Unearth a Story!!!
Summer Reading Programs
Ways to Win
Grand Prize Drawing
Earn an entry for every book you check out, and select your preferred prize. The more you read, the more you could win. Kids grand prizes include Akron Zoo tickets and dinosaur-themed Lego sets. No pre-registration is required, just come by the library after May 4th, and check out books. You can earn entries through July 31. Grand prizes will be drawn in August.
Weekly Prizes
Kids can earn weekly prizes over the summer starting June 1. These rewards are for visiting the library. Just stop by the circulation desk when you visit the library and you can pick up one prize per week, up to four. Prizes will be available until July 31. Prizes are appropriate for ages 2.5 to 12.
Dinosaur Dig!
Search the library each week for a dinosaur fossil or bone, and help us construct a dinosaur skeleton. Earn an entry for a prize drawing each week. Can you guess which dino we are building?
Weekly Programs
Programs for the very young...
Registration is required, and families can join any time. Siblings are welcome to sit in as needed.
Baby Bugs
Mondays @ 10:30 AM ending July 27.
Baby Bugs is for children ages 6 months to 36 months. Caregivers will participate with children in interactive play, sensory activities and songs. Look out for Sunshine Babies, a fun summer program held outside where we get messy with paint, bubbles and water tables. This will be held occasionally during Baby Bugs based on the weather. Registration is required. Call the library or register online.
Story Time
Tuesdays @ 10:30 AM ending July 28.
Story Time is offered for children ages 2.5 to 5. We focus on basic concepts like letter recognition, counting, motor skills and pre-reading skills. These are taught through songs, stories, games and crafts. Registration is required. Call the library or register online.
Programs for school age kids...
Registration is usually required; see each entry for details. Kids can join anytime. Younger siblings will usually not be able to participate.
Garden Club
Tuesday June 2, 16, 30 and July 14 and 28 at 4:00 PM
Kids will plant, tend and harvest in our library garden. We will meet alternating weeks. Each meeting will include a science experiment. Once plants begin producing, we will taste our vegetables and do some simple cooking. This program is for ages 5-12. Registration is required. Program is only held outside, and will be cancelled due to inclement weather.
STEM Club
Tuesday June 9 & 23 and July 7 & 21 at 4:00 PM
Explore the world with new and award winning non-fiction books and participate in hands-on science experiments. Program will be held outside, weather permitting, please dress for the temperature, and be aware you might get messy. Registration is required for this program. This program is for children ages 5-12. Families can pick up a copy of each program's main book one week before the program to read together.
Summer Special
Join us each Wednesday at 2:30 PM for a new and exciting program for ages 5-12. No registration is required.
June 3 - Spelunking! Crawl through our pretend cave system and learn about cave art, hibernation and bio-luminescence. All bats and bears will be stuffed, not live.
June 10 - Cardboard Kingdom! Use our tools and supplies to build anything from a future vehicle to a medieval castle. Don't miss our third annual celebration of creativity and engineering.
June 17 - Unearth YOUR Story! It's time to write your own story. Learn about poetry, journaling and simple sketching, create your own junk journal and write your own story your way.
June 24 - Design Your Dino! Choose the right teeth, talons and wings to make a dinosaur that can survive an adventure, then play our game and see if you make it out alive.
July 1 - Geoglyphs: Ancient Earthworks as Art! Learn about ancient earthworks from around the world, marvel at the size and the skill of their builders and help create your own design.
July 8 - Dig It! Try your hand at our big machine challenges, dig with a backhoe, create dams and canals, and check out some really big projects.
July 15 - Dino Dance Party! It's time to turn up the tunes, and dance to the music.
July 22 - Kent Trumbull Summer Stock Enjoy a production of "Respect the Locals" a magical story presented by child actors.
July 29 - Summer Wrap Party! Let’s celebrate the end of summer with Dinosaur Olympics! Test your skills at various sporty events, read a fun dino story with us, and color and build a dinosaur to take home! Program may be held outside, weather depending.
Chess Club
Thursday, June 4 & 18 and July 2, 16, & 30 at 2:00 PM
Have you ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Have you been playing for years and looking to polish your chess skills with others? Want to challenge yourself? Join our chess club for ages 8-18. Novice players can learn the basic moves, older players can play at a variety of skill levels to improve their play. Registration is required. Volunteer credit is available for teens.
D&D Jr.
June 12 & 26, July 17 & 31 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Have you been waiting to try Dungeons and Dragons? Here’s a great place to start. Join our beginners game and complete a summer quest. For ages 12-15. Registration is required.
Special Programs
Evening programs for families...
Registration may be required. See entry for details.
Alice In Wonderland Tea Party
Thursday, July 23 @ 6:00 PM
Join the Mad Hatter’s tea party, and celebrate a very merry un-birthday. For patrons of all ages. No registration is required.
Teddy Bear Sleepover
Wednesday, July 29 at 6:00 PM
Bring your favorite toy to spend the night at the library. Enjoy a bedtime story time with Miss Chrissy, and leave your stuffie for a sleepover. Bears will be returned the following day at Safety Town. For kids of all ages. No registration is required.
Safety Town
Thursday, July 30 @ 6:00 PM
Bring your scooter or bike to the library parking lot and learn road safety for kids. Helmets are required. No registration is required.