Children's
Summer Reading
Events & Programs
Summer Reading Challenge
June 3- August 9
Read books, attend programs, and win prizes! This summer everyone who completes their summer reading challenge will earn a prize!​
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This year we're encouraging all participants to log their reading progress through Beanstack, our online platform. However, if you prefer the traditional paper version, download and print the PDF below!
Each week of the Summer Reading Program has a different theme to
inspire readers to explore the adventures waiting in their library!
June 3-8: Beyond the Stars (Space)
June 9-15: Aquatic Adventures (Ocean)
June 16-22: Roaming Readers (Travel)
June 23-29: Culinary Chronicles (Food)
June 30-July 6: Imaginary Realms (Fantasy)
July 7-13: Rediscovering Home (Local)
July 14-20: Time-Traveling Tales (History)
July 21-27: Science Safari (Science)
July 28-August 3: Cave Chronicles (Caves)
August 4-9: Trailblazer Tales (Exploration)
Repeating Events
Happy Camper Scavenger Hunt
All summer | All ages
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Pick up a scavenger hunt kit from the library and head into nature! Oak leaves, acorns, dandelions, and more! Get familiar with the things growing all around you!
StoryWalk at Stormy Oaks Nature Conservancy
Weeks of June 16-22, July 14-20, and August 4-10
Click here for directions! | All ages
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Combine physical activity with literacy! StoryWalks feature pages of a story book on outdoor signs along a path. As families follow the path, parents and caregivers are invited to read each page aloud to their children. After completing the walk, stop by the children's area in the library before the end of summer reading to pick a small prize!
August
Summer Reading Finale
Friday, August 9 at 12 pm at the Adams Township Community Park, Rotary Pavilion. Click here for directions!
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It is time to celebrate all our great readers (and story listeners) as we close out the 2024 Summer Reading Program. Stop on by for your summer reading button, fun activities for kids and families, and to enjoy an ice-cold treat to beat the summer heat!
A Huge Thank You to our Sponsors!
