Summer Reading
Adventure at the Library!
Summer Reading Challenge and Programs for Children
Special Summer Events for Children and Families:
One-Man Circus in-a-Suitcase
Wednesday, July 10, 2 pm, ADR
Registration required, click here.
From Kevin O’Keefe’s suitcase an entire circus emerges: tent, band, lights, the boisterous ringmaster Steve Fitzpatrick, the officious Mervin Merkle, the incredible Bumbilini Family, the Magician to the Stars Clyde Zerbini, and Keefer–an innocent trying to runaway and join the circus. However, the most important performers emerge from the audience.
Monster Hunt at the Library
Recommended for ages 7-14.
Wednesday, July 24, 2-3 pm, ADR
Registration required, click here.
Have a grand adventure tracking down a lurking monster! Junior detectives follow mysterious trails, discover hidden clues, solve baffling riddles, reveal secret messages, and overcome challenging obstacles in search of the monster’s hidden lair. Everyone has their own clues to find and proceeds at their own pace. So EVERYONE SUCCEEDS, and helps to capture the monster!
BubbleMania: Comedy… With a Drip!
Thursday, August 15, 3-4 pm, BRD
Registration required, click here.
The beauty, wonder and excitement of bubbles brought to you by Comic Bubble Artist Casey Carle. A top-notch performer who has “burst” onto stages across the nation and around the globe with an amazing one-man show fusing brilliant bubbling with jazzy music and laugh-out-loud humor. Includes fabulous, fog-filled bubbles, funky foam, a cube bubble, giant soap bubbles… and gobs more.
Summer Reading Challenge for Children:
Kids up to age 12 are invited to participate in our Summer Reading Challenge! Read, complete the reading log, and earn chances to win one of the grand prizes!
How it works:
Sign up at any library location and receive a reading log to track your child’s progress. For every 15 minutes of reading, your child puts a sticker on or colors in one circle. When they have finished a full sheet (750 minutes), they can come to the library and get one raffle entry and a small prize by playing the Library Plinko game.
The last day to turn in your reading logs is Friday, August 16. The grand prize drawing will take place on Monday, August 19. You do not need to be present to win.
Check out this year’s prizes!
Squishmallows Mystery Box
Apitor Robot X Programmable STEM Robot
Popup Playhouse
LEGO Disney Up House
Set of 4 Laser tag guns and vests
Claw machine with mini prizes
Free Summer Lunches for Kids 2 – 18 Years Old
Daily, Monday, July 1 – Friday, August 16
Adriance Memorial Library, Cavallaro Room (2nd Floor) from 11:45 am- 12:45 pm
No registration required.
Summer Reading Challenge for Teens Ages 12 – 18
Open from June 29 – August 16.
Engage in reading and earn entries to win fantastic prizes!
Read books of your choice and submit a mini book review, either in print or online. Each book review equals one entry into the prize draw, which will be held in August. Reviews will be published on our Teen Café blog (anonymously if you prefer). Gain an additional entry for every 100 pages read, or for attending teen programs this summer. Manga and graphic novels count toward the reading goal. Rules and restrictions apply.
Check out this year’s prizes for Teens!
Apple iPad 9th Gen with case and stylus
Apple Airpods 2nd Gen with case
A gift card to a local business
Teen Drop-In Days: July 1 – August 30
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 7 pm
Fridays: 9 am – 4:30 pm
No registration required.
For ages 12-18. Have you heard about drop-in days for teens at the Adriance Memorial Library? Hang with us in the Teen Room, and with different themes and activities every day, it’s always a vibe.
Summer Reading Challenge for Adults
Complete the Adult Bingo Reading challenge!
Begins July 1 – July 31
- To complete the challenge, simply check off five squares that make an unbroken line either vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. You can interpret the prompts as you wish; one book or activity can count for multiple squares.
- Once the requirements are fulfilled, return this sheet to any PPLD location (ground floor only at Adriance, or the check-out desk at either Boardman Road or SPD). You will then be entered into the drawing for a $25 gift card to Adams Fairacre Farms and some PPLD swag. The deadline to turn in your completed Bingo sheet is by Monday, August 5. NOTE:Completed game sheets will NOT be accepted on Rover.
- This challenge is open to patrons aged 18 and up. One entry per person.
- If notified that you have won, you must respond and coordinate pick-up of your gift card by Wednesday, August 14. If either of these criteria is unmet, there will be another drawing until a winner is found.
- PPLD staff members are not eligible to enter the drawing.
The drawing will take place on Wednesday, August 7.
With any questions, please contact Charlotte at cmarriott@poklib.org or (845) 485-3445 x3317.