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Summer Reading Events & Programs

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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!​

June events open at 12am on May 27.

July events open at 12am on June 16.

August events open at 12am on July 14.

This year we're encouraging all participants to log their reading progress through Beanstack, our online platform!

Repeating Events

One Time Programs

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Repeating Events

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One Thursday a month at 5pm | 21+

Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!

June 19: A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

June

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Coil Baskets

Thursday, June 11 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Thumbtack Dinosaur Eggs

Thursday, June 18 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Clay and Wire Sculpture

Thursday, June 25 at 5pm | Ages 15+

July

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Circular Weaving

Thursday, July 2 at 5pm | 15+

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Single Use Dinosaur Soaps

Thursday, July 9 at 5pm | 15+

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Artifact Preservation Workshop

Wednesday, July 15 at 1pm | Adults

Learn from Kassidy Cobb, founder of History for the Ages, in this virtual workshop on preserving your most precious items, including:

  • Documents & Photos

  • Glassware

  • Textiles

  • Books

  • and more!

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Copper Wrapped Fossil Pendants

Thursday, July 16 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Dinosaur Shadowbox

Thursday, July 23 at 5pm | Ages 15+

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Clay Leaf Imprint Dish

Thursday, July 30 at 5pm | Ages 15+

August

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One Thursday a month at 5pm | 21+

Stop by Stick City Brewing Company to discuss the monthly book!

June 19: A Psalm for the Wild Built by Becky Chambers

The mission of Mars Area Public Library is to inform, educate, entertain, and culturally enrich by providing books,​ library materials, facilities, and professional
services for all individuals in our area.

Hours

 

Mon-Thurs: 10am-7pm
 

Friday: 10am-3pm
 

Saturday: 9am-4pm (10am-2pm between Memorial Day and Labor Day)

Contact

 

724-625-9048
 

jcallihan@bcfls.org

 

107 Grand Avenue/P.O. Box 415

Mars, PA 16046

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