This year’s reading program surrounds the theme of nature and the sense of exploration through the outdoors and imagination. Join Clarion Free Library as we join forces with the Clarion County Conservation District and Cook Forest State Park to explore the nature found right outside our doors. Watch your child become a little scientist as we learn about the trees, watersheds, and more from this area that they can take with them wherever they go.
Important Dates to Remember:
May 13th: Registration Opens
June 10th: Summer Reading Start-Up Party at 10AM in the Library Meeting Room
July 27th: Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party at 10AM in the Library Meeting Room
Group Information
Seeds/Sprouts
Structured for children from birth to 5 years old, these programs will resemble a typical Story time program with a consistent emphasis on nature. The main goals of the program being child interaction, parental questions, and other literacy opportunities.
Shoots
Structured for children ages 6 to 9, these programs will consist of stories and crafts/activities that follow the theme of the great outdoors. Children that are 5 and will be going into Kindergarten in the fall are welcome to be part of this group.
Buds
Recommended for children ages 10 to 12, these programs will resemble the Shoots group only with more peer interaction. These programs will consist of stories and crafts/activities that follow the theme of the great outdoors.
Blooms
For teens 13 and older, the program will take a turn with the theme of the unknown. Those that are 12 with friends that are 13 are also welcome in this group. Programs with consist of different activities with an emphasis of peer interaction.
Week Breakdown
Week 1:
June 11th: Located at the Library
Theme: Rocks and Sand
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
June 13th: Located at the Library
Theme: Streams (with a Stream Table)
Special Guest: Conservation District
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11Am
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
Blooms – 4PM to 5PM
Week 2:
June 18th: Located at Cook Forest
Theme: Trees
Special Guest: Dale Luthringer
Everyone – 1PM to 3PM
Children are recommended to be school-aged
June 19th: Located at the Library
Theme: Tree Art and Colors
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
Blooms – 4PM to 5PM
Week 3:
June 25th: Located at the Library
Theme: Birds
Special Guest: Audubon Society
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
June 27th: Located at the Library
Theme: Watersheds
Special Guest: Conservation District
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
Blooms – 4PM to 5PM
Break: July 1st to July 8th for the holiday
Week 4
July 8th: No Program
July 11th: Located at the Library
Theme: Dinosaur Fossils
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
Blooms – 4PM to 5PM
Week 5
July 16th: Located at the Library
Theme: Mermaids and Underwater Life
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
July 18th: Located at the Library
Theme: Castles and “See” Dragons
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11Am
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
Blooms – 4PM to 5PM
Week 6
July 23rd: Location TBD
Theme: Space
Special Guest: TBD
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
July 26th: Location TBD
Theme: Space
Special Guest: TBD
Seeds/Sprouts – 10AM to 11AM
Shoots – 1PM to 2PM
Buds – 2PM to 3PM
Blooms – 4PM to 5PM