All Together Now: Library Summer Reading Program
Courtesy photo by Frank Morrison “All Together Now” is the theme for this year’s Summer Reading Program at the Navasota Public Library. The City, service organizations, local vendors and others in the community have come together to make it a success.
Navasota Public Library’s Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party is Friday, May 26 at 5:30 p.m. This year’s theme is “All Together Now” with an emphasis on kindness and community.
Navasota Noon Lion’s Club will have free sno-cones and provide eye screenings. Navasota Police and Fire Departments will give tours of their police car and fire truck. Parents can sign their children up for events and receive reading logs. If children read 30 minutes a day for at least five days a week, they can bring their logs in each week for prizes such as free ice cream coupons from Sonic and Dairy Queen, laser tag coupons from Grand Station, bubbles and more.
Reading starts June 5 and ends July 28. Books do not have to be library books, they can be any books, e-books or audiobooks found at home, school or elsewhere. They may also be picture books, or the children can be read to.
“I even tell parents that reading a menu at a restaurant or reading posters at the doctor’s office counts,” said Library Director Tiffany Byers. “Reading over the summer keeps children’s minds and imaginations engaged. In our busy world, we also understand there is a need for families to connect. We hope these events will provide FREE opportunities for families to create lasting memories.”
Monday night programs are from 5:30 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m.
• June 5 - Camp Allen Nature Center.
• June 12 - Grimes County VFW Auxiliary.
• June 19 - Tucker and Rosie, Therapy Dogs on the Go.
• June 26 - Texas A&M Forest Service.
• July 3 - National Treasure & Coke Floats.
• July 10 - Wet & Wild with Navasota Fire Department.
• July 17 - Bee Weaver Honey Farm.
• July 24 - Navasota Elks Lodge Drug Awareness Program.
Wacky Wednesday activities are from 1 p.m. to approximately 1:45 p.m. and Fun Flick Fridays are 1 p.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m.
The Scholastic Book Fair returns from June 8 to 16. Purchases can be made at the Library or at scholastic.com/ bf/navasotapubliclibrary1.
Pets With a Mission will be at the Library for June 9 and 23 as well as July 14 and 28 for children to read oneon- one to therapy dogs. Space is limited so registration is required. Dogs will be there from 10 a.m.
Nature Camp, for children 7 to 12, is July 10 to 14 from 9-11 a.m. at the Navasota Center, 101 Stadium Drive in Navasota. There are only 10 spaces available and registration is required. Cost is $20 per child which includes all supplies and snacks. Children can be dropped off then picked up at 11 a.m.
Except for Nature Camp, events are free, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 936-825-6744 for more information or visit their website, navasotatx.gov/public- library.