{"id":398,"date":"2024-06-17T15:29:15","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T15:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/libraries.ne.gov\/nebraskacity\/?page_id=398"},"modified":"2026-04-01T20:06:54","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T20:06:54","slug":"summer-reading-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mjpl.org\/?page_id=398","title":{"rendered":"Summer Reading Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n
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The theme for Summer Reading 2026 is “Unearth A Story”!<\/h2>\r\n

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!<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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In Person Programs<\/h3>\r\n

In person programs are open to all ages. There is no registration.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

Monday, June 1st at 10 AM at the Library:\u00a0<\/span>Unearth A Story Kickoff Party (<\/span>Face painting + dinosaur activities)<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Tuesday, June 9th at 10 AM at the Nebraska City Middle School (909 1st Corso): Wildlife Encounters<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Saturday, June 20th at 10 AM at the Library: Jeff Quinn Magic<\/p>\r\n

Monday, June 22nd at 10 AM at the Library: Science Heroes (Science + Storytelling)<\/p>\r\n

Tuesday, June 30th at 10 AM at the Library: Stomp, Chomp, Roar Dinosaur Program<\/p>\r\n

Story Times\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n

Story Times are geared for <\/span>ages 6 and under. <\/span>No registration. Families welcome!\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

There are no afternoon Story Times <\/span>during summer.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\r\n

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June 3rd at 10 AM at the Library: Mr. Oakley\u2019s Unearth a Story Time<\/span><\/p>\r\n

June 10th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader: Keep Nebraska City Beautiful<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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June 17th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader\u00a0<\/span>Children\u2019s author Sarah Strehle<\/span><\/p>\r\n

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June 24th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader Kimmel Orchard<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

July 1st at 10 AM at the Library: Independence Day Story Time and America 250 craft<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 8th at 10 AM at the Library: Guest Reader Lifetime Vision<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 15th at 10 AM at the Library: Picnic-theme Story Time<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 22nd at 10 AM at the Library: We Love the Library Story Time<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 29th at 10 AM at the Library: Summer Wrap Up Snack & Scribble at the Library<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Farmers Market<\/h3>\r\n
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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:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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June 4th and 18th<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 2nd, 16th, and 30th<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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August 13th and 27th<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Reading Club<\/h3>\r\n
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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.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Registration forms, reading logs, and drop off box will be available Library beginning May 25th.<\/p>\r\n

Reading logs begin June 1st.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Craft Kits<\/h3>\r\n
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Take and Make craft kits will be available to pick up at the <\/span>Library on the following weeks:<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 1st-4th: Patriotic Paper Chain Craft<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 6th-11th: Sunset Dinosaur Paper Craft<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 13th-18th: Dinosaur Sticker Scene Craft<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 20th-25th: Pipe Cleaner Firefly Craft<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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July 27th-31st: Cupcake Liner Fish Craft<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

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Sync Library events to your Google Calendar here!<\/a><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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If you have any questions feel free to call us at the Library:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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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…<\/p>\n

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