Summer Reading “Adventure Begins at Your Library” is wrapping up at the Boyle County Public Library. Throughout the summer, the library has been providing families and people of all ages fun, affordable activities to enjoy, as well as offering the Summer Reading challenge where participants can earn free books and a chance to win a prize.
Anyone who reads for 12 days and logs their reading using Beanstack will earn a free prize book plus tickets to put toward a prize drawing for any of the many prize bundles the library is offering this summer. Prize bundles are on display in the library lobby. Information on how to register to participate can be found at BoylePubLib.org/SummerReading. The Summer Reading challenge ends on July 31. Participants will need to log their reading, request earned prizes books, and enter raffle tickets before the end of this month. Here is a closer look at some of the upcoming Summer Reading events:
End-of-the-Summer Foam Party
A Foam Party is a perfect way to the end of the summer! On Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM, you’re invited to dance, play, and party in several feet of bubbly foam fun! This event will be held in the Library Park. (All ages)
Silent Book Club
On Saturday, July 27 from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM, come be a part of BCPL’s chapter of the Silent Book Club. Meet at the library on the last Saturday of the month for a couple of hours of silent reading with other book lovers. Enjoy the community of book club without the pressure of assigned reading! This event will be held in the Reading Room. (Ages 18+)
Animal Reading Friends (A.R.F.)*
Do your kids need to catch up on their Summer Reading? Would they like to practice reading out loud? On Monday, July 29 at 2:30 PM, the library will host Animal Reading Friends. Animals are great non-judgmental listeners. Kids can build their confidence as they read to one of our furry friends. This event will be held in the Community Room. *Registration is required as space is limited. (Ages 6-10)
Summer Storytime
On Tuesday, July 30 at 10:30 AM, join us at the library for the final storytime of the summer. Storytime is where we sing, play, and read! Storytimes in July will be held outside in the Library Park. Each week we will read themed stories and have an activity for toddlers and preschoolers to enjoy. In the case of inclement weather, storytime will be held indoors. Note: Storytime will take a break in August and will resume in September. (Ages Birth-5)
Coming up in August…
Kentucky History & Genealogy Conference
The Boyle County Public Library will be hosting the 2024 Kentucky History and Genealogy Conference on August 9-10 from 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM each day. This conference will feature over 30 presentations led by people from throughout Kentucky. Additionally, the library lobby will be filled with vendors from both the community and statewide who have a focus on preserving, sharing, and researching history and genealogy. Complete information, including the conference schedule, presentation details, and how to register to attend this free event, can be found online at BoylePubLib.org/HistoryConference.
Information about library resources and all upcoming events can be found online at BoylePubLib.org. The library is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM; Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 AM – 8:00 PM; and Saturday from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM. Chat with library staff using the live chat service on the library’s website or by texting (859)-545-8398.
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