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Children's Summer Reading

Colorful paint splashes with "Color Our World" and "Upcoming Events" text.
June 16 at 1 p.m. SUMMER READING KICKOFF 

All are invited to our outdoor kickoff event!  There isll be sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and indoor "duck hunt", yummy treats, and more!  Register for the Summer Reading Program and receive a small incentive gift.

June 20 at 2 p.m. THE WESTIN MAGIC SHOW 

Westin Harmon, one of our teen patrons, will dazzle and delight us with his tricks and sleiht of hand.  All ages welcome!

June 23 at 2 p.m. COLOR OUR WORLD ORNAMENT 

Learn how to work with wire and jewelry tools to create a glass bead ornament with charm.  Parent(s) or guardian(s) must stay with children.  Space is limited to 10 children and registration is required.  Click to register for the ornament program.  This program will repeat on July 14.

June 25 at 2 p.m. TISSUE PAPER BOOKMARK 

In this fun and creative craft, kids will design their own colorful bookmarks using tissue papER!  It’s a simple and engaging activity that encourages artistic expression and gives kids a special handmade bookmark to use or gift!

June 27 at 1 p.m. MOVIE DAY: DISNEY'S TANGLED 

Come see the story of Rapunzel as told by Disney!  All ages (rated PG).  Snacks will be provided.

July 2 at 2 p.m. DIAMOND DOTZ 

In this sparkling craft activity, kids will create a dazzling design using Diamond Dotz! They can choose between a cute turtle or a fun summer flip-flop pattern. Using tiny, colorful resin “diamonds,” they’ll place each dot on their chosen canvas to bring their design to life.

July 9 at 2 p.m. TEDDY BEAR WORKSHOP 

 

Put together a teddy bear complete with stuffing packet, wishing star, birth certificate and take home bag.  This event is limited to 27 children. Click to register for the teddy bear workshop.

July 14 at 2 p.m. COLOR OUR WORLD ORNAMENT 

Learn how to work with wire and jewelry tools to create a glass bead ornament with charm.  Parent(s) or guardian(s) must stay with children.  Space is limited to 10 children and registration is required. Click to register for the ornament program.

July 16 at p.m. POINTILLISM PAINTING 

Join us for a fun and colorful adventure into the world of Pointillism – a painting style where tiny dots create big, beautiful pictures! In this creative class designed just for kids, young artists will learn how to use small, colorful dots to form landscapes, animals, and imaginative scenes.

July 22 at 2 p.m. TEENS READ TO KIDS 

Over the course of an hours, kids will go from reading station to reading station to listen to teens read books focused on the thems of color and art.

July 23 at 2 p.m. SQUEEGEE ART 

This exciting and hands-on class lets kids explore abstract art by using squeegees to spread and mix paint across canvas or paper. It’s a fun, mess-friendly way to learn about color, movement, and texture while making vibrant, one-of-a-kind masterpieces.

July 30 at 2 p.m. MR. JIM: STACKING CUPS 

Come experience the fun of cup stacking!  All ages, from kids to adults, are welcome to attend!

August 6 at 2 p.m. JULIE NITZ: 3D SUNDLOWER ART 

Come and create a 3D sunflower picture with guest Julie Nitz from Julie Nitz Studios!  Space is limited.  Click to register for the sunflower art class.