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Summer Reading – Babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers

Welcome to the Oceans of Possibilites Summer Reading Program! We have a fun summer packed with reading and activities just for you. Come to the the library for a welcome packet with everything you need to know to participate. Starting June 1, you can go online and sign up in Beanstack and start counting the minutes you read on June 11th. 

Check out the information below to see all of the events we have planned for your summer!


Scholastic Book Fair!

June 4th to 11th

Announcing our Summer Reading Book Fair Theme: “Book Fair Under the Sea: Explore an Ocean of Books!” Welcome your child to an underwater world of reading, where kids can learn about sea life and habitats, create ocean-themed projects to exhibit at the library and discover amazing books that will get them hooked on reading.

 June 11

6:30 p.m.  Luau Kick-Off Party


June 13

  • 11 a.m. 20,000 Books Under the Sea, Episode 1, virtual event–can be accessed at any time

June 14

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 11 a.m. CRAFT-Tale the Snail, virtual event–can be accessed at any time
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

June 15

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies

June 16

  • 11 a.m. RECIPE-Happy-as-a-clam cookies, virtual event–can be accessed at any time

June 18

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Chalk the Walk

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

June 21

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

June 22

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies
  • 2 to 4 p.m. Yo Ho Ho! A Pirate’s Life for Me!

June 25

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Bubble Mania

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

June 28

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

June 29

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

July 5

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

July 6

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies
  • 2 to 4 p.m. Splish Splash Mermaid Bash

July 9

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sand Art Saturday

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

July 12

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

July 13

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies

July 16

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shell Painting

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

July 19

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

July 20

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies
  • 2 to 4 p.m. Shark Attack!

July 23

  • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Float Your Boat

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

July 26

  • 9:30 a.m. Swim Into Storytime
  • 12 p.m. Outdoor Storytime, Tarentum Riverview Park

July 27

  • 9:30 a.m. Beach Babies

July 30

  • Arctic Blast!

All Week

  • Come into the library and complete a sea creature to add to our community ocean art project!

Library Contact Information

Telephone: (724) 226-3491

1522 Broadview Blvd
Natrona Heights, PA 15065

Email: [email protected]

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Mon to Thurs: 10 to 7

Fri: 10 to 3

Sat: 9 to 4

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CURBSIDE/LOBBY PICKUP SCHEDULE

For Lobby Pick Up of your materials please call the library at 724-226-3491 or e-mail us at [email protected]

Pick up is available during normal library hours.

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