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HERE'S THE SCOOP: The Azle Library knows life is busy, but we’re here to remind you to “Unearth a Story!” The Summer Reading Program is our way of incentivizing reading by combining it with prizes and fun programs!

Our goal is to encourage everyone in our community to read over the summer, and particularly children and teens so they are ready for school in the fall.

Pencil this into your summer schedule and look through this guide for more details!

WHO CAN PARTICIPATE? LITTLES

TWEENS/TEENS

Reading to littles helps their brains and early language skills develop!

12-year-olds can choose to participate in the Children’s OR Tween/Teen Summer Reading Program. 18-year-olds can choose to participate in either the Teen OR Adult Summer Reading Program.

Ages 0 to 3

CHILDREN

Ages 4 to 12

Parents and siblings can read to younger children who are still learning to read and it counts for both the reader and listener! All reading counts: picture books, chapter books, graphic novels, etc. 12-year-olds can choose to participate in the Children’s OR Tween/Teen Summer Reading Program.

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Ages 12 to 18

ADULTS

Ages 18+

Think you're too busy to read?

Reading to your children counts!

Textbooks, eBooks, newspapers, audiobooks and more also count!

18-year-olds can choose to participate in either the Tween/Teen OR Adult Summer Reading Program.

PARTICIPATE FOR FREE! 1. SIGN UP AND START READING! All ages can register for FREE beginning May 29th at our Kick Off Event or anytime through July 27th when the library is open.

Once registered, you will be provided with a reading log to track the hours you read from May 29-July 27. When you reach your reading milestones, bring your log to the library to earn FREE prizes and raffle tickets for bigger prizes!

2. ATTEND FREE PROGRAMS All members of the public, whether they are registered or not, can attend the FREE programs taking place in June and July. Check out the rest of this Summer Guide to learn about these awesome events!

KICK-OFF EVENT DETAILS

UNATTENDED CHILD POLICIES

FRIDAY, MAY 29TH 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

AGES 0-8: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CHILD.

Readers of ALL ages are welcome to attend our Summer Reading Kickoff Event happening on Friday, May 29th 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM! To celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program, we invite you to come register for summer reading, plus we will have prizes for signing up, free food, games, and more!

AGES 9-13: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING WITH THE CHILD. AGES 14-17: MAY USE THE LIBRARY INDEPENDENTLY, PROVIDED THEY FOLLOW LIBRARY POLICIES. PAGE 1

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SPECIAL PROGRAMS CELEBRATING 250 YEARS OF THE USA! MINI FRUIT FLAGS AGES 4-8 TUESDAY, 6/30 AT 10:30 AM

Celebrate America’s 250th birthday with a patriotic treat! Kids will make their own edible mini American flags using fresh fruit! *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH

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WHEEL OF AMERICA! FOR ADULTS 18+ TUESDAY, 6/30 AT 6:00 PM Join us to play our version of “America’s Game” to celebrate 250 years of the USA! All word puzzles will be American History themed. Play to win fun prizes! *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH

ALL READING LOGS ARE DUE BACK ON OR BEFORE JULY 27TH AT 5:45 PM! OUR TIPS TO HAVE A SUCCESSFUL SUMMER READING: YOU DON’T HAVE TO WAIT TO TURN IN YOUR LOG AT THE END. COME IN EACH TIME YOU COMPLETE A ROW TO RECEIVE ANY PRIZES YOU EARNED! *PRIZES AVAILABLE WHILE SUPPLIES LAST* LITTLES AND CHILDREN TURN IN LOGS AT THE CHILDREN’S LIBRARIAN’S DESK. TEENS AND ADULTS COME TO THE INFORMATION DESK. ATTEND OUR AWESOME AND FUN SUMMER PROGRAMS! PAY ATTENTION TO THE DATES THAT REGISTRATION OPENS! MOST OF ALL, HAVE FUN!!!

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ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

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FAMILY COLORING CLUB ALL AGES

MONDAY, 6/8 & 7/13 AT 10:00 AM All ages are welcome to join us for coloring fun! Color, relax, and have a snack! Coffee provided for adults.

LEGO CLUB No registration required!

AGES 4+

WEDNESDAY, 6/17 & 7/15 AT 4:30 PM We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the creativity! Join us for LEGO challenges, free play and FUN! LEGO creations are put on display in the Children's Section.

No registration required!

FAMILY MOVIE ALL AGES

TUESDAY, 7/7 AT 2:00 PM Enjoy Zootopia 2 on the big screen!

Popcorn and juice provided.

TINY DINO TERRARIUMS AGES 8-12 FRIDAY, FRI DAY, 6/12 AT 4:30 PM

Join us to make your own mini dinosaur habitat using jars, plants, and tiny dinosaurs!

Take home a piece of the Jurassic period!

TWEEN LAVA SLIME *Registration required REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 26TH

POKÉMON CLUB AGES 8-14

WEDNESDAY, 6/10 6/10 & 7/8 AT 4:30 PM

AGES 8-12

FRIDAY, FRI DAY, 7/24 AT 4:30 PM Join us to explore the science of slime!

Mix, stretch, and create your very own molten lava slime. *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1ST

Calling all Pokémon card collectors!

Meet other collectors, play, and trade Pokémon cards!

No registration required!

*Pokémon cards not provided. Children may bring their own cards to play or trade.

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FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM* *EXCEPT DINOSAUR VALLEY DIG, WHICH TAKES PLACE BEHIND THE LIBRARY IN CENTRAL PARK

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

STORYTIME

ALL ABOUT ANIMALS

SUMMER STORYTIME AGES 0-5

TUESDAY, 6/2 AT 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

Meet scaly reptiles to feathered friends, descendants of the prehistoric dinosaurs! Get ready to roar, explore, and discover the wonders of the natural world!

BRETT ROBERTS: DINO ADVENTURE TUESDAY, 6/9 AT 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

Learn fascinating facts about dinosaurs with a dinosaur-themed magic show! Each trick is designed to entertain and educate.

ROB HOLLA: BALLOON-OSAURUS TUESDAY, 6/16 AT 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

Bring the wonders of paleontology to life, blending discovery and storytelling into a one-of-a-kind show!

Experience incredible custom balloon dinosaurs!

WED. IN JUNE & JULY AT 10:15 AM & 11:15 AM

Join Miss Ava for our Summer Storytime featuring stories, singing, dancing, and fun!

CHILDREN’S YOGA AGES 3-8

FRIDAY, 6/19 & 7/17 AT 2:00 PM

Join Registered Yoga Instructor, Jan Ford, for a yoga session! There will be child friendly yoga poses and a story read by Miss Ava! *Bring a yoga mat, beach towel, or small blanket, if able.

CREATURE TEACHER

TUESDAY, 6/23 AT 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

Meet animal friends with Creature Teacher - a wildly educational live animal program!

*IMPORTANT NOTICE* All performances will begin on time. No registration is required, but seating is limited and is first come, first served. Please arrive early as seating is not guaranteed for late arrivals. Strollers must remain "parked" in the foyer during performances.

Daycares or groups of 8+ must contact Children's Librarian, Ava, at 817-752-2682 at least one week ahead to determine if space is available.

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FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM* *EXCEPT DINOSAUR VALLEY DIG, WHICH TAKES PLACE BEHIND THE LIBRARY IN CENTRAL PARK

ARTS & CRAFTS

OTHER FUN ACTIVITIES

WORMS & DIRT AGES 4-8

DINOSAUR VALLEY DIG AGES 2-10

while learning about the layers of the soil. *Registration required.

PRESENTED BY DINOSAUR VALLEY STATE PARK

THURSDAY, 6/25 AT 10:30 AM Join Miss Ava to make a tasty chocolate dessert LOCATION: BEHIND LIBRARY IN CENTRAL PARK

THURSDAY, 6/4 AT 2:00 PM

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 18TH

DINO ART AGES 4-8

THURSDAY, 6/18 AT 2:00 PM Join us for an afternoon of prehistoric painting! Create dinosaur art in this easy, fun silhouette painting program! *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST

FROZEN DINO EGGS AGES 4-8

THURSDAY, THURSDAY, 7/9 AT 2:00 PM

Go back in time and discover the amazing world of dinosaurs! Learn about the dinosaurs that roamed Texas millions of years ago and then have fun digging for fossils. No registration required!

GARDENING FUN AGES 4-8

SATURDAY, SATUR DAY, 7/11 AT 11:00 AM

Join us for a hands-on gardening activity where we discover how delicious veggies grow from the roots up.

Perfect for little green thumbs! *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH

BABY DINO STOMP PARTY AGES 15 MONTHS-3 YEARS

TUESDAY, 7/14 AT 10:30 AM TUESDAY, Join us for a chilly sensory activity! The dinosaurs are trapped inside frozen ice eggs, Join us for a prehistoric playdate!

Shake your tails and stomp your feet and we need your help to rescue them. like a dinosaur! *Dressing like a dino is *Registration required. encouraged, but not required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH *Registration required.

CACTUS PET ROCKS AGES 4-8

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1ST

THURSDAY, 7/23 AT 2:00 PM

Join us for painting fun! Create a cactus pet rock to take home! *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH

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ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

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SUMMER SCOOP TUESDAY, 6/2 AT 6:00 PM Adults of all ages, join us for the scoop on this summer’s fiction & non-fiction releases while you enjoy our ice cream sundae bar, plus door prizes!

No registration required!

DIY READING JOURNALS THURSDAY, 6/25 AT 6:00 PM Join us to make your own aesthetic reading journal! Choose from a variety of page design ideas! A journal, templates, and supplies will be provided. *Registrarion required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST

MUSHROOM PAINTING FRIDAY, 6/26 AT 2:00 PM Join local artist Penny Conn for an instructional class on painting neon mushrooms! Designs and supplies will be provided. *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST

RESIN MAGNETS

FRIDAY, 7/10 AT 2:00 PM Join us in creating resin magnets with your choice of decorations: glitter, dried flowers, etc.! All instructions and supplies will be provided. *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1ST

BOOKEND PAINTING THURSDAY, 7/16 AT 6:00 PM Join us to paint your own metal bookend to take home for your book collection! All instructions and supplies will be provided. *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1ST

FLOWER LANTERNS THURSDAY, 7/23 AT 6:00 PM Join us to create beautiful flower lanterns with glass jars and paint! All instructions and supplies will be provided. *Registration required.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 15TH

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COFFEE, COLORING, & CROSSWORDS

MONDAY, 6/1, 6/15, 7/6, & 7/20 AT 10 AM - 11 AM Join us on Monday mornings for a calming hour of coffee, adult coloring, crosswords, and conversation.

All coffee and supplies will be provided. Both hot and cold coffee options will be available!

No reservations required!

SEW CRAFTY SATURDAY, 6/6, 6/20, & 7/18 AT 10 AM - 3:30 PM LOCATED IN THE GREEN ROOM

Adults of all ages are welcome to bring their own quilting projects, fabric crafts, and more to work on with other crafters!

MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 PM Adults of all ages are invited to enjoy refreshments and join in a monthly discussion on a pre-selected book. New (and current members) are always welcome!

MAHJONG FOR ADULTS THURSDAY, 6/11 & 7/9 AT 6:00 PM Adults of all ages are invited to join us for open play of American Mahjong! Intermediate or experienced players only, please!

REGISTRATION IS OPEN FOR JUNE DATE. JULY REGISTRATION OPENS 6/12

LAST MONDAY MATINEE

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 2:00 PM Join us on the last Monday of each month for a FREE movie on the big screen! Popcorn and water will be provided. Adults only, please.

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ALL PROGRAMS, EXCEPT SEW CRAFTY, TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

8/18

Wicked for Good Rated: PG

Reminders of Him Rated: PG-13

The epic conclusion to the story of the witches of OZ, Elphaba and Glinda must reunite if they are to change themselves -and all of Oz- for good.

Desperate to reconnect with her young daughter, Kenna returns to her hometown and finds unexpected compassion in a local bar owner who holds vital ties to her past.

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BOOKISH HEDGEHOGS THURSDAY, 6/4 AT 6:00 PM

Adults and teens ages 12+ are welcome to make a cute bookish hedgehog out of a paperback book!

Add accessories to complete your cute friend!

All instructions and supplies will be provided.

REGISTRATION OPENS MAY 15TH

TRINKET SHELLS

THURSDAY, 6/18 AT 6:00 PM

Adults and teens ages 12+ are welcome to join us to make a trinket dish using a shell, decorative napkin, and more! All instructions and supplies will be provided.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST

PLANTER FAIRY HOUSES TUESDAY, 7/7 AT 6:00 PM

Adults and teens ages 12+ are welcome to join us to create your own fairy house on a planter using rocks, dried moss, and more! All instructions and supplies will be provided.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 15TH

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TEEN GAMING NIGHT TUESDAY, 6/9 & 7/14 AT 6:00 PM

Join us for a monthly gaming night with our Nintendo Switches! Games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and more!

No registration required! *For Ages 9-17.

ORIGAMI CATS TUESDAY, 6/23 AT 6:00 PM

Tweens and teens ages 12+ are invited to learn the art of paper folding and make their own cute paper cat!

All instructions and supplies will be provided.

REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 1ST

BOBA SLIME & TEA MONDAY, 7/13 AT 4:00 PM

Tweens and teens ages 12+ are welcome to join us to make boba slime and drink boba tea!

All instructions and supplies will be provided.

REGISTRATION OPENS JULY 1ST

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ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

SUMMER READING FINALE PARTIES

LITTLES & CHILDREN’S FINALE: SNOW CONES IN THE PARK!

FRIDAY, JULY 31ST FROM 10:30-11:30 AM *CENTRAL PARK - BEHIND LIBRARY*

Celebrate Summer Reading success with a party in the park! Kona Ice, a bubble show, a petting zoo, and MORE will be a perfect way to wrap up a summer of fun for LITTLES & CHILDREN who read at least 5 hours!

Any LITTLE or CHILD who registers for Summer Reading and reads at least 5 hours by July 27 will earn a ticket for a free Kona Ice snow cone and access to the finale! (Anyone age 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Parents and family members are welcome to enjoy the bubble show and music, but only ticket holders will have access to snow cones and the petting zoo.)

The library building will be CLOSED all day on July 31st so staff can prepare for and clean up the finale event.

Raffle prizes will NOT be drawn at this event. Prize winners will be notified Monday, August 3 rd .

TEEN FINALE: GAMING & COLORING NIGHT TUESDAY, JULY 28TH FROM 6-8 PM *LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM & LIBRARY PARKING LOT*

Tween and teen participant ages 12-18 who read at least 5 hours will earn a ticket for access to the teen finale party! Enjoy a gaming trailer with PS5, XBOX Series X, and Nintendo Switch gaming consoles with room for 20 players, plus enjoy a fun evening in our Community Room with coloring sheets, yummy pizza, and worms-in-dirt dessert cups! *Wristbands will be required to access the gaming trailer and inside events.

Present your ticket at the door the night of the finale party to receive a wristband.

Raffle prizes will NOT be drawn at this event. Prize winners will be notified on Monday, August 3rd.

ADULT FINALE: TRIVIA & PRIZE NIGHT THURSDAY, JULY 30TH FROM 6-8 PM *LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM* Participants of the Adult Summer Reading Challenge who read at least 5 hours are invited to attend the finale party - no ticket required! Enjoy a fun, librarythemed trivia game with LIVE raffle prize drawings, door prizes just for attendees, and tons of yummy food! Plus, all raffle prize entries earn you a chance to win the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card.

You must be present at the finale party to win the grand prize.

THIS EVENT IS FOR ADULT PARTICIPANTS AND WE ASK THAT CHILDREN AND TEENS REMAIN AT HOME DUE TO SPACE LIMITATIONS. THE LAST PAGE

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LIBRARY INFO

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LIBRARY HOURS CLOSURES

MONDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM TUESDAY: 10 AM - 8 PM WEDNESDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM THURSDAY: 10 AM - 8 PM FRIDAY: 12 PM - 6 PM SATURDAY: 10 AM - 4 PM SUNDAY: CLOSED

FRIDAY, JULY 3RD & SATURDAY, JULY 4TH:

-Closed for Independence Day

FRIDAY, JULY 31ST:

-The "Youth Finale Party" will take place in Central Park, but the library building will remain closed all day.

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