The Summer Reading Program takes off Friday, June 7th and will run until Friday, July 19th, 2024 at the Franklin County Public Libraries. Both library branches have fun activities for both kids and adults during the Summer Reading Program under the theme of “Adventure Begins At Your Library” which will feature the outdoors. There will be reading logs, prizes and incentives for all ages (including adults). There will be performances by Animal Tales (https://www.animaledzoocation.com/) and Mr. Richard (https://mrrichard.net/about).
Week One (June 9th - 15th)
- Tues, June 11th- Story Time “Going On A Bear Hunt” @ 3:30 PM at both branches.
- Wed, June 12th- Cryptozoology for Kids.@ 2:30 at Carrabelle and @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint.
- Fri, June 14th - Craft “No- Sew Sit Upons” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint.
- Fri, June 14th - Kids Program “String Art” @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.
Week Two (June 16th - 22nd)
- Mon, June 17th - Trivia @ 2:30 PM at Carrabelle.
- Tues, June 18th - Adult Crafts “DIY Garden Spinners” @ 2:30 PM at both branches.
- Thurs, June 20th - Summer STEM “Solar Oven S’mores”@ 2:30 PM at both branches.
- Fri, June 21st - Ukulele Concert @ 3:00 PM at Eastpoint.
Week Three (June 23rd - 29th)
- Tues, June 25th - Adult Program “Virtual National Park Excursion” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint.
- Tues, June 25th - Teen/Adult Program “Crochet Basics” @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.
- Thurs, June 27th - Summer STEM “Marshmallow Camping Tents” @ 2:30 PM at both branches.
- Fri, June 28th - Animal Tales @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint and @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.
Week Four (June 30th - July 6th)
- Mon, July 1st - Kids Program “Outdoor Safety Necklaces” @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint.
- Mon, July 1st - Teen Crafts “Button Making” at 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.
Week Five (July 7th - July 13th)
- Mon, July 8th - Mr. Richard @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint and @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.
- Tues, July 9th - Story Time “Busy Bee Rides the Wave” @ 3:30 PM at Carrabelle.
- Tues, July 9th - Story Time “We Walk Through the Forest” @ 3:30 PM at Eastpoint.
- Thurs, July 11th - Summer STEM “DIY Camping Lanterns” @ 2:30 PM at both branches.
Week Six (July 14th - July 20th)
- Tues, July 16th- Adult Crafts “Paint Native Flowers” @ 3:30 PM at both branches.
- Thurs, July 18th- Summer STEM “DIY Birdhouses” @ 2:30 PM at both branches.
- Fri, July 19th - Tie Dye Day @ 11:00 AM at Eastpoint and @ 2:00 PM at Carrabelle.
Franklin County Public Library For more information on Carrabelle activities, call the Carrabelle Branch at (850) 697-2366. Or go to https://fcpl.wildernesscoast.org/summer-reading.
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) 697-2366. 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.
