2025 Summer Learning Challenge: Color Our World
Welcome! We’re so glad you’re here! Below you will find children’s activities and events for the Summer Learning Challenge. If you are looking for teen activities click here or navigate to the Teen Programs tab. Some programs overlap, but some are best suited for the younger kids, while others are best suited for our older tweens and teens!
P.S. Did you know you can pick up a physical calendar in the library or view programs online at our calendar of events? Plus, be sure to follow us on social media for most recent updates! Follow links below to discover more information about each of the programs
Click the links below for specific information about individual programs
Scavenger Hunts: For all ages – stop in any time during the summer to look for clues and solve puzzles at the library to get a prize! New scavenger hunts will be available every other week.
6/10: Ice Cream Social —SLP Kickoff Join us for ice cream, painting, and chalking the library’s sidewalk!
Thursdays: Family Fun with special guests and presenters!
KidQuest: Open to all, but best suited for children in K-5. Children under 10 must be with an adult. Come ready for a party with games, activities and crafts!
6/24: I Survived – Disaster Masters
7/8: >>KidQuest + Teen Hangout<< Kids&Teens Camp Half-Blood
7/22: Minecraft Mania
7/29: Make the Rainbow – Crafting with Color
8/1: SLP Finale
Bookmark Design Contest Part I: Create (June 16-July 8) | Part II: Vote (July 11-28)
Open to all–grab a bookmark template from the checkout counter and unleash your inner artist! After completing your bookmark masterpiece, return it to the library by July 8. Vote for your favorites. The winning design will be announced at the end of the Summer Learning Program Finale and printed for all to enjoy!
Stick Together– a Craft Stick Mural June 30-July 12
Help us bring color and creativity to the library—one stick at a time! Stop by the library any time during this two-week passive program and decorate a craft stick using our markers and crayons. Whether you draw a design, write a message, or just add your favorite colors, your unique creation will be part of something bigger. At the end of the program, all decorated sticks will be combined to form a vibrant, collaborative mural to display in the library. Let’s stick together and make something beautiful!
Guess the Jar! LEGO My Pokéball / How Sweet It Is:
Two weeks, two jars, two chances to win!
Week 1: Lego My Pokéball (July 14-19) – How many LEGO bricks are packed in the jar? Take a wild (but smart) guess! Closest without going over wins a MEGA Pokéball prize.
Week 2: How Sweet It Is (July 28 – August 2) – Guess how many candies are stuffed inside. The winner takes home the whole sugary stash!
**In the case of a tie? The finalists go back in the jar and their fate will be decided by a random draw**
Storytimes:
Open to all, best suited for ages 0-5. Come ready for colorful stories, songs, movement and a craft related to each weekly theme. Stay tuned for some guest appearances!
