TROY – Families will have a chance to “Unearth a Story” during a dinosaur-themed summer reading kickoff hosted by the Tri-Township Public Library District from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Tri-Township Park’s Pavilion No. 10 in Troy, Illinois.
The event marks the launch of the library district’s 2026 Summer Reading Challenge and is billed as a morning of “prehistoric proportions” to celebrate “the best season of the year.”
Planned activities include bounce houses, bubbles and balloons. Attendees are also encouraged to bring cameras, with the library noting that “rumor has it” some of the park’s “largest prehistoric residents” have been spotted near the pavilion for face-to-face encounters.
As an added incentive, the library said any attendee who shows their Summer Reading Challenge registration can receive free ice cream for breakfast.
To reduce wait times, the library encouraged participants to pre-register on the Beanstack app or sign up on-site with library staff.
More information is available at troylibrary.org or by calling 618-667-2133.
The Tri-Township Public Library District said it aims to be “the heart of the community” by improving and enriching users’ lives through “information, education, accessibility, and recreation,” and by providing “well-organized and up-to-date collections,” access to emerging technologies, and “friendly service” from a well-trained staff.
