Editor’s note: The following was received from Irvin L. Young Memorial Library

‘Tis the season for summer readin’ at the Irvin L. Young Memorial Library in Whitewater. Join us between June 15 and July 31 for free events, crafts, and activities. Play Book Bingo to earn free books and visit the library every week to receive a bit of treasure or passes for more adventures. There are opportunities for all ages to participate. 

The Summer Reading Program kickoff event is on June 15 between 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. in the library’s Community Room. Ages 0-3 can register for the Little Explorers program, where they receive a stamp in their passport for every hour they are read to. Collect seven stamps to win a free book and a small stuffy. For youth ages 4-18, visit the library each week to collect brag tags (buttons for teens), spin the prize wheel, and play book bingo to earn free books. For adults, visit the library each week to collect a button and play book bingo to earn free books. 

Many events are happening during summer reading.

• Summer Storytime is every Wednesday morning June 8 through July 27.
• Maker Club, featuring a new project each week for kids ages 5-12, is every Thursday at 4:00 p.m. starting June 16 through July 21.
• Teen programs are each Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. starting June 22 through July 13.
• For adults, there will be a Crafternoon every Friday at 1:00 p.m. starting June 17 through July 22, featuring a different project each week and ending with a craft supply swap. 

Other events during the Summer Reading Program include Nature’s Niche, Matthew Teague Magic Show, Ferradermis Robotics Team, Hoop Elation, and All Things Space.

All events are free and open to the public. Visit the library’s website at www.whitewaterlibrary.org and click on “events” for dates, times, and more information about each program.