Summer Reading program

During the month of July, the Afton Free Library will be having its Childrens’ Summer Reading Program. This summer’s program about animals is titled “Tale and Tales”.

Starting July 1st, families will be able to pick up activity packets for their children. Each packet will have fun and games, as well as a reading log and a special challenge for the young reader. Each week will have a different packet, so collect all four.

Among the topics for this summer’s programs are:

July 1-7: “Reading on the Wild Side”

July 8-14: “All Sorts of Tails & Tales”

July 15-21: “Bookin’ Around the Barn”

July 22-29: “Sea Creatures and More”

In addition to our reading packets, we will have a StoryWalk at the library. The StoryWalk will open beginning July 10th.

Finally, we will have an in-person program on Thursday, July 22, at 2:00. this program will feature a member of the 4-H Cooperative Extenstion with some cool activities for us.

For more information, as well as to sign up for our program, please call us at (607)-639-1212, during normal business hours.

“A Universe of stories” is the theme for our annual Summer Reading Program. Each Thursday afternoon, from 1-3 pm, for four Thursdays, starting July 11th, we will meet for a time of reading and fun.

Here are the programs for this summer:

July 11 – Juggler and Unicyclist Will Stafford- Our program starts off with Will Stafford, juggler and unicyclist who will be on hand to amaze you with his unique talents.

July 18- Professor Klutzo- Professor Klutzo will “educate” you with his fun facts about the moon, ventriloquism and more….

July 25 – Magic by Michael- We welcome back Magic by Michael who has some new tricks up his sleeve to wow you to the moon and back.

August 1- “Build Your Own Rocket” with the Kopernik Observatory- Join us for a far-out adventure with the Kopernik Space Center and learn about space… Make your own Air rock to launch.

Summertime is reading time, check out some of our new books for fun and enjoyment. Do your own thing and check out our space-themed books….or learn something new about famous people, inventors, singers or whatever you want.

Questions? Call us at (607)-639-1212.

“Libraries Rock!” is this year’s topic for our annual Summer Reading Program. Each Thursday afternoon, from 1-3 pm, in the month of July, we will meet for a time of reading and fun.

Here are the programs for July:

July 5 – Magic by Michael- By popular demand, Magic by Michael will kick off this year’s program. You may be able to learn a few tricks along the way.

July 12- Professor Klutzo- Professor Klutzo tours the world of music with interesting instruments such as: the mandolin, balalaika, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, and tiple. Come see his old time gramophone as well as his magic tricks and his ventriloquism.

July 19- “Snakeman” Dan Chase- “Snakeman” Dan Chase will present an entertaining program with snakes and reptiles.

July 26- 4H Fun with Crafts, Refreshments, with Reading Awards and Prizes.

Children and caregivers are welcome to attend.

Questions? Call us at (607)-639-1212.

Summertime is reading time for everyone!