The summer reading program is a big deal and we couldn’t do it without help. We are looking for volunteers, teens or adults, who are interested in helping out. You can help at the kickoff cookout, help out with crafts and activities on Maker Mondays or come in at a time of your choosing to prepare craft materials for the next week. If you’re interested, please call the library at 507-744-2977 or let us know in person.
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Summer Reading Program 2022
Lonsdale Public Library
Summer Reading Program
Friday, June 10-Saturday, July 23
The summer reading program is back in person! We will have reading logs, weekly events, special events, grand prize drawings–everything we’ve been missing! Everyone from babes in arms through age 18 is welcome to participate.
(We will continue to make masks available for adults and children, but they are not required. If you would like a take-home version of a weekly craft, please let us know and we will do our best to accomodate you.)
We will again have a selection of grand prize baskets for different ages. Kids get to enter a drawing for the basket of their choice just by signing up, and can earn another entry for every page they complete in their reading log. We have logs for pre-readers, readers, and teens. Get your choice of book just by signing up! Logs must be turned in by 2 pm on July 23rd to get entries.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
All events are at the library unless noted otherwise
Wednesday, June 8 at 10:30 am: Chione Quintet Storytime
(Yes, this is technically before the kickoff, but it’s too much fun to miss!) Join us for a special musical storytime based on Minnesota author Ka Vang’s Shoua and the Northern Lights Dragon. All ages.
Friday, June 10 at 12:00 pm: Summer Reading Kickoff Cookout at Sticha Park
Drop by Sticha Park for hotdogs, chips, lemonade and literacy! Eat, play games and sign up for the summer reading program all in one. All ages.
Wednesday, June 15 at 1:00 pm: The Power of the Flower: Helping Bees and Butterflies
Learn about the importance of pollinators and what you can do to help with this hands-on learning event from the Rice County Extension Service. Best for ages 5-10.
Thursday, June 23 – Saturday, June 25 (multiple sessions): Summer Camp Treasure Hunt Escape Room
When you arrive at your summer camp cabin, you find a mysterious message. Can you find the hidden treasure before time runs out? Best for ages 10+.
Tuesday, July 5 at 6:30 pm: Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Join us for a special evening storytime at 6:30, then drop off your stuffed friend to spend the night having adventures in the library. Best for ages 3-6.
Tuesday, July 12 at 11:00 am: Live Eagle Program at Lonsdale Elementary School
An interpreter from the National Eagle Center shares an entertaining presentation all about eagle biology, ecology and natural history complete with live eagle. Event held in the gym at Lonsdale Elementary School. All ages.
Friday, July 22 at 12:00 pm: Ice Cream Social at Sticha Park
We wrap up the program with ice cream and fun at Sticha Park. All ages.
WEEKLY EVENTS:
Maker Mondays at 2:00 pm
Our weekly get-together for ages 6-10. We will make crafts and do some other fun activities. (Note: We will have Maker Monday on Tuesday, July 5th because of the holiday.)
Teens ‘n Tweens Thursday at 1:00 pm
This weekly event for ages 11+ will do crafts and activities aimed at an older audience.
Coding Club Thursday at 2:00 pm
Learn coding by working on self-directed projects. Ages 8-12 can learn Scratch or Dot and Dash robots. 13 and up may learn Python or advanced projects. Bring your own device. (If you are interested but don’t have a device, contact the library and we will try to arrange use of one for you.)
Friday Storytime at 10:30 am
Don’t forget out pre-school storytime, which will continue during the summer. Books, songs, fingerplays and crafts!
Thank you!
Giant thanks to our friends at Subway and Casey’s for donating certificates for free cookies to our summer reading program! Enjoy your treats, kids!
Test your color perception
The summer reading program week six packets for teens and tweens included online color perception tests. We decided to share the links here.
Mental Floss color perception test
And, if you want more fun, explore your season to find clothing colors that make you look good!
Jolly Pops
The Jolly Pops were a hit with the pre-school set (and some of their older siblings, too)!
Virtual Museum Tours
For week five of summer reading program, every level (pre-reader, reader, and teen/tween) has a museum tour activity. If you can’t get to a physical museum, check out these suggestions.
The Minneapolis Institute of Art: Minnesota’s largest art museum has a large collection spanning the world and 5000 years of history. It’s open in person or visit online.
The Louvre: One of the most famous museums in the world, the Louvre is a former palace located in the heart of Paris. Some of its most famous works are Leonardo daVinci’s Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo and Eugène Delacroix’s Liberty Leading the People.
Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Met, as it’s called, is the largest art museum in the U.S. Located in New York, it contains a giant collection of art and artifacts from around the world and from ancient to modern. Don’t miss the mummies!
The Musée d’Orsay: Housed in a beautiful former train station in Paris, the Orsay houses a fine collection of Impressionist and post-Impressionist art. Monet! Van Gogh!
The British Museum: Located in London, the British Museum is a vast collection of human history, art and culture from around the world. Don’t miss the Rosetta Stone!
Frida Kahlo Museum: Kahlo was a Mexican painter known for her many self-portraits that incorporated Mexican culture and magical realism. Her Mexico City home is now a museum of her work.
There are lots more museums to explore, of course. Take a family trip to one in the area that’s open or search online.
Remarkable Reptiles
Remarkable Reptiles
Wednesday, June 30th at 12:00 and 1:15
Lonsdale Elementary School
Our favorite reptile expert, Jim Gerholdt, is back with his turtle, lizard and snake friends. You may even get to pet a boa constrictor!
There will be two shows, 12:00 and 1:15 at Lonsdale Elementary School. You need to pre-register here for one session with Tri-City United Community Ed. There is no charge. You do not need to be signed up for the summer reading program. (But you should definitely come in and sign up to get more fun stuff.)
The Jolly Pops!
The Jolly Pops!
Wednesday, June 23rd at 1:00 pm
Sticha Park
We are Happy Dads, We are Jolly Pops!
The family music group The Jolly Pops (Chanhassen, MN) combine upbeat, original music with a host of children’s standards for a concert that is sure to please kids and adults alike. Take a fun ride with the Happy Dads and their puppet friends as they sing about alligator dancing, popsicles, trains, pet dinosaurs…and everything in between!
The target audience is 3 – 8 year olds, but all ages are welcome. If you would like a chair, please bring one from home. The concert will last approximately 45 minutes-an hour. You do not have to be signed up for the summer reading program to attend. No RSVP required.
If you went to the program, please take a moment to fill out this brief survey.
Summer Reading Kickoff Pictures
Our summer reading program kickoff cookout was a hit! Lots of families came by to enjoy free hot dogs, chips and lemonade and to sign up for summer reading. Big thanks to all our volunteers!
Don’t forget, you can still sign up at the library or online.
Thanks to Mackenthun’s for helping us out with the food!
Signing up!
Enjoying a free lunch.
Volunteers serving.
Another volunteer cooking.
Hot dogs are awesome, just like reading!
Picking up those week one packets.
Summer Reading Prizes
When you sign up for the summer reading program, you get a chance to enter a drawing for one of these grand prize baskets. There’s something for everybody! Ages are just suggestions, choose what you like. (Please note: some items may be a choking hazard for younger children. Use caution.)
- TODDLER BATH TIME (0-3)
- octopus bath toy
- patriotic bear
- sand toys
- beach ball
- mermaid duck
- LEARNING AND GROWING (2-5)
- stuffed green crayon
- rainbow counting bears set
- Trolls poster set
- mermaid duck
- panda hand sanitizer
- COLORFUL FUN (4-8)
- Lite Brite
- Tonka suncatchers craft kit
- washable markers
- jump rope
- blue winter bear beanie baby
- READY FOR A CASTLE (5-10)
- unicorn plush
- unicorn water bottle
- flower sunglasses
- jump rope
- Disney princess lip gloss
- HAVE FUN, WILL TRAVEL (7-11)
- Uno travel tin
- stuffed shark
- Minions stationary set
- dinosaur water bottle
- dinosaur rubber duck
- CRAFTY FUN (8-12)
- jelli rez craft kit
- heart bear beanie baby
- Civil War paper dolls
- washable markers
- sloth hand sanitizer
- OUTDOOR FUN (8-12)
- pop-pass ball game set
- Reading Colors Your World drawstring bag
- flying disc
- foam football
- beach ball
- BEACH DAY (8-14)
- donut duck floatie
- summer fruit crazy straw cup
- beach ball
- goggles
- dinosaur rubber duck
- BE PREPARED (10-18)
- Reading Colors Your World water bottle
- pocket multi-tool (screwdriver, level, light)
- color yourself to calmness book
- Reading Colors Your World mood pen
- pineapple hand sanitizer
- FASHION PASSION (10-18)
- Reading Colors Your World tote bag
- fashion through the ages coloring book
- colored pencils
- kitty cosmetic bag
- Wonder Woman candy tin
