The Owen Sound & North Grey Union Public Library is gearing up for a season of stories, games, and hands-on activities with the return of the TD Summer Reading Club and an exciting lineup of free programs for children and families.
The fun kicks off on Saturday, June 21, with a launch party running from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Youth are invited to set their summer reading goals, play games, contribute to a community mural, and cool off with refreshing treats. Registration for the TD Summer Reading Club will remain open throughout the summer.
A variety of weekly programs are planned to keep young minds engaged, including Wacky Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., featuring everything from travel adventures with the Marine and Rail Museum to international games.
For creative kids in Grades 4 to 8, the Library is launching Textile Tuesdays, where participants can dive into fibre arts and pick up new skills on July 15, July 29, and August 12.
A sweet new addition this year is the Scoops for Stories Reading Challenge. Young readers who report their reading progress during Ice Cream Weeks — July 14–19 and August 11–16, will earn a coupon for a free scoop from Sundays Ice Cream Parlour.
The youngest library-goers won’t be left out, with Story Tent programs held in Queen’s Park on Tuesdays from July 8 to August 12, and Baby-time sessions every Thursday from July 3 to August 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Families are also invited to a Nature Friends presentation by Speaking of Wildlife, where they’ll meet native Ontario animals and learn about their habitats.
The summer schedule is packed with even more, including a LEGO Club, Tech it Out Thursdays, and 3D Printing 101. Some programs have limited space, so advance registration is recommended.
For more details or to sign up, visit owensound.libcal.com, email ysinfo@library.osngupl.ca, or call 519-376-6623 ext. 4.