We’ll be discussing last month’s pick, Song for a Whale, by Lynne Kelly. Twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she’s the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she’s not very smart. When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to “sing” to him! Ages 9-13.

Our big summer reading outdoor kickoff is back! Join us for games, crafts, and a bounce house on Saturday, June 3. The Udderly Delicious Ice Cream Truck will also be here. Register for summer reading and get a free treat with a $2.00 value. Sign up for the summer reading challenge and a chance to win great prizes.

All Together Now!

Summer Reading opens June 1. We have reading challenges, activities, and programs for all ages. Register and pick up a reading log at the library or online, or come to our kickoff on June 3. You will have until July 29 to complete reading challenges and win prizes.

Flash fiction is the art of writing a compelling tale with character and plot development in very few words--in this case, no more than 1,000 words. The deadline is June 30. Our theme is All Together Now, entailing ideas like community, family, kindness, or service. Judging will take place in early July, and we will host a reading and awards on July 20. Sign up and get contest guidelines at the library or on our online calendar.

Design bookmarks that will brighten someone’s day! We’ll use a multitude of craft supplies to create inspirational bookmarks that will be placed at the checkout desks for people in our community to take and use. Ages 9-18.

 

Children, ages 3 - 8, will bring their favorite toy vehicle and have a chance to share with other participants what makes their vehicle so special. This a meet and play program. This "Toy Car Show" will begin at 10:00 AM, and will end at 11:00 AM.

Registration is required. Please register each toy car owner below. Grownups must stay with their child for the duration of their stay.

Small groups (3-5) compete to see who can assemble a jigsaw puzzle (about 250 pieces) the fastest. The winners will receive a fun prize. Bring your friends or your family. Sign up at the library or online.

 

We’re partnering with local artist Dillon Roy from The Fifth Ink Tattoo Studio in Glasgow to host a summer art competition. Join us at the meet and greet with Dillon on Saturday to discuss ideas, techniques, and rules. The top three winners will take home cash prizes! 1st place: $600; 2nd place: $300; 3rd place: $100. Registration is required. For ages 12-18.

 

This art project mashes up the works of multiple artists to create an artfully arranged wall of donuts! We’ll discuss different elements and techniques of famous artists, paint our own unique donut on canvas to hang in the library, and make a DIY donut squishie that you can take home! Registration is required. Ages 10-18.

Book Character Costume Parade

*For all ages*

Participants will vote for winners in 3 categories:

1. Crowd Favorite

2. Most creative costume

3. Best group costume (for groups from 2- 6 characters)

*Prizes for winners*

No costume masks - medical masks are allowed

Costumes must be a book characters (comic, manga, picture, novel, or non- fiction books characters are all acceptable)

All participants MUST register.

We are hosting a Harry Potter themed escape room at the end of summer, but first we need to work on our props! We’ll design and create props inspired by the movies to use in our escape room. Registration is required. Ages 12-18.

 

This story time for 6-month-olds to preschool age encourages engagement between caregivers and children and includes stories, music, movement, and a fun, themed activity with a focus on language and motor skills. Registration is required due to limited space and supplies. Register via online calendar. Theme TBD.