Summer is here and most Libraries around Columbus are kicking off their Summer Reading Programs with a celebratory party! These parties are all free to attend, and have some fun activities planned. I’ve put together a list of Summer Reading Kickoff Parties happening at Libraries around Columbus here, organized by date. Check on the link for the event where you’ll find all the details you need for each party. And remember to check my post on Summer Reading Challenges!
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Thursday, May 30
Bexley Library: 3pm-5pm
We’re kicking off Summer Community Read with one big birthday party! The library is celebrating its 100th birthday and our very own Robot is turning 10! Join us for fun family activities such as crafts, a scavenger hunt, and birthday treats, plus enter to win tickets to Kings Island (drawing will be held at 4 PM). Spend the first hour signing up for Summer Community Read and enjoying activity stations throughout the library and then spend the second hour at Robot’s Birthday party where you’ll get to meet our guest of honor, Robot, who has a special surprise for all of his friends.
Northwest Library: 6:30pm-8pm
Celebrate the 2024 club with crafts, activities and a visit from Bring the Farm to You.
Friday, May 31
Worthington Park Library: 6pm-8pm
An obstacle course, games and more are a not-to-be-missed start to summer-reading season.
Saturday, June 1
Marysville Library: 10am-12pm
Kickoff the Summer Reading Program with us! There will be bounce houses, face painting, snow cones, and more!
Hilliard Branch: 10am-2pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Outside games are weather permitting.
New Albany Branch: 10am-12pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Gahanna: 10am-1pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Main Library: 11am-1pm
Join us for games, snacks, music and fun activities to kickoff your summer reading. The Muppet Mayhem Band takes the stage for a singalong concert beginning at 11:45 AM!
Linden Branch: 11am-1pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Northside Branch: 11am-2pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Martin Luther King Branch: 1pm-4pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Parsons Branch: 1pm-4pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Karl Road Branch: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Hilltop Branch: 2pm-5pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading!
Whetstone: 2pm-4pm
Join us to kickoff your summer reading! Enjoy a scavenger hunt inside the library, and games and activities outside. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Northern Lights Branch: 2pm-4pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Reynoldsburg: 2pm-4pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Old Worthington Library (Off-site weather permitting at Northwest Village Green): 3pm-5pm
Mark your calendar for a performance by The Shazzbots, plus crafts and games! For families.
In the event of inclement weather, crafts and games will be moved into Old Worthington Library.
Monday: June 3
South High Branch: 2pm-4pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Shepard: 2pm-5pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Franklinton Branch: 2pm-3:30pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Driving Park Branch: 2:30pm-4:30pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Whitehall Branch: 3pm-5pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Tuesday, June 4
Canal Winchester: 10:30am-11:30am
Join us with a Mini Farm Visit from Bring the Farm to You to kickoff your summer reading.
Wednesday, June 5
Marion-Franklin Branch: 3pm-5pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting. See and pet farm animals. Groups call ahead.
Barnett: 3pm-5pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Thursday, June 6
Southeast Branch: 11am-3pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading. Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Dublin Branch: 3pm-5pm
Join us for games and activities to kickoff your summer reading and celebrate the Dublin Branch’s Birthday! Groups call ahead. Outside games are weather permitting.
Remember that our local Libraries hold many other events over the summer for the whole family! Have a great summer!
