Summer Fun at the Richland Public Library

If you’re looking for awesome activities to fill your summer, then head on over to the Richland Public Library and sign up for our summer library program! This year’s theme, Find Your Voice, will let you discover your own voice through arts & crafts, stories, and learning. These programs will run from Tuesday, June 6, 2023 through Tuesday, July 25, 2023 and will include activities for the entire family. Registration starts Tuesday, May 30.

The children’s programs will be held on Tuesdays from 1-2 p.m. and are geared to children entering kindergarten through 5th grade. Younger children may attend if they are accompanied by a caregiver. This summer’s activities will include games, stories, arts & crafts and visits from live animals!

All ages are invited to participate in our “Legos & Building” club. Drop in anytime between 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday afternoons and see what you can build. We’ll have Legos, Magna-Tiles, Lincoln Logs and more available to build with. We’ll be sure to display the best creations in the library!

Teens are invited to our Amazing Voices program on Thursdays from 3-4 p.m. This program is geared toward teens entering 6th grade through high school. Some activities will include tie-dyeing T-shirts, a pool and pizza party, games, arts & crafts and lots of great snacks!

Adults can cash in on their reading by entering one coupon per library book read into our prize drawings. Prizes will include gift cards from Federation Bank, Gas & Goodies, Hy-Vee, and Walmart.

We’ll continue our incentive reading program so children can earn prizes for reading. The more time they spending reading, the more prizes they earn! Studies show that children who read over the summer maintain their reading skills and are better prepared to start their next school year in the fall.

The summer reading programs are made possible by our generous sponsors. Please be sure to thank them! Our growing list includes Davis and Sandy Eidahl, Federation Bank, Gas & Goodies, Greiner Real Estate and Auction, Hinshaw Trailers, Hy-Vee, Jeff and Jeannie Pedrick, Jefferson County Hospitals and Clinics (Richland Clinic), Panama Transfer, Pizza Ranch, Sines Plumbing and Heating, and Walmart.

RICHLAND LIBRARY SUMMER PROGRAM REGISTRATION OPENS, TUESDAY, MAY 30

Registration for the Richland Public Library’s summer reading program opens Tuesday, May 30. Families can pickup calendars, reading logs and themed bookmarks at this time.

“FIND YOUR VOICE” CHILDREN’S PROGRAM, TUESDAY, JUNE 6

Children entering kindergarten — 5th grades are invited to join the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 6 from 1-2 p.m. for games, crafts, a story and snacks at the “Find Your Voice” children’s program. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

“BEC’S AWESOME ANIMALS,” TUESDAY, JUNE 13

Michael Bechtel from Wartburg College will introduce some of his live animal friends to teach kids about reptiles and amphibians at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 13 from 1-2 p.m. This program is geared for children entering kindergarten and up. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

“NATURE SOUNDS WITH NATURALIST BOND” TUESDAY, JUNE 20

Ranger Stratton Bond of Keokuk County Conservation will present a hands-on nature program geared for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 20 from 1-2 p.m. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

“EXTENSION FUN WITH EMILY,” TUESDAY, JUNE 27

Join Emily Belvel from the Keokuk County Extension for crafts, games and other activities geared to children entering kindergarten — 5th grade at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, June 27 from 1-2 p.m. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

“VOICES AROUND THE WORLD,” TUESDAY, JULY 11

Join Amanda Atkinson and learn about “Voices around the World” featuring games, crafts and yummy snacks at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, July 11 from 1-2 p.m. This program is geared for children entering kindergarten — 5th grades. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

“TAKE FLIGHT WITH MR. GUISE” TUESDAY, JULY 18

Make, decorate, and launch these super cool airplanes at the Richland Public Library on Tuesday, July 18 from 1-2 p.m. How far will yours fly? This program is geared for children entering kindergarten — 5th grades. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

RICHLAND LIBRARY’S SUMMER PARTY! TUES, JULY 25

The Richland Public Library will end the summer fun with a splash featuring outdoor games, activities & snacks on Tuesday, July 25 from 1-2 p.m. Be sure to wear old clothes and be prepared to get messy! This program is geared for children entering kindergarten — 5th grades. Younger children may attend with an adult caregiver.

To learn more about this summer’s library programs, please call (319-456-6541), email (richlib@natel.net) or check out the library’s website (www.richland.lib.ia.us).