Summer is here and our local libraries are providing some amazing FREE programs! Below you'll find story times and special events that don't require pre-registration. To see all of the programs offered by each library, you can click "LEARN MORE".
| Broome County Public Library (Binghamton, NY) |
| BCPL's Summer Reading Program for children of all ages runs June 20-August 5. Pick up a BINGO card for your whole family at the library or sign up online. Return BINGO cards by August 21 to be eligible for prizes. LEARN MORE WEEKLY PROGRAMS (You'll find all of these on our calendar!) 📚 Story Time in the Garden or BCPL Children's Room Ages 0-3: 10am Mondays & Thursdays Ages 3-6: 11am Mondays & Thursdays 🎨 Crafty Kids for all ages: 2-4pm on Tuesdays 🧒 For Tweens: 2pm on Wednesdays 🧑 For Teens: 3:30pm on Wednesdays and 6pm on Thursdays 🟨 LEGO Clubs for ages 2+: 9:30-11:30am and 1-4pm on Fridays 🍿 Family Movie Day: 10am on Saturdays SPECIAL PROGRAMS 🦈 Shark Party in the Garden on 7/7 at 3pm 🎵 Doug Rougeux’s Bubblemania Show on 7/10 at 1:30pm 🐍 Dan the Snakeman on 8/4 at 1:30pm |
| Fenton Free Library (Binghamton, NY) |
| Register for Fenton Free Library's Summer Reading Program beginning on June 28 at the Fenton Free Library Summer Reading Program Kick Off. LEARN MORE SUMMER PROGRAMS (You'll find all of these events on our calendar!) 📚 Story Time July 5-August 9: Wednesdays at 10:30am 7/5: Story Time at CONES 7/12: Story Time at Cole Park 7/19: Story Time at Rec Park 7/26: Story Time at Binghamton Airport 8/2: Story Time at Fenton Free Library 8/9: Story Time at Chenango Valley State Park |
| Vestal Public Library (Vestal, NY) |
| The Vestal Public Library's Summer Reading Challenge for children of all ages runs from June 26-Aug. 11. Pick up a reading log at the library and return it by Aug. 21 to be eligible for prizes and raffle. LEARN MORE SUMMER PROGRAMS (You'll find all of these events on our calendar!) 📚 Story Time for Ages 0-5 July 6-August 10 10:30am on Thursdays at Arnold Park 10:30am on Fridays at Vestal Public Library 🎒 Take & Makes July 17 & August 7 ready for pick up at 1pm 🌳 Sensory Time on the VPL Reading Garden Patio (inside in case of inclement weather) 10-11:30am & 4-5:30pm July 10, 24, 31 |
| Your Home Public Library (Johnson City, NY) |
| Your Home Public Library's Summer Reading Program for ages 3-16 runs June 20-Aug. 21. Pick up a reading log at the library OR sign up online. Reading logs must be turned in by August 21 to be eligible for prizes. LEARN MORE |
| George F. Johnson Memorial Library (Endicott, NY) |
| You can pre-register online for GFJ Library's Summer Reading Program between May 27-June 27 for the chance to win Barnes & Noble gift cards. Register in person at the library beginning June 28. They'll also have crafts, puzzles, games, and extra fun on that day. LEARN MORE WEEKLY PROGRAMS (You'll find all events that don't require pre-registration on our calendar!) 📚 Story Time July 10-August 11 Ages 0-2: 10am Wednesdays at GFJ Library (registration required) Ages 2-5: 10am Tuesdays at GWJ Park & 10am Thursdays at Highland Park Ages 0-6: 11am Fridays at 11am at GFJ Library SPECIAL PROGRAMS 🧪 The Dirtmeister July 18 at 6pm 🎵 Family Fun Night with Johnny Only July 25 at 6pm 🎨 Chalk Art Extravaganza August 2 at 6pm 🎲 Family Game Night June 28 & August 16 from 6-7:30pm 🐶 Read to Therapy Dogs July 20 & August 10 from 6-7:30pm |
| Apalachin Library (Apalachin, NY) |
| You can sign up for Apalachin Library's Summer Reading Program between June 24-July 10 at the library. LEARN MORE WEEKLY PROGRAMS (You'll find all of these on our calendar!) 📚 Story Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays at 10:30am (beginning July 11) SPECIAL PROGRAMS ⭐ Family Night with Story Laurie July 6 at 7pm ⭐ Family Night with Circus Artist Benjamin Berry July 13 at 7pm ⭐ Family Night with Pirate Captain Rick Martinez July 20 at 7pm ⭐ Family Night with the Sciencenter July 27 at 7pm |
| Coburn Free Library (Owego, NY) |
| Coburn Free Library's Summer Reading Program for all ages runs July 3 through August 30. Register online, log your reading, and earn prizes! LEARN MORE SPECIAL PROGRAMS 🎉 Carnival Summer Reading Kick Off July 5 at 10am |
| Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library (Newark Valley, NY) |
| Join Tappan-Spaulding Memorial Library for its Summer Reading Kick Off at the Trout Ponds on July 10. Pick up a reading log at the library or sign up online. A raffle drawing for prize baskets will take place the week of August 14th. LEARN MORE WEEKLY PROGRAMS (You'll find all of these on our calendar!) 📚 Story Time Mondays at 10am at the Trout Ponds in the small pavilion There will be activities for young kids (0-5) and older kids (6-12). SPECIAL PROGRAMS ⭐ Great Collaborations in Science with the Dirtmeister July 12 at 10am ⭐ Stories with Music: Alice in Wonderland July 14 at 10am ⭐ The Great and Powerful Dave Magic Show July 25 at 10am ⭐ Stories with Music: The Breman Town Musicians July 31 at 10am ⭐ Doug “The Bubbleman” Rougeux August 2 at 10am ⭐ Tanglewood Nature Center August 9 at 10am ⭐ Stories with Music – The Tortoise and the Hare August 14 at 10am |
| Deposit Free Library (Deposit, NY) |
| Register for the Deposit Free Library's Summer Reading Challenge for all ages at the library. Everyone who participates will be invited to an Ice Cream Party where prizes will be awarded. LEARN MORE |
| Moore Memorial Library (Greene, NY) |
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| Lisle Free Library (Lisle, NY) |
| Read your way to great prizes this summer for readers age 0 – 18 years old! Report your minutes at the library, emailing lislefreelibrary@gmail.com, PM on Facebook, or online here. Minutes due by Saturday, August 19, 2023. LEARN MORE |
| Afton Free Library (Afton, NY) |
| Registration for Afton Free Library's Summer Reading Program for ages 4-12 begins Monday, July 10th, at 2:30pm. Earn beads and prizes for showing your reading log each Monday in July. LEARN MORE |
| Hallstead-Greatbend Library (Hallstead, PA) |
| Susquehanna County Library's Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages. Register online and earn a prize by completing bingo. Complete the WHOLE Bingo card and be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. LEARN MORE |
| Susquehanna Library (PA) |
| Susquehanna County Library's Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages. Register online and earn a prize by completing bingo. Complete the WHOLE Bingo card and be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. LEARN MORE |
| Montrose Library (Montrose, NY) |
| Susquehanna County Library's Summer Reading Challenge is for all ages. Register online and earn a prize by completing bingo. Complete the WHOLE Bingo card and be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift certificate. LEARN MORE |
| Non-Library Summer Reading Programs |
| BARNES & NOBLE Earn a free book through the Barnes & Noble Summer Reading Program for kids in Grades 1-6. Bring your completed journal to a Barnes & Noble store between July 1 and August 31, 2023. LEARN MORE CHUCK E. CHEESE Earn 10 free play points for 2 weeks of reading! LEARN MORE |
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