Summer is almost here! And that means it’s almost time for Summer Reading at Muhlenberg County Public Libraries!
Summer Reading takes place June 6 through June 17. This year’s theme is “On Your Mark, Get Set … Read!”
Registration is currently underway for Summer Reading. The program kicks off June 4 from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Thistle Cottage. We’ll have a Bouncing B’s inflatable obstacle course, backyard slide and castle, as well as a water war (bring your own water gun!) and free snow cones.
This year’s children’s programs will alternate locations between Greenville and Central City and will be held Monday-Thursday during the two-week Summer Reading period. Programs will be held on Mondays and Wednesdays in Greenville and on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Central City.
All age groups for the children’s programs will meet each day as follows:
- 10:30-11:30 a.m. – 18 months to 5 years old
- 1-2 p.m. – Kindergarten to second grade
- 3-4 p.m. – Third to fifth grade
Programs for childen will include Zumba, yoga, a nature walk, a day camp, gardening, healthy eating, healthy living and all-star sports.
The library is currently undergoing renovations, so Harbin Memorial will be temporarily located in the basement of Old National Bank during Summer Reading. Children’s programs in Greenville may be held either at the bank, Thistle Cottage or another location depending on the nature of the program.
Watch our Facebook page, website or call us for more information about programs and locations.
Teen programs will be held on Mondays in Central City and Fridays in Greenville. Teens (sixth through twelfth grade) can visit Central City for a “Get in the Game” day with a scavenger hunt and variety of games and activities on Monday, June 6 and again on June 13 for gaming tournaments. Teens can also visit Thistle Cottage for a game day on Friday, June 10 and for stress relief activities on June 17.
All teen programs will be held at 2 p.m.
We’ll also have weekly giveaways for those who keep up with their reading and turn in slips.
In addition to these Summer Reading activities, we’re hosting a weekly walking challenge at 6 p.m. at the Rails to Trails walk throughout the summer. Weather permitting, we’ll meet at the Greenville end of the trail each Tuesday in June and July and walk together.
We’ll also have weekly movie matinees throughout the month of June. We’ll show family (G or PG) movies each Wednesday at 3 p.m. at our Central City branch. Free popcorn and drinks will be provided. No registration is required for the weekly movie matinees or walking challenges, but all children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information about any of our summer programs, call us at 270-338-4760, or stop by the Central City branch to register for Summer Reading!
I’m a little confused about dates. What date is the kick off and how long does the program run for kindergarten? I think Facebook may have a different date
Sorry for any confusion! It’s been a little difficult to explain when everything is happening. We’re doing things a little differently this year, so we’ll have programs every day for two weeks instead of just once a week. The kickoff is this coming Saturday, June 4, at Thistle Cottage (what used to be the Duncan Center) from 8 a.m. to 11. Kindergarten programs start Monday, June 6, and will be every day Monday-Thursday for two weeks in alternating locations (Greenville on Monday and Wednesday, Central City on Tuesday and Thursday). Kindergarteners will meet from 1 to 2 p.m. each of those days. Their last program will be June 16.
Since Harbin Memorial is closed for renovations, we will be located in the basement of the Old National bank in Greenville through Summer Reading. We’re planning to hold our Greenville programs there, but if anything changes with that, we’ll post it on our Facebook page.
Our Facebook page also has each day’s programming listed separately on the events page, so that may be a little easier to understand if this is still confusing.
Ty so much;we can’t wait!