BROCKWAY MEMORIAL LIBRARY 2025 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Inviting all Boys and Girls
June 10th – July 31st , 2025 for 8 weeks Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm
Registration begins on Monday, June 2nd , 2025 Get a FREE summer reading packet, while supplies last!
Come join the fun as we embark on a creative, collaborative and colorful reading adventure this summer! Kids, ages 4 and older, are invited to participate in this annual program, which is designed to encourage children to have fun at the Library while maintaininganddevelopingtheirreadingskillsoverthesummer months.
From storytelling to live shows to live animals, this year’s presentations, storytimes, and art classes, inspire children to COLOR OUR WORLD. This theme celebrates art and creativity, encouraging readers of all ages to explore the vibrant ways art enriches our lives.
Summer Program Lineup – Tuesdays
COLOR OUR WORLD
“Meet the Illustrators” Art Classes
For ages 7 to 11
Come join Ms. Holsing at the Library for an exciting journey into the world of picture book illustration! Discover the techniques and mediums used by renowned illustrators and explore your own creativity. Each class requires registration and a $5 non-refundable materials fee per session.
ERIC CARLE
Tuesday, June 10: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Eric Carle's innovative approach to illustration has left a lasting legacy in children's literature. Come learn the vibrant and textured art style of painted tissue paper collage and create your very own under the sea work of art.
MO WILLEMS
Tuesday, June 17: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Mo Willems employs a minimalist and expressive style in his illustrations, using hand-drawn cartoon sketches. Come create a cartoon and learn Willem’s approach to picture book illustration.
DAVID ROBERTS
Tuesday, June 24: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
David Roberts' captivating illustrations beautifully align with the Questioneers' themes of creativity and problem solving. Learn to draw in the style with detailed lines, exciting layouts, and bold colors using pencils, pens, and watercolors.
TOMIE DEPAOLA
Tuesday, July 1: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
DePaola's illustrative work reflects elements of preRenaissance Italian art and folk art, with a focus on storytelling and decorative details. Create soft vivid illustrations with watercolor paint, pastels, and markers.
LEO LIONNI
Tuesday, July 8: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lionni’s books for children demonstrate a consistent aesthetic of elegant design and draftsmanship. Come learn and create this illustrative art technique experimenting with paper collage and colored pencil.
JON J. MUTH
Tuesday, July 15: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Jon J. Muth is an American writer and illustrator known for his work in children's books, graphic novels, and comic books. Learn and create in this expressive watercolor illustration style
PETER REYNOLDS
Tuesday, July 22: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Peter Reynolds is known for his minimalist yet expressive illustration style. Dive into this art technique of loose, freehand lines and watercolor washes and let your imagination take the lead.
EZRA JACK KEATS
Tuesday, July 29: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Ezra Jack Keats introduced a groundbreaking illustrative style during his time, blending collage and paint to create vibrant, textured visuals. Create a colorful unique collage with layered materials.
Summer Program Lineup – Thursdays
Membership and registration required for each program. FREE for ages 4 and up
WILD ANIMAL WORLD SHOW!
Thursday, June 12: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Wild Animal World is a wildlife rescue sanctuary in South Florida. Lemurs, wildcats, snakes, porcupines, foxes, honey bears, owls and lots more furry, scaly, and feathery friends make up their wild crew! Combining live exotic animals with education and exceptional trainers, WAW is an amazing, diverse, hands-on show!
Presented by Wild Animal World!
THE POWER OF PLASMA!
Wednesday, June 18: 2:00pm – 3:00pm
Join us for an out of this world exploration into the fourth state of matter, plasma! Explore the role magnetism and electricity play in our universe through experiments conducted with the plasma globe. Then discover spectroscopy and learn how it helps explain the colors we see in the world.
Presented by Frost Science Museum!
LIVE MUSICAL STORYTIME!
Thursday, June 26: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come join this delightful musical adventure as we find out how Duncan creates a colorful solution to THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT! With the perfect blend of storytelling and music, kids and adults alike will enjoy the show.
Presented by Miami Children’s Museum!
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION!
Thursday, July 3: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your blankets and join us on the Library lawn for a patriotic - red, white and blue – celebration! With a flag ceremony, USA rocket bounce house, crafts, music, and refreshing Rocket Popsicles this colorful celebration is fun for the whole family! Presented by Brockway Memorial Library!
JIMMY C. MAGIC SHOW!
Thursday, July 10: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come see something special that will surprise your children and make them laugh! Jimmy C. is an award-winning magician who is highly rated for his ability to amaze and entertain audiences of all ages!
Presented by Jimmy C. Magic!
FANTASY THEATRE FACTORY LIVE SHOW!
THE MIS-ADVENTURES OF
PINOCCHIO!
Thursday, July 17: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fantasy Theatre Factory proudly presents the LIVE world premiere of The MIS-Adventures of Pinocchio, a fast-paced, interactive adaptation of Carlo Collodi’s classic story—written by FTF’s own Associate Artistic Director, Rommel Arellan Marinas, "Mr. R".
Presented by Fantasy Theatre Factory!
PETE THE CAT COLORFUL LIVE SHOW!
Thursday, July 24: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Sing, dance, and learn how Pete the Cat keeps calmandcoolinallsituationsasheexploreslife.
His laid-back, colorful, and groovy demeanor makes him a favorite for both kids and adults. Presented by Miami Children’s Museum!
LIVE MUSICAL DANCE ADVENTURE!
Thursday, July 31: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Come join professional musicians Nicole and Senegal at this fun and interactive live music education program that will include songs and dance with colorful scarves.
Presented by Sol Music Studios!
Mark your calendars!
Regular Youth Library Programs for Children & Young Adults return September – May
Membership and registration required for all programs.
Puppet Theatre All Ages Held the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00pm. Children listen to a story and watch a LIVE puppet show.
Read with Major Troy and the Miami Shores Police Department Held the first Thursday of the month from 3:30pm-5:00pm Ages 4-8 Sign up for a 15-minute reading session with a MSPD Police Sergeant and Major Troy, the station dog!
Saturday Storytime Ages 3 and up Heldthethird Saturdayofthemonthat 10:30am. Children listen to great books and make a craft.
Frost Museum STEM Classes Kids in grades K-5 Held the second Thursday of every month from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Kids interact with live animals, become engineers, learn coding and more!
Village Kids Book Club Ages 7-11 Held the third Thursday of every month from 4:00pm - 5:00pm. Children discuss great books – with a snack! Participants receive a copy of the current month’s book selection, subject to availability.
Tweens and Teens at Brockway Ages 11-17 Movie nights, free MOCA art classes, study groups and more are held throughout the year. Opportunities for service hours. Call or visit the Library to join!
