Teen & Adult Summer Library Program
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The theme for 2026 is Plant a Seed, Read! This summer, teens and adults can plant seeds of knowledge and excitement with a variety of fun programs, including crafting, a fruit juice potion lab, trivia, rock painting, a visit from library favorite Duffy Hudson and more! We also have reading logs available to earn prizes and grand prize entries just for reading during the months of June and July! Fill out your reading "growth chart" and turn it in for a treat! Weekly prizes return this year! Enter in for a weekly prize each time you stop by the library! We'll be drawing a Teen and an Adult winner each week. Please register online using the link above. Materials can be picked up in the Main Library starting June 1st, or you can have them emailed to you to print at home. |
2026 Summer Library Program Events
Events are subject to change.
JUNE
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
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| Monday, June 1st | Library Open Hours | SLP Begins! | Pick up your reading sheets in the main library! |
| Tuesday, June 2nd | 5:30 PM | Color Me Calm, Ages 19+ | Join a great group for some coloring and conversation! |
| Thursday, June 4th | 2:00 PM | Cards & Coffee, Ages 19+ | Play classic card games and enjoy a cup of coffee in the Fireside Room upstairs! |
| Thursday, June 4th | 5:30 PM | Bilingual Conversations, Ages 19+ | Learn how to speak either English or Spanish by practicing with other patrons! |
| Tuesday, June 9th | 4:30 PM |
The Side-Quest Society, Ages 12-18 |
Join this fantasy TTRPG group for a one-shot adventure! |
| Tuesday, June 9th | 5:30 PM |
The Quiet Reading Collective, Ages 19+ |
Meet for snacks and light conversation before settling down for some silent reading time. |
| Thursday, June 11th | 5:30 PM | Grim Readers, Ages 12+ | Join us for our true crime and true mystery book club! |
| Tuesday, June 16th | 4:00 PM | Crafternoon, Ages 12+ | We'll be crafting our own floral hand soap! |
| Thursday, June 18th | 1:00 PM | Senior Life Solutions | Get tips, tricks and solutions for senior life. |
| Thursday, June 18th | 4:30 PM |
Fruit Juice Potion Lab, Ages 12-18 |
Mix different juices to create your own mystery fruit juice potion! |
| Tuesday, June 23rd | 4:30 PM | Anime & Beyond, Ages 12-18 | Enjoy anime episodes, snacks & crafts in the Teen Space! |
| Thursday, June 25th | 5:30 PM | The Library Book Club, Ages 19+ | If you like books about books, this is the book club for you! |
| Saturday, June 27th | 3:00 PM | Garden Tea Party | Join us after-hours for tea, refreshments & team trivia! Wear your fanciest "Garden Party" hat! Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register! |
| Tuesday, June 30th | 5:30 PM | Puzzle Contest | Ready to puzzle? Sign up as an individual or a team of up to 4 members. Fastest team to complete their puzzle wins! Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register! |
JULY
| Date | Time | Event | Description |
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| Thursday, July 2nd | 2:00 PM | Cards & Coffee, Ages 19+ | Play classic card games and enjoy a cup of coffee in the Fireside Room upstairs! |
| Thursday, July 2nd | 5:30 PM | Bilingual Conversations, Ages 19+ | Learn how to speak either English or Spanish by practicing with other patrons! |
| Tuesday, July 7th | 5:30 PM | Color Me Calm, Ages 19+ | Join a great group for some coloring and conversation! |
| Thursday, July 9th | 5:30 PM | 250 Years of Independence |
The stories behind the people and ideas that brought us the Declaration of Independence. From Thomas Jefferson to Thomas Paine, John Adams to John Hancock, Benjamin Franklin to Benjamin Rush, the people and stories behind the birth of the United States of America. Presented by Denison’s own Scott Meyer, better known to his students as Mr. Meyer. |
| Tuesday, July 14th | 4:30 PM |
The Side-Quest Society, Ages 12-18 |
Join this fantasy TTRPG group for a one-shot adventure! |
| Tuesday, July 14th | 5:30 PM |
The Quiet Reading Collective, Ages 19+ |
Meet for snacks and light conversation before settling down for some silent reading time. |
| Thursday, June 18th | 1:00 PM | Senior Life Solutions | Get tips, tricks and solutions for senior life. |
| Thursday, June 18th | 4:30 PM |
Seeds of Kindness Rock Painting, Ages 12-18 |
Paint rocks to leave around town with permission from business owners! |
| Monday, June 20th | 5:30 PM | Duffy Hudson | Enjoy an evening with Duffy Hudson as he brings George Burns to life. This engaging performance blends humor, storytelling, and history to capture the wit and charm of one of America’s most beloved entertainers. |
| Tuesday, July 21st | 4:00 PM | Crafternoon, Ages 12+ | Make a fairy plant stake for your potted plant! |
| Thursday, July 23rd | 5:30 PM | The Library Book Club, Ages 19+ | If you like books about books, this is the book club for you! |
| Tuesday, July 28th | 4:30 PM | Anime & Beyond, Ages 12-18 | Enjoy anime episodes, snacks & crafts in the Teen Space! |
| Thursday, July 30th | 5:30 PM | Garden Game Night, Family Event |
Celebrate the end of the Summer Library Program with an evening of outdoor fun at Garden Game Night! Bring the whole family and enjoy classic yard games, friendly competition, and time together on the library’s open lawn. Weather permitting, activities will be held outside; in case of rain or extreme heat, the fun will move indoors to the Carnegie Room upstairs. Join us as we wrap up a great summer at the library! |
| Thursday, July 30th | 8:00 PM | Reading Sheets Due | Turn in your reading sheets by 8:00 PM! |
| Friday, July 31st | 3:00 PM | Grand Prize Winners | Find out who wins our grand prizes! |