Summer Reading
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Be part of the family fun, stories, art, music, games and of course the Summer Reading Challenge for all ages in June and July. Kids and teens get a prize for every 2 hours of reading up to 8 hours. Adults get a prize for reading 3 books and a prize for 6 books. Sign up for the Reading Challenge starting May 16 and start logging reading/books June 1. July 31 is the last day to log your reading.
Make the library your destination for summer adventures!
Summer Kick-Off Party | Sat, May 31 | 10am - Noon
We're bringing the fun with a carnival-themed celebration full of color, excitement and family entertainment. Enjoy games everyone will love & live music from Delta Haze. Read more.
Summer Preview
Art Exhibit for Children | May 31 - Aug 24
Dr. Drab's Lab | May 31 - Aug 24 | Alice C. Sabatini Gallery
Help us rescue the paint colors from Dr. Drab's Lab during this interactive art exhibit. Dr. Drab, an evil scientist turned artist, has stolen all the paint colors! Each week in the gallery we will work together to get the paint colors back.
Grown-Up Fun
Grown-Up Fun
Sundays | 1pm Fridays | 7pm
Play, create and laugh with other adults. These events are an excellent chance to meet new people, try new things, relax and enjoy summer fun!
Fun at Ten
Fun at Ten
Monday, Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10am
Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning in June & July create, play and discover with an entertaining activity for elementary age kids!
Fun at One
Fun at One
Monday, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays | 1pm
Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday in June & July create, play and discover with a cool activity for elementary age kids starting at 1pm!
Stories & More
Stories & More
Tuesdays & Thursdays | 10-11am
Hear stories, sing songs and get creative! We’ll encourage a love of reading and help develop early learning skills. This program is geared toward 3-5 year olds.
Blockbuster
Blockbuster Wednesdays
10-11am, 1-2pm & 6-7pm
Every Wednesday watch an amazing performer for kids! ASL interpretation provided at the 6pm shows.
Find Details for Each Event
Jack Reid Magic
Experience magic that is sure to amaze you! Prepare to laugh and be dazzled with mind reading, crafty card tricks and Jack's zany personality! He was named Kansas City's Closeup Magician of the Year.
Cruzline Drumline
These summer drumline kids will entertain you with a variety of thunderous percussion: quads, snare and bass drum. Families always love this local talent.
Reggie Regg The Magic Man
Marvel at an award winning action-packed MagiComedy show! Reggie won Stage Magician of the Year in 2008 from Kansas City International Brotherhood of Magicians!
What If Puppets Cirque du Wiener Dog
Come one, come all to the most WIENERFUL show on earth! A cast of daring dachshunds attempt to put on a circus variety show with amazing acrobatics, trapeze swinging and a rousing tightrope finale!
Jingle Dress: Victoria Lafean,
Ojibwe of the Turtle Clan
Victoria Lafean shares the story of the Jingle Dress using dance and traditional masks. Her story of healing includes information about her tribe. You will also have the chance to join the dancing.
Sugar Free Allstars
Get ready for a high energy rock show that is a funky, foot-stomping, hand-clapping, body moving and grooving dance-until-you-drop party for all ages!
Science Heroes
Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories Science Heroes get kids excited about the science that is all around us. Let's celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!
Operation Wildlife 10am & 1pm |
Amazing Arthur 6pm
At 10am & 1pm see a combination of four or five live hawks and falcons as we learn about their hunting habits and adaptive characteristics in this fascinating wildlife education program. At 6pm Arthur has studied many disciplines to bring the maximum amount of awesomeness possible! In addition to magic, you may see juggling, yo-yo tricks and jokes.
Juggler Brian Wendling
Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling covers the library sky with the colors of his tossing, catching, spinning, bouncing, twirling, balancing, dizzying array of skills! Juggling is an art!
Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks
10-Noon & 1-3pm
Let’s watch fabulous family movies together every Friday in June & July!
Start Reading
Reading is colorful – it’s a family activity that’s fun, relaxing and boosts your imagination. Reading this summer is a trip that doesn’t require a schedule.
Easy to choose books
- Skim booklists. Find recommended reads from library staff.
- Subscribe to Browsing Just for You and a librarian will select books for you based on your preferences.
Easy ways to get your books
- Check out books at the library (don’t miss the Children's Art Exhibit)
- Select TSCPL@Home for delivery
- Download ebooks, audiobooks & graphic novels
- Visit bookmobiles or a book locker.
