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Library Calendar of Events

We have special programs and events each month at the Library. Our monthly calendars help keep you informed (links in blue buttons to download). Check our new calendar each month OR check out our Library Facebook Page.

Programs occur Monday-Thursday, and on Saturdays. The Library is closed on Fridays & Sundays.

For more information, many of our special Library Events and Library Programs are described further below:

MAY 2025 Calendar
JUNE 2025 Calendar

Coming Soon : 2025 Summer Reading!

Begins May 31st

"Color Our World" 2025 Summer Reading Program

It’s that time again! Our 2025 Summer Reading Program theme is “Color Our World!” Help us celebrate the myriad of ways in which art enriches our lives. Our program is designed to inspire and engage readers of all ages. Visit us throughout the summer for the exciting programs we have planned. FOAM PARTIES, TIE DYE PARTIES, & MORE!

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

The summer reading program begins on May 31st. Sign up on ReadSquared.

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

For ages 0-5

It's never too early to start reading! Register your baby or toddler for the 1,000 Books Challenge on ReadSquared. This program is designed to help children read 1,000 books before they enter Kindergarten and encourage life-long reading habits. Once you've earned enough points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share!

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

1000 books before kindergarten is a reading challenge for ages 0-5. Sign up on ReadSquared.

Special Events

Summer Reading Kick Off : Foam Party!

Saturday, May 31st from 1:00-3:00 pm (@ Douglas Park near Arlington Elementary)

Kick-off the summer with us at Douglas Park! Bring your swimsuit to play in the bubbles and celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program!

For all ages.

The summer kick off foam party is at Douglas park near Arlington Elementary on May 31st from 1:00 to 3:00.

Art to Grow with the Dixon Art Gallery!

Thursday, June 5th at 11:00 (@ the safe room)

Visitors from the Dixon Art Gallery will join us on June 5th at 11:00 for a colorful art program for ages 5-12. We will make a woven burlap tapestry inspired by artist Claire Deikie's works.

Registration is required.

Art to Grow is on June 5th at 11:00 at the safe room. Registration is required.

Chalk the Walk!

Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 (@ Douglas Park near Arlington Elementary)

Help us add some color to Arlington! Join us on Saturday, June 14th at 11:00 for a color-filled chalk festival!

For all ages.

No registration required.

The chalk festival is on June 14th at 11:00 at Douglas Park.

Indian Dance Workshop with Kumar School of Arts

Saturday, June 14th at 2:00 (@ the safe room)

Come learn about another part of the world! On June 14th, we will learn about India, learn traditional dances and hand movements, and more! This program will be presented by Kumar School of Arts.

For all ages.

No registration required.

The Indian Dance Workshop is on June 14th at 2:00 at the safe room.

Shelby Forest Park Ranger Visit!

Thursday, June 19th at 11:00 (@ the safe room)

The library will have a special visit from a Shelby Forest Park Ranger! Come learn about the world around you and maybe meet an animal friend! For kids of all ages.

No registration is required..

The park ranger visit is on June 19th at 11:00 at the safe room.

Tie Dye Palooza!

Saturday, June 21st from 12:00-2:00 (@ the library)

Stop by the library to make a colorful tie dye creation! Just bring what you want to dye and we will provide the rest of the supplies. Don't miss out on a couple of hours of tie dye fun!

For all ages.

No registration is required.

The Tie Dye Palooza is on June 21st from 12:00-2:00.

Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime!

10:30 am on Tuesdays.

@ the Safe Room in June & July

LA HORA DE CUENTOS

Every Tuesday we enjoy stories, songs, counting, dancing, and a great way for parent interaction with your little one.

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

We also sneak in lots of early literacy and social skill building. See more for English here. and Spanish here.

Summer story times are on Tuesdays at 10:30 at the safe room.

Summer Storytime Kick-off!

Storytime with author Becky Thomas & Arlington Fire Department!

Tuesday. June 3rd at 10:30 (@ the safe room)

Help us kick-off our summer storytime series with local author, Becky Thomas and Arlington firefighters! Hear Becky Thomas' new book, Roscoe and the Community Helpers Never Give Up, from the author and community helpers themselves! We will also do a craft after storytime.

For ages 5 and under.

No registration is required.

storytime with becky thomas and the fire department is on June 3rd at 10:30 at the safe room.

New!

Color Your World: coloring program for all ages

Wednesdays at 3:30

Help us celebrate summer reading program! Pick a page from your favorite coloring book or help us color our summer reading banner. We will provide coloring books and materials that will appeal to all family members.

No registration is required.

The coloring program is every Wednesday at 4:00.

It's Back!

Literacy Pop!

Wednesdays at 4:00

@ the library

Help your young reader develop important fluency and literacy skills with sight word games, reading challenges, plus a FREE popsicle! Recommended for early readers - 3rd grade.

No registration is required.

Literacy Pop is every wednesday at 4:00. For pre-k-3rd grade.

Builder's Club

Every Thursday at 4:00

Come build with us! Test your LEGO skills and build with friends. Every Thursday before STEM, we will play building games, do challenges, or free build!

Children under 5 must be supervised.

No registration required.

Builder's Club is a LEGO program for kids. On Thursdays at 4:00pm at the library.

S.T.E.M. Thursdays

STEM 4:30 pm - on Thursdays

Your local library is the place that offers exploration and discovery: S.T.E.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - with projects chosen to engage children. (ages 5+)

Free to all explorers recommended ages 5+. No registration required.

STEM schedule for November, meeting every Thursday at 4:30pm at the Library

Homeschool Hangout

Wednesday, June 18th at 10:30

@ the community garden

Ask us about our watering schedule and learn how you can help!

Are you a new homeschool parent? Are you looking to make connections to other homeschool groups? Do you want a place the kids can play and learn?

Join us to make connections with other homeschool families!

homeschool hangout will be on June 18th at 10:30 am. At the community garden.

Books & Barks

June 28th from 10:30 to 12:00 pm (registration is required)

Do you have a reluctant reader? Reading aloud to a therapy dog can boost confidence and they're the best audience! Sign up for one-on-one reading time with a library pup.

Registration is required.

Books and Barks is every fourth Saturday. Sign up at the library.

Tween/Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons Club

June 28th at 3:00 pm

Join us for our Dungeons & Dragons Club! The library will host a space for adventurers to play.

For tweens, teens, and adults.

Dungeons and Dragons club will meet on June 28th at 3:00 pm. For tweens, teens, and adults.

Teens Only Craft Time

Tuesday, June 3rd & 17th at 3:00

Tired of your little sibling? Come to the library for a tween and teen only craft time! Every other Tuesday in June and July.

No registration is required!

For tweens and teens.

Teen craft time is every other tuesday in June and July at 3:00.

New! Warp & Weft: Yarn Art Program

June 10th & 24th at 3:00 (registration is required)

June 10th: Woven Bookmarks

June 24th: Woven Bracelets

Experience the yarn arts! Every other Tuesday afternoon we will do a woven project together! For ages 8 and up. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

For tweens, teens, and adults.

Warp & weft is on june 10th and 24th at 3:00. registration is required.

New! Teen Escape Room

June 21st at 3:00 (registration is required)

Like a challenge? Come to our murder-mystery themed Escape Room! Tweens and their families will become detectives, solve a mansion murder, and TRY to escape the library! For ages 13 and up.

the teen escape room is on june 21st at 3:00. registration is required.

Adult Programs

Book Club for Adults

1:30 pm - Last Wednesday each month.
No registration required

This book chat is for all adult ages to share about our current book selection, what you're currently reading, or what you've read.

We encourage sharing all reviews and suggestions for other members of the group. Great way to reconnect, meet people, make new friends, and add great book ideas to your reading list.

Adult Book Club is the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30.

Programs for ALL AGES!

Bingo!

Mondays at 11:30 & 2:30

Join us to play Bingo every Monday at 10:30 & 2:30 for a chance to win prizes! For all ages.

No registration is required.

bingo is on mondays from 11:30 & 2:30.

New!

Family Art Day

June 7th at 11:00 (@ the safe room)

This month: Paper making with the senior center

Stop by the safe room for an art project for the whole family! This month we will do paper making with members of the Arlington Senior Center!

Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

family art day is on june 7th at 11:00 at the safe room. registration is required.

Borrowed Blockbusters:

Family Movie Nights

Mondays from 4:00-6:00

Bring a blanket and cozy up with library friends and popcorn for a family movie night! We will show a different family-friendly movie every week.

Check Facebook for updates on where we'll be and what we're watching!

No registration is required.

family movie nights are on mondays from 4:00 - 6:00. no registration is required.

New!

Family Art Day:

Perler Bead Keychains

June 28th at 11:00

Stop by the library for a family friendly art project! On June 28th we will be making perler bead keychains.

Supplies are limited. Registration is required.

come make perler bead keychains on june 28th at 11:00.

Library Friends of Arlington

Non-Resident Library Card Sponsorship for Seniors

- Want to join a great library?
- Age 50 or older?
- Live outside the Arlington town limits?

That's the only qualifications needed for this great sponsorship by the Library Friends of Arlington.

See Staff for more information. Offer only available for non-residents & while cards last.

LFA Senior NR Card Sponsor

Check out these great Read With Me Storytimes, and other videos on the Storytime Page.

You can also see more on our Library Facebook Page.

 Read With Me Storytime with Friends

Bedtime Storytime