Summer Programs 2024

Make & Take Crafting – Mondays at 11 a.m.

June 3: Succulant Planting & Pot Painting

June 10: Quarter Bingo

June 17: Water Bottle Suncatchers

June 24: Patriotic Windsock

Family Storytime – Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

June 6: Flags

June 13: Father's Day

June 20: Summer

June 27: Independence Day

July 11: Dragons

July 18: Under the Sea

July 25: Camping

Movies – Thursdays at 2 p.m.

June 6: The Pagemaster

June 13: TMNT: Mutant Mayhem

June 20: Moana

June 27: Frozen 2

July 11: The Peanuts Movie

July 18: Super Mario Bros

July 25: Jumanji

Danbury Public Library

DANBURY PROGRAMS

Kick Off Event Monday, June 10 - Crafts, Games & More!

Mondays at 2 p.m. in June & July

DOBSON PROGRAMS

Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Dobson Methodist Church Fellowship Hall or Dobson Square Park

All programs are for children from ages 0 to 18 years old.

June 5: Game Day in the Dobson Square Park

June 12: Twist & Tales with Jon Sundell

June 19: Makerspace Activities

June 26: Treasure Hunt in the Dobson Square Park

July 10: Craft Day

July 17: Professor Whizzpop's "Rumble in the Jungle" Magic Show

August 2 - Last Day to Turn in Reading Log and

Collect Your Prize from the Treasure Chest!

Dobson Community Public Library

EAST BEND PROGRAMS

Monday Adventures with Stories & STEAM - 2 p.m.

June 10: Strictly No Elephants & Building Challenge

June 17: Saffron Ice Cream

June 24: Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

July 8: Wombat Goes Walkabout

July 15: The Amazing Adventures of Aya & Pete in Paris

July 22: Scaredy Squirrel Goes Camping

East Bend Public Library

Wednesday Adventures 10 a.m.

June 12: Magical Adventures with Fletcher Roberts

June 19: Science Heroes: Adventures of the Lost Treasure with Talewise

June 26: Reptile Adventures with Kernersville Reptile Rescue

July 10: Happy Birthday Smokey Bear with Yadkin County Forest Service

July 17: Once Upon a Time with Steve Somers, The Amazing Teacher

July 24: More Reptile Adventures with The Serpents Advocate

East Bend Public Library

Thursday Movie Adventures (Rated PG) 2 p.m.

June 13: Elemental

June 20: Trolls Band Together

June 27: UP

July 11: Migration

July 18: The Super Mario Bros

July 25: Wish

East Bend Public Library

ELKIN PROGRAMS

Children Kindergarten Through Grade 5

Friday, June 7, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. - Reading registration, bubbles and crafts.
Friday, June 7, 11 a.m. - Noon - Bubble-Ologist Steve Langley-will be performing with bubbles.
Tuesday, June 11, 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. - The Shepherd Shakespeare Company will present "Hamlet and the Pirates" - The never-before-heard tale of Hamlet's adventures amongst the pirates of the North Sea!
Tuesday, June 18 (K-2 at 11 a.m. & 3 - 5 at 1 p.m.) - Granny Bug Lady will present a hands-on insect experience. Registration Required
Tuesday, June 25 at 11 a.m. - Dragon Quest, join us for an immersive dragon adventure with Sigmon Theatrical. Meet at the Elkin Park Bandshell.
Tuesday, July 2 at 11 a.m. - Homemade Ice Cream and Bike Parade - meet at Elkin Park, Picnic Shelter #1. Registration Required
Tuesday, July 9 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. - Once Upon a Time Magic Show with Steve Somers.
Monday, July 15 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. - Instrument Petting Zoo with the Winston Salem Symphony Registration Required
Tuesday, July 16 at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. - Gemstone Mining - Dig for treasure at the Library! Registration Required
Tuesday, July 23 at 10 a.m. - Fairy Godmother Tales - Join us as the Fairy Godmother reads a story and then design your own wand! Registration Required
Thursday, August 1 at 11 a.m. - Family Bingo, Picnic and Benny's Ice Cream - Join us at the Elkin Park Large Picnic Shelter #1. Play Bingo and win prizes! Bring your own lunch and we'll treat you to ice cream.

Elkin Public Library

Tweens & Teens Rising 6 - 12 Grades

Tuesday, June 11 from 2-4 pm -Adventures in design and crafting, build a bedside lamp! Reserve your spot by calling 336-835-5586.
Wednesday, June 12 at 3:30 pm - Lord of the Rings (Dungeons & Dragons) - Registration Required
Thursday, June 13 from 4:30 to 6 pm - Summer Chess (Beginner)
Monday, June 17 at 11 am - Books and Coffee - Pick up a copy of the summer book at he front desk. Then meet at River Roast Coffee at 442 N. Bridge St., Jonesville, NC for good coffee and a good discussion. Registration Required.
Tuesday, June 18 from 2 to 4 pm - Exploring the American Northwest coast while crafting a totem pole. Reserve your spot by calling 336-835-5586.
Wednesday, June 19 at 3:30 pm - Lord of the Rings (Dungeons & Dragons) - Registration Required
Thursday, June 20 at noon - Teen Picnic Book Tasting - Help pick new books for the Elkin library! Meet at the band shelter at the Elkin Park. - Registration Required
Tuesday, June 25 at 3:30 pm - Make your own terrarium. - Registration Required
Wednesday, June 26 at 3:30 pm - Lord of the Rings (Dungeons & Dragons) - Registration Required
Thursday, June 27 from 4:30 to 8 pm - Summer Chess (Open Play) - Play against other players! All skill levels welcome!
Friday, June 28 from 3:30 to 5 pm - Game Night - cards, board games and Nintendo 64

Elkin Public Library

JONESVILLE PROGRAMS

Children – Every Tuesday at 10 a.m. or 2 p.m.

June 04: Registration, Kick-off, and Crafts

June 11: Bucket List Creations

June 18: Sensory Scavenger Hunt

June 25: Passport to Adventure

Jonesville Public Library

Teens – Every Thursday Starting at 5:30 p.m.

June 06: Confetti Cannons

June 13: Vacation Coasters

June 20: Strawberry Boba Tea

June 27: Bucket List & Fantasies

Jonesville Public Library

KING PROGRAMS

Monday Morning Movies 10:30 a.m.

King Public Library

June 17 - Brave

June 24 - Tom & Huck

July 1 - The Croods

July 8 - The Rescuers

July 14 - The Rescuers Down Under

July 22 - The Goonies

July 29 - Disney's Tall Tale

Summer Learning Grades Kindergarten - 5

June 1 - August 1 King Public Library

June 12 at Noon - Field Day Kick Off
June 19 at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Dana Hill Magic
June 26 at Noon - Mark Daniel Magical Story Teller
July 10 at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Talewise
July 17 at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. - Captain Jim is Magic
July 24 at 10 a.m. & 2 p.m. - North Carolina Zoo
July 31 at Noon - Ice Cream Party
August 1 at 6 p.m. Lego Night

Return Reading Log by August 9 at 5 p.m.

Summer Learning Teens

June 1 - August 1 King Public Library

June 13 at 6 p.m. - Game Night
June 20 at 6 p.m. - Art Night in the Library
June 27 at 6 p.m. - Chibi Art with Klaws of Kreation
June 29 at 11 a.m. - Page2Screen Club - Ballad of Songbird & Snake
July 11 at 6 p.m. - Neon Painting w/Kevin Casteel (Registration required)
July 18 at 4 p.m. - Book Bingo
July 25 at 6 p.m. - Page2Screen Club - Charlie & the Chocolate Factory

Return Reading Log by August 9 at 5 p.m.

MOUNT AIRY PROGRAMS

Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. - Toddler Time Storytime

2 and 3 year olds, join us for stories, songs and crafts.

May 29 - It's National Alligator Day! Let's learn about alligators.
June 5 - Planes, Trains and Automobiles, How Do You Travel? - Learn about the different ways to travel. We will play outside after storytime, floating boats in water and drawing cars with sidewalk chalk.
June 12 - That’s Not a Box, It’s a... - Using everyday objects and our imagination. We will play outside with a bubble machine and tunnels.
June 19 - Let’s Celebrate Nature - (bring a blanket, we’ll have storytime outside) Explore nature by throwing foam balls (flies) at a velcro spiderweb, to see how they stick.
June 26 - X, Marks the Spot! - We'll read about solving mysteries and finding treasure. We'll have parachute play outside.

Mount Airy Public Library

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m. - Book Babies Storytime

Birth to 24 months, join us for stories, songs and crafts.

May 23 - Turtles (World Turtle Day) - We'll learn about turtles.
May 30 - The Stories of Margaret Wise Brown - We'll read some of the author's most beloved books.
June 6 - Zip, Zip, Zoom, Let’s Go! - Explore different ways to travel with soft toy vehicles.
June 13 -What Can it Be? Using Your Imagination... - Stay and play. We will bring out the bubble machine for a popping good time!
June 20 - Let’s Go Outside! - Explore nature by throwing foam balls (flies) at a velcro spiderweb, to see how they stick.
June 27 - Peek-A-Boo! I See You! - Scavenger hunt. Participants will receive a picture list of things hidden within the children's area that they will search for.

Mount Airy Public Library

Thursdays at 11 a.m. - Preschool Storytime

4 and 5 year olds, join us for stories, songs and crafts.

May 23 - It’s Full Moon Day - We'll learn about the moon.
May 30 - Let’s Go to the Beach - It's beach season, yay!!!!
June 6 - Around the World We Go! - Adventures around the world. We will play outside after storytime, floating boats in water and drawing cars with sidewalk chalk.
June 13 - What Adventures Should We Go On? - Using our imagination and the power of books to travel anywhere we want to go.
June 20 - Nature, Wild and Free!(bring a blanket, we’ll have storytime outside) - Explore nature by throwing foam balls (flies) at a velcro spiderweb, to see how they stick.
June 27 - How Do We Get There? - We will read about maps, mysteries and treasure. We'll have parachute play outside.
Homeschool Thursdays Thursdays at 2 p.m. Hey Homeschoolers, join us every Thursday at 2 p.m. for Makerspace and STEAM related activities. For ages 10 and under. In the Multipurpose Room.

Mount Airy Public Library

PILOT MOUNTAIN PROGRAMS

A summer of free, fun learning programs for everyone! Sign-up on line at www.tinyurl.com/434m64f7 or call the library at 336.368.2370 to reserve your space today!

Monday, June 17 at 6 pm - Popsicle Stick Beach Sign (Intergenerational)
Tuesday, June 18 at 10 am - Balancing Acts Storytime (Kids, ages 1 - 11)
Wednesday, June 19 at 2 pm - Tiny Book Keychains (Tweens & Teens, 10, 11, 12 & up)
Friday, June 21, 10 am - Bee-Spectacular Science (Kids, ages 1 – 11)

Monday, June 24, 6 pm - Painted Pebble Cacti (Intergenerational)
Tuesday, June 25, 10 am - Dog Man Party (Kids, ages 1 – 11)
Wednesday, June 26 at 2 pm - Adventure Bucket List Journals (Tweens & Teens, 10, 11, 12 & up)
Friday, June 28 at 10 am - Galaxy Jars (Kids, ages 1 – 11)

Monday, July 1 at 6 pm - Book Tasting (Intergenerational)
Tuesday, July 2 at 10 am - Forest Magic Paper Flashlight (Kids, ages 1 – 10)
Wednesday, July 3 at 2 pm - Learn to Draw Cute Animals (Tweens & Teens, 10, 11, 12 & up)

Monday, July 8 at 6 pm - Amazing Race Library Edition (Intergenerational)
Tuesday, July 9 at 10 am - Moo-tastic Science (Kids, ages 1 – 10)
Wednesday, July 10 at 2 pm - Emoji Painting (Tweens & Teens – 10, 11, 12 & up)
Friday, July 12 at 10 am - Sprout & Story: Tales from the Veggie Patch (Kids, ages 1 -10)
Saturday, July 13 from 10 am to Noon - Jellyfish Painting Class, Cost $10 (Intergenerational)

Monday, July 15 at 6 pm - Murder Mystery Game (Intergenerational)
Tuesday, July 16 at 10 am - Rain Cloud in a Jar (Kids, ages 1 – 10)
Wednesday, July 17 at 2 pm - DIY Lip Balm (Tweens & Teens – 10, 11, 12 & up)
Friday, July 19 at 10 am - Slime Lab (Kids, ages 1 – 10)

Monday, July 22 at 6 pm - DIY Recycled Hanging Planters (Intergenerational)
Tuesday, July 23 at 10 am - Superhero Party (Kids, ages 1 – 10)
Wednesday, July 24 at 2 pm - DIY Pop Sockets (Tweens & Teens, 10, 11, 12 & up)
Friday, July 26 at 10 am - Chocolate Olympic Games (Kids, ages 1 – 10)

Charles H Stone Public Library

WALNUT COVE PROGRAMS

Mondays 10 a.m. & 2 p.m.

June 17 - Kickoff Party: Migration (PG) and Pizza
June 24 - Farmer Minor & Daisy
July 1 - Under the Boardwalk (PG) and Popcorn
July 8 - Captain Jim: Champions of Magic
July 15 - Bubble Brigade
July 22 - Mad Science
July 29 - Taco Party & Prize Pickup

Walnut Cove Public Library

Jurassic Park Movies - Thursdays at 6 p.m.

June 20 & 27, July 11, 18, 25 and August 1 Jurassic Park Franchise Movies (PG-13). Popcorn and water provided.

Walnut Cove Public Library

YADKIN PROGRAMS

Preschool Storytime; Thursdays at 10 a.m. (ages 2-5)

June 6: Camping

June 20: Outer Space

Adventure Time Fans; Mondays 3-4:30 p.m. (ages 5-18)

June 3: Fantasy Maps

June 17: Family Game Day

Teen Scene; Tuesdays 3-4:30 p.m. (ages 12-19)

June 4: Dragon Eyes

June 18: Sculpture Architecture

Programs for All Ages

Oregon Trail Scavenger Hunt Week - June 10-14
Grace Gilyard: "Insect Adventure" - June 11, 10 - 11:30 a.m.
Smokey Bear 80th Birthday & Oregon Trail Craft Day - June 13, 10 - 11 a.m.
STEAM Adventures - June 27, 10 a.m. - Noon
Adult & Family Soap Making Program - June 12, 10 a.m. Held at the Yadkin County Cooperative Extension office (2051 Agriculture Way, Yadkinville, NC 27055) $10 per person or family group. Sign-up in the Google form so enough supplies are purchased (https:forms.gle/ugsrrra7VUUipAnr8)