Imagine. Create. Participate. This summer, look no further than your library for great ideas to keep your children creating every minute until school bells ring again!  

Registration begins June 8 for Lebanon County Libraries’ summer reading program, which will start in June and run throughout the summer. “Be Creative @ Your Library” is this year’s theme. Special programs, storytimes, and activities will reflect this arts theme and encourage children to continue reading over the summer months. As a reading incentive, activity folders are available in each of the county libraries. These folders contain six weeks worth of reading and fun activities.  Prize incentives will vary at each library.

Annville Free Library (867-1802) www.lclibs.org/annville
Programs on Mondays at 2:00 p.m.

June 15 - Popcorn Hat Players @ The Allen Theatre. 2:00 p.m.

June 22 - Martin Family Band - Irish Music & Dance. 2:00 p.m.

June 29 - Craig Collis, Magician - “Create Your Own Magic.” 2:00 p.m.

July 13 - Michelle Wasik, Mime - “The Art of Silence.” 2:00 p.m.

July 20 - Puppeteer Steve Abrams, Puppeteer, presents “Puppets From the Inside Out.”

July 27 - ADAM MILLER, Folk Musician - “Old Songs For Young Folks.” 2:00 p.m.

Aug. 3 - “CELEBRATION SENSATION” for all who complete summer folder. 2:00 p.m. Location to be determined.

Lebanon Community Library (273-7624) www.lclibs.org/lebanon

June 16 - Bravura Brass-It’s Great to Create! 6:30 p.m.

June 17 - Walk, Dance, Sing, and Act Like an Egyptian presented by Kate Liszka, University of PA Egyptologist. 1:00 p.m.

June 23 - ZooAmerica presents Animals in the Arts. 10:00 a.m.

June 30 - Kids and Cultures – A World of Fun! Stories from around the world. 10:00 a.m.

July 7 - Native Americans of Pennsylvania presented by the North Museum of Natural History and Science – 6:30 p.m.

July 21 - “Puppets from the Inside Out.”  Puppeteer Steve Abrams presents a tabletop puppet show and trickster tales with puppets! 10:00 a.m.

Matthews Public Library, Fredericksburg (865-5523)  www.lclibs.org/matthews
Programs on Tuesdays at 2:00 p.m.

June 16 - Hershey Gardens Puppets Visit Matthews Library. These puppets will show and tell you everything you need to know to create a beautiful garden. 2:00 p.m.

June 23 - Whose Library Is It, Anyway?  Brian Belge presents a program in which everyone gets involved in rambunctious games and exercises! 2:00 p.m.

June 30 - A World of Fun, Unplugged!  Kids & Cultures shows you what all the other kids do around the world to have fun without batteries. 2:00 p.m.

July 7 - Musical Magic by David Jack. Musician David Jack, winner of three Parent’s Choice awards presents “Spirit of America.”

July 14 - ZooAmerica presents Animals in the Arts! 2:00 p.m.

July 21 - “Puppets from the Inside Out.”  Puppeteer Steve Abrams presents a tabletop puppet show and trickster tales with puppets! 2:00 p.m.

July 28 - Learning Magic Through Books presented by Tom Yurasits. 2:00 p.m.

August 4 - Chris the Renaissance Man Interactive Historical Comedy.  This program will transport you from the Howling Desert to the Great Grey Green Greasy Limpopo River and beyond! 2:00 p.m.

August 11 - Sidewalk Chalk Art Competition!  Decorate the library’s sidewalks and parking lot. Snacks and drinks provided. 2:00 p.m.

Myerstown Community Library (866-2800)     www.lclibs.org/myerstown
Programs on Wednesdays at 6:00 p.m.

June 24 - “Puppets from the Inside Out.”  Puppeteer Steve Abrams presents a tabletop puppet show and trickster tales with puppets! 6:00 p.m.

July 1 - Kits Interactive Theatre—”Colonial Life: Pennsylvania 1730s.” Celebrate spring with servant Katie Cotswold in this young colonial village. Meet the townsfolk, join in chores, games, and frolics, and take a turn in the Maypole dance. 6:00 p.m.

July 8 - Zoo America presents Animals in the Arts. 6:00 p.m.

July 15 - Sidewalk Art. 6:00 p.m.
                       
July 22 - Michelle Wasik, Mime - “The Art of Silence.” 6:00 p.m.

July 29 - “Make Your Own Music.” 6:00 p.m.

Aug. 5 - “Let’s Celebrate” for all who complete summer folder. 6:00 p.m.

Palmyra Public Library (717-838-1347) www.lclibs.org/palmyra
Programs on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. All programs will be held in the recreation room, second floor, Palmyra Municipal Building.

June 15 - Popcorn Hat Players - “Rollicking Rip-Snorters.” 10:30 a.m.

June 22 - Martin Family Band - Irish Music & Dance. 10:30 a.m.

June 29 - Craig Collis, Magician - “Create Your Own Magic.” 10:30 a.m.

July 13 - Michelle Wasik, Mime - “The Art of Silence.” 10:30 a.m.

July 27 - Adam Miller, Folk Musician - “Old Songs For Young Folks.” 10:30 a.m.

August 3 - Book Bingo Bash. 10:30 a.m.

Richland Community Library (717-866-4939) www.lclibs.org/richland

June 16 - Walk, Dance, Sing, and Act Like an Egyptian presented by Kate Liszka, University of PA Egyptologist. 1:00 p.m.

June 25 - Storytime & Human Bingo. 11:30 a.m.

July 9 - Musical Petting Zoo. 11:30 a.m.

July 16 - “Just Build It!”  Create something amazing with junk! 11:30 a.m.

July 20 - “Puppets from the Inside Out.”  Puppeteer Steve Abrams presents a tabletop puppet show and trickster tales with puppets! 6:30 p.m.

July 30 - “GOT ART?” Summer Reading Wrap-up Party.11:30 a.m.