2022 CHILDREN'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Children are invited to participate in this year's Summer Reading Program beginning Thursday, June 16th. By signing up to Beanstack, children and their families can earn badges by attending programs and tracking the books that they read for a chance to win some weekly prizes!

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Kick-Off Party (In-Person)
Thursday, June 16th at 6:30pm

Come join us for the 2022 Summer Reading Kick-Off Party the Community Center! This event will include: a Flying Fish Challenge and prize for the winner, Face Painting, Fish Popper Game, Summer Reading Bag with all the materials and a ticket for a free book, and an Ocean themed Twisted Balloon Be sure to swim over for an ocean of fun at the Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Space is limited! Please register for this kick-off party online here.

Scuba Scavenger Hunt
Monday, June 20th - Thursday, August 4th

Check out 10 items from the Children's section to participate in the scavenger hunt for a chance at the Fish Bowl Gumball Machine!

Bubbles Up Storytime (In-Person)
Tuesday, June 21st at 10:30am

We invite babies through 2-year olds (with caregivers) to chime right in to this Ocean themed music and dance class. We will start by “Shaking Out Our Sillies.” Then we will read a few special Ocean themed board books. Next, everyone will get the chance to break out the musical instruments for tons of fun. The Bubbles Up storytime would not be complete without the bubble gun and our song, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes! What a fun way to spend the morning together! We will introduce some S.T.E.M. to the children too. Please register for this program online here.

Seaside Storytime (In-Person)
Tuesday, June 21st at 1:00pm

We will start every week by introducing ourselves to the group and sharing our favorite beach item. The children will also have the opportunity to learn the "SIGHT WORD OF THE DAY." Plus, there be trivia and worksheets. This Beached-themed storytime will be so much fun, you will forget you are at the library! And we will finish up with our Freeze Song, then swim over to the crafting tables to break out the scissors and crayons! Please register for this program online here.

Park Rangers - Nature Stream Hike (In-Person)
Wednesday, June 22nd from 11:30am - 12:30pm
Wednesday, June 22nd from 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Will meet at Edgebrook in South Park

Discover the different macroinvertebrates that live in our streams. Macroinvertebrates are the decomposers that live in waterways and keep the streams clean, while also providing a valuable food source for many fish and birds. Participate in a stream study, collecting and identifying many of these species, while learning about how water quality affects these species and how they are used as water quality indicators.

*Participants will be in the water collecting species – appropriate clothing/footwear required. Don't forget to register all people attending, even adults! We are offering two times for this program, (11:30am and 1:00pm).

Please register for the 11:30am Nature Stream Hike program online here.

Please register for the 1:00pm Nature Stream Hike program online here.

Summer Crafts for Kids - Water Bottle Wind Spirals (In-Person)
Thursday, June 23rd at 11:00am

Children in preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us for weekly crafts on Thursdays during the summer. The first craft will involve making a wind spiral out of a recycled water bottle. We will provide bottles, but feel free to bring your own as well. Space is limited and registration is required. Please register for this craft online here.

Lego Nite - Library Fish Tank (In-Person)
Thursday, June 23rd at 6:30pm

Spend the evening with friends and some Legos! Who will be able to build something that looks like the fish tank at the library? It could be a fish, some coral or even just the tank. The Library will supply the Legos and you just need a great imagination. The Lego Bingo winner will receive a special prize! Please register for this program online here.

Bubbles Up Storytime (In-Person)
Tuesday, June 28th at 10:30am

We invite babies through 2-year olds (with caregivers) to chime right in to this Ocean themed music and dance class. We will start by “Shaking Out Our Sillies.” Then we will read a few special Ocean themed board books. Next, everyone will get the chance to break out the musical instruments for tons of fun. The Bubbles Up storytime would not be complete without the bubble gun and our song, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes! What a fun way to spend the morning together! We will introduce some S.T.E.M. to the children too. Please register for this program online here.

Seaside Storytime (In-Person)
Tuesday, June 28th at 1:00pm

We will start every week by introducing ourselves to the group and sharing our favorite beach item. The children will also have the opportunity to learn the "SIGHT WORD OF THE DAY." Plus, there be trivia and worksheets. This Beached-themed storytime will be so much fun, you will forget you are at the library! And we will finish up with our Freeze Song, then swim over to the crafting tables to break out the scissors and crayons! Please register for this program online here.

Allegheny Land Trust - Animal Athletics (In-Person)
Wednesday, June 29th at 11:30am
In The Community Center

We’ll talk about white tailed deer, peregrine falcons, black bear, great blue herons, and snapping turtles. How fast is a deer? How does a bear move? Kids will get to visit the different stations to explore some of the amazing athletic abilities of animals. The children will even be able to “compete” against some of the animals to see how their skills stack up! Space is limited! Please register for this program online here.

Summer Crafts for Kids - Bottle Cap Fish Art (In-Person)
Thursday, June 30th at 11:00am

Children in preschool through 5th grade are invited to join us for weekly crafts on Thursdays during the summer. This week's craft will be Bottle Cap Fish Art. We will provide bottle caps, but feel free to bring your own if you'd like. Space is limited and registration is required! Please register for this craft online here.

Bubbles Up Storytime (In-Person)
Tuesday, July 5th at 10:30am

We invite babies through 2-year olds (with caregivers) to chime right in to this Ocean themed music and dance class. We will start by “Shaking Out Our Sillies.” Then we will read a few special Ocean themed board books. Next, everyone will get the chance to break out the musical instruments for tons of fun. The Bubbles Up storytime would not be complete without the bubble gun and our song, Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes! What a fun way to spend the morning together! We will introduce some S.T.E.M. to the children too. Please register for this program online here.

Seaside Storytime (In-Person)
Tuesday, July 5th at 1:00pm

We will start every week by introducing ourselves to the group and sharing our favorite beach item. The children will also have the opportunity to learn the "SIGHT WORD OF THE DAY." Plus, there be trivia and worksheets. This Beached-themed storytime will be so much fun, you will forget you are at the library! And we will finish up with our Freeze Song, then swim over to the crafting tables to break out the scissors and crayons! Please register for this program online here.