Edon Branch Library Summer Reading 2024

The Edon Branch Library will begin their summer reading programs on June 3rd and finish July 31st.  “Adventure Begins at Your Library” and this year there will be stories, games, activities, music and special visitors all included in the summer fun, including themed programs and prizes! 

EDON BRANCH LIBRARY WEEKLY PROGRAMS

Reading Together Story Time, Weekly on Wednesdays, 2:00PM   

LEGO Build, Weekly on Fridays, 3:30PM-5:00PM 

Happy KIdz Craft Hour, Bi-Weekly on Thursdays, 4:00PM 

Kids, make fun, imaginative crafts with Miss Bekki every other week! The 1st Meeting for Beginner Craft Hour will be on June 6th. Register.

EDON BRANCH LIBRARY JUNE SUMMER READING PROGRAMS

Summer Reading Kickoff, June 3rd, 9:00AM-8:00PM                                      

Pick up your exciting Summer Reading Program theme package. We’ve got numerous activities lined up for this summer, along with prizes up for grabs. You’ll get tickets to enter prize drawings, for books checked out, programs attended, and for other summer activities. Pick up your package on June 3rd for an extra ticket! 

National Donut Day-Stop in for a Donut!, June 6th, 9:00AM-12:00PM, Open to All Ages 

Balloon Dart Game, June 11th, 2:00PM-5:00PM                                                    

Kids, ages 4+, try your luck popping balloons. Some even have Summer Reading tickets behind them!    

Summer Fun Day at Walz Park Shelter House, June 14th, 12:00PM –4:00PM   

Visit with Outreach Manager Loni Smith; play yard games, listen to music and story time. Ride in Furry Oversized Animal Karts from Four of a Kind Entertainment from 12pm to 3pm. There will be a free book giveaway and free bottled water while supplies last.

Exotic Zoo, June 14th, 3:00PM, Open To All Ages                                                                   

This unique traveling zoo provides a safe and educational way for everyone to learn about wild animals in various habitats. All ages will be  excited to see, feel, and observe animals we don’t normally see in our community. You never know what animal you’ll meet! 

Scavenger Hunt in the Library, June 18th, 9:00AM-6:00PM

Kids: follow the clues to play the game. Make it to the end to claim your prize and ticket!    

Wild Weather with Science Central, June 19th, 1:00PM                                                          

Explore meteorology with Science Central! Summer is the perfect time to learn about clouds, thunderstorms, and how our wild weather patterns work. Create a cloud, tornado, and a lightning show!      

Family Movie Night– Watch The Never Ending Story, June 24th, 5:30PM   

Messy Art Fun-Tie Dye Tag, June 21st, 4:00PM                                                  

Wear a white t-shirt (cotton recommended) and play tie dye tag to make a one of a kind shirt!   

Build Your Adventure Trail Pack, June 25th, 12:00PM-6:00PM                        

Kids, assemble a trail pack containing all the essential items for a day filled with adventures. Register.    

Splash Adventure!, June 26th, 12:00PM-4:00PM                                                

Prepare to get drenched! Join us for an inflatable water slide provided by Just Add Kidz, along with water games for older kids. There will be water and sensory activities for little ones as well.    

Cookin’ Kiddos-Ranch Snack Mix, June 26th, 4:00PM, For Ages 8-12, Register   

EDON BRANCH LIBRARY JULY SUMMER READING PROGRAMS     

Ahoy Matey! It Be Pirate Month!, Through July, During Open Hours                

Prepare to set sail on a swashbuckling adventure filled with treasure hunts, sea shanties, and plenty of pirate themed festivities. Arrr! 

Family Movie Night-Watch Goonies, July 1st, 5:30PM, Snacks Served

Peter Pan’s Pirate Escape Room, July 8th, 9:00AM-8:000PM                            

Discover clues, solve puzzles, and accomplish tasks to escape Hook’s lair. 

Take-N-Make Craft, July 9th, 9:00AM-6:000PM      

Family Bingo, July 15th, 5:00PM, July 22nd, 5:30PM, Open to All Ages, Get a Bingo & Win a Prize!   

Explore Hands On Science at the Library, July 16th,  9:00AM-6:00PM               

Delve into scientific principles through hands-on exploration with microscopes, Newton’s cradle, Euler’s disc, gyroscopes, prisms, magnetic gyro wheels, and energize your discoveries with an energy rod.               

Messy Art Fun-Exploding Paint Bombs!, July 19th, 4:00PM                            

Put on your old clothes and have some messy fun! Try a different art or craft each month.    

Outdoor Pirate Games, July 22nd, 9:00AM-8:00PM

Play Ring Around the Sword, Walk the Plank, Pin the Patch on Hook, and go on a Gold Coin Search!

Come Create, July 23rd, 9:00AM-6:00PM   

Puzzle Time, July 24th, 9:00AM-6:00PM 

Family Adventure Challenge-Create  Memory Box, July 29th, 5:00PM            

Keep your adventure memories in a special box you create! Register.       

Makerspace-Solar Bead Bracelet, July 30th, 9:00AM-6:00PM                

Cookin’ Kiddos-Kiddie Crunch Mix, July 31st, 4:00PM, For Ages 8-12, Register                  

All events are FREE to attend. For programs that require registration visit https://mywcpl.libcal.com/calendar/edon

The Edon Branch Library is located at 105 S Michigan St. To learn more call 833-633-7323 x 3.