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Join us for Unearth a Story this summer!

  • Summer Reading Weekly Schedule
    Summer Reading Weekly Schedule

    Mondays
    Storytime with the Brontosauruses: 11 AM Children’s Department. Children ages 3-5. Themed Story, songs, fingerplays and an easy craft. Dig in our prehistoric sandbox. Registration is required. Limited to twenty children. One caregiver must remain with their children.

    Tuesdays
    Stegosaurus Storytime: 11 AM Mack Park Community Garden. Children ages birth to 2 years old. Bring a blanket or chair. Stories and outdoor activities. In case of bad weather, we will move to the library.

    Wednesdays
    Marvelous Mosasaurs: 11 AM Community Room. Children ages 6-11. Themed story, virtual visit to a National Park or historical site, theme-related activities or a craft. Dig time in our prehistoric sandbox. Registration is required. Limited to 15 children. One caregiver must remain with their children.

    Thursdays
    T-Rex STEAMers: 11 AM Tech Room. Children ages 8-11. All STEAM-related activities—are you up for the challenge? Dig time in our prehistoric sandbox. Registration is required. Limited to 10 children. One caregiver must remain with their children.

    Saturdays
    -Wee Ones Storytime: 10:30 AM (Newborn–5 years) Gentle stories and bonding time.
    -STEAM Play Day: 1–3 PM (2nd Saturday) Drop-in activities for kids ages 3–11.
    -The Craft House: 1–3 PM (3rd Saturdays) Self-directed crafts ages 6–11 old.
    -Historical Conquest Game Time: 10:15-12:30 PM (2nd Saturday) Tweens & Teens. Learn history through
    gameplay.
    -Game On! Board Game Day: 1–3 PM (4th Saturday) Open board gaming. Ages 3-11.

  • Summer Reading Special Events
    Summer Reading Special Events

    Unearth a Story Summer Reading Kick-Off: June 8. Blue Spruce Park Pavilion #3. 11 AM-2 PM. Learn about upcoming summer reading programs. Join us for games, activities, hot dogs, chips, and refreshments.

    Unearth a Story Reading Challenge: June 1-July 31. Register your reader, log your minutes, and read to win prizes!

    Summer Safety Workshops
    June 2-4: Children ages 3-6 years old. 11 AM. Short Story, easy craft or
    related activity snacks and refreshments. A special guest will present a
    summer safety topic.
    -June 2 – Water Safety.
    -June 3 – Vehicle & Bike Safety.
    -June 4 – Outdoor Safety.
    Registration is required.

    Family Place Library Workshops
    August & September. 10:30-noon. Children ages 1-3. Workshops will provide stories, handouts & hands-on learning experiences. Parents & children will work through these activities together.
    -August 4 – Early Literacy August 11 – Language Development & Exploration.
    -August 18 – Child Development & Motor Skills.
    -August 25 – Food & Nutrition (Snack Craft Day)
    -September 1 – Music & Movement.
    Registration is required to attend these programs.

    Unearth a Story Summer Reading Wrap-Up: July 30. Getty Heights Park. 11 AM-2 PM. Stop by and hang out one last time this summer for games, activities, cake, ice cream and refreshments.

  • Summer Reading Teen Programs
    Summer Reading Teen Programs

    Teen & YA Events over the Summer
    -Chess Club: 3rd Saturday of each month w/Jan. 10-11:30 AM. All ages!
    -Taco Tuesday: 3rd Tuesday of each month. 4 PM. Meet in the teen
    lounge for tacos and card games. 6/16, 7/21, 8/18, 9/15
    -Teens Make Stuff: 2:30 PM. June 9 – Make your own ice cream.
    July 7 – Totally nostalgic ‘90s beaded keychains. Let’s get creative!
    -Teen Crafter-noon: 2:30 PM. June 25 – Patriotic Lanterns.
    July 23 – Dino-Trinket Dish
    -Teen Drop-In: 4 PM. 6/10, 7/8, 9/12. Teen Lounge. You choose the activity.
    -Teen Movie Afternoon: 2 PM. June 11, July 12 and 16, August 13 and 20.
    -Teen Summer Book Club: 7 PM. Discover
    great reads and connect with friends all summer long.
    June 22 – Divergent by Veronica Roth.
    July 27 – The Inheritance Games by Jennifer Lynn Barnes.
    -Teen Trivia Night: 7PM. June 29. Put your knowledge to the test! Bring your friends and get ready for a fun,
    fast-paced challenge. Think. Compete. Win.

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