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Clearwater Library Summer Reading Program Begins June 3!
 Adventure is closer than you may realize at the Clearwater Public Library System this summer. Patrons of all ages can explore the theme of “Adventure Awaits” all summer long during the library's Summer Reading Program. Free library programs and reading challenges encourage readers to step out of their comfort zones, visit new places or try new activities.
The Summer Reading Program begins June 3 and runs through the end of July. Sign up begins on June 3. To help track summer reading and earn prizes in the process, the library is offering a summer challenge, which can be accessed through Beanstack. It is a free online service that offers unique and fun ways to connect children, teens and adults with books, activities and challenges.
Participants can earn online badges and prizes along the way. Children ages 12 and younger can earn something from the prize machine for every five days of reading, and special prizes at 15 and 30 days, including a Threshers baseball game coupon. Teen prizes include a set of earbuds and a Threshers baseball game coupon. After 50 days of reading, teens will earn a sports drawstring bag. Adults will receive a welcome gift when they sign up, earn online badges and can become eligible for prizes drawings.
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Summer Reading Program Kickoff Events
 Countryside Library, 2642 Sabal Springs Drive
Tuesday, June 4, 2 to 3 p.m.
Make a craft with Miss Jill, and pick a free book (while supplies last). All ages welcome.
Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. This program is made possible through the generous sponsorship of the Clearwater Library Foundation.
East Community Library @ SPC, 2465 Drew St.
Wednesday, June 5, 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Enjoy crafts, games, dancing and a caricature artist. Sign up for summer reading and get ready for an awesome summer at the library!
Registration is not required, but space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis. All ages welcome.
Clearwater Beach Library, 69 Bay Esplanade
Summer Reading Kickoff featuring Themed Mini-Golf
Friday, June 7, 2 to 4 p.m.
Play your way through a 9-hole themed miniature golf course inside the Clearwater Beach Library and Recreation Center, sign up for Clearwater's summer reading program and pick up a free book for kids (while supplies last)!
Sign up your family or group for one session only. The time slot you sign up for will be the time you can enter the course.
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Activities at the Library All Summer Long
In addition to the exciting online reading challenge, all Clearwater libraries will continue to offer free programming in a wide variety of interests. Younger explorers can attend programs where they will explore outer space, the lost city of Atlantis, the Arctic, the summer Olympics, archaeology, and survival skills.
STEAM enthusiasts will enjoy visits from MOSI and the Clearwater Aquarium as well as various programs such as castle building, geodes and gemstones, and wilderness explorer botany and birding. Craft and music programs will continue with drumming circles, children ukulele camp, Squishmallow painting, Pokémon and more.
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The libraries will have several feature family events including a Star Wars-themed event at the Clearwater Main Library.
Teen programming will include a weekly Dungeon and Dragons game, as well as trading cards and video games programs, a juggling workshop, crafts including diamond painting, and anime/manga drawing. Adults are in store for a fantastic summer, too. There will be book clubs, art classes, lectures and more.
For those who enjoy games, the library will host Mahjong programs and Dungeons and Dragons groups for adults that are great for all skill levels.
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