Jun
27
Mon
Read Beyond The Beaten Path! Summer Reading Program 2022
Jun 27 @ 9:30 am – Aug 8 @ 4:00 pm

Read, be read to, or read to someone! Join us for our SRP at The Emily Williston Memorial Library! Sign up starts Monday, June 27th and runs through August 8th. This Summer is packed with events, programs, special guests, and raffles! All you have to do is register and keep track of your time! Something for everyone! More information will be coming!

Jul
22
Fri
“Fireside” Family Stories and Songs!
Jul 22 @ 10:30 am – 11:15 am

Families are invited to share summer stories, songs, rhymes, and music in a fun interactive program that builds early literacy skills. This program is designed for children birth to 5 years old, accompanied by a favorite adult.  Together we will enjoy making our own pinwheels to try and to take home. Registration required, limited supplies.

Jul
25
Mon
Slithering Scales: Paint a Snake!
Jul 25 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Slither your way into creativity with a ready to paint wooden snake. We will supply all the materials you need to make them look unique, hold by the tail and make them look real! Ages 5+ Registration required, limited supplies

Jul
26
Tue
Adventures in Art with Lois!
Jul 26 @ 10:30 am – 11:30 am

Our favorite artist, Lois, is back this summer with a fabulous workshop in Adventures in Art! Each week she will present a new form of an art adventure to explore and create. We never know where we will go with Lois Off the Beaten Path! Ages 6+ Registration required

Brick Builder’s Club!
Jul 26 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Calling all builders! Bring your friends and let your imagination run wild. Creations will remain on display at the Library until the Club’s next meeting.

Jul
27
Wed
Learn to Play Campfire Songs on the Ukulele with Julie!
Jul 27 @ 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Learn how to play this fun and easy instrument! No experience necessary. Bring your own ukulele or borrow one of Julie’s. After a short lesson, you’ll be able to play songs and we’ll play a few campfire classics. Recommended for families of all ages.  Registration required

Jul
28
Thu
Postcards From Camp!
Jul 28 @ 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm

Send your own postcards while you are on an adventure this summer! Join us to create your own postcards to use. We will be making 2 different types of postcards, scratch art and building your own stamp to use. Limited supplies, registration required.

Jul
29
Fri
Fairy Jar Camp Lanterns!
Jul 29 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Make your own fairy jar (yes, they look like a jar of fireflies) to use as a homemade nightlight or at your next campout! We will supply all you need to get started. Ages 7+ Registration required, limited space

Jul
30
Sat
Color Scouts: Explore Watercolor Paints!
Jul 30 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pm

Join local artist Dave Wallace (incendavery.com) this summer, to experiment with some of his favorite forms of artistic media! Learn tips and tricks for using specific supplies, and practice bringing your imagination to life through the colors you put on a page! All supplies will be provided — no experience necessary. Space is limited for this in-person event, so please contact the Youth Department to register. Recommended for ages 10 and up.

Aug
1
Mon
No-Sew Bandana Bags!
Aug 1 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

Be a Trailblazer with this No Sew Bag. All it takes is two bandannas and a pair of good scissors. Perfect to carry all your summer needs wherever your next adventure leads you. Registration required. Ages 6+