Category: Youth Summer Reading

It’s official, the KIDS WON! Ms. Kathy KISSED the PIG!

Congratulations to the Kimball Library youth! You registered and encouraged your friends until they signed up for this year’s Summer Reading Program. True to her word, Ms. Kathy made an appointment at Schafer Acres to give Chuck the Pig a big smooch. Easy enough, right? Apparently not! Chuck played hard to get and Ms. Kathy had to chase him all around his pen. FINALLY she was able to convince him… Read more

‘Level Up’ Lindsay’s Puppet Pals (Family Fun): Monday, 7/28/25 at 4:30 PM

Lindsay is back with her puppet pals! Who will she bring by this time? Lindsay Aucella’s comedic animation and timing, high energy, and uncanny knack for silly voices electrifies young crowds (and mastery of gentle crowd control will bring them back!) She believes the visual and interactive nature of puppetry can access the imaginations of even the youngest children. Through thoughtful storytelling she hopes to inspire creative play and pro… Read more

LEVEL UP! (Summer Reading Program 2025)

Summer Reading registration for the program itself begins on June 11th and will be in person throughout June and July. If we get 200 kids or teen registrations by July 31st, any youth who registered can PIE Kathy Watson in the face! Stop by the lobby to see the count throughout the summer. Please note that you must register for all events separately. Check out what we have planned!… Read more

Buildwave (Families with K-5 kids): Wednesday, 7/23/25 at 6 PM

Buildwave is back at the Library! Buildwave features a captivating audiovisual component that sets it apart from every other enrichment program, making it feel more like a video game rather than just another enrichment activity. Participants are led through waves of high energy building activities using materials like Lego®, PlusPlus®, Kapla®, and more. The entire experience is hands-on from start to finish. Learn how to think outside the box and… Read more

Reach for the PIE! (Grades K & Up): Monday, 8/11/25 at 4:30 PM

THIS IS IT! If 200 kids registered for summer reading by July 31st, any youth who registered can PIE Kathy Watson in the face! If your registered summer reading kid can’t make it, there will be video coverage of this epic event. There will also be other pie activities and ‘consolation’ prizes if the kids don’t win the challenge! Register for a fun time so we have enough prizes and… Read more