photos courtesy Bethni King
From an exotic reptile show to a thrilling radio mystery, the Georgetown Public Library’s summer reading program is packed with adventures embodying its theme, Adventure Begins at Your Library. Bibliophiles of all ages are encouraged to visit the library for a variety of events, and perhaps pick up a reading log ato complete before the end of July for prizes and tickets to grand prize drawings. “Summer reading for children and teens supports yearlong learning and practice of reading skills to combat the summer slide,” Youth Services Librarian Bethni King says.
The program isn’t just about reading; “It’s about learning and engaging with your community in different ways,” Adult Services Librarian Ann Evans says.
Bethni adds, “I am most excited about seeing all our families enjoying reading, learning, and visiting the library all summer long.”
Summer Reading Program Schedule
For kids, tweens, and teens events, space is limited so free tickets will be handed out on a first come, first served basis. They will be available one hour before the start of each program at the Children’s Desk in the Children’s Room.
Children
Stop by the Children’s Desk to pick up and redeem reading logs. For each day they read children will receive a ticket for grand prize drawings and a pom-pom to vote for their favorite cryptid in the Cryptid Tournament.
| JULY 5 JULY 19 | 9:30 AM | Sensory story time for kids with sensory issues | JULY 20 | 2 PM | Music and dancing with Staci Gray |
| JULY 9 | 10 AM | Storytelling with Elizabeth Kahura, who will present an African Safari program with stories, songs, and instruments from different countries in Africa | JULY 26 | 1 PM | Juggling workshops with Matt Tardy (tweens ages 9-12) |
| JULY 10 JULY 17 | 9:30 AM | Storytime Playdate at San Gabriel Park | MONDAYS WEDNESDAYS | 10 AM | Baby and Me story time |
| JULY 12 | 11 AM 1 PM | Nail art with Miss Linda (tweens ages 9-12) | THURSDAYS FRIDAYS | 9:30 AM 10:15 AM 11 AM | Family story time |
Teens
Teens ages 12-18 can choose their cryptid team – Bigfit, Nessie, or Mothman – and pick up a reading log and earn tickets for their chosen team by reading each day. The winning team gets to decorate the Teen Space in the theme of their winning cryptid mascot, and four lucky winners will receive Lark and Owl Booksellers gift certificates and gift bags. The final day to turn in tickets is July 26.
July 12 , 3pm • Nail art with Miss Linda
July 26, 3pm • Juggling workshops with Matt Tardy
Adults
Adults can fill out a reading program bingo card at bingobaker.com/#661d901783fa700a and visit the main circulation desk at the library after completing a line to claim a prize and ticket for a prize drawing.
July 12, 7pm • Native Plant Society of Texas will give a talk about bats as pollinators
July 13, 7pm • Bat Walk with the Native Plant Society at the McNeil Bridge in Round Rock
Visit the website for more information about the library’s summer reading program.