2024 Children’s Summer Reading Program

STARTING JUNE 17

Let us take you on an adventure this summer!

 

The Reading Program

Children ages 3-11 can sign up for our Summer Reading Program by registering in the children’s department.

Complete weekly reading logs to earn free prizes. Your reading logs will also fuel an exciting hot air balloon race around the world!

We have lots of fun programs and activities planned around this year’s theme of Adventure.


The Reading Logs

This year we want you to set a daily reading goal for yourself. Maybe it’s one book a day, maybe it’s 20 minutes of reading, maybe it’s an hour of reading every day! Set a goal that is right for you.

Color in a game square for every day you meet your goal. When they are all colored in, it’s time to visit the library! Pick an item out of our treasure chest, and pick up a new card. One prize per week please. 


The Race

Participants will be randomly divided into three teams this year, and each team will have a hot air balloon racing around the world! Every week we will count how many logs have come back for each team, and move their balloon along the race path. 

Winners get bragging rights.


Important Dates

Registration begins Monday, June 17.

First prizes will be distributed beginning June 24. 

Make sure to turn in your first log by July 5 to get an extra treat in August.

Reading logs may be submitted for treasure chest prizes until Friday, August 16.


Summer Reading Kickoff

Thursday, June 20 4:00pm-7:00pm
All Ages

Patrons of all ages are invited to join us on Thursday, June 20, 4:00pm – 7:00pm as we celebrate the start of our summer reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library”! We’ll have crafts, games, prizes, temporary tattoos, Rita’s ice cream, and “Touch a Fire Truck,” PLUS the first 25 guests to sign up for our summer reading program will receive a free goody bag! 


Sculpture Contest

Sculptures due: 
5:00pm Friday, July 26

Voting: 
Monday, July 29-Friday, August 2
Grades pre-K—6

Construct your very own hot air balloon using recycled items in this year’s sculpture contest! Your sculpture will be displayed in the library and judged by patrons. We will have multiple winners across age groups. Winners will be notified by August 7, and winning sculptures will be featured on the Library’s Facebook account. For full rules, check our our summer reading brochure in the children’s department.


Adventure of the Lost Treasure
Presented by Science Heroes

Wednesday, July 3 at 1:00pm
Grades 2-5
 Registration Required – click here to sign up!

Join Science Heroes on a treasure-hunting adventure deep within the jungle! Along the way, the audience helps the performer conduct exciting science experiments that bring this story to life. Experiment with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more. Don’t miss this exciting and interactive STEM learning adventure!


Jungle Magic Show

Thursday, July 18 at 2:00pm
Ages 4-8
Registration Required

Jungle Dave and his team of jungle friends put on a magic show that is filled with laughs, wonder and amazement! This highly entertaining, action-packed show takes you on a wild adventure through the jungle—right here in the library! Click here to register!


Little Movers

Mondays at 10am
June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29
Ages 6 months-2 years 

This program is designed for our littlest patrons – ages 6-24 months – and a caregiver. A short program filled with fun rhymes, music, and stories is followed by a free play session with bubbles, bouncy balls, shaker eggs, and more! 


Once Upon a Cuento-Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, July 10 at 10:00am
Ages 2-6

Join us for a special bilingual storytime with Miss Zully.


Read and Relax

Wednesdays at 4pm 
June 26, July 24
Ages 7-12

Welcome to “Read and Relax”, a cozy and engaging program designed for children aged 7-12.  In this program, we create a calm and enjoyable environment where young readers can dive into captivating stories, unwind after a hot summer day, and share their thoughts. 

Each time we meet we will learn a new breathing technique, flow and stretch using yoga poses, read as a group or individually, create healthy snacks that promote good nutrition habits, and create activities acting out a favorite passage, drawing scenes from the book, or an interactive discussion. 


RPG Kids

Ages 8-12
Registration Required

This Dungeons and Dragons experience for kids is a simplified, rules-light adventure. All that’s required is imagination, a cooperative attitude, and a smidgeon of math to succeed in your quest. These types of games work best with a small group, so we will be running the same adventure multiple times to give everyone a chance to play. 

Into the Clouds
 Tuesday, July 16 at 1:00pm, 6:00pm
 Wednesday, July 17 at 3:00pm

The Silver Lining Mining Company
 Tuesday, July 30 at 1:00pm, 6:00pm
 Wednesday, July 31 at 3:00pm


Summer Campfire Storytime & Stuffed  Animal Sleepover

Drop off: Wednesday, August 14 
Pick up: Thursday, August 15
Children and stuffed animals of all ages

Come sit around the campfire for stories and fun (outside, weather permitting), then leave your stuffed animal at the library where they will fill the night with adventure!

More details to come in August.


Take & Make

June 24 (Ocean), July 15 (Jungle), August 19 (Back to School)

Supplies limited, one kit per child please. 
No matter where you are headed this summer, you bring the adventure with you with our Take & Make craft kits. 


Yoga Story Adventures & Storytime

Thursdays at 10am 
June 27, July 11, July 25, August 1
Ages 2-6 

Registration Required for these dates with special guest Kaysha from ShopRite with a special themed snack.

Join us on a magical adventure where stories come alive through the power of yoga! Each week we will embark on a yoga story adventure where we will breathe like a whale in the ocean, shine like stars in space, and ski through the arctic with the polar bears! Special guest nutritionist Kaysha from Shoprite will be here on June 27th and July 25th to share a special themed snack!
 

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