Plant a Seed, Read -- 2026 summer reading program

Join us at the library this summer for our annual Summer Reading Program. Enjoy story sessions, crafting classes, special events and performers.

  • Kick-Off Party outside the library with foam cannon and snow cone machine in Saturday, May 30th, at 11am.

  • Golden Book is back on May 30th.

  • Story sessions for age birth to 5 every Tuesday and Thursday at 10 am

  • School-Aged Storytime for K-5th grade every Tuesday at 11am

  • Special events and performers every Friday morning and a few other dates.

  • Crafternoons and other specials sprinkled throughout the summer

  • Reading logs for all ages. Earn prizes by reaching your summer reading goals.

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Summer Reading Program Form
Programs
Registration is not required for special events, but it helps to have an estimate of attendance. Please stay with your child for Pre-K Storytime for birth to 5 years old. School aged sessions go by the grade the child just completed.
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