City of Tyler, Texas sent this bulletin at 06/28/2022 09:38 AM CDT
What's going on at the Library?
Summer Reading Challenge
Dive on in! The 2022 reading challenge for kids and adults kicked off June 6 and ends July 29. Children ages 0 to 17 are challenged to read 12 hours to earn rewards. Adults are challenged to read six books.
Register at tpl.beanstack.org. To make logging what you've read easier, download the Beanstack Tracker mobile app available for Android and Apple devices. Fine forgiveness is available for all children and adults who sign up for the reading challenge. This program is for fines accrued prior to registration for the 2022 Summer Reading Challenge and does not cover lost or damaged materials.
Rewards for Early Childhood (Toddlers and Preschoolers) and Elementary (Grades K-4) Categories:
Book
T-shirt
Goody Bag
Eligible to win raffle basket for age category
Rewards for Tween (Grades 5-7) and Teen (Grades 8-12) Categories:
Book
T-shirt
Goody Bag
Eligible to win raffle basket for age category
Up to three additional hours may be read to earn additional prizes.
Rewards for Adults
Free book coupon for Library Book Nook
Eligible to win one of three raffle baskets for age category
Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Suggested for ages 0 to 18 months.
Toddler Storytime
Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Suggested for ages 18 to 36 months.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. Suggested for ages 3 to 6 years. All ages welcome.
Makerspace Mondays
Mondays from June 13 to July 25 from 2 to 4 p.m.
Join us in the Makerspace on the third floor for open maker time! Tinker, craft, build, and create to your heart's content using craft, tech, and STEAM materials.
Take-Home Kits
Kits are available on the second Monday in July for children of all ages. Kits are available while supplies last on a first-come, first-served basis.
Teen Programs
July 22 at 2 p.m.: Bermuda Triangle Escape Room | Solve clues to escape the infamous Bermuda Triangle.
The Friends of the Tyler Public Library fund all Library programs and special events. They are a 501(c)3 organization. If you'd like to help fund future programs, join the Friends!
The Friends meet the second Thursday of every month at 4 p.m. in the Makerspace.
Featured Materials & Resources
Featured Adult book:
A Darker Sea by James L Haley
Featured Children's Book:
Pirate's Perfect Pet by Beth Ferry
Featured Adult DVD or TV Series:
TV Series Black Sails
Featured Adult Book:
The Book of Pirates by Jamaica Rose
Featured Young Adult Book
Pirate's Wish by Cassandra Rose Clarke
Featured New Juvenile DVD or TV Series:
Hook
Bob is Back!!
Bob, our 3D printer, is ready to get back to work! There is an up-front fee of $2 per item. (Cash recommended)
Prints are then 15 cents per gram. Come visit with us to learn more and browse the possibilities!