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Make the most of your child's summer break through the Summer Reading Program!
From June 1-July 31, expect engaging events, fun activities, and, of course, a LOT of reading.
Take a look at everything we've got to offer!
READING | Motivate and affirm your child's reading by logging the books or hours read for a prize.
Small Prize for All Participants
Small Prize for All Participants
Read ten (10) books OR five (5) hours to receive a small prize!
Keep Reading!
Keep Reading!
Drawing chances for other prizes will be given for each additional five hours/ten books of reading. Let's see how high you can go!
Branch Prizes
Branch Prizes
Keep an eye out for an email at the end of summer inviting you to pick up your prize. Upon arrival, you can pick up your small prize and may even be the lucky winner of a branch prize!
Track the hours or 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
Summer Kick-Off Rally | Fri., May 31 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Outdoor games, crafts, movies, Kona Ice, and more!
For all ages.
Night of the Dinosaurs | Thurs., June 25, start times at 6:00, 6:30, and 7:00 PM
Family craft and game night featuring some scaley friends
For all ages. Registration required.
Mr. Taps! Magic Show | Tues., July 28 at 3:00 PM
Have you ever seen a dancing magician? Ready or not, this program is silly, speedy, and delightfully off-the-rails.
For all ages. Registration required.
JCL-Cedar Hill Highlights
SRP Kick-Off: Sounds Like Science Show | Sat., May 30 at 10:00 AM
Mad Science will present a fun and interactive program that unearths the sounds of science and unleashes a dinosaur-in-a-can.
All Ages. Registration required.
Tween DIY Club | Tues., June 9 and July 7 at 6:00 PM
Paint a ceramic dinosaur while learning dino-facts and create your own amber fossilzed insect using slime!
Ages 10-15. Registration required.
Echoes from the Ice Age: Unearthing a Mastodon | Tues., June 23 at 5:30 PM
Mastodon State Historic Site will present on mastodons and fossils
All Ages. Registration required.
JCL-Northwest Highlights
A Day at the Dino Races | Mon., June 1 at 3 PM
A day at the races with fancy hats and delicious snacks. The catch? Dinosaurs loose in the library!
All ages.
Princess Party | Sat., June 13 at 3 PM
Have a royally good time with a Polynesian princess and snacks.
Ages 12 and under. Registration required.
Adopt a Plant | Mon., June 15 at 3 PM
Pick out a plant, just for you! Take it home to care for all summer long.
All ages. Registration Required.
JCL-Windsor Highlights
Teen Movie and Art Paint | Tues., June 2 from 3:30 to 5:45 PM
A special showing of Disney's Hercules and a hands-on art activity inspired by ancient Greece.
Ages 12-18. Registration required. Please note movie rating (G).
Minecraft | Tues., June 23 at 2:30 PM and July 21 at 4:30 PM
Students will dive into the world of Minecraft while developing creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving skills.
Ages 7-14. Registration required.
Picnic "Beats" at the Library | Wed., July 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM
A live DJ will be spinning a vibrant mix of a feel-good-tunes, perfect for relaxing, line dancing or just soaking up the atmosphere.
All ages. Registration required.
Please note that many events require registration. Summer events for kids and teens with a high demand may have registration opening dates or pre-registration available only at Summer Reading Preview Events.
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