Summer Reading Program 2025

The Summer Reading Program bursts into color on Monday, June 16th and run until Thursday, July 24th at both the Eastpoint and Carrabelle Branches of the Franklin County Public Libraries. Guests can explore the upcoming lineup of events while enjoying playful chalk art, creative games, and snacks. Both library branches will have fun and creative programs and hands-on activities for both kids and adults. Library programs are free and open to the public and participants do not need a library card to participate.

The 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is “Color Our World”, which is all about art and creativity at the library. Everyone is invited to embark on a journey celebrating the many ways in which art enriches our lives. This program is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages through a variety of artistic expressions. As part of this colorful journey, the program will feature a special performance by the Jacki Manna Ventriloquist Show, adding extra entertainment to the summer lineup. Save your spot in your favorite programs here: Summer Reading Program Signups 

Click on the highlighted titles below to open the program flyer.

Week 1 - June 16-20 

• 6/16 – Both Branches: SRP Kickoff Parties (Chalk Art & Games) @ 11:00 AM
• 6/17 - Eastpoint: Kaleidoscope Play & Learn @ 10:30 AM
• 6/18 – Both Branches: Toddler Time – Color Sorting @ 10:30 AM
• 6/18 - Eastpoint: Writer’s Forum @ 1:00 PM
  6/19 - Juneteenth - CLOSED
• 6/20 –Teen Art Workshop - Button Making 
  • Eastpoint: 10:30 AM
  • Carrabelle: 2:30 PM

Week 2 - June 23-27 

• 6/23  - Eastpoint: Animal Camouflage @ 11:00 AM
• 6/23 - Carrabelle: Art Workshop - Gelli Printing 1:00 PM  Limited space. Registration suggested.
  
• 6/24 – Both Branches: Adult Crafts – Community Puzzle Mural @ 2:30 PM
• 6/25 – Florida Public Archaeology Network (FPAN) Presents "Puzzle Pieces of Our Past".  Registration required, limit 20 per session.  
  • Eastpoint: 10:00 AM
  • Carrabelle: 1:00 PM
• 6/26 – Both Branches: Kids Art Workshop – Sun Catchers @ 11:00 AM. Ages 6-12 years old. 
• 6/27 – Jacki Manna Ventriloquist Show
  • Eastpoint: 10:00 AM
  • Carrabelle: 1:00 PM

Week 3 - June 30-July 4 

• 6/30 –Both Branches: Teen Art Workshop – Graffiti Name Fence @ 2:30 PM
• 7/1  –  Carrabelle: Art Workshop - Medallion Pottery @ 1:00 PM     Limited space. Registration suggested.
• 7/2  – Both Branches: Toddler Time – Color Mixing @ 10:30 AM
• 7/4  –   4th of July - CLOSED

Week 4 - July 7-11 

• 7/8 – Both Branches: Adult Crafts – Ink Art & Watercolor @ 2:30 PM 
• 7/9 – Second Harvest of the Big Bend Presents Eat the Rainbow (Adult Nutrition Class)
  • Eastpoint: 10:00 AM
  • Carrabelle: 1:00 PM
    
• 7/9 – Eastpoint: Novels & Nibbles-Book Club @ 12:00 PM
• 7/10 –Both Branches: Kids Art Workshop – DIY Kaleidoscopes @ 11:00 AM. Ages 6-12 years old.

Week 5 - July 14-18  

• 7/14 – Both Branches: Teen Art Workshop - Mood Boards @ 2:30 PM. Registration is required.
  
• 7/16 – Both Branches: Toddler Time – Finger Painting @ 10:30 AM
• 7/16 - Eastpoint: Writer’s Forum @ 1:00 PM

Week 6 - July 21-25 

• 7/22 – Both Branches: Adult Crafts – Textured Painting @ 2:30 PM
• 7/23 - Carrabelle: Art Workshop - Torn Paper Art @ 1:00 PM    Limited space. Registration suggested.
• 7/23 - Eastpoint: Kids Art Class @ 4:00 PM. Registration required. Max: 10
• 7/24 – Both Branches: Kids Art Workshop – Sand Art @ 11:00 AM. Ages 6-12. Registration is required.
  

Summer Reading is an annual program that brings children, teens, and families into local public libraries for reading and activities. The benefits to readers in a summer reading program include:

• encouragement that reading become a lifelong habit
• reluctant readers can be drawn in by the activities
• reading over the summer helps children keep their skills up
• the program can generate interest in the library and books

And it being summer, the program can just be good fun and provide an opportunity for family time. 

There is no charge for this program and the public is welcome. This series is sponsored by the Friends of the Franklin County Public Libraries.  The Carrabelle Branch Library is located at 311 St. James Avenue (Hwy 98), Carrabelle, FL. For additional information about Carrabelle Library activities, please contact the Carrabelle Branch Library at (850) 275-9895. The Eastpoint Branch is located at 160 Hickory Dip Rd, Eastpoint, FL. For more information about Eastpoint Library activities, contact the Eastpoint Branch Library at (850) 670-8151.

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