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SUMMER COMMUNITY READ
May 30th - August 1st

Bexley Public Library invites you to join us for an extra special Summer Community Read, celebrating 100 Years of Adventure at the library! Journey with us as we travel the world, meet new characters, and set off on amazing expeditions through reading.

REGISTER FOR SUMMER READ!

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SCR Bingo Card

SUMMER READING EVENTS

Summer Read Booklists

BOOKMARK CONTEST VOTING

2024 SCR Prize List

BOOKMARK CONTEST

Voting underway Until August 31st

CLICK HERE to vote for your favorite "100 Years of Adventure" design in each age category. One vote per person please, to help determine Bexley Public Library's next selection of printed bookmarks. Voting deadline is August 31st with winners announced in early September.

Summer Community Read Kick-Off Party - Color Our World

Fri, May 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Celebrate the start of summer at the library! Sign up for summer reading, enjoy fun activities and games, watch a jaw-dropping magic show, and enter to win prizes. Plus, a visit from Bluey!

Upside Down Fairy Town - with River City Puppets

Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Help the storyteller from Fairy Town untangle the fairy tales in time to celebrate Fairy Tale Day. Music, comedy, and puppets of all sizes come together for your favorite stories.

Summer Storytime - at the Fairy Village

Fri, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

South Bexley Community Gardens - Fairy Village

Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun summer themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy stories about summer!

Adventure of the Missing Color - with Science Heroes

Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us on a mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and interactive stories, get excited about science as we celebrate the scientists who color our world with art!

Family Movie - Lilo & Stitch

Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join us for a family movie on this summer day. We'll have the 2002 animated movie Lilo & Stitch up on the big screen as well as popcorn and light refreshments.

The Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Fri, Jul 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

An energetic fusion of Australian music, culture, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. Join us on a colorful adventure to the Land Down Under. Super fun for all ages!

Summer Storytime - at the Fairy Village

Fri, Jul 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

South Bexley Community Gardens - Fairy Village

Join us at the Fairy Village in the South Bexley Community Gardens for a fun summer themed storytime. Come dressed in your favorite costume and enjoy stories about summer!

Wildlife Encounter - with Ohio Wildlife Center

Sun, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium

Join Ohio Wildlife Center to learn about their mission to help injured, orphaned, and ill native wildlife. They will present some of their animal residents and share their inspirational stories.

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Summer Community Read is generously funded by Friends of Bexley Public Library, the State Library of Ohio with federal funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.