Summer Reading Program

Information about the 2024 Summer Reading Program will be shared here. 

July 4 to August 18, 2023

The TD Summer Reading program is a fun, interactive, seven-week program offered from July 4th - August 18th for youth from kindergarten - grade 12. Our goal is to provide young learners with an opportunity to develop and refine their literary, artistic, and interpersonal skills during the summer months. This is done through various activities, such as crafts, games, stories, and library time. Participants will be divided into one of the four age groups included in the program, each of which will meet on a specified weekday for 2 hours.

Registration is now closed.

FAQ 

How long does the program run?

The program runs for 7 weeks, starting from the week of July 4th-7th to August 15th-18th. 

Free community events are from 1:00pm to 2:30pm on Fridays and open to all ages, including those not registered in the Summer Reading Program. The details for the programs are below.

Who will be supervising my child?

The Summer Reading Program Coordinators and select volunteers will run the program and supervise activities. This year, our Coordinators are Erika Dewald, Shaylynn Levandosky, and Jeannie Nelson. Get to know them here.

Looking for something fun for the younger kids? 

The library, Trellis Commons, and 5 for Life will be running a weekly Mother Goose in the Park on Tuesdays that will provide fun and educational programming for that age group. Click here for more information.

What you need to bring:

  • A hat
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses
  • Your water bottle
  • Bug Spray
  • Any snacks you may want (please avoid peanuts and other common allergens)
  • A mask
  • Your Reading Log (We will provide this in the first week)
  • Parent's Identification for pick-up.

Reading Logs

Starting July 4, you can pick up a reading log at the library (children can still participate in the reading logs even if they are not registered in the Summer Reading Program). We also have an online reading log that you can access here beginning July 4: Summer 2023 Reading Log.

The last day to submit reading logs is Friday, August 18.

Community Events

Free community events are on Friday afternoons and open to all ages, including those not registered in the Summer Reading Program. All Friday programs are free to attend.

Friday, July 7   |   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Make Your Own Binoculars

Create cool binoculars and spy animal friends on a safari!

Friday, July 14   |   1:00 pm

Free Family Music show with Don Nelson

Enjoy the music stylings of Don Nelson with the whole family.

Friday, July 21   |   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Family Face Painting and Games

Bring the whole family down for face painting and a variety of different games!

Friday, July 28   |   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Games, Games, Games!

Join us for all sorts of games! Board games, ball games, running games, and more!

Friday, August 4   |   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Water Wars

Come play with water guns and bubbles!

Friday, August 11   |   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Postcards from the Jungle

Recount your fun summer adventures to your loved ones by writing postcards!

Friday, August 18   |   1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Parachute Games & Plant A Plant

Play parachute games with us and take home your very own plant!

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

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