Oxford Library

By Sarah Beyer Doty, Children’s Librarian

Did you know that kids lose about two months of reading and math skills if they don’t continue to use those skills during summer vacation? Let Oxford Library be a part in helping the children in your life continue to read and learn throughout the summer, all while having fun! We have a summer full of fun events and activities specifically made to keep kids of all ages engaged and learning. It all starts on June 11 for our free 2022 Summer Reading Program Kickoff Party, with a magic show performed by The Amazing Magi and more! Kids up to the age of 18 can sign up for a reading program to help motivate reading at home all summer long. There’s even a program for adults! Our most popular reading program is back again this year, as we READ & BEAD. Earn a bead for every 15 minutes you read to make a reading necklace as unique as you are. Can’t make the party? That’s okay! You can sign up for a reading program anytime at the library. Kids entering 1st through 4th grades can sign up for the 2022 Music Camps. Join us either June 20-24 or July 11-15 as we spend a week learning and making music to bring a swashbuckling tale to life. Registration for both music camps began on March 1. Enjoy STEM, art, reading, and other activities in our many events offered all summer long, both in-person and virtual. Plus, crafts and activities with free materials to do at home on your own time! Check out Oxford Library’s online events calendar for up-to-date information on free events and registrations. Registration for our June events will begin May 1. There’s something for everyone at the library! We can’t wait to see you here.