You’ve probably heard a lot about the Summer Reading Program and other activities and programs for kids and teens at the Library this summer. However, adults can have fun at the Library, too. Here are a few programs coming up at the Excelsior Springs Branch this summer that are designed just for adults.
When I think of summer, I think of the lake, Dari-B ice cream cones, and children playing at the park. I picture all of these things while working at the Library and think, "If I could only think of a job where I could get paid to enjoy summer!"
Watch Some Search and Rescue Dogs in Action this Friday!
They help police and fire departments save lives. They find people who are lost and/or hurt in remote places that are hard to search. They are search and rescue dogs. Now, you will get a chance to watch these special and well-trained dogs in action.
When university life is brought to mind, I imagine many people think of big lecture halls, dorm food, and hanging out with friends until the wee hours of the morning. While I assure you, this is still alive and well, there’s also something that weighs heavily on my mind, as well as most other students I know: money. Many students are financially supported by their parents, but an equal or greater amount of students must bear the burden of debt single-handedly. The dorm rooms, meal plans, and school sweatshirts are all essentials, but they don’t come cheap.
Are you at home, bored, and not sure what to do anymore? Do your children just play video games all summer? Well, have no fear, the Library has got your back! We have tons of books that would interest any video gamer out there.
The Summer Reading Program has already started! To celebrate its beginning, we are going to have a party! Join us THIS Saturday, June 1st from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. for games, prizes, face painting, and more!
Kids can join Jordyn outside to make some fabulous art with sidewalk chalk! Then come inside and find Philip to get your face painted! We will also have a special area reserved to dig for buried treasure!
School is finally coming to an end, and kids have the freedom of summer vacation. No more homework, no more school, no more tests, and no more getting up early in the morning. Summer is a time for the kids to relax and find ways to stay cool. From swimming at the pool or staying inside to get away from the summer heat, kids no longer have worries and can spend the day lounging in their pajamas. One of the greatest things about summer (besides sleeping until noon) is that now, instead of reading a book your teacher is making you read, you can pick any book you want!
Did you know that your Library offers book clubs? It’s true! The Excelsior Springs Branch currently has three active book clubs available! Joining is as easy as showing up to the meetings! Take a look at what we have to offer…
Superhero comic books have been around since the 1930s, featuring Superman, Captain America, Batman, and much more. There is something about a good comic besides the artwork that seems to catch a reader’s eye. With the gentle brushwork or complex of shading, comic books are an art and a story. Comics are a great source of adventure, mystery, and even romance. Who can deny the thrilling action when Batman goes against the Joker or the complicated romance between Superman and Lois Lane?
It’s that time of year again! Time for school to let out and summer fun to begin! With that comes the Library’s annual Summer Reading Program! This year the program will begin on Monday, May 20th and end on Wednesday, July 31st. This program is for ages birth to 20 and has three different levels:
