Summer Reading Challenge:
Readers ages 0-12 can pick up a game sheet and complete activities designed for each age level to earn Huebucks to use at the SLP prize store.
Library staff will sign off on activities between June 16 - August 7.
(Please come to the library to pick up your game sheet starting June 9. There is no registration form this year; please register for individual programs you would like to attend.)
Teen Summer Sweepstakes:
Ages 13-18? Check something out or come to a library program and get a scratch-off ticket!
Some tickets are instant winners, others can be used as entries for the grand prize drawing.
One ticket per person per day, June 16-August 7.
Click here to see upcoming teen programs.
Reach Out & Read:
"Reach Out & Read" is an alternate Summer Reading Challenge to make an impact with your reading. For each hour you read, you will earn $0.50 to be donated to a local non-profit. Open to ages 6-18.
At the end of the summer, library staff will count all the hours read and the total amount up to $500 will be donated to Mount Horeb Neighbors Helping Neighbors. You may participate in both the reading challenge with prizes and Reach Out & Read, but an hour of reading does not count for both programs. You must track your time separately. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. (Please come to the library starting June 9 to pick up your reading tracker.)
Upcoming Events
Saturdays, June 7 & August 2 @ 10 am
Any and all caregivers are welcome to this all ages storytime! Donuts and coffee provided as a special sweet treat.
The content is geared towards young children and includes readalouds, songs, and an activity. Feel free to just show up, registration is not required. This program runs approximately 30 minutes.
From June 9 through June 30, visit the library to pick up a tiny canvas (for a family or for an individual) to create your very own masterpiece. Use your imagination and whatever supplies you have at home to create a one-of-a-kind work of art for display in the library. Return your completed work of art by June 30: include the Title of the work, name(s) and age(s) of the artist(s), and a brief description on the included notecard. Kids, teens, and adults are all invited to participate.
The Tiny Art Show will be displayed at the library July 1-19. Art may be collected from the library during open hours from July 21-26. Artwork that is not picked up by July 28 will be disposed of.
Rules & guidelines:
- All artwork must be on a 4×4 canvas and able to be displayed on an easel or flat against a wall.
- Other than food, all materials are welcome to be used in the creation of your art.
- Artwork and the titles of the artwork must be appropriate for all ages.
- Library staff reserves the right to reject any art that does not follow these guidelines.
All entries may be reproduced for public distribution, displayed in the library, and posted to the library's social media channels and website. The Mount Horeb Public Library may use each participant's name, design, and photo for publicity purposes.
Monday, June 16 @ 10:30 am
What's Cooking at the Cafe Goofe?
Join our two outrageous Kidsplay chefs, Guiseppi Baloney and Jean-Pierre Croissant, as they show you their unique brand of culinary comedy. Once you learn the Three C's of cooking—Cooperate, Create, and Careful—you'll never look at food the same way again. This highly interactive show is about 45 minutes long and perfect for kids of all ages.
Tuesday, June 17, 1-2:15pm
Reading to a dog is a wonderful way to build reading skills and confidence. Readers ages 5-12 can sign up for a 15-minute slot to sit down and read aloud with Ruby, a registered therapy dog. Bring a favorite book or try a new one from our collection.
Open to ages 5-12 and their caregivers. Registration is required. Please sign up for your time slot here (registration opens June 9).
Wednesday, June 18, 3-4 pm
Add some color to your life and experiment with tie-dye! We will supply a tote bag for each participant to dye; you are welcome to bring another 100% cotton item like a tshirt or pillowcase (please no large items like blankets, etc.) Any dye that gets on your clothing or shoes will stain, so dress appropriately! Open to ages 12-16. Please register for your spot here (registration opens June 9).
Friday, June 20 @ 10 am
Show off your best friend's best tricks (and more)! To sign up to participate with your dog, please complete this form (registration opens June 9).
Click here for full calendar of events.
Preschool Programs:
All Ages Storytime: Mondays @ 10 am & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm, June 19-July 28
Toddler Music: Thursdays @ 10 am, June 19-July 24
Toddler Dance Party: Thursday, July 31 @ 10am
Wondering what to expect at storytime? Click here to learn more.
Middle Grade Book Club
Tuesdays, June 24, July 8, July 29, 2-2:45 pm
We'll snack, talk about great books you're reading and end with an activity. Pick up your copy of the (optional) group read at the front desk of the library and come to book club ready to chat about the book! Open to readers ages 9-12.
Click here for details on what books we'll be reading.
Bookmark Design Contest
July 1-26
Can you picture your art on one of the library's bookmarks? Pick up an entry form at the library and return your completed design by July 26, 2025 for a chance to be featured.