Children's Summer Library Program 2024
Welcome to the Children’s Summer Library Program 2024!
Summer is here! Join us for a summer of adventure here at the library!
Click the links below to find out more:
Reading for Ages 0-11:
Early Explorers: Ages 0-5
3 total logs for the summer
20 books per log
60 books total to be read to complete the summer program
Intrepid Travelers: Ages 6-11
3 total logs for the summer
300 minutes or 5 hours per log
900 minutes or 15 hours total to be read to complete the summer program
Overtime Logs
After your child has finished their reading for the summer, if they would still like to earn more raffle tickets for the grand prizes they may complete a overtime log. This is a book bingo that allows your child to read books from different categories to achieve a bingo. Each bingo results in an extra raffle ticket, you may have up to 3 bingos per card and receive 3 raffle tickets.
You have the option of tracking your child’s reading progress with a paper tracking sheet that is available at the library or tracking online using the Beanstack website or app. Check out Beanstack using the link below:
Summer Prizes
Early Explorers
Intrepid Travelers
If your child wins a prize they will receive:
– The Prize Pictured
– 5 Book Picks
Upcoming Summer Events
Repeating Events
Storytime – Lower Level
June 12, 19, 26 & July 10, 17, 24
10:30 AM
- Share in some fantastic summer stories and songs
STEM Camp – Makerspace
June 18, 25, & July 9, 16, 23
1:30 PM Ages 5-9
3:30 PM Ages 9-11
- Experiment with several fun and hand-on science projects
- Registration Required – Click the link below to register. Registration begins June 10.
Graphic Novel Club – Lower Level
June 24 & July 29
3:00 PM Kids – Ages 8-11
- Read some hit graphic novels alongside your peers
- June 24: Dogman
- July 29: Amulet Book 1
LEGO Saturday – Lower Level
Every Saturday
10 AM – 12 PM
- Get building and showcase your bottomless LEGO creativity
June Events
Summer Library Program Kickoff – Lower Level
June 10
10:30 AM – 1:30 PM
- Start your summer adventure right with an all-ages party
James the Magician – North Lake Fireman’s Park Pavilion
June 20
2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Be dazzled by startling and wonderous displays of magic
Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Lower Level
June 27
4:30 – 5:30 PM – Drop Off
June 28 – Pick up all-day
- Let your stuffed friend spend a night at the library
July Events
Family Movie – Lower Level
July 2
1:00 – 3:00 PM
- Relax and catch a fun all-ages flick fit for the whole family
Diamond Painting – McBroom Community Room
July 10 – Ages 10+
2:30 – 3:30 PM
- Learn to create sparkling and stunning diamond art
- Registration Required – Click the link below to register. Registration begins June 24
Register Here
Wildlife in Need – North Lake Fireman’s Park Pavilion
July 11
2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Meet some animal ambassadors from this wildlife aid organization
Cattail Critters Mobile Zoo – Library Back Lawn
July 15
2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Have some hands-on time with all sorts of cuddly animals
Taste Trips – Lower Level
July 18
2:30 – 3:30 PM
- Take a culinary journey around the world and taste some new foods
Touch-A-Truck – Park Road between the DPW building and the old fire station
July 20
10:00 AM- 12:00 PM
- Get up close and personal with all sorts of big trucks
Mad Science – North Lake Fireman’s Park Pavilion
July 25
2:00 – 3:00 PM
- Witness a fun and informative look at weather science
End of Summer Library Olympics
July 31
2:30 – 4:30 PM
- Celebrate a successful summer adventure filled with reading feats