Signing up is only required if you want to win prizes for reading, not to participate in the programs listed below.
Sea Floor Escape Room
Thursday, June 2 from 4:00-5:00
Community Room and Study Rooms
Welcome to Oceanic Suites, the world’s first underwater hotel! Unfortunately, there is a corporate spy among us who has stolen our hotel’s hydrodrive and is flooding the entire hotel. Can you help us figure out who the spy is and escape your flooded hotel room before it’s too late? This program is limited to the first twenty participants.
Mini Art Take & Make
Thursday, June 2
This kit includes a mini canvas, easel, paint brushes, and assorted paint colors. Email a picture of your creations to msanderson@sumnercountytn.gov by June 16 to have the picture displayed at the library or online.
Ocean Emergency Part I
Thursday, June 9 from 4:00-5:30
Community Room
Learn about real world threats to marine mammals and the ocean as well as the urgent need to address them. Collaborate with other teens to design a solution to alleviate one of the threats. Discover how science and engineering are important to ocean related careers. This program will be led by an expert from the Pacific Marine Mammal Center.
Teen Book Club
Friday, June 10 from 4:00-5:00
Outside
Welcome to our informal gathering of book nerds. We’ll be playing the game “Bring Your Own Book.” Bring a book that you have read so you can discuss it and play the game. Bookish themed swag bags will be given to the first 20 participants. Drinks and snacks will be provided. This program will meet outside weather permitting.
Ocean Emergency Part II & Recycled T-Shirt Bags
Thursday, June 16 from 4:00-5:30
Community Room
We will meet again with the Pacific Marine Mammal Center and discuss our solution to a threat to marine mammals and the ocean. In the second part of the program we will make recycled bags using t-shirts.You may bring your own t-shirt to cut up or use one of ours. Shirt supplies are limited to the first 20 participants.
Family Event: Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday, June 18 from 10:00-12:00
Join us for a screening of Luca! Italian Ice and water will be served.
Sea Creatures Bingo
Thursday, June 23 from 4:00-5:00
Community Room
Learn about the creatures that live in the different zones of the ocean as you play bingo. Prizes galore!
Mr. Bond and the Science Guys
Thursday, June 30 from 4:00-5:00
Community Room
This interactive science program includes experiments with waves, tsunamis, hurricanes, tides, and of course explosions! Mr. Bond is the highlight of every summer reading program!
Bookish Games
Thursday, July 7 from 4:00-5:00
Community Room
We’ll be playing book themed games. Bring a book that you are reading or have read so you can discuss it with others and play the games.
Scratch Art Take & Make
Thursday, July 7
This kit includes all you need to make scratch postcards and a fish ornament.
Candy Sushi
Thursday, July 14 from 4:00-5:00
Community Room
Create and eat sushi made from Rice Krispies, Swedish Fish, and other sugary treats.
Color Your Own Stickers Take & Make
Thursday, July 14
This kit includes 2 sticker sheets to color, colored pencils, and a few other surprises.
Family Event: Saturday Movie Matinee
Saturday, July 16 from 10:00-12:00
Join us for a screening of Encanto! This will be an interactive movie.
How to Train Your Dragon
Thursday, July 21 from 4:00-5:45
Community Room
Remember this childhood favorite? Watch it again this summer! Drinks and snacks will be provided.
Hnefatafl Game Take & Make
Thursday, July 21
This kit includes instructions on how to make and play the ancient game Hnefatafl, also known as Viking Chess.
Brain Freeze
Thursday, July 28 from 4:00-5:00
Outside
Enjoy ice cream and other frozen treats while hanging outside with friends. Goodbye summer!
De-stress Take & Make
Thursday, July 28
We're bringing back last year’s popular de-stress kit. Enjoy calming activities before school starts.
Collage Journal Take & Make
Thursday, August 4
This kit includes 1 journal, assorted paper, and other supplies to create your own collage journal.
