Events for Children
PLEASE NOTE:
- When registering for programs, please register ONLY for the number of children attending unless otherwise noted.
- Programs are open to participation by older siblings, however, we must prioritize snacks, prizes and give-aways for children within our department's age range of 11 and under. Thank you!
Summer Reading 2026
June 29-August 29
Sign-ups End 8/15
Ages 3-5
Ages 6-8
Ages 9-11
FREE Programs
throughout the summer
August Programs
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, August 7th 10th @ 10:30am
Friday, July 21st @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Summer Reading! Unearth a Story (ages 3-11)
Registration open through August 15th
Our annual summer reading program offers a fun way to prevent “summer slide” as kids earn weekly rewards and raffle tickets toward “big” prizes. It can even turn reluctant readers into avid bookworms! The program runs from June 29 to August 29, with the raffle drawing thereafter (winners will be contacted, and do not need to be present for the drawing).
Charm Clips (6+)
Wednesday, August 5th @ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Pirate Bingo (ages 3+)
Thursday, August 6th @ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Paint a Pineapple (ages 7+)
Wednesday, August 12th @ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Dino-Mite Movie Night & Mini-Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, August 13th
Carnival 4pm – 6pm
LEGO Jurassic World 4pm – 7pm
No Registration Required
Drop in for a screening of the LEGO Jurassic World series, plus games of skill & chance, snacks, a dino dig, & crafts!
Stick Dolls & Pets (ages 6+)
Wednesday, August 19th @ 6pm
Registration open
Bring in some cool sticks to turn into people & pets by adding eyes, hair, clothes from our stash of materials!
Shoebox Show & Tell
Thursday, August 20th @ 4pm
Registration open
Celebrate National Collectors’ Day by showing off your collection (as much of it as you can fit in a shoebox, anyway!).
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, August 7th 10th @ 10:30am
Friday, July 21st @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Summer Reading! Unearth a Story (ages 3-11)
Registration open through August 15th
Our annual summer reading program offers a fun way to prevent “summer slide” as kids earn weekly rewards and raffle tickets toward “big” prizes. It can even turn reluctant readers into avid bookworms! The program runs from June 29 to August 29, with the raffle drawing thereafter (winners will be contacted, and do not need to be present for the drawing).
Charm Clips (6+)
Wednesday, August 5th @ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Pirate Bingo (ages 3+)
Thursday, August 6th @ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Paint a Pineapple (ages 7+)
Wednesday, August 12th @ 6pm
SOLD OUT
Dino-Mite Movie Night & Mini-Carnival (all ages)
Thursday, August 13th
Carnival 4pm – 6pm
LEGO Jurassic World 4pm – 7pm
No Registration Required
Drop in for a screening of the LEGO Jurassic World series, plus games of skill & chance, snacks, a dino dig, & crafts!
Stick Dolls & Pets (ages 6+)
Wednesday, August 19th @ 6pm
Registration open
Bring in some cool sticks to turn into people & pets by adding eyes, hair, clothes from our stash of materials!
Shoebox Show & Tell
Thursday, August 20th @ 4pm
Registration open
Celebrate National Collectors’ Day by showing off your collection (as much of it as you can fit in a shoebox, anyway!).
September Programs
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, September 11th @ 10:30am
Friday, September 25th @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Shrinky Dinks!
Wednesday, September 16th 5pm-7pm
No Registration Required
Drop in to make some shrinky dinks! Copy or trace a design or free-hand your own!
Beaded Shoelery Chains
Thursday September 24th 4pm – 6pm
No Registration Required
Greate a fun piece of self-expression, for your shoes! String your combination of beads, charms, & buttons, then add some clips. Wear them however you decide!
Homeschool Hangout – Stem-tember!
Friday, September 25th @ 2pm
Registration opens 9/9
Make 2 fun & easy STEM projects!
Print & Paint a Sunflower (ages 8-11)
Wednesday, September 30th 6:00 – 7:30pm
Registration opens September 16th
We'll create a beautiful sunflower by painting on & printing with natural leaves!
Drop-in Playgroup (0-5)
Friday, September 11th @ 10:30am
Friday, September 25th @ 10:30am
No registration required; Drop-in playgroup for kids 0-5 and their grown-ups.
Shrinky Dinks!
Wednesday, September 16th 5pm-7pm
No Registration Required
Drop in to make some shrinky dinks! Copy or trace a design or free-hand your own!
Beaded Shoelery Chains
Thursday September 24th 4pm – 6pm
No Registration Required
Greate a fun piece of self-expression, for your shoes! String your combination of beads, charms, & buttons, then add some clips. Wear them however you decide!
Homeschool Hangout – Stem-tember!
Friday, September 25th @ 2pm
Registration opens 9/9
Make 2 fun & easy STEM projects!
Print & Paint a Sunflower (ages 8-11)
Wednesday, September 30th 6:00 – 7:30pm
Registration opens September 16th
We'll create a beautiful sunflower by painting on & printing with natural leaves!
