TPL Summer Reading Guide 2024

2024Summer Reading &Program Guide

Summer Reading

REGISTRATION

Registration for all ages opens June 1. Register online at temple.beanstack.org or in-person at the Library. Did not register on the 1st? No problem! Anyone can register at any time during the summer and still collect prizes! Summer Reading ends August 31.

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 3 –AUGUST 2 | 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. Children do not need to be enrolled in TISD to take part.

BREAKFAST 8:30–9:30AM LUNCH 12–1PM

Reading Prizes

AGES 0 – 5

Read to your infant, toddler, or preschooler for 15 minutes each day. Collect a prize each week, starting June 10.

AGES 6 – 11

Read on your own or with someone for 30 minutes each day. Collect a prize each week, starting June 10.

AGES 12 – 18

Read for 30 minutes each day. Collect a prize each week, starting June 10.

ADULTS

For every book you read, earn a badge and an entry into the grand prize drawing. After reading 5 books, pick up a prize book. After you finished 10 books, pick up a bookish swag bag. After you finish 15 books, you can get a Summer Reading themed t-shirt!

AGES 6 – 11

AGES 12 – 18

EARLY LITERACY PROGRAMS

Baby Bookworms

JUNE 11, 18, 25 & JULY 2, 9, 16 | 11AM | 1ST FLOOR STORY TIME ROOM

Join us for a lap-sit story time to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills, and support early learning. Story Time is followed by a brief playtime with toys and socialization for caregivers and babies. Baby Bookworms is best for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile. Ages 0 – 12 months

Toddler Story Time

JUNE 12, 26 & JULY 3, 10, 17 | 10:15AM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Caregivers and toddlers are invited to join us for repetitive rhymes, songs, and movement that help reinforce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills, and support early learning. Participants will also enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds, and movements. Caregiver participation strongly encouraged. Ages 1 – 3

Preschool Story Time

JUNE 12, 26 | JULY 3, 10, 17 | 11:15AM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

JUNE 15, 22, 29 | JULY 6, 13, 20, 27 | AUGUST 3, 10 10:30AM | 1ST FLOOR STORY TIME ROOM

Join us for age-appropriate stories and movement activities that promote language and listening skills, enhance motor skills, expand imaginations, and inspire curiosity. Each week, we explore a new theme while reinforcing early literacy skills. Ages 3 – 5

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Meetup

JUNE 13, 20, 27 & JULY 11, 18 | 10AM 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Prepare your little one for a lifetime of reading success while celebrating milestones along the way! Join us to collect rewards, meet other families, and play. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Can’t make it to the Meetup? Collect milestone prizes on Saturdays and Sundays at the Youth Reference Desk. Ages 0 – 5

SCHOOL-AGE PROGRAMS

Mystique and Mayhem

1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS: JUNE 5, JULY 3 & 17, AUGUST 7 & 21 5PM | 1ST FLOOR LOUNGE

Youth are invited to embark on a journey of creativity through play and enrichment as they work together to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and more through the excitement of storytelling and world building. From character creation to descriptive imagination, every story is unique. Ages 7 – 12

Youth Chess Club

JUNE 8 & AUGUST 10 | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM JULY 13 | 2ND FLOOR QUIET ROOM

Get ready to embark on a chess-tastic journey with the Temple Chess Club! Join our squad of enthusiastic volunteers who are armed with a passion for pawns, a love of knights, and a knack for cunning strategies. Unleash your inner grandmaster, forge new friendships, and let the checkmates commence!

Ages 6+

Next Stop: STEAM

2ND WEDNESDAYS: JUNE 12, JULY 10 & AUGUST 14 5PM | 1ST FLOOR

Take a break, unwind, and relax with constructive and imaginative play that promotes education through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Children are encouraged to be innovative, foster creative problem-solving and critical thinking, and harness their natural ability to ask questions and find answers. All supplies and activities are provided. Ages 5 – 11

Kids Craft Corner

4TH TUESDAYS: JUNE 25, JULY 23, AUGUST 27 5PM | 1ST FLOOR

Join us as we get creative, get a little messy, and most of all, have a lot of fun! Every month will feature a new and unique craft to create. All supplies are provided, so just bring yourself and maybe a friend or two! Ages 7 – 12

SPECIAL PERFORMERS

RECOMMENDED FOR AGES 5-11

ALL EVENTS WILL BE HELD IN THE 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Sock Monkey Circus

JUNE 12 | 2PM

Monkey around with Honey Goodenough and her magical, miniature circus. Join us for an awe-inspiring show featuring marionettes who juggle, dance, and swing on a flying trapeze!

Oscar Muñoz

JUNE 22 | 10AM

Master comedic magician Oscar Muñoz is known for his educational and motivational magic shows. Prepare to be captivated by his tricks and illusions and amused by his wildly funny jokes.

Circus Chickendog

JUNE 26 | 2PM

Circus Chickendog’s show is legendary for bringing out smiles! Come see Darren and all of his rescued furry (and feathered) friends for a fun-filled hour of juggling, tons of dog tricks, and so much more!

Joe McDermott

JULY 10 | 2PM

If you’re looking for a fun, high-energy hour of music and movement, look no further than this show! Joe McDermott and his guitar will liven up your morning and will likely leave you with a few songs stuck in your head.

Staci Gray

JULY 20 | 10AM

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!

The Singing Zoologist

JULY 24 | 2PM

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.

TEEN & TWEEN PROGRAMS

Society of Fantastic Bibliophiles

1ST TUESDAYS: JUNE 4, JULY 2 & AUGUST 6

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Let’s talk about your favorite books! Join us for our teen book talk program to share what you’ve been reading, or just listen in to find your next favorite read. We meet every first Tuesday in the Teen Space. Ages 13 – 18

D&D and Beyond

1ST THURSDAYS: JUNE 6 & AUGUST 1

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Do you like to live on the edge of your seat and by the roll of the dice? Join us for D&D and Beyond! We will be playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Kids on Bikes, City of Mist, and more! We meet every first Thursday of the month in the Teen Space. Ages 13 – 18

Teen Advisory Board

2ND TUESDAYS: JUNE 11, JULY 9 & AUGUST 13

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Join our Teen Advisory Board! “What’s a Teen Advisory Board?” you may ask! It’s the chance for you to tell us what to do! Attend our meetings and not only will you have volunteer opportunities, but you will be able to discuss programming and events you want to see at the library. We meet every second Tuesday in the Teen Space. So go ahead, boss us around! There will be snacks! Ages 13 - 18

Tween Hangout

2ND THURSDAYS: JUNE 13, JULY 11 & AUGUST 8

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Join us for Tween Hangout! Every month will feature a new, fun surprise activity to participate in while you hang out with your fellow tweens. So, bring your friends and make some new ones every second Thursday of the month. We can’t wait to see you there! Ages 11 - 13

Tween Advisory Board

3RD TUESDAYS: JUNE 18, JULY 16 & AUGUST 20

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Calling all tweens! Temple Public Library needs your help! Join us for Tween Advisory Board, where you can help influence the future of tween programs. If you are between the ages of 11 and 13, join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Teen Space.

Ages 11 – 13

Teen Hangout

3RD THURSDAYS: JUNE 20, JULY 18 & AUGUST 15

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Looking for something to do? Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? Join us in the Teen Space every 3rd Thursday for Teen Hangout! Each week we will have a fun new activity, or just hang out with your friends and make some new ones!

Ages 13 – 18

Teen Craft Corner

4TH TUESDAYS: JUNE 25, JULY 23 & AUGUST 27

5PM | 1ST FLOOR TEEN SPACE

Take a break from the stresses of life and create something fun during our monthly craft program! Our crafts will include projects such as string art, painting, learning about artists and their techniques, mixed media, and so much more! We meet every fourth Tuesday in the Teen Space. Ages 13 – 18

Sound Journey with Josephine Ashford

AUGUST 10 | 11:30AM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Josephine will lead us into a state of relaxation, meditation, and renewal as she plays singing bowls and chimes to create a “sound bath” for participants. Please be prepared to sit or lie down for an hour, and

ADULT PROGRAMS

Chair Yoga

EVERY THURSDAY | 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. Ages 18+

Candlekeep Library

1ST & 3RD THURSDAYS | 11:30AM –3:30PM | 3RD FLOOR BOARD 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+

Wandering Reads

JUNE 6 | 5:30PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

All those who wander are not lost. Sign up for our monthly Wandering Reads and be transported! Subscribe to have a book selected for you based on your preferences and the month’s travel-related theme, and then join us for an in-person discussion where you can report back from your readerly journeys and compare notes about the month’s topic. Ages 18+

FiftyIn50 Meetup

2ND SATURDAYS: JUNE 8, JULY 13 & AUGUST 10 10:30AM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

Are you stuck in a rut with your reading challenge? Want to know what others are reading for the trickier categories? Join us as we discuss and share books to fit into the fifty different categories of the challenge. FiftyIn50 Program runs January 5 – December 20, 2024, but you can register with Beanstack until September 10, 2024. Ages 18+

Stories to Tell

2ND & 4TH THURSDAYS: JUNE 13 & 27, JULY 11 & 25, AUGUST 8 & 22

1PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAMMING ROOM

Join this women’s writing group to explore new themes in writing, share your work, provide constructive criticism, or work privately on your own writing in any genre. Ages 18+

Painting Party with Suzanna

JUNE 15 | 12PM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Join us in an opportunity to let out your inner artist with Painting with Suzanna! Join us as Suzanna walks us step-by-step through a whole painting project that you will be proud to hang on your wall. Ages 18+

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE AT BIT.LY/TPLADULTREGISTRATION.

Sit’n’Stitch

2ND WEDNESDAYS: JUNE 12, JULY 10 & AUGUST 14

5PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

3RD SATURDAYS: JUNE 15, JULY 20, AUGUST 17

11AM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

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

Short Story Reading Group

3RD MONDAYS: JUNE 17, JULY 15 & AUGUST 19

6:30PM | ONLINE

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+

Second Saturdays

JUNE 8: CRAFTERNOONS – CRAFTERPALOOZA 12PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

JULY 13: HOW TO – TEXAS-TWO STEP WITH ARTHUR MURRAY DANCE STUDIO | 1 - 4:30PM

3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

AUGUST 10: GARDENING WITH SUCCULENTS

2 - 4PM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month to learn something new like crafting, dancing, or gardening! Ages 18+

Art Journaling

3RD THURSDAYS: JUNE 20, JULY 18 & AUGUST 15

1PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

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

Words in Progress

4TH SATURDAYS: JUNE 22, JULY 27 & AUGUST 24

2:30PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

Self-Care Summer!

JUNE 29 | 2 - 4PM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

This is the summer of self-care, and we have a few projects to help you slow down and take care of yourself! At this event, you have a chance to relax while creating individual self-care kits – including frothy bath-bombs and relaxing candles. Ages 18+

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE AT BIT.LY/TPLADULTREGISTRATION.

Home Organizing with Jane Atlas

JULY 20, 2024 | 2PM | 2ND FLOOR QUIET ROOM

Jane Atlas of Home Assistant Services shares how to get the root of hoarding, declutter without overwhelm, and implements systems to prevent it from reoccurring. This presentation also shares secrets from her own home life as a mom and how she was able to improve her health, and her relationships by taking the minimalist approach. Ages 18+

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE AT BIT.LY/TPLADULTREGISTRATION.

Writer’s block? Dreaming of starting (or finishing) your own book? Join us for Words in Progress: A Writers Group where we will work monthly on developing our voices, honing our creative skills, and discussing the craft and discipline of writing. From those who have never touched pen to paper to published authors, all are welcome in this constructive and supportive workshop. Ages 18+

Crafts & Drafts

4TH SATURDAYS: JUNE 22, JULY 27 & AUGUST 24

2PM | BOLD REPUBLIC BREWING COMPANY

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 Bold Republic Brewing Company. *Bring your own projects. Ages 18+

Women Authors Book Club

4TH MONDAYS: JUNE 24, JULY 22 & AUGUST 26

5:30PM | 2ND FLOOR PROGRAM ROOM

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

Photography with Wes Albanese

JULY 27 | 10AM | 2ND FLOOR QUIET ROOM

Professional photographer Wes Albanese will be bringing his 15 years of expertise behind the camera to the library with an event for all levels of photographers. Wes will teach us how to take impressive photographs by simply using the smartphone already in your pocket. No fancy cameras needed! Ages 15+

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. REGISTER ONLINE AT BIT.LY/TPLADULTREGISTRATION.

Sound Journey with Josephine Ashford

AUGUST 10 | 11:30AM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Josephine will lead us into a state of relaxation, meditation, and renewal as she plays singing bowls and chimes to create a “sound bath” for participants. Please be prepared to sit or lie down for an hour, and bring a blanket or yoga mat, pillow, and/ or eye covering to help you feel comfortable and get the maximum benefit from this transformative experience. Ages 13+

ALL AGES & FAMILY PROGRAMS

Unplugged: All Ages Board Games

2ND SUNDAYS: JUNE 9, JULY 14 & AUGUST 11

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 allages 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.

Homeschool Meetup

2ND TUESDAYS: JUNE 11, JULY 9 & AUGUST 13

11AM | 3RD FLOOR MCLANE ROOM

Family Lego Night

3RD THURSDAYS: JUNE 20, JULY 18 & AUGUST 15

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 22 | 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

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