The Temple Public Library is excited to announce the 2021 Summer Reading Program.
There are challenges and events for all ages to participate. You can earn rewards for reading books you choose!
Sign Up HERE!
Join us for our FREE Summer Food Drive Thru as part of our Summer Reading Program
Every Monday - Friday, For Anyone Ages 0 - 18
Brought to us by Temple ISD
Free Drive-Thru Breakfast: 8:30 – 9:30 AMFree Drive-Thru Lunch*: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
*Get your FREE weekend meals in our Friday Lunch drive-thru.
Food will be passed out in a drive-thru line off of 1st Street at the Library and walk-ups are available off of 1st St as well.
Weekday meals start Monday, June 14
No Child Present? No Problem!If your child is not present for the breakfast or lunch drive-thru food line this Summer, please be prepared to present one of the following forms of identification so we can get your children their meals:
• Official letter/email from school listing children enrolled
• Individual student report cards
• Attendance record from parent portal of school website
• Birth certificate for children
• Student ID cards
This year, you can track your Summer Reading Progress through the Beanstack Program.
Reading logs are also available for FREE at the Youth and Adult Reference Desks.
For a list of performers, please see the tabs below for information, or download a PDF Flyer.
Children's Program Flyer(PDF) | Teen's Program Flyer(PDF)Teen's Program Flyer(PDF)IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES*Tickets required for all events*Free tickets will be available at the Youth Reference Desk one week prior to each program.
Space will be limited to support social distancing.
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Infant/Preschool Programs (Ages 0 - 4)
Recommended for Ages 0-4
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES
*Tickets required for all events*
Free tickets will be available at the Youth Reference Desk one week prior to each program. Space will be limited to support social distancing.
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• Baby BookwormsTuesdays • 11:00AM • 3rd Floor McLane Room
Join us for book sharing, rhymes, songs, and exercises for infants through 12 months old. These activities will help your child get ready to read as they explore print recognition, hear new sounds, and bond with you over stories and songs.
• Toddler Story TimeWednesdays • 10:15AM • 3rd Floor McLane Room
Join us for stories, music, movement, rhymes, and finger plays for ages 12 to 36 months. These activities will help your child get ready to read as they explore songs and sounds, engage in kinesthetic learning, and gain letter and word awareness.
• Preschool Story TimeWednesdays • 11:15AM • 3rd Floor McLane Room
Join us for short films, stories, music, movement, rhymes, and finger plays for ages 3 to 5. These activities will help your child get ready to read as they explore story structure, build a more extensive vocabulary, distinguish letters and sounds that look and sound similar, and develop conceptual thinking.
Children's Programs (Ages 5-11)
Recommended for Ages 5-11
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES
*Tickets required for all events*
Free tickets will be available at the Youth Reference Desk one week prior to each program. Space will be limited to support social distancing.
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• Summer Reading Kickoff ft. Move Your Tale ImprovSaturday, June 12 • 10:30AM • 3rd Floor McLane Room
We’re kicking off our Summer Reading Program with Move Your Tale! Move Your Tale provides an exciting improv experience with opportunities to volunteer and show off your own improv skills, or to simply sit back and enjoy the wildly entertaining show.Thursdays @ 10:30AM
3rd floor McLane Room
Recommended for grades K through 5
• June 17 - Silly Sparkles Get ready to giggle and be very entertained with Silly Sparkles! Even the youngest audience members will be captivated by Silly Sparkles’ magic tricks, puppet friends, and balloon animal-making skills!
• June 24 - Lucas Miller, The Singing ZoologistBuild your kids’ scientific confidence and curiosity with Lucas Miller! With dazzling visuals, smart songwriting, laugh-out-loud comedy, and accurate science, your kids will have so much fun, they won’t realize how much they’re learning!
• July 1 - Circus Chickendog Circus Chickendog‘s show is legendary for bringing out smiles. Come see Darren and all of his rescued furry (and feathered) friends for a fun-filled hour of juggling, tons of dog tricks, and so much more!
• July 8 - Joe McDermottIf you’re looking for a fun, high-energy hour full of music and movement, look no further than this show! Joe McDermott and his guitar will liven up your morning and will likely leave you with a few songs stuck in your head.
• July 15 - Austin Reptile ShowsThe folks at Austin Reptile Shows are very passionate about reptiles, and they are here to share their passion (and knowledge) with you in the form of an exciting and educational reptile show!
• July 22 - Mad ScienceMad Science’s mission is to inspire children through science, and they do just that in their engaging, hands-on STEM program! Join us for an hour of learning and curiosity-sparking fun.
Teen Programs (Ages 12-18)
Open to ages 12-18
Space will be limited to support social distancing.
IN-PERSON PERFORMANCES
*Tickets required for all events*
Free tickets will be available at the Children’s Reference Desk one week prior to each program. Space will be limited to support social distancing.
Tuesdays @ 3PM3rd floor McLane Room• June 15 - Shrinky Dink FlairCreate your very own flair with Shrinky Dinks! Be as creative as you would like, and show off your work by displaying your new pins on your backpack, jacket, or lanyard!
• June 22 - Dungeons and Dragons Starter Kit Have you ever wanted to explore the world of D&D, but are unsure where to begin? Join us to get started on your journey and to receive your own starter kit!
• June 29 - Drum Circle with Mark SheltonJoin us as we learn (in a very fun and unique way) all about the percussion family with Mark Shelton. Together we’ll be creating beats, music, and finding our groove.
• July 6 - Excused Absence Comedy ImprovLooking to express yourself, and maybe get as silly as possible? Join us for an awesome improv experience! Be prepared to say, “YES!” and to enjoy yourself immensely.
• July 13 - Origami Star JarsMake your own star jar. It is believed that these stars will bring you luck when you make them, and that they will bring you even more luck when you give them away!
• July 20 - Catapult CoolnessYou’ve got craft sticks and rubber bands...what can you build? A catapult! Join us for this program and test your flinging and building skills.
Adult Reading Challenges
Read at least 3 books to earn a free book from the reference desk.
Only one book can be earned during the entirety of the program..
Each week a program participant will be chosen at random to win a weekly GRAND PRIZE. Please log your books online or grab a reading log from the Library to track your progress.
Crafts & ActivitiesEach week we will have a themed craft and activity available to take home. There will be a limited amount of these take-home programs available on the 2nd floor on a first-come-first-served basis.
- WEEK 1 - GARDENING
- WEEK 2 - BIRDS
- WEEK 3 - RELAXATION
- WEEK 4 - PUZZLES
- WEEK 5 - BOOKS
- WEEK 6 - ANIMALS
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