Children’s Program (For Children Ages Birth to 5th Grade)

Sign up the kids for a summer of fun at CCPL! The Read Beyond the Beaten Path theme is provided by iRead. Programs are suitable for all ages! Sign up using this Google form or stop by the library during regular library hours: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc9-iogV43uGOMF6iNAsuL3Kw0hoj7Gl33fYA-idN_RaYNTqg/viewform?usp=sf_link

Special Programs (Tuesdays at 10:00 a.m.)

June 6th: “Theatrical Deceptions” Kickoff with Reed Masterson at Fohs Hall

Join us at Fohs Hall for a special program for the whole family! Reed Masterson is a Nationally Touring, Award-Winning, “Modern Day Illusionist”, who brings a whole new meaning to the term Magic Show. With his Signature Rockstar Style, and “Larger than Life Personality” in high demand, he spends more time on stage than off. He’s performed for numerous celebrities, has been featured on ABC, FOX, NBC, CBS, THE CW, and even performed for a studio audience of 1,000 during the filming of an A&E television special. Reed will perform his show “Theatrical Deceptions” for us at Fohs Hall.  June 6th at 3:00 p.m.

 June 13th: Camping Skills with Troop 3030

Learn about knot-tying and tent-pitching from the Boy Scouts of Troop 3030! The Scouts will also talk about appreciating and respecting nature.

 June 20th: Pollinator Games— It’s National Pollinators Week!

Where would we “bee” without pollinators? Discover the science behind pollination with a “cheesy” game, and then create a bee-dance code to communicate a message about where all the best flowers are– without using words!

 June 27th: “Wild Partners” by the Woodlands Nature Station

We are so excited to welcome our friends from the Woodlands Nature Station back to the library! Meet some live animals like Rose the screech owl, and learn about friendships in nature.

 July 20: End of Summer Reading Party & Prizes 2:00 to 4:00 pm at the Library

Did you attend programs with us at the library and return your reading trackers? Celebrate with us at a party for super readers! Games and snacks will be provided.

Kids Maker Days  (Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. @ CCPL)

June 8th: Kindness Quilt

This collaborative creative project will kick off our summer of fun! Work together to create a “Kindness Quilt” by using yarn to weave your part– everyone’s creations will be added together and our quilt will be displayed in the library all summer.

 June 15th: Camping Lantern and Camp Stories

Make a lantern out of recycled materials, and then gather around the “campfire” for campfire stories!

June 22nd: Pollinator Plant Seed Bomb

Make and take a “seed bomb” using recycled materials! Plant it at home or give it as a gift– when planted, these seed bombs will produce flowers that pollinators love.

June 29th: Friendship or Survival Bracelets

Choose to create either a friendship bracelet or a paracord survival bracelet. Listen to books about friendship and teamwork.

Teen Program (For Tweens and Teens in Middle & High School)

Sign up using this Google form or stop by the library during regular library hours: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf1-_dpn9fkPZavKJngNNn19-CLg5z7MC6ZA3rfIh9H0t-XoA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Special Programs (Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.)

July 4th: The Library is closed– Happy 4th of July!

July 11 @ 2:00pm The Art of Paper Making

 Learn about the process of making paper, where the art originated, and different materials used. Paper made today will be used to make the Nature Log on Thursday.

 July 18 @ 2:00 pm Foraging

Learn about the natural treasures hiding in plain sight all around you!

 July 25 @ 2:00 pm Dungeons & Dragons

Love Dungeons and Dragons? Have never played but are interested in trying it out? Join us at the library for a “one-shot” campaign. Create a character and choose your adventure.

Teen Make & Takes  (Thursdays at 2:00 p.m. @ CCPL)

July 6 @ 2:00 pm Pollinator Plant Seed Bombs

Make and take a “seed bomb” using recycled materials! Plant it at home or give it as a gift- when planted, these seed bombs will produce flowers that pollinators love.

June 13 @ 2:00 pm Nature Logs

Use the paper you made to make a nature log! Learn about binding books, and discuss the topic of observing nature.

July 20 @ 2:00 pm Dandelion Cookie Dough

Use foraged dandelion petals to make dandelion shortbread cookie dough! Learn about baking and foraging, and take home some cookie dough to bake or give as a gift.

July 27 @ 2:00 pm Jars of Stars

Learn about the night sky with constellation luminaries! Make a constellation lamp to take home.