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Free Summer Library Programs Set to Begin

May 28, 2014
Science fun is coming to Lebanon County libraries this year as part of their Fizz, Boom, Read summer program. Each of the six county libraries will host FREE weekly family programming inviting you to explore the world of science. 

Your Mini Macaronis from preschoolers through teens are invited to register for the summer reading program! Each child will receive a folder to record the books they read this summer and other activities. Many of the libraries host a special party at the end of the summer for children who complete the program.

Along with Fizz, Boom, Read, many of the libraries are hosting regular storytimes. Please visit the link for your local library below for their full summer schedule.

Annville Free Library

Fizz, Boom, Read for age 3 through grade 6. Registration begins June 9. FREE family programs will be held on Mondays at 2 p.m. beginning June 16.

The Youth Room (grades 4-8) will host FREE weekly programs on Tuesdays at 2 p.m.

Preschool storytimes will be offered Tuesday or Thursday at 10:15 a.m. for ages 2.5-5. Storytime is free, but registration is required.

Lebanon Community Library

Fizz, Boom, Read for ages 3-12. Registration begins June 9. FREE weekly programs on Tuesdays, beginning June 17.

The library will host a summer storytime on Thursdays at 10 a.m. starting June 12 and running through July 31.

Teens age 14-17 are invited to register for a Creative Writing Workshop that will run Thursdays from July 3-August 7 from 10 a.m. to noon.

Matthews Public Library

FREE weekly programs will be held Tuesday afternoons at 2 p.m. Registration is not required. 

The library is also introducing a new program this year for students in grades 3 through 12. Weekly fun will be held on Fridays at 10 a.m. starting June 27.

The library offers Story Time for toddlers and preschoolers every Wednesday morning at 10 a.m. all year long. Story Time includes stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Polka Dot City Puppet Theater is presented the first Wednesday of each month. No registration is required.

Myerstown Community Library

Fizz, Boom, Read offered for pre-readers through 6th grade. Registration begins June 16. FREE weekly programs on Wednesdays at 6 p.m. beginning June 25.

The library will host a storytime on Tuesday mornings at 10 a.m. for ages 4-10 that will include a story and craft. Summer story hours will run from June 17-Aug. 5.

Palmyra Public Library

Fizz, Boom, Read weekly FREE family programs are held Mondays at 11 a.m. and are open for kids age 2 through fifth grade. Registration begins June 9.

The library also offers Spark a Reaction teen programming for students in grades 5 through 9. The program includes weekly activities on Tuesdays in July.

Summer storytimes are offered for children ages 2 through 6 at different dates and times based on age. Registration is required and includes a one-time $5 fee.

Richland Community Library

Fizz, Boom, Read weekly FREE family programs are held Thursdays at 11 a.m. and are designed for kids age 3-10. Registration begins June 9.

The library is also continuing its 1000 Books B4 Kindergarten program.