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child reads a book under a massive Norway spruce tree

Under the Tree Reading Club

Saturday, July 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Book Club, Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Calling young readers! Join other kids from the neighborhood for a quiet reading club in the natural fort provided by Riverton’s magnificent Norway Spruce.

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Deering Oaks Park

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Sagamore Village Study Center

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Rowe Elementary School

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Talbot Elementary School

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Riverton Park Study Center

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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kid contemplates future; comes up with idea

Level Up Your Future

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Level Up Your Future with this fun career exploration series at the Downtown Children's Library.

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Will's Playground

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Munjoy South Playground

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
child creates scratch art

Scratch Art Party

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Join us for a very special Riverton Branch Crafternoon! We’ll learn to make our own scratch art panels then get down to the serious business of scratching out our own unique designs. We can't wait to see what you make!

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

North Deering Gardens

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

East End Elementary School

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:15pm - 1:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
an owl puppet made from a paper bag

Paper Bag Puppets

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Join in the fun as we create memorable puppet friends from a mix of craft materials. Want a bigger challenge? Stick around to build a communal puppet stage that will live at the library all summer!

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Registration Required
kid plays with legos at a table

Kids LEGO Club @ Burbank

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

level up at your library
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children play a board game

Table Games: Level Up

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Visit the Downtown Branch every Thursday afternoon during our Summer Reading program for table games for children, tween, teens, and their caregivers. We will alternate each week between the Teen Library and Children's Library.

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Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Other, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

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kid plays with legos

Summer LEGO Club Downtown

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Maker Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

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young girl plays with LEGOs

Kids LEGO Club @ Riverton

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

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three kids aged 8–12 sit on the floor with their teacher discussing a book

Family Storytime Downtown

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Family Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months), Preschoolers (2-5), Children (5-12)
Family Storytime:

Family Storytime is a general drop-in program for children of any age and their caregivers. Together we will read a variety of stories, sing songs, move our bodies and have fun! Fa...

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Deering Oaks Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Sagamore Village Study Center

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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Offsite Event
the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Rowe Elementary School

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

View Details
Offsite Event