Summer Reading 2024

summer reading 2024 "ADVENTURE BEGINS AT YOUR LIBRARY" June 3 - July 20

2024 Summer Reading: Adventure Begins at YOUR Library! There are challenges and events for all ages!

Stay busy this summer at the library with reading challenges, family events, performers, storytime, prizes, lunch, and more!

Register for the Summer Reading Program here: https://meigslibrary.beanstack.com/

Log your (and/or your child's) reading activities and earn entries to win a Kindle Fire! Registration begins May 28!

You may begin logging reading activities at anytime, but earn entries into the challenge between June 3 - July 20.

 

Begin the adventure at the library this summer! Register for the library's 2024 Summer Reading Program to complete reading logs, attend Story Time and see performers! Join us to celebrate a summer of reading at the Kickoff at the Racine Library. Weekly programs are offered throughout the program June 3rd - July 20th. Don't forget about the Summer Celebration at the end of the program at the Racine Library! These events mostly happen on Wednesdays, with the exception of June 19th, in observance of the Juneteenth federal holiday. The program that week will take place on June 20th at the Racine Library.

**PLEASE NOTE: programs which are scheduled to take place outdoors may be rescheduled due to inclement weather. Stay up-to-date with any scheduling changes on the library's Facebook page. You may also call the library at 740-992-5813.

 

Weekly Children's Program Schedule

June 3rd -6th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Summer Reading Kick-off Racine Library @ 2

Thursday - Pomeroy - Wiggle Giggle @ 10:30 & Middleport Storytime @ 1

 

June 10th -13th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Paul's Cool Scales Racine Library @ 2

Thursday - Pomeroy - Wiggle Giggle @ 10:30 & Middleport Storytime @ 1

 

June 17th -20th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Closed for Juneteenth

Thursday - Pomeroy - Wiggle Giggle @ 10:30 & Meigs Soil & Water Camping/Outdoor Safety Racine Library @ 2

 No Storytime @ Middleport due to program @ Racine


 

June 24th -27th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Pomeroy Library - Matt Jergens Juggler/Comedy @ 2

Thursday - Pomeroy - Wiggle Giggle @ 10:30 & Middleport Storytime @ 1

 

July 1st -4th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Pomeroy - Illustrator Richard Cowdary @ 2 (illustrator of Bad Dog Marley & Fiona books)

Thursday - Closed for Independence Day

 

July 8th -11th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Racine - Ohio School of Falconry @ 2

Thursday - Pomeroy - Wiggle Giggle @ 10:30 & Middleport Storytime @ 1

 

July 15th -18th

Monday - Racine Storytime @ 1

Tuesday - Eastern Storytime @ 1

Wednesday - Racine - Summer Reading Celebration @ 2

Thursday - Pomeroy - Wiggle Giggle @ 10:30 & Middleport Storytime @ 1

 
Dates and times are subject to change. Please check for changes on the library's social media or website closer to the dates.

Wiggle Giggle Read

Bring your babies and toddlers to the Pomeroy Library on Thursday mornings for music and movement with Ms. Anna! We will sing about being kind and talk about the differences that make us all special this summer! Each Thursday at 10:30 AM.

STEM Challenge

Elementary-aged kids can stay engaged at the library this summer with science experiments, building activities, technology and more! Ms. Sydney will host this event each month on the fourth Wednesday at 5:00 PM at the Pomeroy Library. WOUB will partner for the July session.

Storytime @ the Branches

Stay busy with weekly stories and crafts featuring themed activities based on our performers each week! Summer Story Time sessions will begin the week of June 5th and end on July 21st.

Lunch @ the Library

Bagged lunches for children ages 0 - 17 will be provided at each of the events this summer, while supplies last. 

Family Craft Night

Look out for announcements about family craft sessions each month through the summer! We'll have rock painting, make hot air balloons and craft more adventures this summer!

Reading Logs on Beanstack

Children and parents, and library patrons of all ages can keep track of their reading habits this summer, and complete challenges to be entered to win a Kindle Fire! Create an account on Beanstack. Register for the Summer Reading Program here: https://meigslibrary.beanstack.com/