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Read for the Stars! | Summer Reading Finale

Sun, Aug 4, 2024
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon at the library! Celebrate the close of the Read for the Stars! Summer Reading Challenge (May 15–Aug 15) and pick up your prizes.

The all-ages celebration includes performances by Fiddlin’ Banjo Billy and the Old Time Players (12–1:30 pm) and songwriter/musician Paul Kotheimer (2–3 pm), roving entertainment by hula hoop artist Satina, crafts for kids, and tours of The Studio.


SUMMER FUN FOR KIDS + FAMILIES

• June 1, Jodi Koplin’s Jigglejam | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm 
• June 8, “Once Upon a Time” with Bright Star Theatre, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm 
• June 15, Juneteenth Emancipation Day Celebration, 12–3 pm · Douglass Branch 
• June 22, “Beauty and the Beast” with Elsenpeter Marionettes, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm 
• June 29, ScribbleMonster | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm 
 
• July 6, Wendy & DB | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm
• July 13, Hands-on Science & Discovery Stations, 12–4 pm
• July 20, BIG, Bang, Bubbles Show!, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm
• July 27, Little Miss Ann | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm 

• Aug 3, Hooked On Science: “Wild Weather” with Mr. Science, 11 am, 1 pm, 3 pm 
• Aug 4, Read for the Stars! Summer Reading Finale, 12–3 pm
• Aug 10, Jeanie B | Live Music for Kids!, 3 pm


All ages | Activity

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