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Summer Reading Kickoff Event

Summer Reading Challenge
2026-06-05 17:00:00 2026-06-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Event It's a Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party! Main Library - Community Learning Center -

Friday, June 05
5:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-05 17:00:00 2026-06-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Event It's a Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party! Main Library - Community Learning Center -

It's a Summer Reading Kickoff Block Party!

Join us to celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading!

There will be activities for all ages, live performances, and food from local vendors. You will also have the opportunity to sign up for Summer Reading and get a prize! Don’t miss participating in the Create a Bookmark contest and voting for the Chalk the Walk competition.

Food Vendors:

  • Kona Ice
  • Pour Sumor Coffee Cart
  • Franky's Tacos
  • A Bite with Mee

Performers:

  • DJ Gino J
  • Superfab

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Signature Event |

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