“Be Creative @ Your Library”

is the theme of this year’s summer reading program for children and teens at the Adel Public Library.  Summer activities begin on Wednesday, June 3 at 1 p.m. in the library community room when Lisa and her friends from “Pockets Full of Fun”  will entertain everyone with a fun-filled program of ventriloquism, magic tricks, stories and music.  The show is free and a prize will be given to all children.

Tots through teens may sign up for the Summer Reading Program beginning Monday, June 1.  Each child will receive a book bag with reading guidelines and a summer schedule of events.  The program officially begins on June 3.  Each child will read for pleasure and prizes.

Drama, dance, art and music will be featured in the activity sessions for all school age children on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. beginning June 10.  Pick a time that is convenient for your family.

Pre-School Story Time begins Monday, June 8 at 10:30 a.m. for ages 3-5.  Toddler Time will be held on Tuesdays beginning June 9 – same time – for ages 3 and under.

A weekly Magic Tree House Book Club will begin on Tuesday, June 10 at 2 p.m.  Movie Time will be held on Fridays at 2 p.m.

Print your summer calendars to keep up with all the library activities

Library Activities Calendar

Teen Summer Activities Calendar

Teen activities in June include a photography program, twilight game show, cupcake decorating, tin scrapbook workshop, movie time, and Battle of the Rock Bands.  Teens will also have an opportunity to volunteer at the library this summer.  Training will be held on Thursday, June 4 at 11 a.m.  In addition, a Teen Service Morning will be held on Thursday, June 11 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Adult activities in June include the Scrapbook Club on Friday, June 5 at 6 p.m., Evening Book Club on Thursday, June 25 at 7 p.m., and the Brown Bag Book Club on Monday, June 29 at noon.  The monthly garage sale will be held Friday, June 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, June 27 from 10 a.m. until noon.

Summer Library Hours
Library hours are Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.