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Summer Reading Program 2023

June 12 - July 28

Something for Everyone

All ages, infant through adult, can enjoy this year’s summer reading program and its theme, All Together Now! We will work together to promote friendship, kindness, and unity at our library this summer through collaborative art projects, community programs, and helping each other and our neighbors too!
Fabulous Friends (ages 0-4)

Let’s excite our non-readers to develop a love of books and listening to stories.  This program focuses on five literacy themes: read, sing, talk, write, and play. 

Complete the weekly reading and fun activities, then stop by the library to receive coupons, incentives and check out more books.

Available in-person at the library or electronically using Beanstack.

Registration begins June 1st.

Teens (ages 12-18)

Level up with Beanstack this summer! Log the pages you read, and when you reach a goal, stop in to the library and receive a book or a chance to win the raffle.  Choose your genre, choose your reading spot, and enjoy!

Register using the Beanstack button.

Kindness Kids (ages 5-11)

Let’s excite and encourage children to continue reading during the summer months.  This will help to maintain or improve their developing reading abilities.  

Kids complete the weekly reading, then stop by the library to receive raffle tickets, coupons, incentives, and of course, more books!

Available in-person at the library or electronically using Beanstack.

Registration begins June 1st.

Adults (ages 18 and up)

Read both fiction and non-fiction books about animals this summer. Log your books in Beanstack and the person logging the most will win a prize! You may also write book reviews of these titles (of at least 100 words) in Beanstack to earn credit.

Register using the Beanstack button.

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Summer Programs & Activities

Kids & Families

  •  Summer Library Program Kickoff – Monday, June 12th from 10 AM – 2 PM : Join us on Monday, June 12th for our kickoff party.  We will be signing people up for the summer program, passing out swag bags (while supplies last), and make some cool crafts too!
  • Friendship Bracelet 101 – Monday, June 19th at 2:00 PM: Join Ms. Alyssa and learn how to make different kinds of friendship bracelets.
  • On the Same Page Book Club (Grades 4-6) – Tuesday, June 27th & July 25th at 2 PM: Join a book club just for 4th – 6th graders. We will discuss books and have a snack too. Registration is required. Registration will begin on June 12th.
    • June 27th: White Bird by R. J. Palacio
    • July 25th: Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly
  • Believe in Your Shelf Book Club (Grades 2 & 3) – Wednesday, June 28th & July 26th at 2 PM: Join a book club just for 2nd and 3rd graders. We will discuss books and have a snack too. Registration is required. Registration will begin on June 12th.
    • June 28th: The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes
    • July 26th: Mac B. Kid Spy by Mac Barnett
  • Storytime at the Oconomowoc River Conservancy Park – Tuesday, July 11th at 10 AM: Join Ms. Emily for an outdoor storytime at the Oconomowoc River Conservancy Park north of the library. After storytime, take the time to explore the nature trails and labyrinth or travel up to the overlook for beautiful views of Waukesha County. 
  • Friendship Rocks at Town Hall Library – Tuesday, July 11th at 4 PM: Join Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Elizabeth and make some friendship rocks to give to your friends, family, and community.
  • Tie Blanket Making – Wednesday, July 19th at 2 PM: Join Ms. Alyssa as she teaches you how to make simple tie blankets, and we will donate them to a local charity.
Summer Library Program 2023 Video - Ages 0 - 11

Teens (ages 12-18)

  • Book Vs. Movie Club – Monday, June 26 and July 24 at 5 PM: Join Ms. Alyssa as we read a YA book that has been turned into a movie.  Before the meeting, we will read the book and then watch the movie and discuss the similarities and differences between the two.
  • Jenny Lee’s Sushi Workshop for Tweens and Teens – Tuesday, July 18th at 2 PM: Would you like to learn how to make a California roll? We’ll bring sushi ingredients to you! You’ll see how you can roll your way into making something delicious! Learn the history of sushi with Chef Jenny Lee of Perilla Kitchen. **
    • Chef Jenny Lee teaches cooking classes throughout the Greater Milwaukee Area. She used to work as a line cook for Top Chef Judge Tom Colicchio in New York City. She worked at Sanford restaurant in Milwaukee. For more info, go to www.perillakitchen.com. 
    • This class is limited to ten students ages 10 and up. Please register here or call the library for a spot.
    • When you register, please let the librarian know if there are any allergies or dietary restrictions we should be aware of.

Programs for ALL

  • Tie Dye at Town Hall Library – Tuesday, June 13th at 1 PM or 3 PM: Join Ms. Alyssa and Ms. Katherine for a fun time tie-dying a shirt or other white cotton item. Registration is required, and space is limited.
  • Town Hall Library Kitten Shower with HAWS – Thursday, June 15th at 5:30 PM: Join us for a special presentation by HAWS about the importance of spaying or neutering your cats. This is also a supply drive for HAWS. Please get in touch with the library for more information.
  • Ryan Meisel’s World Sound Exploration – Wednesday, June 21st at 2 PM: Ryan will perform and demonstrate a collection of Native American and other indigenous flutes and woodwinds while facilitating drum circle activities with the audience.  Participants will learn about world music, how to play music creatively, and share and build relationships with members of their library community.  All Ages welcome. **
  • Family/Team Trivia Night – Tuesday, June 27th, and Tuesday, July 25th at 6 PM: Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Katherine for our monthly Trivia night in June and July.
    • June 27th: Baking and Desserts
    • July 25th: Harry Potter
  • Snake Discovery – “Snake, Rattle, and Roll” – Wednesday, July 12th at 2 PM: Slither into the world of reptiles to meet the species that call Minnesota and Wisconsin home! You’ll get to watch a salamander eat, debunk turtle myths, touch snakes, and more during this engaging 45-minute program! Time is reserved after the presentation to touch and hold the reptiles for a truly hands-on experience. **
  • Touch-A-Truck 2023: Celebrating 20 Years – Saturday, July 22nd from 10 AM – 12 PM: Join us for Town Hall Library’s 20th Annual Touch-A-Truck!  We will have fire engines, DPW vehicles, a SWAT Vehicle, a school bus, and many more vehicles to climb on and get into!
  • End of Summer Community Fair – Friday, July 28th from 1 PM – 4 PM: The summer library program ends on July 28th.  To celebrate the end of the program, we will have a community fair with a pet parade, a bike decorating contest, lawn games, and a sweet treat too!  We will also be announcing the raffle winners that day!

Ongoing Programs

  • Community Helper Storytime – Mondays, June 19th – July 24th at 3 PM: Join us at the library to learn about the community helpers around us and maybe meet one too! No storytime on July 3rd
  • Family Storytime – Wednesdays, June 21st – July 26th at 10:30 AM: Join Ms. Emily for a fun family storytime with books, songs, games, and more! No storytime on July 5th
  • Baby Storytime – Thursdays, June 22nd – July 27th at 10 AM: Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Pat for a baby storytime with books, songs, and fingerplays! No storytime on July 6th.
  • Summer STEM Camp – Thursdays, June 22nd – July 27th at 1:30 PM: Join Ms. Emily for a weekly STEM camp where we will create awesome STEM projects like cardboard creations, amazing mazes, and seed bombs, as well as many other projects. Registration is required. Registration begins June 12th. No camp on July 6th. 
    • June 22nd: Creative with Cardboard
    • June 29th: Amazing Mazes
    • July 13th:  Marshmallow Engineering
    • July 20th: Oobleck Egg Drop
    • July 27th: DIY Seed Bombs

*The library is closed on Sundays and Tuesday, July 4.

**Sponsored by Bridges Library System