Summer Library Program

 

All Together Now

SUMMER LIBRARY PROGRAM 2023:  All Together Now!

 

Look what we did in 2023! Keep an eye out for a sneak peak at Summer Reading in 2024. The theme is Adventure Begins at Your Library!

 

Bluey Storytime Party

Wednesday, May 31| 11 am

Prepare for a real-life game of Keepy Uppy! Join us for games and activities inspired by Bluey. Bring a swimsuit or a change of clothes for the foam machine. All ages with caregiver.

Ages 0-5 with caregiver

 

Stark Parks Animal Visit

Monday, June 5 | 1pm

Our Summer Reading Program kicks off with a visit from Stark Parks! Join us on the lawn for a spectacular animal program for all ages.

For youth and families of all ages

 

Animal Reading Friends

Mondays in June | 11am-12pm

Register for a time slot to read to a gentle Golden Retriever! Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

ALL AGES | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Teen Crochet Club

Monday, June 12 & 26| 1-2 pm | GRADES 6-12

Monday, July 10 & 24| 1-2 pm

We have all the instruction and supplies needed to learn the basics of crochet.

 

Maker Mondays

Mondays | 6-7:30pm

  • June 5: Magic Scratch Animal Bookmark
  • June 12: Best Friend Necklaces or Key Chains
  • June 19: Make Your Own Puzzle
  • June 26: Wind Chimes
  • July 10: Fidget Toys
  • July 17: Travel Tic-Tac-Toe
  • July 24: Shrink Plastic Ice Cream Backpack Clips

Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

AGES 4 & UP | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Storytime and Elementary Explorers

Wednesdays | 11-11:30am

ST = AGES 0-5 WITH CAREGIVER

EE= AGES 6 & UP

 

Cosplay Club

Thursday, June 8 & 22 | 3-4 pm | GRADES 7-12

Thursday, July 6 & 20 | 3-4 pm

Hang out with other cosplay enthusiasts and swap tips! Bring in a project to work on or create something using the library's supplies.

 

Magic Tree House Book Club

Fridays | 11am-12p

Put on your adventure hat! We're going to zoom around the world with Jack and Annie! In this interactive program, Miss Anna will read a few chapters aloud and lead themed activities. REGISTRATION REQUESTED

GRADES 1-3

 

Tech Time

Thursday, June 8 | 5:30-7:00 pm

Thursday, July 6 | 5:30-7:00 pm

Stop by and play with our STEM toys. We'll have activities for all ages. Ages 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

AGES 4 & UP

 

Stranger Things Trivia and Waffle Bar

Thursday, June 15 | 1-3 pm | GRADES 6-12

Compete in Stranger Things Trivia to win prizes and enjoy a waffle bar after!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Miniature Golf

Thursday, June 22 | 5-7:30 pm

Friday, June 23 | 10:00am-4:00 pm

Play Miniature Golf in the library! We have 9 themed holes throughout the youth department. 

ALL AGES

 

Teen Iron Chef: Camping Edition

Thursday, June 29 | 1-2:30 pm | GRADES 6-12

Put your cooking skills to the test in our camping edition of Teen Iron Chef!

REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Teen Art Café

Thursday, July 13 | 1-3 pm | GRADES 6-12

Express yourself through art! Choose your own art project and create something unique with the library's supplies.

 

Kindness Rocks! Rock Painting

Saturday, July 15 | 10 am-1:00 pm

We'll have all the supplies needed to paint rocks. Stop in anytime!

ALL AGES

 

Family Game Night

Thursday, July 20 | 5:00-7:00 pm

Join us for a night of boardgames! This is a family event and caregivers should plan to participate.

ALL AGES

 

Harry Potter Escape Room

  • Thursday, July 27
    • 2:00, 3:10, 4:20, 5:30, & 6:40 pm
  • Friday, July 28
    • 12:00, 1:10, 2:20, & 3:30 pm

Can you and your fellow Hogwarts students escape when Peeves locks you in detention? It is advised that you sign up in groups of roughly 4-8 people.

GRADES 4 & UP | REGISTRATION REQUIRED

 

Prize Drawings:

  • Kings Island Tickets (June 5-June 16):
    • Youth and their families can check out items in Youth Services between May 31-June 20 for a chance to win 4 free Kings Island tickets!

 

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Call 330-868-4101

Email Kathy Heller at minervalibraryyouth@gmail.com, Anna Minor at minervateen@gmail.com, or Laken Underwood at minervalibraryece@gmail.com.