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Children's

Summer Reading Events & Programs

Summer Reading Challenge

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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.​

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This year we're encouraging all participants to track their reading progress through Beanstack, our online platform. However, if you prefer the traditional paper version, download and print the PDF below. Once the paper tracker has been filled out, transfer the information onto Beanstack to earn credit for your hard work!

Repeating Events

One Time Programs

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Repeating Events

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Board Game Club

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

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Summer Pokemon Meetup

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

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Worm Composter

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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Egyptology Day

Wednesday, June 17 at 1pm | Children and Teens

Drop by the Mars Library between 1 and 3pm to uncover treasures from the sands of Egypt.  Learn about and craft ancient artifacts, decipher hieroglyphics, and learn the ancient game of Senet.

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Summer Birdfeeders

Wednesday, June 24 at 4pm | Children and Teens

Create some treats for our feathered friends this summer with a few common items.  Dress for a mess.

July

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Independence Day Crafts

Thursday, July 2 at 1pm | Children and Teens

​Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with some make and take crafts and other 4th of July themed activities.

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Super Smash Bros Ultimate Gaming Day

Wednesday, July 29 at 1pm | Children and Teens

​Come hang out and play Super Smash Bros. Ultimate for the Nintendo Switch!  4 players at a time.  3 minute battles to keep things moving.

August

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Repeater Template

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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