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We have a lot going on this summer! See our descriptions below and quick links to information above.
Summer Reading Program
June 18-July 28
A traditional reading program for two age groups with logs, incentives, and prize drawings. Registration has closed. If you still want your child to participate, stop in at the library to request a reading folder.
PreK/Toddler
Participate in six (6) consecutive weeks of reading, June 18 – July 28. Mark up a log of reading and summer activities every week. Check-in at the library to show your progress and enter into the grand prize t-shirt drawing.
Entering Kindergarten – 5th Grade
Participate in six (6) consecutive weeks of reading, June 18 – July 28. Keep a log of reading time each week. Check-in at the library to show your progress and enter into the grand prize t-shirt drawing.
August Library Camps
Two concurrent “camps” for two age groups.
Drop-in program; no pre-registration required.
Want an email reminder about these camps later this summer? Let us know here.
Rocking Out Around the World
Ages 4-8
August 6-23, Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - noon
Stories, crafts, songs, and related activities about different countries around the world, with a particular emphasis on music.
Creation Station
Ages 9+
August 6-23, Mondays & Thursdays, 10:30 am - noon
Showcase: August 23, 6:30 pm
An open art studio and a few other creative activities that participants will then showcase to their family and friends on the evening of August 23.
Additional Programs and Special Events for Kids
A list of the rest of our summer events with dates, times, and suggested ages. At the library unless otherwise noted.
Drop-in programs; no registration required.
Children's Storytime
June 13 & 27, July 11 & 25, August 8, 9:30 am
Incredible Insects!
Nature program (inside) led by Welty Environmental Center
June 13, 4-5 pm
All ages
Libraries Rock Dance Party
June 20, 3-4 pm
All ages
"Stories From Stones" at New Glarus Woods State Park
A collaborative Green County Public Libraries event with Friends of New Glarus Woods
Picnic time, story hunt, playground (4:30-6:00), and Geology speaker (6:30-7:30 pm)
June 23, 4:30-7:30 pm
All ages/family event
Ice Party
July 18, 3-4 pm
All ages
Great Scott, The Magician!
Rockin' the Library Magic of Reading
August 15, 3-4 pm
All ages
Squeezin' in the Readin'
August 22, 3:00 pm
Ages 7+
For kids who want to creatively present a book they’ve read over the summer. Requires participants to select their own book, read it over the summer, and present it on August 22.