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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!

Vamos Cantando
Wednesday, June 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, June 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 Adults Programs

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).