Summer Reading 2025 / Colorful programs all summer long!

Summer Reading 2025  

Colorful programs for all ages, all summer long!


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Touch A Truck

Sunday June 15th

2:00 – 5:00 pm

Join us on Father’s Day to explore up close an ambulance, a firetruck, a school bus, construction vehicles, tractors, oil trucks, a race car, and more! Along with the trucks there will be activity booths, face painting, and food options.

(ALL AGES)


VINS

Saturday June 28th

11:00 am – 12:00 pm

Discover a world where owls turn pink, and tree trunks can blink! Meet three of our animal ambassadors, and learn how nature’s palette can startle, impress, and even fool the eye! Witness the rainbow of techniques our wildlife uses to hunt, hide, and survive in this 45 minute program geared towards families and children of all ages.

(ALL AGES)


DINOMAN

Wednesday July 3rd

11:00 am @ Rusty Parker Park

With magic, merry mayhem, and magnificent props, the audience is taken on a trip throughout the Mesozoic era.

(ALL AGES)


Mystery Artifacts! How Museums Help Share the Past

Friday July 11th

10:30 am

Young learners will investigate how museums help share the past through a story time and close looking activity with artifacts.

(ALL AGES)


Community Art: BOOKLEY

Friday July 11th

2:00 -4:00 pm

Don’t miss this opportunity to recreate Bookley, our colorful and beloved Library Fish, out of the decorated recycled CD’s that were made at summer reading signups.

(Ages 8+)


Exordium: Camouflage in Nature w/ Mr. K

Saturday July 19th

11:00 am

Learn how animals, insects and plants use color and camouflage to ensure they get their next meal or keep from being eaten as the next meal. Hands-on activities underscore the use of color and texture as a means of staying hidden.

(ALL AGES)


Nailed it! Bad Art Challenge:

Starry Night

Friday July 25th

11:00am – 2:00 pm drop in

Recreate Van Gogh’s classic work of art in wacky, mixed mediums. Drop all expectations of perfection at the door and just have fun!

(ALL AGES)


Saturday Storytime

w/ Linda Bassick

Saturday Aug 2nd 10:30 am

Enjoy this special musical storytime with the talented Linda Bassick!

(ages 0-6)


Popsicle Day and Raffle Drawing

Friday August 8th

Raffle Drawing at 12:00 pm.

Last chance to stop by the library to turn in your summer reading log for prizes and kids will also get a free popsicle! Teen raffle prize drawing will be held at 12 noon.

(ALL AGES)



TEEN SUMMER READING RAFFLE

6/15 – 8/8

Kids going into 5th grade & up may participate in the Teen Summer Reading Program. You can download the game board on our website or pick one up at the library. After that, come to the help desk to pick up your incentives and to fill out your grand prize raffle entry tickets!!


Adult Summer Reading Bingo

6/15 – 8/8

Read differently this summer! Download or pickup our regular or “wicked hard” bingo sheet at the library. Return your completed “bingo” card to be entered into a drawing for fun prizes!

Touch-a-truck! / Sun June 15 / 2-5pm

Touch-a-truck!

Sunday, June 15th from 2:00 – 5:00 pm

Dac Rowe Field behind the library


Join us on Father’s Day to explore up close an ambulance, a firetruck, a school bus, construction vehicles, tractors, oil trucks, a race car, and more! Along with the trucks there will be activity booths, face painting, and food options.


Summer Reading Sign-ups! Activity booths! Face painting! Food!


co-hosted by:

Waterbury Recreation, The Children’s Room and Brookside Primary School

   

Mindful Gardening with Rachel / June 18 / 10:30-11am

Mindful Gardening with Rachel

UVM Master Gardener, Rachel Babin

Wednesdays from 10:30-11:00 AM starting June 18th through August 6th.

For all ages (8 and younger must have a caregiver).


This drop-in Therapeutic Horticultural Program uses intentional gardening activities to spur discussion and enhance well-being.

Use all five senses to reconnect in the garden in all weather. Unplug and enjoy play, productivity, mindful learning, fun, and the accomplishment that comes from caring for plants and growing your own food with UVM Master Gardener, Rachel Babin.

 

VINS: Color Our World / SAT JUNE 28 / 11:00AM / STEELE

VINS: Color Our World

Saturday June 28th from 11:00am – 12pm in the Steele Room.


Discover a world where owls turn pink, and tree trunks can blink! Meet three of our animal ambassadors, and learn how nature’s palette can startle, impress, and even fool the eye! Witness the rainbow of techniques our wildlife uses to hunt, hide, and survive in this 45 minute program geared towards families and children of all ages.


Dinoman / Thur July 3 / 11-12pm / Rusty Parker Park

Dinoman!

Thursday, July 3rd from 11:00am – 12:00pm at Rusty Parker Park.


Dinoman comes to Waterbury. The public is welcome to a dinosaur-themed performance at Rusty Parker Park.

*please bring chairs, blankets, and umbrellas to stay out of the sun*


The event is free and part of the Waterbury Recreation budget. Please consider donating to Waterbury Recreation to help support our programming throughout the year.

The event is geared toward a elementary-aged audience.

Accessibility Notes: There is accessible parking available at Rusty Parker Park.

Mystery Artifacts! / Fri July 11 / 10:30am

Mystery Artifacts! How Museums Help Share the Past

Friday, July 11th at 10:30 am

Ages 8+


Young learners will investigate how museums help share the past through a story time and close looking activity with artifacts.


Community Art Project: Bookley / FRI July 11 / 2 pm

Community Art Project: Bookley

Friday, July 11th at 2 pm


Don’t miss this opportunity to recreate Bookley, our colorful and beloved Library Fish, out of the decorated recycled CD’s that were made at summer reading signups.

Exordium: Camouflage in nature with mr. k / Sat July 19 / 11am

Exordium

Camouflage in Nature with Mr. K

Saturday, July 19th at 11am in the SAL room


Learn how animals, insects and plants use color and camouflage to ensure they get their next meal or keep from being eaten as the next meal. Hands-on activities underscore the use of color and texture as a means of staying hidden.

No Rules Journaling / 2nd Mondays / 4-5pm

No Rules Journaling for middle and high school students

The Second Monday of each month from 4:00 – 5:00 PM in the SAL room.


Dates:

June 9th


We will provide an inspirational prompt and creative support – all you have to do is write or draw without restraint. No pressure, nothing is “right” or “wrong” – just allow the unfiltered and unedited creativity within you to flow!

 

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