By Karen Kelly | Special to the Times Vedette
The 2025 Summer Reading Program, Level Up at Your Library, began on Monday, June 2. Our kick-off event was a magic class. Later in the week, kids participated in the LEGO Mania activity of building the tallest tower with LEGOs. The month of June is filled with exciting opportunities to participate in the SRP. If you haven’t registered already, go online and sign up to earn chances to win prizes by reading and participating in activities.
Top: The library was packed with youngsters who were excited to learn to do magic tricks. Middle left: The young magicians are unlocking the secrets of the magic trick. Middle right: Purchased with grant money, these books will be used for the summer reading program. Bottom left: Rick shares magician’s secrets. Bottom right: in the library case are the prizes that can be won by children who register for the summer reading program. The books, prizes, and the fee for the summer reading performers were funds received through Communities 4 Children Decategorization and Community Partnerships for Protecting Children Neighborhood/Community Network Mini Grants.
The first Guthrie County Extension program of the summer will be on Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m. The topic will be “Game of Best.” Pre-registration is appreciated. This program is open to all ages.
Friday, we will have our weekly story hour at 10 a.m., which will feature the theme flowers. Friday afternoon is a special program, so the library will be open an extra hour. Beginning at 1 p.m., Dinosaur Guide Anthony, owner of Chomp, Stomp, Roar, will be sharing a Prehistoric Pep Rally to teach us about dinosaurs and prehistoric times. He might even bring along a couple of his dinosaur friends. Kids of all ages will love this fascinating, educational and free program. Youth who are registered for the summer reading program will receive an additional prize drawing ticket for participating.
On Tuesday, June 17, the library will host the trick bubble show at 1 p.m. If you like bubbles, come learn some fun and exciting new tricks.
A reminder to book club members, stop by the library to get a copy of this month’s book. Between the Covers is discussing “Long Island” by Colm Toibin in July. Reads Well with Others will be reading “What Alice Forgot” by Liane Moriarty on June 24.
Be sure to register your team for the Friends of the Library four person best-ball golf tournament on Saturday, June 14. The $60 per person registration includes lunch and a golf cart. Shotgun start is at 9 a.m.
They had to stretch to reach the toys in the water table, but it was worth it.
When the sun came out, kids of all ages flocked to the water table.
The sensory tree is a favorite for David.
Jamie and TJ had a blast with the STEAM puzzles.
Kane built a tower that was “so big!” Kids of all ages had a great time at the LEGO Mania day.
Avery is checking out one of the STEAM kits while his friend plays with a puppet.
KayDee is ready to test her magnetic marble run. The marble run was also part of the STEAM trailer.
Hadley and her mom worked to maximize the speed of the marble on their marble maze.
Edward concentrates on this maze following preschool story hour.
Johnny had fun with the plastic building toys.
The PBS STEAM trailer was here June 4-10. Our preschool patrons played for hours with the cardboard bricks.
Ainsley shows off her colorful tower following LEGO Mania day.