The Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library will have its Summer Reading Program kickoff party with bounce houses, carnival games, face-painting and other activities from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at the library on Bethel Street.
“Fairy Tales, Folk Tales and Myths” is the theme for the summer program, which runs until July 8.
“The library’s team has worked very hard to bring the theme of this year’s program to life,” library interim director Tiffany Luna said in a press release. “I truly hope patrons of all ages enjoy participating in the events as must as we enjoyed preparing them.”
Staff members have created themed decorations, including a 12-foot storybook mural downstairs and a fairy garden for the outdoor pavilion upstairs.
Readers of all ages are invited to participate in the program. After registering in one of the four age categories — pre-readers, up to age 4; kids, 5 to 12; teens, 13 to 17; and adults, 18 and older — participants will use a reading log to track how many hours they spend reading. Registration can be completed online or in-person at the library’s front desk.
Everyone who registers will get goodie bag and a raffle ticket for the first five hours of reading. For every five hours completed after that, another raffle ticket will be awarded.
“Prizes such as a drone, ‘Dungeons and Dragons’ tabletop game and hoverboard are up for grabs at the finale July 8,” the release states.
Schedule
Several free events are slated for the program. Organizers listed the following events:
- Kickoff Party (2-4 p.m. June 3) – Festivities will include face painting, bounce houses and carnival-style games.
- DIY Fairy Skirts (2 p.m. June 7) – During this family-friendly event, guests will craft their own fairy skirt. Registration is required.
- Adult Sip and Paint (5:30 p.m. June 8) – Guests will select from two options to paint. Wine and light refreshments will be served. Guests must be at least 21 years old. Registration is required. To register, visit the HCCPL front desk or call (270) 887-4262. Space is limited.
- Once Upon a Time with Ventriloquist Doug Mickan (10 a.m. June 10)
- Children’s Storytime with Special Guests: Little Lambs (10 a.m. June 14)
- Candy House Construction (1:30 p.m. June 16) – Guests will create edible candy houses like the one featured in Hansel and Gretel. This is a family-friendly event. Registration is required. To register, visit the HCCPL front desk or call (270) 887-4262. Space is limited.
- Sewing Class featuring Tote Bags (9:30 a.m. June 19-20) Participants will sew bags to take home. All materials and instruction will be provided. For ages 13 and older. Registration is required.
- Children’s Storytime with Special Guest: Eddie Price (10 a.m. June 21)
- Make Your Own Fairy Lantern (5 p.m. June 22) Bring a sprinkle of magic home with you by creating a fairy lantern. All materials and instruction will be provided. Ages 18 and older. Registration is required.
- Exploring Mexican Folklore with Guest Speaker Camille Acosta (1:30 p.m. July 1)
- Build a Fairytale Terrarium (5 p.m. July 6) – The library has lots of little gnomes and fairies who need new homes! Come build a fantasy garden terrarium for your new friend and take them home. Materials and instruction will be provided. Youth must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. To register, visit the HCCPL front desk or call (270) 887-4262. Space is limited.
- Summer Reading Program Finale and Foam Party (1 p.m. July 8)
The Christian County Cooperative Extension Service and Friends of the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library are sponsors for the program. Select activities are sponsored by Cayce Mill Supply.
More information is available by visiting the front desk at the library or calling 270-887-4262.
