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ALTON - The Summer Reading Program at Hayner Public Library District has officially started.
This year’s theme, “Unearth a Story,” is focused on dinosaurs and archeology. Now through the first week of July, each day features an event for kids and teens to enjoy. Executive Director Mary Cordes expressed her excitement to engage with the library’s youngest patrons through storytimes, crafts, science projects and special performances.
“There’s something every single day from now through July. It’s a lot,” Cordes laughed. “The kids are already pumped.”
Kids and their caregivers are encouraged to register for the Summer Reading Program by stopping by the library or downloading the Beanstalk app. By registering, children can track the books they read and compete for prizes.
Every day of the week has a different theme. On Monday, kids ages 2–6 can enjoy “Excavated Art” from 10–11 a.m. at the Alton Square Mall library location. These art projects encourage kids to stretch their imagination and have fun.
On Tuesday, stop by the downtown library at 10 a.m. for “Unearth a Good Story” weekly storytimes. Local artist Jennifer Dunnegan will create an art piece while Hayner’s Ms. Mary Kay reads a children’s book. One lucky attendee will receive the finished art piece at the end of the program.
Wednesdays feature a special performance every week at 10 a.m. at the mall library. A visit from an archaeologist with the Center for American Archeology, a science demonstration, and a T. rex tea party are just examples of the Wednesday fun running throughout the summer.
Thursdays are aimed at older kids ages 7–11. These kids can enjoy a “Do You Dig It? Children’s Science” program at 10 a.m. at the mall library. Meanwhile, kids of all ages can check out a Dig Deep Treasure Hunt at the mall library throughout the day every Thursday.
On Friday, the library will host a showing of every “Jurassic Park” movie at 4 p.m. throughout the summer. Targeted toward teens, these classic movies promise a lot of dino-themed Summer Reading Program fun.
Cordes is excited for the Summer Reading Program and eager to share the experience with families across the Riverbend region. For a full calendar of upcoming events or more information about the Summer Reading Program, visit the official Hayner Public Library District website.
To celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, Cordes noted the library is also encouraging patrons to decorate a paper cutout on the State of Illinois. Community members can decorate however they’d like, and then the finished products will be displayed at the library in time for Independence Day.
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