Adult
Summer Reading Events & Programs
Summer Reading Challenge
June 7- August 1
Read books, attend programs, and win prizes! This summer everyone who completes their summer reading challenge will earn a prize!​
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June events open at 12am on May 27.
July events open at 12am on June 16.
August events open at 12am on July 14.
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This year we're encouraging all participants to log their reading progress through Beanstack, our online platform!
Repeating Events
Modern Dinosaurs: The Chicken Connection
Starting Wednesday, June 10 all day | All Ages
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Did you know that chickens are the closest living relatives to dinosaurs? Beginning on June 10, stop by the library to view chick eggs in an incubator, see chicks hatch, and learn about the dinosaur bird connection.
June
SRP Kickoff Party: Dino Dig
Friday, June 5 at 10am | All Ages
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The Mars Area Public Library will kick off our Summer Reading Program with a Dino Dig Event! Join us for games, activities, face painting snacks and more. This event will be held outside at the Adam's Township Community Park at the Township Pavilion. We look forward to celebrating a prehistoric summer with everyone!
Coil Baskets
Thursday, June 11 at 5pm | Ages 15+
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​Step back in time to explore a craft that has been around since before written history. Use natural colors to honor the past, or experiment with the eye-catching hues available in modern times. The process of making coil baskets can be strangely addicting and once you start it is hard to stop!
July
Circular Weaving
Thursday, July 2 at 5pm | 15+
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Weaving is one of the oldest artforms in history. Nowadays, the creation of industrial weaving machines means that weaving by hand has faded from everyday life. Take a step back into the past, relax, and explore a craft hundreds of generations in the making with a circular twist.
Butler Symphony String Trio
Saturday, July 18 at 1pm | All ages
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​The Butler County Symphony Orchestra will bring a string trio to the Mars Library today for an afternoon of Beethoven. Come and enjoy the music.
Clay Leaf Imprint Dish
Thursday, July 30 at 5pm | Ages 15+​​
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Take inspiration from both nature and the earth by making a clay leaf imprint dish! Pottery-making has been a part of human tradition from the dawn of time, so come to the library to connect with history while you get your hands dirty.
