This year’s summer reading theme is Color Our World. We invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the ways in which art enriches our lives!
Summer Program Calendar
Click on a program title to register!
Programs By Age Group
Teen & Tween programs (12-18)
- 7/2 – DIY Boba Cafe
- 7/9 -Poetry and Art Workshop w/ Skribblers Magazine
- 7/16 – Cake Frosting Art
- 7/23 – Slime Party
- 7/30 – Candle Dipping w/ Winterberry Homestead
- 8/6 – Bad Art Night
- 8/13 – Tie Dye Party
Kids Programs (5-12)
- 7/3 – Sidewalk Chalk Murals
- 7/10 – Book Repair with Saratoga Children’s Literacy League
- 7/17 – Bead Bonanza
- 7/24 – Ghost Adventures Art Program with Tang Art Museum
- 7/24 – The Whalemobile, 2-4 pm
- 7/31 – Kids Afternoon Tea
- 8/7 – Teddy Bear Workshop
- 8/14 – Make Your Own Stamps
Reading Roadtrip (Best for ages ~3-7)
- 6/30 – Grand Canyon National Park
- 7/7 – Florida Everglades
- 7/14 – The Moon
- 7/21 – Fairbanks, Alaska
- 7/28 – Casey, Illinois
- 8/4 – Virginia Caves
- 8/11 – Ice Cream Factory
Family Movies (All Ages)
- 7/11 – Minions: Rise of Gru
- 7/18 – The Lego Movie
- 7/25 – The Wild Robot
- 8/1 – Moana 2
- 8/8 – Harold and the Purple Crayon
- 8/15 – Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Weekly Story Time (Toddler + Preschool)
Our weekly story times will continue during the summer, each Tuesday at 11:30 am!
Each week we’ll focus on a different children’s illustrator and read a variety of their books (and do a craft of course!)
Register each week at bit.ly/MechStorytime
- 6/24 Lois Ehlert
- 7/1 Eric Carle
- 7/8 Christian Robinson
- 7/15 Greg Pizzoli
- 7/22 Leo Lionni
- 7/29 Sandra Boynton
- 8/5 Tomie dePaola
- 8/12 Surprise Story Time 🙂
6/24 Lois Ehlert
7/1 Eric Carle
7/8 Christian Robinson
7/15 Greg Pizzoli
7/22 Leo Lionni
7/29 Sandra Boynton
8/5 Tomie dePaola