READ EVERY DAY We challenge everyone to read or be read to every day from June 4 – August 4. Readers can create their own goal with their parents help, we require a minimum of 20 minutes each day.
EARN FREE BOOKS & SMALL PRIZES Log your daily reading with a sticker on each day. For every 15 days of reading, you will earn a badge and a small prize from one of our sponsors. Post your time weekly on our Reading Tracker in the galleria.
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THIS YEAR'S SPONSORS FOR HELPING US WITH THIS YEAR'S SUMMER READING PROGRAM!
VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON PROGRAMS FOR KIDS + TEENS
IN-PERSON STORY TIME IN OUR BACKYARD
MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS | 11:00 A.M.
We are excited to invite families back to our early literacy story time this summer.
Join Cricket or Sandy for stories, songs and movement activities that will entertain our youngest patrons - appropriate for ages 6 and under.
Mondays & Wednesdays with Miss Cricket & Thursdays - Bilingual with Miss Sandy
We'll be meeting on the lawn behind the library, weather permitting!
We encourage you to bring your own seating. Camp chairs, blankets from home and carpet squares are welcome.
VIRTUAL STORY TIME
MONDAYS AND SATURDAYS | 10:00 A.M. VIA FACEBOOK LIVE
Join us! for all-ages story times featuring stories, songs, fingerplays, rhymes, crafts or other extension activities.
Mondays with Miss Cricket & Saturdays - Bilingual with Miss Sandy
HARRY POTTER PARTY
SATURDAY, JULY 31 | 11:00 A.M.
Harry Potter’s Birthday is not only a huge day of celebration in the wizarding world but also in the muggle world, lets celebrate everyone's favorite wizard's birthday with an outdoor party!
For all who are old enough to know and love him!
Vail Public Library will host its annual celebration\ with activities stations and a game of Quidditch, please remember to bring your own broom.
So dress up as your favorite Harry Potter character and join the fun!
At 2:00, before the concert, we will create a StoryWalk story for a display called Vail’s Tails & Tales.
Bravo! Vail’s resident musicians travel throughout the Vail Valley to perform free, fun, and engaging programs for children and families.
Walking Mountains Science Center
Tuesday, July 13 | 2:00 p.m.
Join us! in learning about animals with ANTLERS that live in our area.
Please RSVP - audience will be limited to 15 school age children.
Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, July 20
Do it on your own this week! Stop by to pick up the clues!
NO RSVP!
Pets with a Purpose Part II
Tuesday, July 27 | 2:00 p.m.
Vail Mountain dogs to visit.
Avalanche Rescue Dogs are an integral part of any avalanche rescue team. Their unique talents are unmatched by humans or by human science.
OTHER FAMILY EVENTS
Bravo! Little Listeners
Thursday, July 1 | 2:30 p.m.
Bravo! Vail’s resident musicians travel throughout the Vail Valley to perform free, fun, and engaging programs for children and families.
National Repertory Orchestra
Tuesday, July 13 |
The National Repertory Orchestra firmly believes music is for everyone and takes great pride in our ability to provide the community with free musical events. The benefits of children experiencing classical music reflect in all parts of life–mentally, emotionally and socially.
Very Young Composers
Wednesday, July 28 |
A program of Youth Power 365 in partnership with the New York Philharmonic and The Playground Ensemble, allows students of all backgrounds to create their own musical pieces from start to finish. With the help of teaching artists, students learn to compose for different instruments, write a short story, and set the story to music in a step-by-step process. The program will culminate in a public performance by professional musicians of all the student compositions.
Volunteer projects count for community service hours.
Teen Little Free Library Re-painting Project
Throughout July
Volunteer Opportunity
Repaint our Little Free Libraries throughout the valley!
Gore Creek Planting
July 15
Volunteer Opportunity
Plant trees and shrubs near Gore Creek to help protect this vital resource.
EXTRAS
HOT SUMMER READS AND TUNES AVAILABLE ON HOOPLA FOR TEENS
Teens of all reading tastes will find something to enjoy in hoopla's extensive collection of audiobooks, eBooks, and comics. When it's time for a break from reading, kick back with some tunes!
