Summer Reading

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Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, May 31, 2025 1:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Come join the fun as we turn Helzberg Auditorium into a Carnival Site. We'll have face painting, a balloon man, and cotton candy. Play fun games an...

Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party

Saturday, May 31, 2025 10:00am

Trails West Branch

In Person

Join us for all ages fun. We will have snow cones, face painting, a balloon artist, crafts, and more! Plus, sign up for the...

Bluford's Summer Reading Kickoff

Friday, May 30, 2025 1:00pm

Lucile H. Bluford Branch

In Person

Join us at Bluford as we start the summer right with our Summer Reading Kickoff! In line with this year...

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Bouquet Shadow Watercolor

Thursday, May 29, 2025 2:00pm

Trails West Branch

In Person

A fun way to use shadows and watercolors to make your own creation! This project will take flowers from a previous project and see what fun shape t...

Still Life with Books

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 6:00pm

Trails West Branch

In Person

It's not official Summer Reading yet but we're too excited to not start the last week of May with flowers!!! Participa...

Summer Volunteering Interest Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 4:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Learn more about the various opportunities we have for teen summer volunteering here at Central Library! Sign up for volunteer slots and help brain...

Summer Volunteering Interest Meeting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 3:30pm

Central Library

In Person

Learn more about the various opportunities we have for teen summer volunteering here at Central Library! Sign up for volunteer slots and help brain...

Summer Volunteering Interest Meeting

Monday, May 12, 2025 3:30pm

Central Library

In Person

Learn more about the various opportunities we have for teen summer volunteering here at Central Library! Sign up for volunteer slots and help brain...

The Adventures of Mexikid: A Boy and his Family on an Epic Road Trip

Friday, July 12, 2024 1:00pm

Central Library

In Person

This road-tripping, hilarious, heart-wrenching, family-style adventure story is almost completely true, says author Pedro Martín. The Mexikid author,...

Midwestern Strange

Thursday, June 18, 2020 6:30pm

In Person

The West Coast celebrates Bigfoot and the East Coast has Champy, the purported lake monster claimed by both New York and Vermont. But Wisconsin Eng...

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