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Get ready to "Dino-SOAR! into Reading" at the Bexley Public Library during our 2026 Summer Community Read! Spend your summer with us digging up new stories to read, discovering fun dinosaur facts at our T-REX-ceptional programs, or entering to win some DINO-mite prizes. You'll always find something RAWR-some happening at the library!

BOOKMARK CONTEST
Voting underway Until August 1st
CLICK HERE to vote for your favorite "Dino-SOAR Into Reading" 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 1st with winners announced in mid August.
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SUMMER READING EVENTS
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Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show - with Bright Star Touring Theatre
Sun, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Step into the prehistoric world with Dino Academy! Led by Dr. Sarah Tops, we'll uncover amazing dino facts! Featuring life-like dinosaur puppets that stomp, roar and charm their way into every heart.
Bucket Drumline - with 614 MusicWorks
Wed, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Join the bucket drumline! Learn several simple drum cadences, play with drumsticks on buckets, and have the opportunity to play marching bass drums and cymbals, ending with a performance!
Summer Storytime - at the Fairy Village
Sun, Jul 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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!
Dino and Reptile Show - with Dino Buddies
Sun, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Blending prehistoric adventure with modern wildlife education. We begin with an immersive dinosaur presentation featuring lifelike dinosaur puppets, then travel forward in time to meet live reptiles.
Drive-In Storytime
Sun, Aug 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bexley Public Library - Bexley Library Auditorium
Buckle up and head on over to the library where you can make your own car out of cardboard boxes! Afterwards, we'll enjoy storytime in our newly decorated cars.
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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.


Special thanks to our prize sponsors:
                  
                   
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