This year, we have an online option for registering for summer reading. Fill out this google form for each member of your family (ages 0-125!) and then come into the library during sign-ups Friday, June 2 from 2-5 pm, Saturday, June 3 from 9am-noon, or any time after during library hours to pick up your bag of goodies!
We’ll have paper sign-up sheets during those hours this weekend, as well as computers set up for filling out this google form, but you can fill it out on your own from now until then as well.
Our summer reading schedule is finalized! The theme this year is Imagine Your Story and we’re very excited. The paper schedules will be mailed to everyone with a Nortonville address is the next day or so, but we’ll also have extras at the post office and the library. We’ve got a lot going on this summer, so we hope to see you here!
If you’d like to help by donating supplies for some of these activities, you can see our Amazon Wish List here. We appreciate your support so much!
June 2, Friday, 2pm and June 3, Saturday, 9am: Summer Reading Kick-Off. We will have treats, reveal grand prizes, learn about upcoming events and more. Sign up for the program begins on these days, but you may do so later. All ages.
June 6, Tuesday, 10am: Storytime-Paper Bag Princess! This event combines song, movement, stories and a treat. Younger Children.
June 7, Wednesday, 1pm: Writing Workshop and Author Talk. Helen Dunlap Newton will be talking about her books and her writing process, and then will lead a writing workshop. Teens (6th grade and up).
June 8, Thursday, 3pm: Paper Bag Books. Create and decorate your own book using all kinds of supplies. All ages.
June 9, Friday, 4pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Finance (Part 1). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to budget, write checks, balance a checking account, etc. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
June 13, Tuesday, 10am, Storytime: Father’s Day Celebration. Join us for stories, songs, art and treats. Younger Children.
June 13, Tuesday, 3pm: Book Nooks. We’ll begin creating a miniature house, storefront, or scene to fit on a shelf. If extra time is needed, we’ll also work on them Wednesday, June 14. Teens (6th grade and up).
June 15, Thursday, 3pm:Clothespin Fairies. We’ll make girl or boy fairies with clothespins, flowers, leaves, etc. All ages.
June 15, Thursday, 6:30 pm: Butterfly Feeder/ Bird Baths. We are going to make butterfly or bird baths for the garden, using pots and saucers. Adults (18+).
June 16, Friday, 4pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Finance (Part 2). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to budget, write checks, balance a checking account, etc. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
June 20, Tuesday, 10am, Storytime: Castles. Join us for stories, songs, art and treats. Younger Children.
June 20, Tuesday, 3pm, Wall Hooks: We’re making hooks for our walls with unicorns and dragons. Teens (6th grade and up).
June 22, Thursday, 3pm: Cardboard Castles. We’ll be making castle play sets out of cardboard and other supplies. All ages.
June 23, Friday, 4pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Finance (Part 3). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to budget, write checks, balance a checking account, etc. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
June 26, Monday, 6:30pm:Adult Paint Night. Enjoy adult conversation and laughs while we paint our own masterpieces along with a virtual teacher. Adults (18+).
June 27, Tuesday, 10am, Storytime: Unicorns. Join us for stories, songs, art and treats. Younger Children.
June 27, Tuesday, 3pm: Mobiles. We’re using iridescent beads, crystals, etc to make a magical mobile. Teens (6th grade and up).
June 28, Wednesday, 6:30pm: Library Board Meeting. Everyone.
June 29, Thursday, 3pm: Fluffy Unicorn/Dragon Slime. Make a fluffy unicorn or dragon slime! All ages.
June 30, Friday, 4pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Finance (Part 4). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to budget, write checks, balance a checking account, etc. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
June 30, Friday, 5:30pm: Overbooked Book Club. Book TBD. We chat, we snack, we have fun! Adults (18+).
July 4, Tuesday: Closed for Independence Day.
July 5, Wednesday, 3pm: Fairy Lanterns: We’re making glowing lanterns for our gardens or bedrooms. Teens (6th grade and up).
July 6, Thursday, 10am, Storytime: Fairies and Gnomes: Includes stories, crafts, and treats. Younger Children.
July 6, Thursday, 3pm: Fairy Gardens. We’re using clay pots, teacups, (popsicle sticks for the younger kids) and other supplies to make our own fairy gardens and houses. All ages.
July 7, Friday, 2pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Cooking (Part 1). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to grocery shop, find and use coupons, stay within a budget, and make a variety of easy meals. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
July 11, Tuesday, 10 am, Storytime: Dragons! Includes stories, crafts, and treats. Younger Children.
July 11, Tuesday, 3pm: Dragon Eye Boxes. We’re going to sculpt and decorate dragon eyes and wooden boxes on which to attach them. Teens (6th grade and up).
July 13, Thursday, 3pm: Dragon Eggs. We’ll sculpt and decorate dragon eggs! All ages.
July 14, Friday, 2pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Cooking (Part 2). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to grocery shop, find and use coupons, stay within a budget, and make a variety of easy meals. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
July 14, Friday, 3:45pm: Atlas Education Reptile Presentation. Learn all about lizards, snakes, turtles, and arachnids while seeing them in person and touching them (if you choose!). Children must be accompanied by an adult and there are two short waivers to sign before the program starts. All ages.
July 18, Tuesday, 10am, Storytime: Jack and the Beanstalk. Includes stories, crafts, and treats. Younger Children.
July 18, Tuesday, 2pm: Escape Room. Let’s use our brains to try to escape from the enchanted forest. Will we get out in time?? Teens (6th grade and up).
July 18, Tuesday, 6:30pm, Adult Craft Night: Teacup Gnomes. Enjoy adult conversation and crafting. Adults (18+).
July 20, Thursday, 3pm: Sock Gnomes. Using socks, rice, and other supplies, we’ll make sweet, huggable gnomes. All ages.
July 21, Friday, 2pm: Teen and Young Adult Life Skills, Cooking (Part 3). Teens and young adults (age 13+) will learn valuable life skills in this weekly “class.” They’ll learn how to grocery shop, find and use coupons, stay within a budget, and make a variety of easy meals. Each month there will be a new topic, and those that attend the sessions for each topic will earn a reward.
July 24, Monday, 5:30pm: Overbooked Book Club. Book TBD. We chat, we snack, we have fun! Adults (18+).
July 25, Tuesday, 10am, Storytime: Goldilocks. Includes stories, crafts, and treats. Younger Children.
July 25, Tuesday, 3pm: Fairy Dust/Dragon Fire Necklaces: We’re making necklaces out of miniature jars, glitter, beads, etc. Teens (6th grade and up).
July 26, Wednesday, 6:30pm: Library Board Meeting. Everyone.
July 27, Thursday, 3pm: Magical Wands and Swords. We’re going to construct our own magical wands or play swords. All ages.
July 28, Friday: Tie Dye and Grand Prize Extravaganza.
1pm:T-Shirt Tie Dyeing. Make sure to wear older clothes because you might get messy. We provide the shirts and all the supplies! Afterwards, we’ll have refreshments and fun.
3pm: Teen Prize Auction. Bring your book bucks in (or fill out a bidding sheet ahead of time to have someone else bid in your absence) and bid on the big prizes just for our teens.
4pm: Grand Prize Giveaway. Kids and adults, be sure to come see if you’ve won any of our grand prizes! (You do not have to be present to win).
