The Castleton Free Library Summer Reading Program for kids entering 1st-4th grade begins this Thursday evening. A full schedule of these drop-in programs (NO pre-registration required) is posted below. Unless noted, these begin at 7 pm and last about 1 ½ hr. - all free:

Thu. June 16 - Let the games begin!
An evening of games, booktalks, library quests, short films and snacks. Get materials to keep track of your reading, stock up on your favorite books, and relax with your friends.

Wed. June 23 - Storyteller Simon Brooks (see separate post)

Thu. July 14 - VINS Falconry Program (see separate post) - starts 6:30

Thu. Aug. 4th - On your mark, get set, go! (Go where? - the Summer Olympics in Rio!)
Some Brazillian culture, and our own silly Olympic event - races and other fun with things that go, including a mini-maker project.

Thu. Aug. 11th - On your mark, get set, grow!
Start plants for the fall garden, grow some windowsill plants, and make a fairy or gnome garden to take home. Garden books.

Thu. Aug. 18th - On your mark, get set, paint!
A bright paint blitz. Fast, fun & fluid group paintings in the style of Herve Tullet (wear old clothes), and a look at books with a focus on art.

Thu. Aug. 25nd - On your mark, get set, go….backwards!
A look back celebrating your summer reading (with prizes), some retro crafts (fried marbles, anyone?), ice cream sundaes, and a closing ceremony.

Please note: scheduled activities above may need to be switched for weather. Call in the afternoon if you want to confirm the theme for that evening.
Pre-registration is NOT required for these programs.