Temple Public Library 2023 Summer Reading Guide

Summer Reading

NONCOMPETITIVE, FLEXIBLE, FUN, AND FREE!

REGISTRATION

Registration for all ages opens May 27. Register online at temple.beanstack.org or in-person at the Library. Did not register on the 27th? No problem! Anyone can register at any time during the Summer and still earn prizes!

HOW TO EARN PRIZES

Ages 0 – 3

Read to your infant or toddler for 15 minutes each day.

Collect a new prize each week, starting June 5.

Ages 4 – 11

Read on your own or with someone for 30 minutes each day.

Collect a new prize each week, starting June 5.

Ages 12 – 18

Read for 30 minutes each day.

Collect a new prize each week, starting June 5.

Adults

For every book you read, earn a badge and an entry into the grand prize drawing. For every three books you read, pick up a prize from the Adult Services desk on the 2nd floor.

REMEMBER

This is for fun! Read what you like, choose topics you are interested in, and always feel free to stop reading a book you do not enjoy. Just remember to pick up a new one to replace it!

SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM

June 1–July 28 | Library 3rd Floor | McLane Room

In partnership with Temple ISD, the Temple Public Library will be open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday for children 0 – 18. Parents may purchase plates to eat.

BREAKFAST 8:30–9:30AM LUNCH 12–1PM

SPONSORED BY: CITY OF TEMPLE & FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY

AGES 0-3

Book Bag

Book & Reading Certificate

AGES 4-11

Bookmark

Eraser & Pizza-Scented Sticker Pencil

Guitar Bubble Necklace

Book Bag

Book & Reading Certificate

AGES 12-18

Bookmark Eraser & Sticker

Pocky Candy

Fidget Toy Tumbler Book

ADULTS Prizes vary from free books to book themed items!

early literacy Programs

BABY BOOKWORMS

Tuesdays | 11AM | First Floor

Book sharing, rhymes, songs, and exercises for infants and caregivers. Ages 0–12 mos.

TODDLER STORY TIME

Wednesdays | 10:15AM | 3rd Floor

Stories, music, movement, rhymes, and early literacy developmental activities. Ages 12–36 mos.

PRESCHOOL STORY TIME

Wednesdays | 11:15AM | 3rd Floor

Saturdays | 10:30AM | 1st Floor

Stories, music, movement, rhymes, and other activities. Ages 3–5

school-age programs

SCHOOL-AGE STORY TIME

Wednesdays | 4:15PM | 1st Floor

Short films, stories, and constructive play.

Grades K-3

MYSTIQUE & MAYHEM

June 7 & 21 | July 5 & 19 | 5PM | 1st Floor

Do you enjoy storytelling and problem-solving?

Join us for a new adventure every month!

Ages 7-11 years

STEAM TEAM

June 20 & July 18 | 4:15PM | 3rd Floor

Science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities. Ages 6-12 years

KIDS CRAFT CORNER

June 22 & July 27 | 5PM | 1st Floor

Youth are invited to explore their creative abilities. All supplies provided.

Ages 7-11 years

special performers

A REAL MAD HATTER

June 8 | 10:30AM | 3rd Floor

Join us for an interactive puppet show with our friends from A Real Mad Hatter! We will get the inside scoop from favorite characters such as Humpty Dumpty and The Big Bad Wolf. In addition to puppets, they’ll be bringing laughter, wonder, and a little bit of magic to our library! Ages 5-11

THE SINGING ZOOLOGIST

June 15 | 10:30AM | 3rd Floor

Lucas Miller, better known as “The Singing Zoologist”, has been literally singing the praises of wildlife since graduating with a degree in Zoology. His zany humor, smart songwriting, and unbridled passion for science inspire his fans, young and old, to respect and protect the natural world. Ages 5-11

STACI GRAY

June 22 | 10:30AM | 3rd Floor

Come on out for a morning of silliness and song with our friend, Staci Gray! With her guitar and LOTS of bubbles, she’ll have the whole family moving and grooving together. Don’t miss out on the fun! Ages 5-11

DANIEL G. BENES

June 29 | 10:30AM | 3rd Floor

Calling all scientists, young and old! We are excited to have Daniel G. Benes with us to share his boundless enthusiasm for the world of science. He’ll have you on the edge of your seat, asking, “Is this science, or is this magic?” Ages 5-11

MOVE YOUR TALE

July 6 | 10:30AM | 3rd Floor

Move Your Tale offers an engaging improv experience for everyone. Get up on stage and show off your creativity- no theater experience required! Or, you can sit back and watch the hilarity unfold- no participation required! Whatever your comfort level, be ready to expect the unexpected. Ages 5-11

THE ASTONISHING MR. PITTS

July 13 | 10:30AM | 3rd Floor

Are you ready for some good, wholesome family fun? The Astonishing Mr. Pitts brings the whole package, including marvelous magic tricks and hilarious puppetry- all to remind us of the fun and power of reading, and to discover all the astonishing things to be found at the library! This program will be anything but the pits! Ages 5-11

Teen Programs

SOCIETY OF FANTASTIC BIBLIOPHILES

June 5 & July 3 | 5PM | 1st Floor

Join us for our Teen Book Talk program where you can learn about new books from other teens and discuss your favorite books with us. Ages 12-18

DUNGEONS & DRAGONS

June 1 & July 6 | 5PM | 1st Floor

Whether you have no knowledge of D&D or you’re a seasoned player, try out our D&D program! Ages 12-18

TEEN ADVISORY BOARD

June 12 & July 10 | 5PM | 1st Floor

Attend our meetings to learn about volunteer opportunities and discuss programming and events you want to see at the library. So go ahead—boss us around! There will be snacks! Ages 12-18

TEEN HANGOUT

June 8 & 22 | July 13 & 27 | 4:30PM | 1st Floor

Looking for something to do? Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? Join us every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 4:30-6 for Teen Hangout! Each week we will have a new and fun activity, or just hang out with your friends and make some new ones! Ages 12-18

TEEN CRAFT CORNER

June 26 & July 24 | 5PM | 1st Floor

Take a break from the stresses of life and create something fun! Ages 12-18

ADULT programs

CHAIR YOGA

Thursdays | 10AM

2nd Floor Quiet Room

Adaptive Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga. It is accessible to everyone, in all bodies. It centers around using a chair, wheelchair, or other mobility device to bring a practice to both your mind and body.

VETERAN BOARD GAMERS

Thursdays | 1PM

2nd Floor Quiet Room

Join the Temple VA’s PRRC group to play board games at the Library! This group is primarily focused on D&D for veterans; however, all are welcome to attend. Ages 18+

SECOND LOOK BOOK CLUB

June 5 | 6PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Some books are so good (or so odd), they deserve a second reading. Join us as we discuss critically acclaimed novels, that are worth a “Second Look”. Ages 18+

SILENT BOOK CLUB

June 6 | 11AM-12PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Need a place for some quiet reading? Join the Silent Book Club. Spend a “quiet hour” with others, and then discuss books with your fellow book lovers. Ages 18+

TRAVELING TEA BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

June 1 & July 6 | 5:30PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Gather with your fellow Traveling Tea travelers to reminisce on past, present, and future themes from the Traveling Tea program. Tea service included. Ages 18+

CANDLEKEEP LIBRARY

1st & 3rd Thursdays | 12-3:30PM

2nd Floor Quiet Room

Looking to play D&D with other adults in the afternoon? This new group is open to players of all levels. Feel free to bring your own character or select one of the pre-made characters that will be available. Ages 18+

THE GREAT BOOKS CLUB

June 12 & July 10 | 6PM

2nd Floor Program Room

What are “Great Books”? They are books that have stood the test of time and continue to influence our world in numerous ways (whether we know it or not). Join the discussion, as we read and debate the great texts that have influenced Western Civilization. Ages 18+

AMERICAN CIVICS 101

June 13 & July 11 | 6PM

2nd Floor Program Room

We live in a politically polarized world. A part of that polarization concerns the government of America, and how it functions. Too often, we forget how (and why) our government was created, and what it is supposed to do. Throughout 2023, we will read the fundamental writings of American government, and try to get a better understanding of how our country works. Ages 18+

SIT’N’STITCH

June 14 & July 12 | 5PM

June 17 & July 22 | 2-4PM

2nd Floor Program Room

A Bring-Your-Own-Project meet-up group for all fiber art enthusiasts who want to work on projects with others in the community. Ages 18+

STORIES TO TELL

2nd & 4th Thursdays

June 8 & 22 | July 13 & 27 | 1-2:30PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Come write with us! Get your ideas and writing flowing. This is an all-women’s writing group that uses prompts—short exercises based upon an idea, word, question, or phrase. Ages 18+

FOREIGN FILM FRIDAY

June 9 & July 7 | 6PM

3rd Floor McLane Room

The world is a big place, with a lot of wonderful movies. Hollywood is not the only place making those wonderful movies. Join us as we celebrate cinematic achievements from all over the world. If you love foreign films, or want a break from the huge, sensory-overloading action films on most American theater screens, this is the program for you. Ages 18+

WRITER’S WORKSHOP

June 11 & July 9 | 1-3PM

2nd Floor Program Room

An open invitation to anyone who aspires to become a writer. All genres and levels of writing ability are welcome.

SHORT STORY READING GROUP

June 19 & July 17 | 6PM

2nd Floor Program Room

They may only be a few pages, but a short story can still blow you away. Join us as we discuss stories from the greatest authors, past and present, that too often go under the radar. Ages 18+

ART JOURNALING

June 15 & July 20 | 2PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Journaling is a great way to reduce stress and allow your thoughts to escape from your mind and rest somewhere else. Learn different ways express yourself with your creativity in a space where no rules exist. Ages 18+

WOMEN AUTHORS BOOK CLUB

June 26 & July 24 | 6PM

2nd Floor Program Room

This group is dedicated to reading, sharing, and discussing novels written by women authors and across all genres. Ages 18+

CRAFTS & DRAFTS

July 22 | 2PM | Foxdog Café

This BYOP* meet-up is for all adults who are looking to build a community of artists, crafters, and friends in the area while enjoying a cool beverage at Temple’s own Foxdog Cafe. *Bring your own projects. Ages 21+

SECOND SATURDAYS

June 10 | Crafternoons | 2PM

July 8 | Adulting 101 | 1PM

3rd Floor McLane Room

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month and learn something new or pick-up a new habit. Topics cycle to include Gardening in Central Texas, crafting, and Adulting 101 with everything from finances to how to use power tools. *Watch Facebook for more information!! Ages 18+

THE ART AND CREATIONS OF D&D

June 13 | 5-6:30PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Immerse yourself in the D&D realms with painting your own characters for ultimate gaming! Registration is required. Ages 15+

LIBRARY LIBATIONS

June 17 | 1:30-3:30PM

Wilson Valley Mercantile, 2421 Wilson Valley Loop, Little River-Academy, TX Join us for an afternoon of history, tales, and tastes from the distillery with Wilson Valley Mercantile in Little River. Ages 21+

FIFTY IN 50 MEETUP

July 8 | 10AM

2nd Floor Program Room

Are you stuck in a rut with your reading challenge? Want to know what others are reading in the for the trickier categories? Join us as we discuss and share books to fit into the fifty different categories of the challenge. Fifty in 50 Program runs January 6 – December 22, 2023, but you can register with Beanstack until September 9, 2023. Ages 18+

THE ART OF GRATITUDE & A THANK YOU NOTE

July 15 | 2-4PM

2nd Floor Program Room

It is quickly becoming a lost art—the act of writing a thank you card and sending them to those you appreciate. We will discuss how to write a heartfelt thank you note and make some cards to use in the future. Registration is required. Ages 15+

SUMMERTIME HYGGE

July 29 | 2-4PM

3rd Floor McLane Room

The Danish concept of hygge (hyoo-guh) refers to finding comfort, pleasure, and warmth in simple, soothing things such as a cozy atmosphere or the feeling of friendship. Come find your hygge with us as we seek comfort and friendship with some simple soothing activities. Registration is required. Ages 18+

All Ages & Family programs

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ALL AGES BOARD GAMES

June 11 & July 9 | 2-5PM

3rd Floor McLane Room

Take a Risk, Monopolize on the fun, Checkers out (too far?) all we have to offer at our monthly all-ages board game group. Play new board games, or grab an old favorite, meet new folks, and have an overall good time. Whether you’re into Settlers of Catan, Magic the Gathering, or Scrabble, we have you covered. All Ages

FAMILY LEGO NIGHT

June 15 & July 20 | 5-6:30PM

2nd Floor Program Room

Families that BUILD together have more fun together! Bring the whole family to the Temple Public Library for open building time with our collection of Lego sets. All Ages

CINESPACE

June 3 | 2-4PM

2nd Floor Quiet Room

Join us as we watch several short films from filmmakers, editors, and animators from around the world using NASA imagery and inspiration. All Ages

DIY TIE-DYE

June 24 | 1-4 PM | 1st Floor Parking Lot

Bring your own white shirt and learn the art of tie-dye. Registration is required. All Ages

BOARD GAME ESCAPE ROOM

Game One July 18 | 5-6:30 PM

Game Two July 22 | 1-4 PM

3rd Floor Board Room

Play your way to a sweet escape with puzzles based-off nostalgic childhood favorites. Registration is required. All Ages

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