Adult Summer Reading. A smiling sun in sunglasses is the the top left corner, palm fronds are in the top right corner. the background is blue and tan stripes.

Summer Reading Kickoff

Saturday, June 27
10:00am to 4:00pm

Why should kids have all the fun this summer? Our program is designed to encourage Adult readers to read and have fun!
Stop by either the Main Library or the Village Branch to sign up for Summer Reading.
And while you’re here, check out the treats and raffle prizes!

Summer Reading Program

Can’t stop by June 27? No problem!
Stop by the library anytime before Saturday, August 15 to sign-up.
Keep track of what you’re reading, earn raffle tickets for weekly prizes & the Grand Prize. One person will win a special prize for ‘Most Read!’

Dinner, Book & a Movie

Dinner, Book & a Movie

Starting June 27, you can pick up a copy of our Summer book: “People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry.

Then you can register to join us for Dinner & a Movie on Thursday, July 30 at 6:00pm. Share pizza with fellow lit lovers as we chat about the book then we will watch the movie.

To register, please visit our Adult Reference Desk or our Events Calendar starting June 27. A $5 non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration.

Teen Summer Reading Unearth a Story. Mountains in the background with jungle trees on the ends. A T-rex holding a book is to the left of the title, a Pterodactyl to the right is sitting an a branch and holding a book.

Summer Reading Program

Sign up for Teen Summer Reading on ReadSquared!

Then stop by the Teen Librarian’s office for a welcome bag or receive one at the Teen Summer Reading Kickoff Program.

Log books online each week to get points and stop in to redeem your log for weekly prizes. Record the most points by August 14 to win a one year membership to the American Museum of Natural History in New York City!

100 Point per book, 20 points per book review, 10 points per minigame on ReadSquared, 50 points for each Summer Reading program attended in person. All programs will include snacks!

Build-a-Dinosaur Summer Reading Kickoff
Friday, June 26
2:00 to 5:00pm

Split into teams and compete to build LEGO dinosaur sets to be displayed in the teen room all summer.
First team to finish gets a prize. Enter a raffle to bring one home at the end of the summer!

Gemstone Mining
Friday, July 10
3:00 to 4:30pm

Dig and clean gems and fossils, and keep what you find. Maybe there will be some dino bones too! Registration required.

Reconstructed Pottery
Thursday, July 30
4:00 to 6:00pm

Put smashed pottery back together like an archaeologist! Registration required.

Teen Summer Reading Finale:
Dinosaur Double Feature
Friday, August 14
3:00 to 8:00pm

Join us for the finale of Summer Reading for pizza and a double feature: Jurassic Park and Jurassic World! Registration required.

Countdown to Extinction
All Summer Long

Count how many dinosaurs are hiding in the Teen Room. Closest guess that doesn’t go over will get a package of dinosaur eggs and rock candy!

Unearth a Story. Theme for the Children's Summer Reading Club. On the left is a R-Rex curled up with a book. On the right is a man reading to a children while a dinosaur is cuddled up with them.

Summer Reading Club

How does it work?
Check out the video below!

Summer Reading Club

The Summer Reading Club is open to children ages 0-12.
Keep track of all the time you spend reading this summer to earn raffle tickets for our fabulous prize baskets. Winners will be announced at our Summer Reading Finale. You do not have to be present to win.
Sign up begins in-person or online at ReadSquared on Saturday, June 27.

Summer Reading Kickoff

The Reptile Show!
Main Library:
Saturday, June 27 at 11:00am or Monday, June 29 at 7:00pm
Village Branch:
Saturday, June 27 at 2:00pm or Monday, June 29 at 5:00pm

The Hudson Valley Reptile & Rescue will brings you face-to-face with a diverse group of scaly friends, from slithering snakes to incredible lizards and everything in between.
This show is for Summer Reading Club members only.

Summer Reading Programs

There will be special Dino themed programs all Summer long so make sure you keep an eye on our Events Calendar.
And be sure to check out all our other programs too!

Summer Reading Finale

Dino Dance Party!
Saturday, August 8
Main Library: 11:00am to 1:00pm
Village Branch: 2:00 to 4:00pm

Celebrate all the reading we have done this summer with a dance party with live DJ, limbo contest, popcorn, cotton candy & lots of fun! Raffle winners will be announced (winners do not have to be present to win a prize)!
The dance party will be for members of the Summer Reading Club ONLY.
So be sure to sign up for the Summer Reading Club before August 8.