Kickoff the Summer with the Newberry County Library's Summer Reading Program

Any child is welcome to attend any event without registering but children who register and complete the program will receive a signed copy of Mary Alice Monroe's new children's book free in their rewards bag as well as some other surprises. Registration is from now until June 24th at either branch (Newberry or Whitmire). You can also register at the first two events.

Here is the event schedule:

This year's theme is Ocean of Possibilities

1. Wednesday, June 15th - Come meet Mary Alice Monroe at the Newberry Opera House

Mary Alice Monroe is here to unveil her latest book The Islanders: Search of Treasure, the second installment of The Islanders series. Which is part of the Charleston-based author's Middle-Grade Series. There will be a reading and book talk, afterward, Mary will have a book signing.

Tickets are not required and seating will begin approximately 30 mins prior to 1:00 pm. Parents will be able to register their children for the Library's Summer Reading Program, (Birth through 5th Grade/Age 11) at this event.

Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Date: June 15th

2. Tuesday, June 21st - Soap Bubble Circus

You can find times and locations below:

11: 00 am located at The Newberry Library Branch

3:00 pm Located at The Whitmire Library Branch

3. Thursday, June 30th - Drum 4 Work

You can find times and locations below:

11: 00 am located at The Newberry Library Branch

3:00 pm Located at The Whitmire Library Branch

4. Thursday, July 7th - Columbia Marionette Theater

You can find times and locations below:

11: 00 am located at The Newberry Library Branch

3:00 pm Located at The Whitmire Library Branch

5. Friday, July 15th - Wildlife Geeks

You can find times and locations below:

11: 00 am located at The Newberry Library Branch

3:00 pm Located at The Whitmire Library Branch

6. Monday through Friday, July 18th - 22nd - Make Your Sea Animal! Help fill our Library Aquarium!

You can find times and locations below:

11:00 am to 12:00 pm @ The Newberry Branch (Mon-Fri)

3:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ The Whitmire Branch (Mon-Tues, Thurs - Fri)

7. Thursday, July 28th - Captin B-Rad

You can find times and locations below:

11: 00 am located at The Newberry Library Branch

3:00 pm Located at The Whitmire Library Branch

Friday, July 29th is the last day to turn in your Summer Reading Activity Log. Please return them to the Circulation Desk at the Branch where you are registered at. we ask for you to turn them in during business hours please and thank you.

On Saturday, August 6th is the Library's Summer Reading and First Steps Countdown to Kindergarten & to the 4K Awards. (Activity and time still to be determined) To find out more information please visit their website and social media platforms. For the Whitmire Library please go to the Newberry Library's website, please see below for the link

Contact Us Here:

Website: http://www.youseemore.com/newberry/branches.asp?showid=2

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/newberrycataloger/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NewberryCntyLib/