Youth 2024 Summer Program Schedule

Printable 2024 Summer Reading Schedule

StoryWalk® at Mountain View Park Read while you walk. Located by Pavilion 3. This year’s featured books:

  • Scaredy Cats by Jeff Mack: May 25 – July 8
  • The Tiptoeing Tiger by Philippa Leathers: July 9 – August 18

Crocs in the Park Ages 2 & up. Paint a wooden crocodile while enjoying the outdoors. Rain or shine, but may relocate for severe weather. Registration begins Tues, May 28. 570-421-0800 x305.

  • Mountain View Park, Pavilion #3 (Tannersville): Thursday, June 13, 11:00 am

Ukulele Storytime with Miss Julie Ages 2 & up. Siblings welcome. Songs, stories, and simple craft. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, June 17, 10:00 am

Stories Around the Campfire Ages 2 & up. Siblings welcome. Books & songs. Bring a pillow to sit on. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields Library: Tuesday, June 18, 10:00 am
  • Pocono Township Library: Thursday, June 20, 10:00 am

Star Wars Weekend Event with the 501st Legion: Garrison Carida All ages. Crafts, games, and meet some Star Wars characters. The 501st Legion is an International, all-volunteer organization united by a passion for Star Wars and doing good in the community. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Saturday, June 22, 1:00-3:00 pm

Play Session Ages 1-5. Unstructured free play. Blocks, trucks, instruments, & more. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, June 24, 10:00 am

The Magic Adventure Show Ages 3 and up. Steve Woyce will make fireflies appear and vanish, play hide & seek with Bigfoot, and perform a variety of other magic tricks. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields Library: Tuesday, June 25, 10:00 am
  • Pocono Township Library: Thursday, June 27, 10:00 am
  • Hughes Library: Thursday, June 27, 1:00 pm

Bear Storytime with Mr. Travis Ages 2 & up. Siblings welcome. Stories & simple craft. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, July 8, 10:00 am

Science Heroes: Adventure of the Lost Treasure Ages 3 & up. Join us on a treasure-hunting adventure deep in the jungle! Storytelling combined with live science experiments. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields Library: Tuesday, July 9, 10:00 am
  • Pocono Township Library: Thursday, July 11, 10:00 am
  • Hughes Library: Thursday, July 11, 1:00 pm

Play Session & Vision Screening Ages 1-5. Unstructured free play. Sights for Hope will also be administering free vision screenings. You may attend just the play session, vision screening, or both. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, July 15, 10:00 am

Build & Play w/Friends Ages 2-10. Siblings welcome. Building materials & board games for you to explore at your own pace. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields: Tuesday, July 16, 10:00 am
  • Pocono Township Library: Thursday, July 25, 10:00 am

Wild BINGO Anything could happen at this BINGO event! Attendees are encouraged to dress silly or wild.    Ages 3 & up. Walk-in but space is limited.

  • Hughes Library: Thursday, July 18, 1:00 pm

“Fun in the Sun” Storytime with Miss Gigi Ages 2 & up. Siblings welcome. Stories and simple craft. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, July 22, 10:00 am

Bright Star Theatre presents… Pinocchio & Robin Hood Ages 3 and up. Two traveling actors will bring you the story of Gepetto and his little wooden boy, Pinocchio. Then travel to England with Maid Marian and the Sheriff of Nottingham as they encounter the outlaw, Robin Hood. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields Library: Tuesday, July 23, 10:00 am
  • Hughes Library: Tuesday, July 23, 1:00 pm

Messy Art For students entering grades 2-5. Create a variety of art with paint. Of course, dress for mess! Registration begins Monday, July 8. 570-421-0800 x305.

  • Hughes Library: Thursday, July 25, 1:00 pm

Play Session Ages 1-5. Unstructured free play. Blocks, trucks, instruments, & more. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, July 29, 10:00 am

Adventure Crafts Ages 3-10. Siblings welcome. A variety of crafts to prepare for your own adventure. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields Library: Tuesday, July 30, 10:00 am
  • Pocono Township Library: Thursday, August 1, 10:00 am
  • Hughes Library: Thursday, August 1, 1:00 pm

Pirate Storytime with Miss Morgan Ages 2 & up. Siblings welcome. Stories and simple craft. Walk-in.

  • Hughes Library: Monday, August 5, 10:00 am

Amazing Animal Adaptations Ages 3 & up. Meet live reptiles, birds, and mammals who are native to the Poconos. Presented by Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center. Walk-in.

  • Smithfields Library: Tuesday, August 6, 10:00 am
  • Pocono Township Library: Thursday, August 8, 10:00 am
  • Hughes Library: Thursday, August 8, 1:00 pm