Did you know that just 15 minutes of reading each day can make all the HUGE difference at any age? Academic, emotional, social, and other measures of success depend very heavily on reading, so we encourage all parents to read as much as possible with their children! Our local libraries are incredible resources that go ABOVE & BEYOND during the summer months to make reading accessible and fun. We’ve gathered lots of information for 7 of our favorite local libraries’ programs for you to review and explore!
You can also search our Directory for ‘libraries’, and ALL the libraries that we cover in the Columbia, Montour, Snyder, Union, & Northumberland counties are included!
Bloomsburg Public Library
SUMMER PROGRAM: “All Together Now”
DATES: June 10-August 5
KICKOFF EVENT: Taco Bout A Carnival: June 10; 10am-12pm
AGE GROUPS: All Ages!
PROGRAM PERKS:
Mother Goose on the Loose, Storytime, Art Camp, Chemistry Camp, Young Author’s Camp, Bubble Palooza, Tie Dye Bash, and so much more!
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Orangeville Public Library
SUMMER PROGRAM: “Animals Around the World”
DATES: June 13-August 8 (skipping July 4)
AGE GROUPS: Preschool Session: 3-5 years; Elementary Session: 5-10 years
PROGRAM PERKS:
Children will meet on Tuesday mornings for a fun time of stories, crafts and games.
Preschoolers: 9-9:45am; Elementary: 10-11 am.
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Some of our Favorite Upcoming Events!
Our calendar is chock full of great summer reading events! Check them out!
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library (Northumberland)
SUMMER PROGRAM: “All Together Now”
DATES: June 5-July 28
AGE GROUPS:
–School Age (completed K) through 5th grade: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri from 1-3pm
–Wee Ones (birth to 5 years): Wed from 10-11am
PROGRAM PERKS:
–Cruise into Kindergarten: Fridays 9:30-10:30am, starts June 16 and will be every Friday through July.
–STEM Club: Tuesday 4-5pm
–Lego Club: Thursday 4-5pm
–Teen Reading Lounge: Grades 6-12 (Dates and times TBD)
–Summer Lunches: Monday-Friday 11am-12pm; bagged lunches are available for children up to age 18!
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Union County Library System: Herr Memorial Library (Mifflinburg); The Public Library for Union County (Lewisburg); West End Library (Laurelton)
SUMMER PROGRAM: “All Together Now: Summer Quest 2023”
DATES: June 1-August 12
KICKOFF EVENT: Forgotten Friend Reptile Show @ Public Library for Union County: June 8, 6:30pm
AGE GROUPS: Children, Teens, and Adults- something for everyone!
PROGRAM PERKS:
Challenge yourself to read 1,000 minutes this summer and earn brag tags, books, and prizes! For all ages!
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Tips for Summer Reading Success
Get a bag or basket that is just for library books. When the kids aren’t reading the books, they go in the bag or basket (they are a million cute baskets at Marshalls!) This GREATLY helps when it is time for library book returns.
1st and 2nd grade is a great age to introduce graphic novels! This genre is super fun, and even if they just look at the pictures, chances are they will try to read at least some of the pages. (Some of our favorites: The Hilo Series, Cat Kid Comic Club, Dog Man Series and The Babysitter’s Club).
Read to your kids! How often do they stop moving and sit and cuddle with you? Start early, and it will be such a treat when they are “too old” to snuggle, but they still read. Having a nighttime ritual of reading guarantees that you get your 15 minutes a day in!
Read a book as a family, then watch the movie! (We recommend: The BFG, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, The Wizard of Oz and Charlotte’s Web to get started.)
Columbia County Traveling Library (Bloomsburg)
SUMMER PROGRAM: “All Together Now”
DATES: June 1-August 11
KICKOFF EVENT: Summer Learning Festival: June 10, 10am-2pm
AGE GROUPS: All ages!
Participants will be grouped into one of five age categories: Infant-4 years, 5-12 years, 12-14 years, 14-18 years, and adults.
PROGRAM PERKS:
Participants can cash in reading minutes for free books and a chance at awesome prizes! Join The Traveling Library all summer for story times, special programs, virtual missions, and more!
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Degenstein Library (Sunbury)
SUMMER PROGRAM: “All Together Now”
DATES: June 1-August 7
KICKOFF EVENT: Talent Show; June 9, 5-7pm
AGE GROUPS: All ages! Babies/toddlers, school age, teens, and adults.
PROGRAM PERKS:
Each week is a different theme with various activities.
Ongoing/typical programs continue too:
Mother Goose on the Loose: Tuesdays, 5pm & Wednesdays,11am
Storytime: Tuesdays, 11am.
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Thomas Beaver Free Library (Danville)
SUMMER PROGRAM: “All Together Now: Our Community Reads and Learns”
DATES: June 1-August 15
AGE GROUPS: Birth to 18 years
PROGRAM PERKS:
Lots of events happening throughout the summer! You can also log reading and enjoy activities in the Beanstack app!
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Dolly Parton Imagination Library (Berwick & Millville Area School Districts)
Did you know Berwick and Millville Area School Districts have chapters of the national program Dolly Parton Imagination Library?! This is an incredible book gifting program that mails free, high-quality books each month to children from birth to age five, no matter their family’s income! After launching in 1995, the program grew quickly, and by 2003 Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library had mailed one million books. It would prove to be the first of many millions of books sent to children around the world, and your child can be a part of it!
Berwick- If you live in the Berwick Area School District, their program is funded and run by Berwick United Way. Contact them to find out more and to enroll your child (must be under 5 years old to be eligible).
Millville- If you live in the Millville Area School District, their program is funded by The Millville Community Association. See brochure below to enroll your child (must be under 5 years old to be eligible) via online or mail-in form.
For more Information, email Molly Werntz (Millville Area Program Coordinator).