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Oceans of Possibilities
What: Summer reading for fun & prizes
When: JUNE 4-AUGUST 7
Who: Everybody!
Where:
How: Summer Reading Works!
Sign up on Beanstack and log your reading (includes being read to, for you pre-readers!). Every 60 minutes of reading earns you a virtual raffle ticket.
- Register starting SAT, JUNE 4.
- Track reading minutes and complete activities online.
- Read for 60 minutes, log your minutes, and get a virtual raffle ticket.
- Complete an activity and get a virtual raffle ticket. When you read for an activity, track those minutes because they count too!
- Each ticket can be put towards the chance to win a prize! Prizes for kids include giant stuffed animals, Lego kits, night lights, gift certificates, Camelbak packs, and more. Prizes for high school students and adults are gift cards for local businesses.
- We'll draw raffle prize winners every week! We'll notify you by phone or email.
- Click here for ocean-themed book lists or get recommendations from our Personal Librarian service.
- Last day to log minutes and complete activities is SUN, AUG 7, by 6 p.m.
Kids! Join us for some fun activities:
Free Book Fair
JUN 4- 12 (all week during library hours)
Youth Auditorium
Sign up for summer reading and choose a free book!
Sea Foam Fun Party for kids
SAT, JUNE 11
11:00 AM-1:00 PM
Youth Wing Outdoor Area
Wear clothes that can get wet or messy, and goggles for sensitive eyes!
Wednesday DIY Take-home Crafts
June 15-July 27
2:00 pm
Pick up a kit and make something cool at home. While supplies last.
Thursday afternoon movies
JUNE 16-JULY 21, 2:00 p.m.
Youth Auditorium, Jackson
Children 7 and younger must be with a parent or guardian.
STEM on Stage Magic Show with Paul Brewer
Experience the magic of science, technology, engineering & math!
SAT, JULY 30
Two shows: 11:00 AM & 12:30 PM
Ordway Auditorium
Free tickets will be available at the youth desk one hour before the shows!
Library Summer Fun is made possible through YOUR gifts to Old Bill's Fun Run and the support of the Carolyn and Chuck Miller Charitable Fund.