It's summer reading club time at the Warner Library, and the kickoff event is this Saturday.

Mel Snow and Emily Dunham indicate this year's program theme is "Plant a Seed, Read". The library’s core programming will focus heavily on conservation, local farming, and nature. Registration for the annual program kicks off this Saturday, and participants can track their progress across three distinct reading levels.

Weekly activities will run consistently throughout June and July with no pre-registration required. Snow indicates they are offering a Barbie Club, a Lego Club, and youth story times.

A primary highlight of the summer is the library's newly established Garden Club, which will alternate between Thursday mornings and evenings starting in June. Snow explains that participants of all ages will receive direct instruction on how to start, tend, and maintain a functional garden plot.

According to Snow and Dunham, the library is responding to community feedback requesting more weekend options, so the library has also locked in an extensive series of family-focused Saturday events. June's lineup includes Scovill Zoo presentations, a nature walk at Mettler Woods, and a highly anticipated "Equipment Day" partnership with Clinton's Case IH dealership to bring large farm implements to the library lawn for kids to explore.

While providing a summer of fun for the community's youth, Snow and Dunham remind that just 15 minutes of reading per day during the summer vacation is a vital tool for brain development, keeping students from losing critical academic skills before the fall term.

Join the library for its annual summer reading club kick-off event, coming up this Saturday from 9 am to 1 pm on the library front lawn. There will be inflatables - bring a swimsuit as there will be a wet inflatable option. Additionally, there will be games, balloon animals, and more. You can also register for the summer reading club at the event as well. 

Snow reminds, you can register for the summer reading club at any point during the summer. Stop by the Library at 310 North Quincy Street to get registered.