July Children's and Teen Programs at Kendall Young Library

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Children’s Summer Reading Program – Patrons, birth to 5^th grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Level Up at your Library” summer programs.  There is a reading challenge, activity bingo, and great programs each week.  Please make sure to return entries by July 31^st for the summer drawings.

 

Children’s Special Events –

Tuesday, July 8^th, 5:00-7:00pm – Family Pool Party at the Webster City Outdoor Pool – Free event for the whole family

Thursday, July 10^th. 10:30-11:30am – Fonziba Drums (ages 8+) at Kendall Young Library

Thursday, July 17^th, 6:00pm – Family Foam Party at Webster City Market Night – sponsored by Kendall Young Library

Children’s Weekly Programs –

Wild Things 1 (PreK-K) will meet on Monday, July 7^th and 14^th   from 10:30-11:30AM. 

Wild Things 2 (1^st-2^nd grade) will meet on Tuesday, July 1^st, 8^th, and 15^th   from 10:30-11:30AM.    

Fuzzy Ducklings (Under 3 years) will meet on Wednesday, July 2^nd, 9^th, and 16^th from 10:30-11:30AM. 

Tween’s Time (3^rd – 5^th grade) will meet on Thursday, July 3^rd, 10^th, and 17^th from 10:30-11:30AM.

Hungry Caterpillars (Preschool) will meet on Friday, July 11^th, and 18^th from 10:30-11:30AM.

 

Teen Summer Reading Program – Patrons, 6th to 12th grade, are invited to join in a variety of “Level Up at your Library” summer programs.  There is a 10-day reading challenge along with both scheduled and "on your own time" programs each week.  Detailed information is available at the Adult Checkout Desk or in the Teen Area. Please make sure to get all entries in by July 31^st.

Game of the Week – Each week throughout the summer there will be new game featured as the “Game of the Week”.  Mondays from 10:00-11:00am the game will be presented with the rule and an opportunity to play with friends.  The game will also be available all week if you want to stop-in, try it out, and vote thumbs-up/ thumbs-down on how you liked the game.

Teen Lounge – Patrons in 6^th-12^th grade are invited on Tuesday from 10:00-11:30AM.  Join us weekly for video games, snacks, crafts, board games, and more!

Special crafts in the theme of “Level Up At Your Library” will be provided each week.

Teen Games – “Fun before the Sun…Thursdays” is time for games and adventures. Each Thursday from 10:00-11:30AM, Teens are invited for activities such as games, movies, a scavenger hunt, and mini golf which will be held inside the library.  Bring a friend and stop in before heading outside for the afternoon!

Teen Crafternoons – Again Back by popular demand, the Kendall Young Teen area will have a Crafternoon Station throughout the summer.  Each week, beginning on Wednesdays, a new craft will be presented.  This activity is available whenever the library is open.  Make plans to stop each week and find your creative side!

The Teen Area STEM Cart is available for the adventurous builder.  We have a variety of plans that can prime your inventive spirit!  All materials will be provided.  Teens are invited to stop at the reference desk anytime throughout the month to get more information.  This activity will be available all summer long!

Community Lego Build – Students are invited to participate in building the Lego Disney Villain Icons.  This project is available during all open hours of the library and it located in the Young Adult Area.

As always, the Teen area located in the Kendall Young Library offers a variety of board games, community Lego build, Chromebooks, video games, books, and activities that are always available.  Stop in for the fun!

*Throughout the summer, Kendall Young Library determines your age group by the grade you will be entering into in Fall 2025.

COMING IN AUGUST – Make your calendars for a Teen Puzzle Competition.  August 12^th, teens can show off their puzzling skills.  Details and registration to come!

 

*Throughout the summer, Kendall Young Library determines your age group by the grade you will be entering into in Fall 2025.

 

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