We’re back for Summer Reading 2024! This year’s theme is Adventure begins at your Library. We have so much planned to make the most of summer, no vacation or travel required. Join us for indoor and outdoor fun!
Adult Summer Reading Challenge
Pick up a Summer Reading Challenge folder from the Library and an Adventure bookmark! Read any 2 adventure themed books (any genre) and write a quick book review to complete the challenge.
Summer BINGO!
Pick up a BINGO! card at the Library and complete to win prizes.
Raffle Rules & Prizes
This Summer you can collect raffle tickets towards prizes by attending programs. The more programs you attend, the better your odds at winning. We are offering 8 prizes ranging in value from $35 to $120. Prize boxes are located in the Library. Winners will be announced at the end of August. Attending these programs will get you tickets (click the link to register):
*Regular Adult Programs = 1 ticket
July – August
This includes ALL ongoing programs at the Library
**No Sew T-Shirt Bag = 2 tickets
Wednesday, July 3, 2pm- 4pm
Make an easy tote with an old t-shirt – a great up-cycling project you can take on your next outing.
**Cyanotype Prints = 2 tickets
Monday, July 8, 1pm – 3pm
Learn how to create amazing botanical prints using a photo reactive paper, some plant material and the sun!
**Watercolor Painting – Bears = 2 tickets
Wednesday, July 17, 11am – 1pm
Discover the special quality of watercolors by painting an adventurous summer scene – bears!
**Herbal Arts – Spa Day = 2 tickets
Monday, July 22, 4pm – 6pm
Facial scrubs, masks, body butters, and foot soaks.. learn to pamper yourself with all natural “products”.
**Shibori Dyeing = 2 tickets
Monday, July 29, 2pm- 4pm
Learn the Japanese art of Shibori, creating beautiful tie-dye patterns on fabric using of all things…. avocado pits!
**Watercolor Painting – Hot Air Balloons = 2 tickets
Wednesday, July 31, 11am-1pm
Up, up, and away! Have fun painting this escapist summer scene.
***Foraging Plant Walks = 3 tickets
Tuesday, July 9 & Saturday, July 27, 10am – 12pm
Take a guided walk in Rockland County to learn plant identification and discover medicinal and culinary possibilities for what’s growing in our own backyard!
***Plein Air Drawing at Vincent Clark Park = 3 tickets
Wednesday, July 24, 5pm – 7pm
Join us for a Plein Air experience to draw, doodle or sketch. We will be have pencils, markers, colored pencils, sketch paper & boards to draw on.
BONUS TICKETS
*Adventure BINGO = 1 ticket
**Adult Summer Reading Challenge = 2 tickets