Summer Reading begins Saturday, June 4th and runs through August 13th, 2022
Kids from birth through age 18 can earn awesome prizes for logging their reading and activities this summer!
Summer reading programs help students retain their current reading levels over the summer and avoid the dreaded “summer slide.” Reading whatever interests them during the summer also helps to instill a life-long love of reading.
Summer Reading packets will be available for pickup at the library starting June 4th. If you can, join us at Denver Park from 9:30-10:30 am on June 4th for our Opening Day Drive-thru Party! From June 4 – August 13, you can stop by the library anytime to pick up a packet or sign up for Summer Reading online at lancasterlibraries.beanstack.org.
Visit https://lancasterlibraries.org/srp/ for Beanstack help, prize details, book lists for kids, and more!
Get Outdoors (GO) Lancaster and Dive Deep is a summer-long physical activity initiative, conducted in partnership with WellSpan and the Lancaster County Library System. It encourages children and families to visit parks and trails, follow the clues to find the posts, and enter the codes on Beanstack for a chance to win fabulous prizes! Stop into the library to pick up your family’s clue booklet and rubbing sheets!
2022 Summer Reading Event Schedule at Adamstown Area Library
Events will be held at the following locations:
Adamstown Area Library – 110 W. Main St, Adamstown
Adamstown Grove – W. Main St, Adamstown
Adamstown Community Pool – 272 W. Main St, Adamstown
Chapel Gate Park – 57 Park View Dr, Reinholds
Denver Memorial Park – 801 Main St, Denver
Reamstown Memorial Park – 23 East Church Street, Reamstown
Refreshing Mountain Nature Center – 455 Camp Rd, Stevens
Registration is requested or required for some events
You can also view a full description of each program on our monthly events calendar here.
Hunger doesn’t take the Summer Off! We have joined The Cocalico Food Pantry (REAL Life Community Services) in their fight against hunger in our community. We are collecting non-perishable food items at all our programs and events throughout the Summer. We request that you don’t bring items in glass bottles or items that have passed their expiration date. Items will be delivered to the Declaration House monthly. Let’s help our neighbors today!
“Oceans of Possibilities” Opening Day Drive-Thru Party @ Denver Memorial Park – Sat June 4 from 9:30-10:30am – Surf the Waves as you safely stay in your car while picking up your Summer Reading packet, snacks, gifts, crafts, raffle prizes, Magician Papa Tater (sponsored by Blue Ridge), Fire Truck, Police Car, and so much more. 801 Main Street, Denver. The first 150 children receive a Boehringer’s Ice Cream Cone Coupon. For Families.
“Budding Bookworms” Preschool Storytime @ Library – Every Weds at 9:30 & 10:30am – Join Miss Maribeth for books, songs, activities & craft. (Ages 2-5).
Toddler Activity: Rescue the Sea Creatures @ Library – Mon June 6, drop in from 10 am to 12 pm – OH NO! All the sea creatures have been tangled up in nets and trash. Use fine motor skills to help rescue underwater friends! (Ages 2-3).
Teen SummerZine via Zoom – Tuesday, June 7 & 21, July 5 & 19, August 2 & 16 from 4-5:30 p.m. Are you ready to take your writing to the next level? Would you like to see your work published alongside award-winning authors? This summer, you’ll get to work with three Pennsylvania authors who will offer creative prompts and a real-time look at their writing process via Zoom. Our self-published SummerZine will include poetry, short stories, and essays by Lancaster County teen participants and our guest authors, and it will be catalogued at all libraries in the county. Each participant will receive a FREE copy of this year’s Teen SummerZine! For ages 12-19. Registration is required.
Creatures of the Deep @ Library – Tue June 7 at 6:30 pm – The ocean depths are inhospitable with low temps, extreme pressure & complete darkness. Learn about rarely seen, unique creatures that live there. Lanc Cnty Dept. of Parks & Rec (Teen/Adult).
Center for Aquatic Sciences @ Adamstown Grove – Weds June 8 at 3pm – We will dive into the world of oceans and learn about some of the unique creatures that call the ocean home (from Narwhals to horseshoe crabs) (All Ages).
Tammi Hessen @ Adamstown Grove – Fri June 10 at 10am – Explore your rhythm as we take a trip to West Africa where rhythms are part of everyday living! Drums and fun props provided, you just bring your smiles, hands, and hearts (Ages 5 and up).
STEM: Kaleidoscopes & Stop-Motion Animation @ Library – Mon June 13, drop in from 12-6 p.m. Explore Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with games, activities, and projects with Ms. Aubrey. In June, Pre-K kids will make a kaleidoscope, and Grades K-12 will create stop-motion animation videos with Stikbot. An adult is required to accompany children under 8.
Bermuda Triangle Virtual Escape Room via Zoom – Tue June 14 at 6:30pm – Welcome, travelers! We are embarking on a non-stop smooth flight over the Bermuda Triangle. I’m sure nothing will go wrong! Right?? Sign up to receive the Zoom link (Ages 8 and over).
Pool Storytime & Book Checkout @ Adamstown Pool – 3rd Wed of the month @ 1pm (June 15, July 20, Aug 17) – Take a break from swimming and join Miss Jess at the Pool Pavilion. Bring your library card along to check out books. (Pool entrance fee at discount rate or membership required).
StoryWalk @ Adamstown Pool – All summer long – Do you need a break from swimming? Enjoy the interactive book “Cat’s Colors” by Airlie Anderson hanging on the inside of the fence. Scan the QR code survey on the last page for a chance to win a Dave’s Diner Gift Certificate.
Teen/Tween Rainbow Walking Water STEM Activity @ Adamstown Grove – Thur June 16 at 1:30pm – Water appears to defy gravity, but it moves because of a process called capillary action. This is the same thing that helps water climb from a plant’s roots to the leaves in the treetops (Ages 10-18).
Let’s Explore a Stream @ Reamstown Park & Playground – Fri June 17 at 10:30am -Get into the water and collect critters that live in our local waterways. Be sure to wear closed-toe & closed-back shoes. Lanc Cnty Dept. of Parks & Rec (Ages 5-10).
Nature Show @ Refreshing Mountain – Tuesdays June 21 & 28th, July 12 & 19 at 10 am – Be sure not to miss this mix of hands-on animal experience and adventure stories all about native and exotic creatures. Meet us at Nature Center, 455 Camp Rd, Stevens. Park in Lot B – Follow yellow footprints to office, turn L, go down paved road towards pond. (All Ages). Registration may be required.
Favorite Flavor Goldfish: Surprise Taste Testing @ Adamstown Grove – Wed June 22 at 1:30pm -Did you know there are 11 different kinds of “The snack that smiles back”? Guess the flavor and then vote for your favorite. Sponsored by Pepperidge Farms. (All Ages).
Follow the Flow, Where Does the Water Go? @ Chapel Gate Park – Thur June 23 at 10am – Hands-on interactive STEM demo, students visually see how everyone plays a part in the pollution that plagues our creeks, streams, and rivers. Families can hike Wetland trail after program (All Ages).
In the Small, Small Pond: @ Denver Park – Fri June 24 at 10:30am – Learn about animals that live in and around a pond, and their life cycles through hands-on activities. Lanc Cnty Dept. of Parks & Rec (Ages 2-5).
Keville A. Bowen: Comic Book & Animation Workshop @ Library – Tue June 28 at 6:30pm – Fun and easy approach to art and animation (Age 9 and up). Please register.
Mini-Chef Morning: Ocean Themed Snack @ Adamstown Grove – Thur June 30 at 10am – Snack-crafting with Kilene Knitter, GIANT Food Stores Nutritionist, provides children w/ basic skills (Ages 6 & under). Please register.
Trees & Forests @ Adamstown Grove – Fri July 1 at 10:30am – Focus on identification, tree products, forest communities, benefits of trees, and more. Lanc Cnty Dept. of Parks & Rec (Ages K-12th).
KooKoo’s Cartoon Magic Show @ Adamstown Grove – Tue July 5 at 6pm – Interactive comedy, magic, & animation show accented by visual gags and zany sounds (All Ages).
Author Storytime w/ Kevin Hewitt @ Library – Wed July 6 at 9:30 & 10:30am – Eclectic & colorful cast of hand-drawn characters named Nobody (because they have no body). These characters invite young readers to pray, play and praise Jesus as they explore each of the ABCs. Kevin will be selling signed editions for you to purchase (Ages 2-8).
“Chalk the Walk” Underwater Scenes @ Library – Sat July 9, Drop-in 9:30–10:30am – Pick a sidewalk square in front of the library to create a beautiful, imaginative underwater adventure. A celebrity judge will award prizes. Chalk is provided. (All Ages).
Talewise Pirates: Lost at Sea @ Adamstown Grove – Wed July 13 at 10am – Ahoy! Set sail with us on a thrilling action-packed adventure. Audience will help us explore the science behind clouds, combustion, air pressure & more through amazing Next Generation Science experiments! (Ages K-5).
It’s Crummy: Story of the Railroad Caboose @ Library – Tue July 19 at 6:30 pm – We’ll talk about why cabooses have become icons of railroading by delving into their history and their purpose (Teen/Adults).
Reptile Explorers: Jesse Rothacker @ Adamstown Grove – Tue July 26 at 10am – You’ll meet snakes, lizards, turtles, and crocs from around the world! (All ages).
Save, Spend & Share w/ Mid Penn Bank @ Library – Wed Aug 10 – What are you going to do with all those coins in your piggy bank? Join us for fun games, snacks, and activities on Financial Literacy. (Ages 5-10).
End of Summer Reading Cupcake Party @ Library – Sat Aug 6 (starting 9:30am-till gone) -Let’s Celebrate all you have accomplished! Return your Summer Reading Log to receive awesome prizes! AND CUPCAKES!!! (All ages).
Looking for Adult Summer Reading? Our Adult Summer Reading Challenge runs July 1-Aug 31