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!
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Saturday, July 15 | 10 am-1:00 pm
We'll have all the supplies needed to paint rocks. Stop in anytime!
ALL AGES
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
- 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.