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2025 MRL Summer Reading Challenge

MRL's 2025 Summer Reading Challenge engages children and adults in creative and challenging library-based events from June 2 through August 3, 2025. The theme this year is "Color Our World". Open to readers of all ages, SRC features a fun reading challenge, as well as dozens of weekly events throughout the library's seven branches in Harrisonburg, Rockingham County, and Page County for readers of all ages. Using the app Beanstack, patrons of all ages can track their reading and be entered to win prizes. Register on the Beanstack app or in-person at any MRL branch in: Bridgewater, Broadway, Elkton, Grottoes, Harrisonburg, Luray, and Shenandoah! 

Summer Reading Challenge Events

Kickoff @ Restless Moons
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2:00-4:00pm
Restless Moons Brewing

All ages are welcome to join us at our Summer Reading Challenge Kickoff party at Restless Moons Brewing! We'll chat about our Summer Reading TBRs and reading resolutions, share book suggestions, craft, play bookish games and trivia, and much more - including pinball, arcade games, and a lovely outdoor space for kids. Adults can purchase delicious alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, while kids can enjoy yummy juices and sodas, so don't miss out on our fun, family-friendly Summer Reading Kickoff!

Color Your World @ Village Library
Saturday, June 7, 2025
11:00am-1:00pm
Village Library - Broadway

All ages are invited to kick off Summer Reading by designing their own scratch-off rainbow bookmark!

Calligraphy 101 @ Central Library
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
6:00-7:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Adults: join us for a beginner calligraphy class with Regina Sanglier in a four-part series! We'll provide all supplies, so all you need to do is register to save your spot (registering once will guarantee your spot for the next three classes). No new registrations will be accepted after the first meeting! 

Teen TTRPG @ Central Library
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
4:00-6:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Teens and tweens ages 11-17: do you enjoy tabletop role-playing games? Join us as we explore the world of TTRPG! All skill levels are welcome and no experience is needed to have fun. We'll focus on building a character, so aspiring writers will also get valuable help on developing characters in their stories! We'll have space for experienced players, too, so join us if you want to continue a current campaign or start a new game.

Teen Tie Dye @ Stonewall Park
Thursday, June 12, 2025
2:00-4:00pm
Stonewall Park - Elkton

Teens and tweens ages 11-17: join us for an afternoon of the ultimate summer activity - tie dye! We'll provide gloves, dyes, and dye-ables, but please bring a 100% cotton, white/light-colored, pre-washed shirt if you would like to dye it. We'll meet at Stonewall Park - beside the Monger Pavilion and tennis courts!

Pathway to Your Parks @ Central Library
Saturday, June 21, 2025
1:00-2:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

K-5 kids: get ready to explore the great outdoors from the comfort of the library! You'll learn about our national and state parks, how to read a map, identify local plants and animals, and test your skills like a Junior Ranger.

Chapter Book Club @ Shenandoah Community Library
Limited-time only; Thursdays weekly; 10:00-10:30am
Shenandoah Community Library

June 19 ; June 26 ; July 3 ; July 10 ; July 17 ; July 24 ; July 31 

Kids ages 6-11: we'll choose exciting chapter books for Ms. Bethany to read aloud, with no required reading at home! We'll also provide recommendations for classic and new chapter books. Every reading minute counts towards our Summer Reading Challenge!

Marbled Cabochons for Teens
Thursday, June 19, 2025
2:00-4:00pm
North River Library - Bridgewater

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
2:00-4:00pm
Page Public Library - Luray

Teens and tweens ages 11-17: what's a cabochon? We're so glad you asked - cabochons are stones or glass with flat bases and rounded tops, and they can be used for many purposes, from jewelry to game pieces! We're making ours out of old crayons, and they're actually pretty cool. If you come to North River Library on June 19th, you'll also get to eat delicious donuts! 

Adult's Night Out: 90's Edition @ Central Library
Friday, June 20, 2025
6:00-8:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Join us for our 90's-themed Adult's Night Out at the library! Registration is required - stay tuned for more information closer to the event.

Free Fridays

Kids from birth to age 17 will get FREE admission to local venues and events when they show their Summer Reading Free Friday wristbands!

Mulligan's Golf Center
Friday, June 13, 2025
9:00am-8:00pm
Mulligan's Golf Center

Luray Caverns
Friday, June 20, 2025
9:00am-7:00pm
Luray Caverns

Harrisonburg Turks Baseball Game
Friday, June 27, 2025
7:00pm-game end
Eagle Field at Veterans Memorial Park - Harrisonburg

Special Summer Reading Story Times

Discovering Daisies
Saturday, June 14, 2025
10:00-11:00am
Central Library - Harrisonburg

All families are invited to Discovering Daisies, where local Girl Scout Troop Leader Edy DePoy will tell us all about the Daisies program and lead a Story Time and craft!

Musical Kaleidoscope with River's Bend Trio
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
10:00-10:30am
Grottoes Branch Library

Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy a special Story Time filled with a kaleidoscope of music! Local band River's Bend Trio will feature diverse styles and genres, so come sing along in an interactive musical experience.

Build a Reading Fort
Saturday, June 28, 2025
1:00-2:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Families: exercise your creativity by building forts out of furniture, tablecloths, and more, all supplied by us! We'll listen to a fun Story Time and then read together under our forts. 

Story Time with a Veterinarian
Saturday, July 5, 2025
10:00-11:00am
Central Library - Harrisonburg 

Families: join us for a Story Time with a veterinarian from Anicira! We'll learn what veterinarians do, read books, sing songs, and make a craft.

Chick-fil-A Cow

Children of all ages and their caregivers will read, sing, dance, and take photos with the Chick-fil-A cow!

Monday, June 9, 2025
10:30-11:00am
Elkton Community Library

Thursday, June 19, 2025
10:00-10:30am
Village Library - Broadway

Wednesday, June 25, 2025
10:00-10:30am
Grottoes Branch Library

Thursday, July 3, 2025
10:15-10:45am
North River Library - Bridgewater

New Market Rebels and Harrisonburg Turks

Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy books and songs with players from the New Market Rebels and Harrisonburg Turks Baseball teams! Bring your baseball and autograph book to collect player signatures.

New Market Rebels
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
11:00-11:30am
Shenandoah Community Library

New Market Rebels
Thursday, June 12, 2025
10:00-10:30am
Village Library - Broadway

Harrisonburg Turks
Thursday, June 12, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Harrisonburg Turks
Monday, June 23, 2025
10:30-11:30am
Elkton Community Library

Harrisonburg Turks
Wednesday, July 2, 2025
10:00-11:00am
Grottoes Branch Library

Police Departments

Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy special Story Times with local police departments! Meet the officers, listen to exciting police stories, and explore actual police vehicles.

CircleTime with Chief Sullivan
Wednesday, June 11, 2025
10:00-10:30am
Grottoes Branch Library

Police Officer Story Time
Thursday, June 19, 2025
11:00-11:30am
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Fire Departments

Children of all ages and their caregivers will enjoy learning about fire safety, meeting firefighters, and exploring real firefighting vehicles with local departments!

Story Time with Firefighter Fiona
Thursday, June 26, 2025
10:15-10:45am
North River Library - Bridgewater

Firefighter Story Time
Thursday, June 26, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm
Central Library - Harrisonburg

Story Time with Firefighter Fiona
Thursday, June 26, 2025
11:00-11:30am
North River Library - Bridgewater

Sleepover Story Time

Put on your favorite pajamas and bring your best stuffed animal friend for a bedtime-themed Story Time!

Monday, July 7, 2025
10:30-11:30am
Page Public Library - Luray

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
11:00am-12:00pm
Shenandoah Community Library

 

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