30 Jun June News from the Children’s Room
Summer Reading Club 2025 is in full swing!
This year’s theme is Color Our World and we’re feature a variety of special programs about art for kids, as well as some exciting parties! Sign up, read, and participate in programs throughout the summer to earn fun prizes! Summer Reading Club will run through July 14.
So far this summer, we’ve had a local artist visit the library for families to create special recycled art, a Pokemon Party, Book Bedazzling, and more!
Upcoming Summer Programs
Color Our World
POP! Art | Monday, June 30, 4-5p
Louise Bourgeois Art | Tuesday, July 8, 5-5:30p
Parties
Minecraft Mayhem | Wednesday, July 2, 4:30-5:30p: Calling all Minecraft fans! Grab your friends and join us for a Minecraft party! We’ll build a farm together, forge our own tools, defeat some creepers, and more!
Baby and Toddler Jam | Thursday, July 10, 4:30-5:30p: Bring your young child and your dancing feet and bop along to kid-friendly beats! For children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. This program will feature dance music and flashing lights.
Summer Reading Club Completion Art Show and Reception | Saturday, July 12, 3-4p: Celebrate the end of Summer Reading Club! Invite your family and friends to see the colorful world we’ve created together this summer! Artwork from SRC participants will be featured. All are welcome!
Summer Lunch Programs
PGTPL is proud to be a host site for the Quaker Lunch Truck this year! Lunches are available every weekday. We also provide a program every weekday for kids, for lunch attendees and anyone else who wants to join us!
Fall Program Preview
Looking for free, family-friendly programs? Check out our Events Calendar or the highlights below!
New Program Series!
Life With Littles is a new support group for parents and caregivers. Join us every month to discuss different topics, meet other parents, and enjoy kid-friendly activities! | Saturdays, 10-11a
- August 30
- September 27
- October 25
Special Fall Programs
Young Writers and Artists Workshop With Professor Watermelon and Mr. Smart
Saturday, October 11, 2-3p
Practice your creative writing and illustrating skills! Learn from local author-illustrator duo, Professor Watermelon and Mr. Smart, in this workshop for kids.
Author Visits with Kim Howard
Saturday, November 8
Imagination Session, 10-10:45a (younger children)
Enjoy readalouds, songs, and activities with local picture book author, Kim Howard!
Young Writer’s Notebook, 10:45-11:15a (school age children)
School age kids can visit the library to practice your creative writing skills with local author Kim Howard!
Early Literacy Tip
Stories, chants, rhymes, poems, sayings, and songs from your childhood are an important part of your family’s heritage. Share these with your children and have fun!
Source: Talking is Teaching
Read more about the importance of talking with young children!
Family Literacy Tip
Story Stones: Gather some smooth stones from your garden or a local park. Use paint or markers to draw different characters, animals, and objects on the stones. Use the stones to create your own stories by arranging them in different sequences.
Kid Librarian at PGTPL
Have your kids ever wanted to get an inside scoop at the library or practice being a librarian for a day? Now any kids, preK-5th grade, can become a Kid Librarian at PGTPL! Learn more and sign up today!
