Summer Reading Program – Augusta Library
Children’s Summer Reading Programs for June
Lego Club
Every Monday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Everything is awesome at our Lego clubs! Join us at the library for LEGO play.
Crafty Tuesday
Every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Join us on Tuesdays for Crafty Tuesday! You can drop in at any time to enjoy making a craft. Best for ages 3–8.
Storytime
Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Enjoy an interactive story time
Every Monday with your child that includes early literacy fun with books and songs. Best for ages 0–7.
Movie Time
Every Thursday at 10 a.m.
Come enjoy a movie on the library’s big screen. Check the children’s calendar for the movie selection each week. Best for ages 4–11.
Sensory Storytime
Every last Friday at 3:30 p.m.
Join us in the children’s department for an interactive sensory storytime! All ages are welcome.
Lego Club
Every first and third Saturday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Everything is awesome at our Lego clubs! Join us at the library for LEGO play.
Afternoon Storytime with Author Niya Johnson
Monday, June 5, at 3:30 p.m.
Join the Augusta Public Library as author Niya Johnson reads her book “The Adventures of Mansa and Yaya”!
Virtual Field Trip to Machu Pichu, Peru
Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m.
Stop by the Children’s Department of the Augusta Library for a virtual field trip to visit notable places around the world. On our first trip, we will travel to South America to explore the ruins of Machu Picchu!
Animals with Sean Poppy
Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m.
Join us as Sean Poppy from the Savannah River EcoLab introduces interesting creatures and teaches fascinating facts about the environment that surrounds us.
Virtual Field Trip to Lolani Palace, Hawaii
Thursday, June 15, at 3 p.m.
Stop by the Children’s Department of the Augusta Library for a virtual field trip to visit notable places around the world. On this trip, we will travel north to the island of Hawaii and explore the only royal palace on U.S. soil.
Virtual Field Trip to Mount Vernon, Virginia
Friday, June 23, at 3 p.m.
Stop by the Children’s Department of the Augusta Library for a virtual field trip to visit notable places around the world. In honor of Independence Day, we are going to explore the home of the first U.S. president, George Washington.
Storytime and Craft with the Morris Museum of Art
Wednesday, June 28, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m.
Join the Augusta Library’s Children’s Department for an artsy storytime and craft featuring the Morris Museum of Art!
Children’s Summer Reading Programs for July
Vamos Cantando
Wednesday, July 12, at 11 a.m.
Utilizing original stories, vibrant music, props, repetition, and puppets, learning Spanish is made fun, easy, and interesting. Join authors Roger Bellow and Berita Martin for an interactive event that can be enjoyed by all, no matter what language you speak.
A Virtual Field Trip to Chiang Mai, Thailand
Friday, July 14, at 3 p.m.
Stop by the Children’s Department of the Augusta Library for a virtual field trip to visit notable places around the world. Today, we leave America behind to explore one of Thailand’s oldest cities: Chiang Mai.
Therapy Dogs Show and Tell
Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m.
Join the Augusta Library’s Children’s Department as Anne Sprinkler and her therapy dogs show off some awesome tricks and teach attendees how to properly care for their furry friends.
A Virtual Field Trip to The Pyramid of Djoser
Friday, July 28, at 3 p.m.
Stop by the Children’s Department of the Augusta Library for a virtual field trip to visit notable places around the world. For our final trip, we will be exploring one of Egypt’s first pyramids: The Pyramid of Djoser!
Young Adult’s Summer Reading Programs for June
June 2023
June 1-30
Teen Book Club: Friendship
Young Adults area/Teen Space. While supplies last, pick up a book club bag with a YA novel that celebrates the importance of friendship. Best for ages 14-18.
Every Friday in June at 3:00 pm starting June 2nd
Tween/Teen Storytime
Young Adults at Augusta Library Facebook page, Young Adults at Augusta Library Instagram page, and the ARCPLS YouTube channel. Join Ms. Jordi as she reads a chapter from a YA novel each week that celebrates our summer reading theme “All Together Now”. Best for ages 12-18.
June 1-30
Summer of Sleuthing-Saving Our Stories Challenge Kit
Young Adults area/Teen Space. SOS! Your story and your ancestors’ stories matter. This summer, become a detective by participating in weekly challenges to preserve your family history. Best for ages 12-18.
June 1-30
Donuts and Art: A Perfect Pair
Young Adults area/Teen Space. Color a donut coloring sheet and add it to our community wall quilt. Best for ages 12-18.
June 1-15
Teen Take & Make Kit: “I Will Help” Stuffie (Theme: Kindness)
Young Adults area/Teen Space. While supplies last, pick up a sewing kit to help you create a stuffie that promotes kindness. Best for ages 12-18.
June 16-30
Cooking Club: Chopped at Home
Young Adults area/Teen Space. Do you enjoy cooking or want to learn how to cook? If so, pick up a mystery bag of ingredients (while supplies last) to create a dish. For a chance to win prizes, submit a photo and the recipe of your creation. Best for ages 12-18.
Thursday, June 1 at 3:00 pm-6:00 pm (drop-in)
Teen Thursday: Self-Care Bath Bombs and Sugar Scrub
HQ Auditorium. Take some time for self-care by creating fun DIY bath products that you can keep for yourself or give as gifts. Call 706-821-2615 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
Monday, June 5 at 4:00pm
Virtual Snack Attack
Young Adults at Augusta Library Facebook page, Young Adults at Augusta Library Instagram page, and the ARCPLS YouTube channel. Join Ms. Jordi as she shares several snack recipes from YA cookbooks that you can create at home. Best for ages 12-18.
Tuesday, June 13 at 3:00 pm-5:00 pm
Teen Thursday: Taste Test Challenge (International Snacks)
HQ Auditorium. Put your taste buds to the test and try snacks from all around the world with Young Adult Librarian Ms. Jordi. Call 706-821-2615 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
Tuesday, June 28 at 2:00 pm
Community Art with the Morris Museum
HQ Auditorium. Please join us with the Morris Museum of Art. Registration encouraged. Please call 706-821-2623 to sign up. All ages (Best for ages 4 and up).
Young Adult’s Summer Reading Programs for July
July 2023
July 1-7
Teen Camp NaNoWriMo Kits
Join us virtually for your next, great writing adventure! In April, work on any type of creative project whether it is a novel, poem, short story, etc. While supplies last, pick up a kit with a notebook, writing utensils, and other goodies. Call (706) 434-2036 to reserve your kit. Best for ages 12-18.
July 8-14
Recycled Beaded Bracelets Kits
Pick up a kit from Umoja Partnership to make a bracelet made of beads created from recycled paper. Once you have created your bracelet, send a photo to our YA Librarian at curtisjatarcpls.org to obtain a certificate for 1 hour of community service. Reserve your kit by calling (706) 434-2036. Best for ages 12-18.
July 15-21
Field Guide to Your Life Kits
Pick up a kit to create a field guide to your own life. Reserve your kit by calling (706) 434-2036. Best for ages 12-18.
Thursday, July 6 at 3:00pm
Celebrating Park and Recreation Month
Young Adults at Augusta Library Facebook page, Young Adults at Augusta Library Instagram page, and ARCPLS YouTube channel. As we celebrate Park and Recreation Month, did you know your family can obtain free parking passes and historic site passes to our Georgia State Parks with your PINES library card? Travel virtually with Ms. Jordi to several local Georgia State Parks that you can visit during the summer and throughout the year. Best for ages 12-18.
Monday, July 10 at 10:00am-12:00pm
Community Rocks (Rock Painting)
HQ Auditorium. Help us spread kindness in our community by painting a rock or two with a kind saying or inspirational message. All materials will be provided. Best for ages 12-18. Call (706) 434-2036 to register.
Monday, July 10 at 5:30pm-7:00pm
Community Rocks (Rock Painting)
HQ Auditorium. Help us spread kindness in our community by painting a rock or two with a kind saying or inspirational message. All materials will be provided. Best for ages 12-18. Call 706-434-2036 to register.
Thursday, July 13 at 3:00pm
Teen Thursday: Self-Affirmation Jars
Writing Lab. Come for an afternoon of creativity and snacks as you make your very own self-affirmation jar to remind yourself to love and be kind to yourself. Call 706-434-2036 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
Tuesday, July 25 at 3:00pm
Teen Tuesday: DIY Slime
HQ Auditorium. Why buy slime when you can make it yourself? Learn how fun and easy it is to make various kinds of slime using a few basic ingredients. Call 706-434-2036 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
Thursday, July 27 at 6:00pm
Teen Thursday: Bad Art Night
HQ Auditorium. We’ll provide the wacky art material, you make the bad art. Leave your good taste at home and let your creativity run free! The “best bad art” will win a trophy. Call 706- 434-2036 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
Saturday, July 29 at 10:30 am-12:00 pm
Acrylic Paint Pour Flower Pots
Writing Lab. Decorate a ceramic flower pot and canvas using the paint pour technique. Afterwards, fill your flower pot with a faux succulent, rocks, and/or sand. Call 706-434-2036 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
Monday, July 31 at 3:00pm-5:00pm
Teen Tuesday: Taste Test Challenge (International Snacks)
HQ Auditorium. Drop in between 3:00pm-5:00pm, put your taste buds to the test, and try snacks from all around the world with Young Adult Librarian Ms. Jordi. Call 706-434-2036 to register. Best for ages 12-18.
