The theme for Summer Reading 2026 is “Unearth A Story”!
Summer Reading activities include in person programs, story times, youth reading club, take and make craft kits, and farmers market visits. Click here to view a PDF of the Summer Reading Program brochure for 2026!
Or see below:
In Person Programs
In person programs are open to all ages. There is no registration.
Monday, June 1st at 10 AM at the Library: Unearth A Story Kickoff Party (Face painting + dinosaur activities)
Tuesday, June 9th at 10 AM at the Nebraska City Middle School (909 1st Corso): Wildlife Encounters
Saturday, June 20th at 10 AM at the Library: Jeff Quinn Magic
Monday, June 22nd at 10 AM at the Library: Science Heroes (Science + Storytelling)
Tuesday, June 30th at 10 AM at the Library: Stomp, Chomp, Roar Dinosaur Program
Story Times
Story Times are geared for ages 6 and under. No registration. Families welcome!
There are no afternoon Story Times during summer.
June 3rd at 10 AM at the Library: Mr. Oakley’s Unearth a Story Time
June 10th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader: Keep Nebraska City Beautiful
June 17th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader Children’s author Sarah Strehle
June 24th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader Kimmel Orchard
July 1st at 10 AM at the Library: Independence Day Story Time and America 250 craft
July 8th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader Lifetime Vision
July 15th at 10 AM at the Library: Picnic-theme Story Time
July 22nd at 10 AM at the Library: We Love the Library Story Time
July 29th at 10 AM at the Library: Summer Wrap Up Snack & Scribble at the Library
Farmers Market
The Library will have a table at the Nebraska City Farmers Market at 810 1st Corso with free craft supplies and other giveaways from 4:30-5:30 on the following Thursdays:
June 4th and 18th
July 2nd, 16th, and 30th
August 13th and 27th
Reading Club
Youth ages pre-school-12th grade are invited to participate in Summer Reading Club! Students will log their reading in June and July for a prize package in August.
Registration forms, reading logs, and drop off box will be available Library beginning May 25th.
Reading logs begin June 1st.
Craft Kits
Take and Make craft kits will be available to pick up at the Library on the following weeks:
July 1st-4th: Patriotic Paper Chain Craft
July 6th-11th: Sunset Dinosaur Paper Craft
July 13th-18th: Dinosaur Sticker Scene Craft
July 20th-25th: Pipe Cleaner Firefly Craft
July 27th-31st: Cupcake Liner Fish Craft
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