Read 15 minutes a day. For each day you read, color in a circle on the reading log. When you reach any of the stars, come into the library and get your Level Up Prize.
Complete all the days on your log to finish, then come into your local library to claim your last Level Up Prize (while supplies last). Turn it in by August 2 to register for the Finale Grand Prize.
Grand Prizes
Saturday, 8/2
Complete and turn in your Reading Log by August 2 to be registered for a Grand Prize.
Read to Me’s
(Ages 0-4)
Kids
(Ages 5-10)
Teens
(Ages 11-18)
Screen Printed Totes with Studio Two Three
Pick from 3 different designs to screen print a tote bag to take home. Best for ages 8-12. Registration required.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6/18 | Broad Rock | 3:00pm |
| 6/20 | East End | 4:00pm |
| 7/9 | Main | 2:00pm |
| 7/24 | Ginter Park | 4:00pm |
| 7/28 | Westover Hills | 3:00pm |
| 7/29 | West End | 4:00pm |
Creative Crafting with SCRAP Creative Reuse
Design your own special art project using recycled materials. Registration required.
| Program | Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tissue Paper Butterflies & Flowers (8+) | 6/25 | Hull Street | 11:00 AM |
| Paper Collage (Teens) | 7/14 | North Avenue | 10:00 AM |
| Button Flowers (6+) | 7/21 | Belmont | 11:00 AM |
Reptile Rendezvous with My Three Chambered Heart
Level up your reptile knowledge with a special reptile-filled presentation by My Three Chambered Heart. You’ll explore interactive exhibits and meet live reptile ambassadors up close (including tortoises, lizards, and snakes). You’ll also be entered to win a special prize package—including tickets to visit My Three Chambered Heart’s museum location.
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6/23 | North Avenue | 11:00 AM |
| 6/23 | Westover Hills | 2:00 PM |
| 7/7 | Main | 11:00 AM |
| 7/7 | West End | 2:00 PM |
| 7/8 | Ginter Park | 11:00 AM |
| 7/15 | East End | 2:00 PM |
| 7/15 | Belmont | 4:30 PM |
| 7/22 | Hull Street | 11:00 AM |
| 7/22 | Broad Rock | 2:00 PM |
Mr. Mike’s Big Balloon Show
Step into the wonderful world of Mr. Mike’s balloons. Join us for a balloon-filled storytime when children will don balloon costumes to act out stories and let their imaginations soar!
| Date | Location | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | Belmont | 10:00 AM |
| 6/9 | North Avenue | 2:00 PM |
| 6/10 | Hull Street | 10:00 AM |
| 6/10 | East End | 2:00 PM |
| 6/11 | Westover Hills | 10:00 AM |
| 6/11 | Broad Rock | 2:00 PM |
| 6/12 | Ginter Park | 2:00 PM |
| 6/13 | West End | 10:00 AM |
| 6/13 | Main | 2:00 PM |
Teen Art
Create some amazing art at the library with an art teacher. Learn different skills each week.
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Summer Reading Finale
Saturday, 8/2 – 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
We’ll say goodbye to summer at our annual Summer Reading Program finale on Saturday. Enjoy cool activities, a game truck for playing video games, dancing, and FREE scoops of ice cream from Ruby Scoops (while supplies last). Create some summer crafts or just play—fun for all ages!
Humphrey Calder Park
414 N. Thompson St., Richmond, VA 23221
