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Make the most of your summer break through the Summer Reading Program!
From June 1-July 31, expect engaging events, entertaining activities, and, of course, a LOT of reading.
Take a look at everything we've got to offer!
READING | What's better than a summer spent reading? Getting credit for it, too!
Participation Prize
Participation Prize
The first three hundred (300) pages or five (5) hours you read will earn you a fun prize!
Pick up your Participation Prize, a stress rock, anytime during June or July while supplies last.
Branch Prize
Branch Prize
Read six hundred (600) pages OR ten (10) hours to receive a chance at your branch prize.
Branch and Grand Prize drawings will be conducted on Friday, August 7th.
There will be four (4) branch prize winners per location who will be contacted for a gift with an approximate $50.00 value!
Grand Prize
Grand Prize
Reading nine hundred (900) pages OR fifteen (15) hours to receive a chance at the grand prize!
Branch and Grand Prize drawings will be conducted on Friday, August 7th.
There will also be one (1) grand prize winner per branch who will be contacted for a Family Bundle Experience Prize (approximately $150.00 value).
Grand Prize winners can choose from gift cards ($150.00 value) to Marcus Theaters, Pottery Hollow, Barnes & Noble, or WOW! Entertainment or memberships to Missouri Botanical Garden or St. Louis Art Museum and History Museum.
Track the books through Beanstack or with a paper log from your branch.
Prizes will be distributed at the end of the Summer Reading Program. Paper reading logs and Beanstack reading logs must be submitted by July 31.
EVENTS | Celebrate the summer at these exciting events.
JCL-Arnold Highlights
Missouri Wild Foraging | Fri., July 17 at 2:00 PM
Find food and ingredients native to the Missouri area-- which are dangerous and which are delicious!
Adults. Registration required.
Puzzle Palooza | Wed., July 22 from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM
Drop in to put together puzzles with friends.
All Ages.
Friday Matinee: National Treasure | Fri., July 24 from 1:00 PM-3:10 PM
Enjoy an afternoon watching a film on the library's big screen.
Food and drinks welcome.
All Ages.
JCL-Cedar Hill Highlights
Veggie Garden Group | Tues., July 14 at 10 AM
Come hang out with other gardeners and get some inspiration for your 2026 garden projects.
All Ages. Registration Recommended.
Dragon Luminary Adult Craft Class | Sat., July 18 at 10 AM
Build your own Dragon Luminary that includes a lantern/cover, sides decorated with dragon figures, and an LED tea light.
Adults. Registration Required.
Dinorama Craft Class | Tues., July 28 at 6 PM
Create a cute mini dino-themed diorama!
Ages 14 and older. Registration Required.
JCL-Northwest Highlights
Silent Fallout Film Viewing with Dr. Luke Ritter | Fri., July 17 at 2:00 PM
On the 81st anniversary of the first nuclear test, we are featuring the award-winning documentary Silent Fallout, narrated by Alec Baldwin, and followed by a Q&A with Dr. Luke Ritter, who appeared in the film.
Adults. Registration required.
One-off Book to Movie Discussion: Jurassic Park | Mon., July 20 from 5:00 to 7:30 PM
Explore the past through paleontology and unearth Michael Crichton's story concerning reconstructing the past and the perils of hubris.
Adults. Registration required.
The Discovery of a Civil War Letter | Thurs., July 23 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
What unfolds when you go through the belongings of a loved one? You might stumble upon a handwritten letter from 1862. Recently, an astonishing discovery revealed the remarkable journey of its author and his family from Michigan during the Civil War.
Adults. Registration Required.
JCL-Windsor Highlights
The Amazing Library Race | Fri., July 24 at 5:30PM
The [library] world is waiting for you. Good luck. Travel safe. Go!
Adults. Registration required.
DIY Mini Family Recipe Book | Mon., July 27 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Celebrate your family story through a mini DIY recipe book! Book and general decorating materials will be provided, just bring the recipes and any family photos or memorabilia you would like to put inside!
Adults 18+. Registration required.
A Wickedly Magical Experience Awaits! | Sat., July 25 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Step into the enchanting world of Wicked and discover the untold story of the witches of Oz! This spectacular event celebrates friendship, courage, and the power of being different.
All Ages. Registration is Suggested.
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