This article is brought to you by Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union. The Kokomo Howard County Public Library kicked off its summer reading program on Friday, June 7, but it isn't too late to participate in this exciting opportunity. 📚 Add the Splish-Splash Final Bash to your calendar on July 25! This event is sponsored by Solidarity; we hope to see you there.
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The Kokomo Howard County Public Library's Summer Reading Program is here! And there is literally something for readers to do every day this summer.
The program kicked off on Fri., June 7, but it runs through July 19, and participants can sign up anytime by visiting any KHCPL location.
This year's program is themed "Adventure Begins at Your Library," and in that spirit, each of the seven weeks of the program features a theme to help guide readers to new adventures.
The first week features compasses, maps, and hiking. The second focuses on campfires and s'mores. Following weeks feature woodland animals, mushrooms, stars, bugs, and sharks.
For those who prefer to track their reading progress electronically, they can download the Beanstack app at https://khcpl.beanstack.com/reader365. Instructions for using Beakstack can be found on the KHCPL website through the Summer Reading Program link.
Those who stick with it and complete the Summer Reading Program will enjoy a special reward at the end. On July 25, KHCPL and Solidarity Community Federal Credit Union will hold a Splish-Splash Final Bash at Kokomo Beach, offering free admission to diligent readers.
Here are the special Summer Reading Program events taking place at the library this week:
Bookmobile Craft and Storytime
Join the Kokomo Howard County Public Library’s Bookmobile at Jackson Morrow Park on Tue., June 11, from 9:30-11 a.m. for crafts and storytime. Participants can sign up for the summer reading program and check out items.
Camp Carnival
Step right up for an afternoon of games and popcorn at the Kokomo Howard County Public Library, 220 N. Union St., on Tue., June 11, from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. No entry fee. All are free at the greatest library of all time.
Discovery Center: Map Makers
Have fun and meet new friends playing with the Kokomo Howard County Public Library’s collection of low-tech and high-tech games and activities. On Tue., June 12, have fun with Map Makers at the library’s main branch, 220 N. Union St., from noon-2 p.m. This event is designed for children ages 8-13.
Kid Quest
Join the Kokomo Howard County Public Library, 220 N. Union St., on Wed., June 12, for Campfire Adventures from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Enjoy a different camp theme each week while moving through multiple stations of activities. This event is designed for children ages 0-5.
Custom Camping Koozies
Make your own custom Koozies for your next camping adventure! The Kokomo Howard County Public Library’s Digital Den, 220 N. Union St., will have several colors and designs to choose from, and can even help you make your own design on Wed., June 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. Join the wait list for this event by visiting www.khcpl.org and clicking on Events.
Mapcraft: The Art of Fantasy Map Creation
Bring your own fantastical realms to life by creating your own fantasy map! The Kokomo Howard County Public Library will teach about the art of fantasy cartography and share tips and tricks on drawing your map on Wed., June 12, from 6-7 p.m. at the library’s south branch, 1755 E. Center Road. This event is designed for children ages 8-13.
Travel Adventure Memory Boards
Visit the Kokomo Howard County Public Library, 220 N. Union St., on Thu., June 13, from 6-7 p.m. to make a board that holds rotating pictures, postcards, and other trinkets from your adventures. This craft is perfect for catching summer memories.
Didgeridoo Down Under
An energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling, and audience movement/participation, Didgeridoo Down Under will be held at the Kokomo Howard County Public Library’s south branch 1755 E. Center Road, on Fri., June 14, from 10-11 a.m. It takes place at the Russiaville branch, 305 Mesa Dr., from 2-3 p.m., and the main branch, 220 N. Union St., on Sat., June 15, from 10-11 a.m. Bring a blanket and/or chairs. This is an outdoor event.
For more information about KHCPL's Summer Reading Program, visit www.khcpl.org.