The Lebanon Public Library hosts its 2023 Summer Reading Program, “Find Your Voice, Find Your Passion,” beginning June 1. To participate, visit the library to pick up a reading journal, use it to track the minutes you read, then bring your journal back to claim prizes.
The program is open to all ages, and families are encouraged to sign up and read together throughout the summer. Free summer lunches will be provided for children 1 to 18 years of age after Tuesday Outdoor Storytimes and Thursday performer events. The Lunch Program, provided by the USDA, is an equal opportunity provider.
Summer Reading Events:
The library will host “Rain or Shine Outdoor Storytime” at 10 a.m. on Tuesdays from June 20 to Aug. 15 on the children’s patio. Lunch will be served at 10:45 a.m.
Thursday “Performers and Events” begin at 11 a.m., with lunch served at 12 p.m.
June 15: Summer Reading Program Kickoff with Matt Baker Comedy + Stunt Show
June 22: Amazing Bubble Man Louis Pearl
June 29: Junk Art
July 13: Farm Day
July 20: Science & Craft Day
July 27: Yumi Torimaru, Japanese folklore & mythology with music and storytelling
August 3: Museum of Natural and Cultural History presents Oregon Rocks!
August 10: Christmas in August, Interactive Movie: A Christmas Story
Teen/Tween Find Your Passion Art Lab is from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Tuesdays from June 20 to Aug. 8. A complete list of art activities and specific session dates for ages 8–12 and 13–18 will be included in the Summer Reading Calendar.
The Summer Reading Program would not be possible without the State Library of Oregon Ready to Read Grant and the financial support from the Friends of the Lebanon Public Library. All SRP events are free and do not require a library membership to participate.
For more information, call the Library at (541) 258.4926, visit LebanonOregon.gov/library, like them on Facebook at facebook.com/LebanonOregonLibrary, or follow them on Instagram at @Lebanon_Library.