From June 4th to July 9th, explore how the senses color our world for kids and adults alike! This summer, gear up to unearth geological marvels, unleash your inner artist, taste a tale, strum through an instrument petting zoo, and sniff out a story.
Kids who read beat the “summer slide” and retain more of their academic skills for the following school year. Make reading a breeze with us! We hope to encourage a love of reading through fun presentations, colorful activities and connections with our community. Adventure awaits!
The following events are part of Summer Reading; click on the event image for more information.
Our outreach program brings summer reading to a community center near you. Click the event image to see what days the Friends of the Library will visit your town. For ages 0-13.
Earn tickets by completing reading logs and attending summer reading programs. Reading logs are available for pick-up in the library. Fill out your ticket with your name and phone number, and place in the prize jars located in the library. All ages may participate. On July 16th after Storytime, we will draw prize winners; need not be present to win. Click event image to see full list of prizes.
Presented by Stillwater Rockers, learn about geological wonders and enjoy a sensory activity. For ages 0-13.
Free workshop for ages 13-18. Sip Italian sodas and sparking lemonade and paint with us! Pick out your canvas and paint in the traced image.
The library is rolling out the red carpet for student art submissions from elementary, middle, high school, and even undergrads! Get your masterpieces in by May 30th to join the creative jamboree. And don’t forget to scoop up your art after the stroll—it’s available for collection until June 10th! As you peruse our student gallery, jump into our community craft! We’re whipping up an art bouquet, because a community that colors together, blooms together!
Join us for a free community art mural with Beth Korth from Tippet Rise. The adult session (for ages 16+) begins at 9:30 am, and the children’s session begins at 10:30 am. We will provide all the materials. Pre-registration is required for this event, please click event image to RSVP.
Presented by Columbus Fire Rescue, enjoy a snack while you learn about our local fire department and campfire safety. For ages 0-13.
Book club for ages 9-12. Pick up your copy at the library starting May 20th. We will be reviewing The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo on Friday, June 20th at 2 pm.
Watch our Mobile Library in the 11 am parade and join us for a special Storytime at 1 pm in the Fishtail Family Park Teepee.
Presented by Robert Smith, meet different instruments and make some of your own. For ages 0-13.
Free workshop for ages 13-18. Visualize your dreams and goals with us! All you need is an email address to create a free Canva account (we will show you how) and we will provide the computers. Using Google and Pinterest images we will create a digital collage you can print out, save on your phone and share with others.
Presented by Zoo MT, discover how animals use their sense of smell to survive in the wild. For ages 0-13.
