie, beverage koozies from 4 by 4 Brewing Company and Horror Trivia.

How to Enter:
Leave a COMMENT on this post.
SIGN UP/BE A SUBSCRIBER of our Oh, the Horror! newsletter at thelibrary.org/ohthehorror.

To enter, you must be able to pick up the basket at the Library Center, 4653 S. Campbell Ave. We’ll draw and message the winners on Friday, Aug. 28.

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