Main Summer Reading Games
2013 Summer Reading Events @ Main Library
Kick-Off Week @ Massanutten WaterPark
June 9-13, 5-10pm
Register for the SRG beginning June 3 and get your ticket to the Massanutten WaterPark. The ticket is good for one free child's admission, ages 3-17 (0-2 are always free!), during the week of June 9-13 during twilight hours, 5-10pm. The outside park will close at 7pm. For more information check out our Kick-Off Week page.
Baseball Storytime @ YOUR Library
Come out and read with Harrisonburg Turks baseball players, Tuesday, June 18 @ 10am.
Chick-fil-A Cow @ YOUR Library
The Chick-fil-A Cow will visit YOUR library, Tuesday, July 9 @ 11am.
Stitch & Knit Inc. @ YOUR Library
Come join us for fun and creativity Tuesdays 6-8pm beginning June 11. Learn and share the knitting, crocheting or needle craft of your choice in this “drop in” cross generational program. All ages and levels welcome! (Please bring your own supplies.)
Summer Crafty Kids @ YOUR Library
Kids in grades K-5, dig into crafty conundrums and tunnel through intriguing books @ YOUR Library’s Summer Crafty Kids.
Tuesdays @ 2pm
June 11 - Tremendous Trolls
June 18 - Dynamite Dinosaurs
June 25 - Eccentric Egyptians
July 2 - Raucous Roots
July 9 - Extraordinary Excavators
July 16 - Boisterous Burrowers
July 23 - Fickle Fairies
Dogs 2 Read 2 @ YOUR Library
Thursdays @ 4pm
Grab a book, get comfy & read to your library’s very own registered therapy dog. All reading levels are encouraged.
FREE FRIDAYS @ Area Attractions
Check out the Free Friday events. Be sure to register for the Summer Reading Games to get your Free Friday Wristband - your ticket to BIG things! (Library cards will NOT grant access to events)
Join Red Herring Puppets and enjoy original rhymed versions of Aesop’s Tales told with music and large puppets. Tuesday, July 30 @ 6:30pm.
Hot Air Balloon Ride!
Find out how you can win a ride for reading this summer!
Youth Summer Reading Games @ YOUR Library
Check out the details about cool activities and special Free Friday events for ages 12-17 ONLY.
Young Adult Author, Jodi Meadows @ YOUR Library
Meet and chat with successful young adult author, Jodi Meadows Saturday, June 22 @ 2pm! Free signed books at each location until supplies run out!
Lock-In @ YOUR Library
Get locked-in with your friends and crafts, movies and PIZZA, Friday, July 19 6-9pm.