Summer Reading
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Include the library in your summer plans! 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.
Make the library your destination for summer adventures!
Summer Preview
The Floor is Lava!
Explore this family-friendly exhibit that guides you through a volcano adventure!
Gallery is open library hours:
Mon - Fri 9am-9pm
Sat 9am - 6pm
Sun Noon - 9pm
The 23rd annual art exhibit for children is made possible in part by The Library Foundation through contributions from the Sabatini Family Foundation.
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.
Fun at One
Fun at One
Tuesdays & Thursdays
1-2pm
Every Tuesday and Thursday afternoon in June & July create, play and discover with a cool activity for elementary age kids!
Blockbuster Wednesday
Blockbuster Wednesdays
10-11am, 1-2pm & 6:30-7:30pm
Every Wednesday watch an amazing performer for kids! ASL interpretation provided at the 6:30pm shows.
Friday Flicks
Friday Flicks | 1-3pm
Let’s watch fabulous family movies together every Friday in June & July!
Start Reading
Reading is an adventure – it’s a family activity that’s fun, relaxing and provides playful learning that prompts lots of questions and a few snuggles with your kids. 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 Curbside Pickup or TSCPL@Home for pick up or delivery
- Download ebooks, audiobooks, graphic novels
- Visit bookmobiles or a book locker.
Adventuremobile Schedule
Hop aboard our mobile kids library to load up on books, magazines, comic books, music and DVDs. Have fun with a different activity every week and sign up for the Curiosity Club to earn a prize.
Weekly Activities
June 3 - 7: Story Dice
June 10-14: Magical Garden House & Puppet
June 17-21: Tell Time Using the Sun
June 24-28: Lift Off with Rockets
July 1-5 (closed July 4): Firework Art
July 8-12: Nature Walk Collecting Vase
July 15-19: Flags Games & Design
July 22-26: Mini Olympics
Christ the King
5973 SW 25th St
9-11am
First Lutheran
1234 SW Fairlawn Rd
12:30-3pm
N. Topeka Westlake
Parking Lot
NW Topeka Blvd & Lyman Rd
4-7 PM
Auburn Community Center
121 W 11th St, Auburn KS
9:30-11:30am
YWCA
225 SW 12th St
9-11am
Heights of Learning
6020 SE 44th St
12:30-3pm
Security Benefit Academy
1 SW Security Benefit Pl
9-11am
Logan Boys & Girls Club
1124 NW Lyman Rd
12:30-3pm
