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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
Amateur Paleontology | Thurs., July 9 at 6:00 PM
Spend the evening learning about rocks and dinosaur bones with Bob and Peggy Karleskindt!
Ages 10+. Registration required.
Summer Mocktail Social | Sat., July 11 at 2 PM
Create some new Summer drinks while also making new friends! All materials will be provided.
Adults. Registration Required.
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.
JCL-Cedar Hill Highlights
Ancient Map Craft Class | Mon., June 29 at 6:00 PM
Use various techniques to "age" paper and then draw an ancient map!
Ages 14+. Registration required.
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.
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
Dino Rock Painting | Fri., July 10 at 1:30 PM
Design your own roaring dinosaur eggs- anything is fossible!
Adults. Registration required.
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.
JCL-Windsor Highlights
Indoor Mini Golf | Tues., July 7 from 9:30 AM to 3:30 Pm
Play the day away with your family and friends at this no-cost mini golf event brought to you by the Jefferson County Library Foundation!
All Ages. Registration Required.
Dinosaur-igami | Sat., July 11 at 2:00 PM
Who knew paper folding could be so prehistoric?
Ages 11+. Registration required.
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.
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