Summer Reading Program

                                                                   

This year, the nationwide theme for the Summer Reading Program 2025 is Color Our World!

Join us here at the library, James F. Crowe Park, and POPS this summer as we learn, create, and have lots of fun!

Check out the information below about this year's programs and events from the Mooneyham Public Library:

Come celebrate the beginning of the 2025 Summer Reading Program with a kickoff event at POPS filled with games and activities from all the libraries in the county.

Bring your bathing suits and sunscreen and get ready to have fun in the splash pads!

The event will be held on Monday, June 16th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at POPS in Forest City.

In case of inclement weather, the kickoff event will be held at the Forest City Clubhouse from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

For more information, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

Little artists are invited to join Mrs. Denise for Tiny Tot Tuesdays here at the library!

These shorter storytime programs intended for children ages 0-3 will feature stories, songs, and felt board activities to help develop literacy and motor skills.

Tiny Tot Tuesdays will provide an opportunity to prepare your child for the return of Preschool STEAM Storytime in the fall.

The seven-week summer program will be held at 10:00 AM in the library’s meeting room downstairs on the scheduled dates below.

Program Dates:

June 17, 24

July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29

For more information, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins June 12th and space is limited. For ages 4 to 12.

Create an abstract masterpiece using just drops of acrylic paint, a squeegee, and your imagination!

The program will be held Thursday, June 19th at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room downstairs.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins June 19th and space is limited. For ages 4 to 12.

Join us for some sips and snacks while we paint beautiful “tiny art” pieces using small canvases!

The program will be held Thursday, June 26th at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room downstairs.

For more information or to register please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins June 26th and space is limited. For ages 4 to 12.

Let your creativity fly as we create super cool prints using just food coloring and bubbles!

The program will be held Thursday, July 3rd at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM at James F. Crowe Park in Forest City.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins July 3rd and space is limited. For ages 4 to 12.

Come and make some wearable art for your arm using colorful pony beads!

The program will be held Thursday, July 10th at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room downstairs.

For more information, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins July 10th and space is limited. For ages 12 to 18.

These pool noodle creations are larger than life! Join us at the library as we create giant versions of classic pony bead geckos using pool noodles.

The program will be held Thursday, July 17th at 3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room downstairs.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins July 17th and space is limited. For ages 12 to 18.

Learn to use simple weaving techniques to make your own colorful bookmark out of yarn!

The program will be held Thursday, July 24th at 3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room downstairs.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

PLEASE NOTE: Registration begins July 24th and space is limited. For ages 12 to 18.

If you lack a green thumb, fear not! Join us as we make painted rock cactus gardens that are both cute and impossible to kill.

The program will be held Thursday, July 31 at 3:00 PM in the library’s meeting room downstairs.

For more information or to register, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.

Come and join us for a party at the splash pads to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading Program! Children who turned in their completed reading log will receive a free slice of pizza, bag of chips, and a drink with their reward ticket.

The event will be held Friday, August 1st from 4:00 to 5:00 PM at POPS in Forest City.

For more information, please contact the library at 828-248-5224.