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SummerREAD 2024
Sign up for SummerREAD for an amazing summer of reading, games, activities, fantastic programs, great prizes, and more! Find out more about SummerREAD below.

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Storytime

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Join us for Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and craft together. Your child will have so much fun they might not even realize they are learning important skills for future reading! This program is for children and their caregivers.

50 North Book Discussion

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Read In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom by Yeonmi Park and join us at 50 North, 339 East Melrose Avenue, for a great discussion.

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Insurance Meeting

Virtual Author Talks: <i>An American In Provence</i>

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An American in Provence is a beautiful collection of exquisite portrait, scenic, and still-life photography from New York Times bestselling author and award-winning photographer Jamie Beck. Looking to slow down from her fast-paced life in New York City, Beck embarked on a one-year getaway to Provence. One year, turning into five, Beck moved to the French countryside, documenting her life as An American in Provence. This program is presented in partnership with Marathon Center for the Performing Arts. Please register below.

Bookmobile Party in Jenera

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There will be parties at each Bookmobile stop to kick off Summer and SummerREAD! There will be snacks, crafts, and games.

Bookmobile Party in Rawson

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There will be parties at each Bookmobile stop to kick off Summer and SummerREAD! There will be snacks, crafts, and games.

Tween Night: Perler Beads

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Want to make a custom keychain, magnet or pin? Want to show off your love for a favorite animal, emoji, fandom, or more? Then join us for a night of perler bead creation! Perler beads are small plastic beads that can be arranged into custom designs. Library staff will then iron the beads until they fuse together. Grades 2-6. Children 8 and under should be accompanied by an adult.

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McDonald Meeting

Baby Storytime

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Join us for Baby Storytime at the library. We will sing, rhyme, read, and have fun with scarves and bells! This program is suggested for children up to 36 months of age with a caregiver. Older siblings are welcome, too.

Mini Meet-Up

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Drop in and play with a selection of the library's toys. Explore new games, toys, and activities that are educational and fun while meeting other families. This program is for children with their caregivers.