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
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.
STEMsters
Wednesdays, June 10, July 8 & 22 at 10:30am | Children
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STEMsters, the Mars High School Chapter of a national nonprofit, strives to develop a love for STEM among young students through an interactive activity-based learning experience. A typical lesson from STEMsters starts with a presentation that goes over an experiment and the instructions. With a worksheet to track and plan out the experiment and review STEM concepts involved, students then build the project with instructors hands-on guidance. Experiments are tested and the science concepts behind the projects are explained.
Kids Yoga in the Park
Wednesdays, June 17, July 1, 15, and 29 at 10am | Children
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Experience the elements of yoga (breathe, move, rest) in a fun and engaging way with age-appropriate poses and a focus on breathing, relaxation, and meditation. This is a wonderful way for children to stretch their bodies and calm their minds in the great outdoors.
Loose clothing recommended to allow for comfortable movement. Bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
This program is presented by IvyRehab for Kids.
Worm Composter at the Library
Wednesdays, July 8, 22, and August 12 at 2pm | Children to Teens
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Visit the library to learn about how worms turn waste into fertile soil. Our worm composter will be the home of a number of "red wigglers" this July who will turn waste food products into compost, which can then be used to grow healthy plants. Drop in for both sessions to see their progress and learn about worms and compost.
Special thanks to Let's Go Compost for providing our materials for this program.
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!
LEGO Club: Session 1
Tuesday, June 16 at 5pm | Children
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Join us for a one hour drop-in, free play Lego building session! Children will have the opportunity to use our many bins of Legos to build their own creations. Creations will be on display in the Children's area for one month until the next Lego Club meeting. An optional monthly Lego challenge is also available!
Splish Splash Safe: Water Safety
Monday, June 22 at 10:30am | Children
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Stay safe this summer. Learn about water safety from a life guard and apply your new knowledge on the Adam's Township Community Park Splash Pad.
K9 Storytime: Session 1
Wednesday, June 24 at 11am | Children
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Meet the Adams Township Chief of Police and other officers along with special partner, K9 Kiko, for a police adventure storytime. Then, enjoy a peak at the Safety Squad (cop cars and other police vehicles) in our parking lot. *Types & quantity dependent on availability.
July
K9 Storytime: Session 2
Tuesday, July 14 at 5pm | Children
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Meet the Adams Township Chief of Police and other officers along with special partner, K9 Kiko, for a police adventure storytime. Then, enjoy a peak at the Safety Squad (cop cars and other police vehicles) in our parking lot. *Types & quantity dependent on availability.
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.
LEGO Club: Session 2
Tuesday, July 21 at 5pm | Children
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Join us for a one hour drop-in, free play Lego building session! Children will have the opportunity to use our many bins of Legos to build their own creations. Creations will be on display in the Children's area for one month until the next Lego Club meeting. An optional monthly Lego challenge is also available!
