Myerstown Community Library Summer Learning Program
Check out the following FREE events! Events are organized by age group. Registration is required unless otherwise stated.
Family Programs: Recommended for all ages.
Stay ‘n’ Play – Mondays: Building Sets, Wednesdays (2nd + 4th of the month): Puzzle & Board Games, Thursdays: Kids’ Craft @ 11am – 2pm
Looking for a way to pass the time? Drop-in at the library for activities all summer! We will have scavenger hunts, coloring pages, and more! An adult must remain at Library with child(ren).
Mini Canvas Open Studio Time – June 18 (4 – 6:30pm), July 1 (3 – 5pm), July 9 (3 – 5pm), July 18 (1 – 3pm)
Pick up a blank canvas at the Library to decorate as you wish! Decorate it with supplies you have at home, or stop by for Open Studio Time. All ages encouraged! We will display the canvases in our Gallery 199 during the month of August!
Preschool Story Time – Fridays @ 10:30am, all summer!
Join us for books, songs, and a craft! Kids will grow their social skills and work on age-appropriate developments, such as listening to directions, learning Left & Right, and using scissors and glue sticks. Recommended for ages 3-5, siblings welcome. No registration.
ABC Babies and Books – June 9, 16, 23; July 14, 21, 28; August 4, 11, 18 @ 11am
ABC Babies and Books is an interactive story time for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Miss Eileen leads this fun program, and older siblings are welcome to attend!
BYOB, Jr. Book Club (Bring Your Own Book) – June 9, July 14, August 11 @ 3:30pm
This book club is for independent readers of chapter books and graphic novels. Join us for cookies and conversation while we chat about whatever we’ve been reading lately!
Waterbug Book Club – Thursdays, June 12 through August 7 (except June 26) @ 1pm
Join Miss Sarah for Storytime and popsicles at the Myerstown Pool! Registration not required. Pool admission is necessary.
Groovy Blue Cat Creativity Party – June 10 @ 3pm
Let’s start summer with story time, activities, dancing, and more with the grooviest blue cat we know – Pete!
Forgotten Friend Reptile Sanctuary – June 17 @ 5pm
Join us for this WILD show all about scaly critters! Jesse will bring his rescued reptiles for this hands-on program. Register early – this show was standing-room-only last year!
Holly Serio – June 24 @ 5pm
Interactive music program. Participation is encouraged during this feel-good performance incorporating music, movement, and games!
Mister Boom Boom – July 8 @ 1pm
Interactive music program. Learn more about rhythm and percussion during this entertaining program!
5th Annual Pet Show & Hot Dog Picnic – July 15 @ 5pm
Pre-register your scaled or furry friend to complete in our Annual Pet Show! For the humans, we’ll have hot dogs and cookies!
Meg Auchenbach – July 29 @ 5pm
Local author/illustrator. Join Meg for a special story time & craft featuring her picture book, If You Are an Artist!
Color Our World Mini Canvas Gallery Opening – August 5 @ 4pm
Join us as we display our library patrons’ Mini Canvas Creations at our own Gallery 199! All are welcome! The canvases will be on display until the end of August.
Teen & Tween Scene: Recommended for ages 12+
Stay ‘n’ Play – Mondays: Building Sets, Wednesdays (2nd + 4th of the month): Puzzle & Board Games, Thursdays: Kids’ Craft @ 11am – 2pm
Looking for a way to pass the time? Drop-in at the library for activities all summer! We will have scavenger hunts, coloring pages, and more! An adult must remain at Library with child(ren).
Mini Canvas Open Studio Time – June 18 (4 – 6:30pm), July 1 (3 – 5pm), July 9 (3 – 5pm), July 18 (1 – 3pm)
Pick up a blank canvas at the Library to decorate as you wish! Decorate it with supplies you have at home, or stop by for Open Studio Time. All ages encouraged! We will display the canvases in our Gallery 199 during the month of August!
BYOB Teen Plus (Bring Your Own Book) – June 9, July 7, August 4 @ 3:30pm
Are you into YA books and graphic novels? Do you want to chat about what you’ve been reading lately? Join us for cookies and conversation at the library! Open to 9th grade and up.
Teen Paint Night – June 12 @ 5pm
Learn about different styles of art, and then paint your own portrait! Supplies provided.
Butterfly in the Sky – June 26 @ 3pm
Practice your camouflage skills by decorating a blank butterfly to blend into the library! Can you fool library patrons like moths and butterflies fool their predators?
#Game+Chill – July 10 @ 4pm
Join us for an evening of video games. #Game+Chill provides the consoles and controllers. YOU provide the skills and competition!
Paint Chip Art – July 17 @ 3pm
Make your own work of art using paint chips as the main medium! Completed works will be displayed in the Library’s Gallery 199 during the month of September!
Tie-Dye Party – July 31 @ 3pm
Bring your own item to tie-dye. We do not recommend socks, towels, or blankets, but try a t-shirt, tote, pajama shorts, or pillowcase!
Color Our World Mini Canvas Galler Opening – August 5 @ 4pm
Join us as we display our library patrons’ Mini Canvas Creations at our own Gallery 199! All are welcome! The canvases will be on display until the end of August.
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Log your reading online, or stop by the library to pick up a reading tracker and earn raffle tickets for prizes!
Special thanks to our sponsors!
Our Summer Learning is FREE thanks to their support!
