Plenty of summer fun at Orrville Public Library
Orrville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will kick off June 3 with an event that will feature games, activities, popcorn, cotton candy and community service vehicles to explore.
Orrville Public Library’s Summer Reading Program will run May 27 through Aug. 5 with a kickoff event on Saturday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to noon that will feature games, activities, popcorn, cotton candy and community service vehicles to explore.
The library will once again use the online platform, Beanstack, for readers to track their reading. If new to the program, create a free account at www.orrville.lib.oh.us or at orrville.beanstack.org. There also is a Beanstack Tracker app to download, and paper log sheets are available in each department.
The children’s department will have a variety of activities throughout the summer, starting with the creation of a community rock garden on June 8, followed by Bug Walks on June 9, July 14 and Aug. 11; a Family Cookbook Potluck on June 29; creating a heart mural during the month of July; and concluding with an Ice Cream Social on Aug. 4.
Teens who read for just 60 minutes will earn an entry ticket for a grand prize. Additional entries can be earned by visiting the Library On the Go! van, writing a book review, reserving a Book Box or attending the tie-dye event on July 20.
Age 18 and over have the option to read or listen to books to earn entry tickets for a chance to win various prize baskets. Adults also can earn extra entries by writing a book review or visiting the Library On the Go! van.
In addition, the library will support Salvation Army’s Back-To-School Supply Drive. Participants of all ages who bring in 3 three-prong, two-pocket folders in primary colors (no pink) will receive a credit on their reading log.
Watch the website and upcoming editions of OrrViews for additional information.
Teen Book Box
Sign-up has begun for Orrville Public Library’s June Teen Book Box. These are customized reading boxes for teens grades 6-12. Each box contains two library books and some treats and trinkets. Just answer a few questions about your likes and dislikes and the library will take it from there.
Registration will run through May 27. The boxes will be available to pick up the week of June 5. Registration can be completed through the website calendar or by calling the information desk at 330-683-1065.
Father’s Day Story Time
Registration has begun for Orrville Public Library’s special story time that celebrates dads. Kids age 3-5 are invited to the library on Saturday, June 10 for this special story time. Choose from the 10 a.m. or 11 a.m. session. Register on the website calendar or call the children’s department at 330-683-1065.
Book Buzz
Looking for an easy summer vacation read? Get a few suggestions from Orrville Public Library staff and other readers on Book Buzz, where participants share information about the books they have been reading. This free event is hosted by library staff and is held monthly on Facebook. The next Book Buzz will be Tuesday, June 6 at 8 p.m. No registration is necessary.
Children’s Book Club
Registration has begun for Orrville Public Library’s June Book Club for kids grades 4-6. The club will meet Thursday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. to talk about “Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster” by Jonathan Auxier. Nan Sparrow is a young girl who does the dangerous job of sweeping out chimneys. Learn how she somehow survives a chimney fire. Register on the website calendar or call the children’s department.
Children’s Crafternoon
Sign-up has begun for Orrville Public Library’s June 2 Crafternoon. Kids grades 3-6 are invited to make a roll-up card for their dad, meeting at 4 p.m. Register by clicking the event on the website calendar or by calling the children’s department.
Kindness Rocks!
Be among the first to create and donate a rock to Orrville Public Library’s rock garden. Kids grades 2-6 are invited to paint inspiring messages or designs on a rock and leave it to be sealed and finished, after which they will be put out for others. This free program will be Thursday, June 8 at 2 p.m. All supplies will be provided. Registration will begin Tuesday, May 30. Register by clicking the event on the website calendar or by calling the children’s department.
Summer story times
Sign-up for Orrville Public Library’s summer story times will begin Tuesday, May 30. Offered for infants through second grade, children will get stories, rhymes, songs, movement and a craft with others their age.
Story times will begin the week of June 12 and end the week of July 24. There will be no story times the week of July 3. Registration can be completed on the website calendar or by calling the children’s department. Class sizes for all story times are limited.
The following sessions will be offered (choose one):
—Lapsit (babies not yet walking and their caregiver): Mondays from 10:45-11:15 a.m.
—Baby (walkers up to 24 months and their caregiver): Mondays from 10-10:30 a.m. or Tuesdays from 6-6:30 p.m.
—Two-year-olds (with caregiver): Mondays from 6-6:30 p.m. or Tuesdays from 10-10:30 a.m.
—Three-year olds: Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to noon or Tuesdays from 10:45-11:15 a.m.
—Age 3-5: Tuesdays from 7-7:30 p.m.
—Pre-k (age 4-5): Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
—Family: Mondays from 7-7:30 p.m. or Thursdays from 2-2:30 p.m.