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Summer Reading Kickoff

Summer Reading Challenge
2025-06-06 16:30:00 2025-06-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Join us for a family friendly event to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Friday, June 06
4:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-06 16:30:00 2025-06-06 19:30:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Join us for a family friendly event to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge! Main Library - Community Learning Center - Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Join us for a family friendly event to celebrate the start of the Summer Reading Challenge!

There will be activities for all ages, live performances, and food from local vendors. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge and get a prize! We will also be incorporating a Chalk the Walk competition. You can submit your votes at the event for your favorite artist.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Signature Event |

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