Summer Reading

Summer Reading Challenge 2025

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Level Up at Your Library (Birth - Grade 4)

June 2 - July 31

Sign up in person at the Youth Services desk to pick up your registration packet. Play is one of the ways we learn to relate to others, to think in new ways, and to foster friendships, new and old. Level Up at Your Library summer reading program is based around puzzles and games. Register and participate in this fun reading challenge to win prizes. Prize distribution will begin Monday, June 16 and end on Thursday, July 31.

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Level Up at Your Library (Adults & Teen/Tween)

June 2 - July 31

Puzzling over what to do and where to go this summer? The Library has  got you covered with puzzle-solving book suggestions and game-centric programs. Sign up for summer reading to receive a maze pen and a free cookie from Kirschbaum's starting June 2nd. Read four books this summer and you can earn a Thomas Ford branded mug or travel tumbler. Every book you read will also count toward our end of summer raffle.

Summer Reading Events

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Pokeball Pillow Kit

All Day
Teen & Tween
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Teen/Tween Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sew your own plush felt Pokeball! No sewing experience necessary. Available in the Teen/Tween Room, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Play with Rigamajig

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come explore and play with our Rigamajig set.  Find your building calling, challenge yourself and be creative through this collaborative hands-on play!

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Safe Child Policy

Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Oz: A Magical Murder Mystery

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adult
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Reading Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Play one of eight beloved characters from the magical land of Oz as they embark on a heroic quest to solve the Wizard of Oz's murder and stop a growing evil within the kingdom. Character booklets will be available starting July 9.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Movie Night

6:30pm–8:30pm
Children, Families
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children, Families
Program Type: Movies, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Travel with Ralph through the arcade as he tries to prove he can be a hero. Bring your blankets and enjoy this family movie on the big screen in our program room. Popcorn will be served!

 

This event is in the "Teen & Tween" group

Nintendo Switch: Puyo Puyo Tetris

3:45pm–4:45pm
Teen & Tween
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Teen & Tween
Program Type: Hands On, Summer Reading, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Compete against your friends in a party puzzle game that combines elements of the beloved classics Tetris and Puyo Puyo. Snacks will be provided.

This event is in the "Children" group

Fidgets and Widgets

1:00pm–2:00pm
Children
Registration Required
Library Branch: Thomas Ford Memorial Library
Room: Program Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hands On, STEAM, Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for one hour of fidget making. Then take your creations home for hours more of fidgety fun! 

Disclaimer(s)

Safe Child Policy

Parents/caregivers of children 8 years and under are required to stay in the Youth Services Department for the duration of the program per library policy.