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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
Teen Paint Class: Dinosaur Painting | Wed., June 10 at 2 PM
Learn how to paint a picture of a dinosaur.
For ages 12-18 years! Registration required.
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
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.
Ancient Map Craft Class | Mon., June 29 at 6 PM
Use various techniques to "age" paper and then draw an ancient map!
All supplies provided.
For Ages 14 and older. Registration Required.
JCL-Northwest Highlights
Literary Art | Thurs., June 11 at 6 PM
Create a work of literary art - Blackout Poetry with recycled books.
For ages 12-18. Registration required.
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 Pinot's Palette | Thurs., June 11 at 1 PM
Unleash your creativity at Teen Pinot's Pallette - the fun, relaxed painting experiences made just for teens.
Ages 12-18. Registration is Required.
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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