The Peninsula Library invites patrons of all ages to “Color Our World” during this year’s Summer Reading Club!
Kick off the festivities at Sign-Up Day on Tuesday, May 27 (during business hours). Come register, pick up your reading/activity kit, and paint our jumbo coloring page!
Children’s Program – Ages 3-11
In addition, receive a Brag Tag for each week you attend an event at the library. Collect all 7 tags to earn 3 additional entries for a Grand Prize!
Children and their guardians are invited to join us on Tuesdays at 10:30am for Summer Reading Club Activities. Come learn about the Akron Zoo’s Animal Ambassadors, play yard games at the Carnival of Color, and create a variety of arts and crafts! Save these dates to join the fun every week of the program:
- June 3—Miss Allie’s Art Academy: How to Draw Your Favorite Characters
- June 10—Akron ZooMobile
- June 17—Portrait Palooza (Messy Craft Day)
- June 24—Lindsay Ward’s Color Mixing Workshop (Local Author/Illustrator Visit)
- July 1—Carnival of Color (Outdoor Game Day)
- July 8—Mini Masterpiece Painting
- July 15—Peninsula’s Got Talent! Art Show Edition
Teens and Tweens Program – Ages 12-17
Teens and Tweens are invited to join us for Summer Reading Club activities on Thursdays at 11am. Earn a Grand Prize raffle ticket every time you finish a book and fill out a reading slip.
Plus, receive a Brag Tag for each week you attend an event at the library. Collect all 6 tags to earn 3 additional entries for a Grand Prize!
Save these dates to join the fun every week of the program:
- June 5—Canvas Book Tote Decorating
- June 12—2D Animation 101
- June 26—Photography Through Time
- July 3—Public Art Creation
- July 10—Alex Falcone’s Paper Collage Art Demo
- July 17—Happy Mini Trees: Bob Ross Painting and Bingo Party
Adult Program – Ages 18+
You’re never too old to join Summer Reading Club! This summer sign up for reading fun at the Peninsula Library! Just read or listen to books of your choice for chances to WIN prizes! Complete an activity sheet found in your Reading Bag Kit and turn in at the library to select a prize from the Prize Basket. Complete the bookmark entry form and your name will be entered into a raffle to win grand prizes. Attend one of the evening programs in June and July for an extra prize.
The Peninsula Library’s 2025 Summer Reading Club is graciously sponsored by the Friends of the Peninsula Library.
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