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Children's
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 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
Community Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, July 1 to Thursday, July 31 | All ages
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Get ready to explore! Grab a scavenger hunt sheet at the Mars Area Public Library and start your journey around Mars, Valencia, and beyond! Each location on the list will display a poster showing the cover of a book. Just write down the correct title and author at each site, then return your completed list to the library for a prize!
Completion prize: One-time library fine forgiveness
Grand prize: One year of fine forgiveness ($100 value)
August
Foam Party Finale
Friday, August 1 at 4pm | All ages
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Join us as we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program at the Adams Township Community Park Rotary Pavilion with snacks, activities, and a Foam Party for some good "clean" fun! Bring towels and wear comfortable clothing that can get wet!
Click here for directions.
Back to School Story Hour
Wednesday, August 13 at 10:30am | Ages 5-6
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Get ready to go back to school with Principal Semler of the Mars Area Primary Center! Hear a story read by Ms. Semler, get to know your future classmates, be creative with a Mars Spirit craft and Back-2-School coloring pages, and enter a raffle for a door prize!
