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Join us on Saturday, June 13th for our Summer Reading Program 2026 Kickoff!
Our Summer Reading Program 2026 kicks off on Saturday, June 13th, 2026, at 10:30AM with "Tuckers' Tales Puppet Show: The Bookaneers."
Visit the library this Saturday for an exciting performance, sign up for our Summer Reading Program 2026, and enjoy free popsicles to celebrate the start of our fun-filled summer! For more details about participation in the program and our exciting prizes, click here and check out our Summer Reading page. |
Summer Reading Program 2026
June 13th - August 8th, 2026
Our 2026 Summer Reading Program kicks off on June 13th, 2026. We invite you to join us and "Unearth a Story" with exciting programs and summer reading challenges!
The Summer Reading Program is divided into four different age groups: Preschool, Elementary, Teen, and Adult. Each group has fun activities that they can complete on their own throughout the summer. As participants read and complete activities, they will earn raffle tickets towards amazing prizes! For more details about participation in the program and our exciting prizes, check out the Summer Reading page on our website.
The Summer Reading Program is divided into four different age groups: Preschool, Elementary, Teen, and Adult. Each group has fun activities that they can complete on their own throughout the summer. As participants read and complete activities, they will earn raffle tickets towards amazing prizes! For more details about participation in the program and our exciting prizes, check out the Summer Reading page on our website.
Museum Pass Update
As from February 2026, Avon Grove Library will be discontinuing online reservations for our museum passes.
Starting February 9, patrons who wish to use our Longwood Gardens or Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art passes must either call the library (highly recommended) or visit in person to check availability. Online reservations will remain available through February 2.
We have decided to return to our original method of reservation as we believe it best supports access to our museum passes.
If you have any questions, please call us at 610-869-2004.
Starting February 9, patrons who wish to use our Longwood Gardens or Brandywine Conservancy and Museum of Art passes must either call the library (highly recommended) or visit in person to check availability. Online reservations will remain available through February 2.
We have decided to return to our original method of reservation as we believe it best supports access to our museum passes.
If you have any questions, please call us at 610-869-2004.
This Week's Events |
Program Highlights |
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Say Cheese! Portrait workshop: 6/8 @ 2:30PM
Crafting the Past, Creating the Future - Art Workshops Join us on Monday, June 8th from 2:30-4:00PM to learn about the history of portraits and self-portraits, take some pictures, and design a beautiful frame for your carte-de-visite style portraits. This program is for all ages and open to all levels of art skill. As a part of the Crafting the Past, Creating the Future Art Workshops, your creations will be displayed on August 1st, 2026, at the Gallery Show located at The Hook Experiment in Oxford, PA. Dig into real life research & writing with Local author annette whipple: 6/10 @ 6PM
Science and history come alive when we write to engage the reader. Whether writing about personal family history, the artillery of the Revolutionary War, the history of chocolate, the science behind roller coasters, or something completely different, writing the truth about science and history is always important. Learn how to research and write science and history—even when you’re not an expert! Dig deep into topics that fascinate you—and you’ll engage your reader. Author Annette Whipple shares from her experience of researching and writing dozens of nonfiction books. This program is open to budding writers of all ages! Houseplants are having a moment: 6/10 @ 6:30PM
With Spring in full swing, who wouldn’t want to bring some of nature’s beauty inside their home? Join Master Gardener Cassandra Hogue to learn everything you need to know about houseplants, including their history, why we have the houseplants that we do, some suggestions for best houseplants, and common problems with houseplants. Tuckers' tales puppet show & Summer reading kickoff: 6/13 @ 10:30AM
The search for the source of all knowledge has been an age-old quest of the human race. But when a crew of mixed-up pirates set off to conquer the world on board the good ship Dictionary, learning becomes a hilarious adventure! Will they ever discover the treasure cove of Wisdom and Facts and rule the world? Join Captain Dewey and First Mate Decimal as they sail the seven seas toward true knowledge, and considerable laughter. Total presentation - 30 Minutes. Suitable for audiences from ages 4 years to adult. knit in public: 6/13 @ 11AM-2PM
Join the Fiber Arts Group outside the library as they take their fiber arts crafts into a public space. This is an opportunity for fiber artists of all ages and skill levels to share their craft and build a sense of community! (In the case of bad weather, this program will be held inside the library.) |
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We are so grateful to Delaware Museum of Nature & Science, Realtor Wendy Duckworth, Marrone's Deli, Lester Water, Longwood Gardens, Ruffini's Barber Shop, Optical On Point, and Adventure Playground for generously sponsoring our Summer Reading 2026 Program.
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