Medieval Summer Knights Read

Children of all ages are invited to register for the summer reading program, Medieval Summer Knights Read. During our summer program kids and families can enjoy crafts, story times, large group programs, and small group programs as well as movies.

For our Knights Read Challenge, kids are encouraged to read 40 picture/early reader books or 4,000 pages over the summer and keep a reading log of their age appropriate books. Those who complete the quest will be knighted by the Royal Court at the festival at the end of the summer. Knights will receive a T-shirt.

Summer Knights Read Challenge Reading Log

Mondays:Drop-in Summer Crafts

Children of all ages can stop by during regular library hours and make a Medieval-themed craft to take home.

Tuesdays: Story Times

• Babies 10:15-10:45
• Wonderful Ones and Twos 11-11:30
• Literary Littles 2:15-3
• Look, Listen and Learn 3:15-3:45

Wonderful Wednesdays: Medieval Summer Entertainment

• Spring Valley Puppet Theater Presents “Puss In Boots”: July 11, 3 – 3:45 pm
• A Visit to Ambler Farm: July 18, 2 – 2:45 pm
• Medieval Lute with Harris Becker: July 25, 3 – 4 pm
• Atka the Wolf: August 1, 3-4 pm
• Alex the Jester: August 8, 3-4 pm
• Falconry and the Medieval World: TUESDAY, August 14, 3-4 pm

Thrilling Thursdays

• Book Buzz Jr. Grades 1-2: July 12 and August 9,  3-4 pm
• Book Buzz Jr. Grades 3-5: July 12 and August 9, 4-5 pm
• Leather Armor Crafting Demonstration: July 19, 4-5 pm
• Kids Knit: July 26, 4-5:30 pm
• English Longbow Demonstration: August 2, 4-5 pm

Fridays:

• Medieval Movies in the AM
• Friday Flicks in the PM

Our Big Summer Reading Celebration

Medieval Summer Knights Faire
Wednesday, Aug. 22, 6 – 8 p.m.
Adults and children of all ages are invited to join us in a celebration to complete our summer reading program! Families can enjoy medieval food, games, raffles, and entertainment such as jugglers, face painters, jesters and more! The evening also includes a Knighting Ceremony at 7 p.m. for all children who have completed the Knight’s Challenge. Don’t forget your cameras! $5 per person, children under 5 free. Sponsored by the Coyle Family Young Readers Fund.