It's SUMMER! School is out, the weather is warm, and there are so many fun things to do! This includes the Library's Summer Reading Program, which starts THIS WEEK! This year's theme is "Oceans of Possibilities." For every 15 days that you read for at least 20 minutes, you’ll earn a free book (that’s up to FOUR books!)! You can pick up a bookmark at your nearest library to help you keep track. But the fun doesn’t stop there...you can also earn tickets by visiting your library and attending programs that you can turn in for prizes! We hope to see you at some of our events and activities, and keep reading!
#READ: Hello Summer! By Shelley Rotner
Whether biting into a juicy peach, dropping a fishing line in a pond, or splashing at the beach, these crisp, gorgeous photos of children celebrate quintessential moments of summer. In a simple but lyrical text, Rotner documents iconic warm-weather activities as well as changes to plants, animals, and weather that occur during a temperate summer.
#PLAY: DIY Giant Matching Game
Supplies:
- 25 12 x 12-inch squares of posterboard*
- Acrylic paint and paintbrushes
*to make more durable "cards," use 12" x 12" cork squares
Instructions:
- Use the paint and paintbrushes to paint 12 pairs of summer-themed items on the posterboard squares. Suggestions include: ice cream cones, watermelon slices, palm trees, suns, beach balls, lemonades, popsicles, kites, sunglasses, flip flops, orange slices, pineapples, or whatever makes you think of summer!
- On the remaining square, paint the words "One More Time!"
- Allow all pieces to dry completely.
- On the reverse side of the cards, paint the same design on all squares (this is the back of the "cards."). Allow all pieces to dry completely.
- To play, put all "cards" face down in a 5-card by 5-card square. Players take turns flipping two cards at a time, trying to find a match. Once a match is made, those two cards are removed. If a player flips over the "One More Time!" card, they get another turn. Play continues until all pairs have been matched; the player with the most matches wins.
- For a smaller and easier game for younger children, choose 8 pairs and make a 4-card by 4-card grid.
Inspired by Studio DIY
#EXPLORE: Make a Fruit Slice Fan
These fun fans are easy to make and will help you cool off during the hot summer months!
Supplies:
- 8" x 11" sheet of white paper
- Paint & paintbrushes OR markers OR crayons
- Popsicle sticks
- Hot glue gun (with adult help)
Instructions:
- Start by painting (or coloring) a fruit slice on the white paper. You can do watermelons, lemons, limes, oranges, kiwi, or your favorite summer fruit! If using paint, allow to completely dry.
- Fold the paper accordion style lengthwise, to create the fan pattern.
- Fold in half and pinch in the center and use the hot glue gun (with adult help) to glue together.
- Hot glue a popsicle stick to the back to make a handle.
From Dollar Tree
#JOIN: Attend a program virtually or in person!
View all school age programs and events offered this week.
For virtual programs, registration is required to receive the Zoom link; use the link in the program information to register.
For in person programs, registration is required; if space allows, walk-ins will be admitted. Use the link in the program information to register.
