Summer Reading Challenge:
Readers ages 0-12 can pick up a game sheet and complete activities designed for each age level to earn Brachiobucks to use at the SLP prize store.
Library staff will sign off on activities between June 15 - August 6.
(Please come to the library to pick up your game sheet starting June 8. 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 15-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 8 to pick up your reading tracker.)
Upcoming Events
Tuesday, July 28, 10-11 am
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 (opens June 8). This program is full.
Tuesdays June 30 & July 28, 2-2:45 pm
We'll snack, talk about great books you're reading, and do an activity. Pick up a copy of the optional group read at the front desk. (Ages 9-13)
June 30 - My Presentation Today is About the Anaconda
July 28 - The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest
Wednesday, July 29, 10:30 am
Experience live animals, hands‑on learning, and plenty of wild fun.
weekly Wednesdays/Fridays, 1 pm
Wednesday June 17, Friday June 26, Wednesday July 1, Friday July 10, Wednesday July 15, Friday July 24, Wednesday July 29,
Drop in for a read aloud and activity/craft in the library garden.
Thursday, July 30, 10-10:30 am
Move however it feels good to you! Time to party with a family-friendly playlist and lots of fun dancing props.
Saturday, August 1, 10 am
Enjoy a cozy morning together sharing stories, songs, and a delicious donut treat to start the day. All ages and family members are welcome! The content is geared towards young children and their and caregivers. Feel free to just show up, registration is not required. This program runs approximately 30 minutes.
Click here for full calendar of events.
Preschool Programs:
All Ages Storytime: Mon @ 10 am & Thurs @ 6:30 pm, June 18-July 27
Toddler Music: Thursdays @ 10 am, June 18-July 23
Sweet Treat Storytime: Saturday August 1 @ 10 am
Toddler Dance Party: Thursday, July 30 @ 10 am
Early Childhood Resource Fair: Saturday, June 20, 10-11:30 am
Wondering what to expect at storytime? Click here to learn more.
Middle Grade Book Club
Tuesdays, June 30 & July 28, 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 1-25
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 25, 2025 for a chance to be featured.
