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SUMMER READING 2026
1. WWW.TRUSSVILLELIBRARY.COM
  1. R E G I S T E R
2. KICKOFF MAY 29TH, 5-7PM AT THE LIBRARY!
  1. — Michelle Hamrick, Library Director
  2. A Letter from Our New Library Director Michelle Hamrick
FRIENDS OF THE TRUSSVILLE LIBRARY
1. The Friends of the Library are essential to our success!
2. Friends are volunteers who help run our Friends Bookstore, staff our community events, and donate funds to supply the Trussville community with resources and programs!
3. Interested in joining? VIsit trussvillelibrary.com to join now!
4. THE FRIENDS BOOKSTORE:
  1. Stop by and purchase books or drop off donations to support the library!
  2. Hours: Monday - Friday: 1-5PM Sunday: 2-4PM
  3. We all love the relaxation that comes with Summer Break, but did you know that those few weeks away from school can cause children and teens to lose 2 to 3 months of reading skills? This phenomenon is known as the “summer slide” and over time this can set a student back years behind their peers.
  4. Research shows that students, especially those in elementary and middle grades, can prevent (or even reverse) going down the slide by reading just 4 to 6 books over the summer!
  5. This is where the library comes in to help! Our
  6. Summer Reading program is here to prevent young participants from going down the slide by offering an exciting Reading Challenge, fun and free
  7. programs for all ages, and thousands of books for every interest.
5. HOW YOU CAN STOP THE SLIDE
  1. 1. Model Reading Behavior Children are 40% more likely to enjoy reading if their parents do, so model that behavior by reading, discussing books, and share stories.
  2. 2. Create a Reading Habit Set aside 15-30 mins for reading each day to form a routine. Consistency is key!
  3. 3. Let Kids Choose Their Books Choosing their own books keeps kids engaged. Help them find books, graphics novels, or comics with topics they already enjoy.
  4. 5. Use Your Resources If books aren’t working for your child, try audiobooks or ebooks (yes, those count)! Using reading tracking apps to help set goals, attending book-centered events and, of course, visiting the library can all help, too!
DON’T GO DOWN THE SUMMER SLIDE!
1. Learn about the importance of reading while school’s out and how the library can help!
  1. Reading challenges can motivate young children and teens alike to read and continue learning through summer, and the prizes they get for meeting reading goals can show how rewarding books can be in a world that doesn’t always value literacy.
  2. Keep reading to see the fun, free, and educational programs that are part of our Summer Reading program. These events are opportunities for participants to grow, meet others, and get into the library!
  3. Don’t know where to start? We are here to help! Ask a librarian any questions you may have about the library, or let us recommend you a book!
  4. Turn summer into an opportunity for growth with the Trussville Public Library!
  5. 4. Find a Series They Love A good series is a great way to make anyone want to read more, so let their curiosity guide them from one book to the next.
2. STORYTIME
  1. Every Thursday 9:30AM & 10:30AM
KIDS
1. Beatin’ Path Rhythm with Mr. Dave
  1. JUNE 2ND | 10:30 - 11:30AM
2. Crafty Kids: Sand Art Magnets
  1. JUNE 24TH | 4:30 - 5:15PM
3. Dinosaur Pillows Craft
  1. JUNE 3RD | 4:30 - 5:15PM
4. Family Movie Matinee
  1. JUNE 30TH | 10:30AM - 12:00PM
5. Pop Art w/ Michael Albert
  1. JUNE 8TH | 5:30 - 7:30PM
6. Dinosaurs, Fossils, and Living Fossils
  1. JULY 1ST | 4:00 - 4:45PM
7. Nature on Wheels
  1. JUNE 9TH | 10:30 - 11:30AM & 12:00 - 1:00PM
8. Baby Dinosaurs Party
  1. JULY 7TH | 10:30AM - 12:00PM
9. Fun with Fossils w/ Jonny Cates
  1. JUNE 10TH | 4:00 - 5:00PM
10. Kitchen Labs: Cookie Excavation & Soil Layer Cups
  1. JULY 8TH | 3:30 - 4:15PM & 4:30 - 5:15PM
11. Science Guys: Journey to the Center of the Earth
  1. JUNE 16TH | 5:00 - 5:45PM
12. Fossil Fun House w/ Barry Mitchell
  1. JULY 14TH | 10:30 - 11:15AM
13. Kitchen Labs: Lemon Volcano
  1. JUNE 17TH | 3:30 - 4:15PM & 4:30 - 5:15PM
14. Crafty Kids: Insects in Amber Slime
  1. JULY 15TH | 3:30 - 4:15PM & 4:30 - 5:30PM
15. Urban Turtle
  1. JUNE 20TH | 10:30 - 11:30AM
16. Summer Finale: Foam Zone Party!
  1. JULY 21ST | 5:00 - 6:00PM
17. Juggle Like an Egyptian
  1. JUNE 22ND | 5:00 - 6:00PM
TEENS
1. Urban Turtle
  1. JUNE 20TH | 10:30 - 11:30AM
2. Beatin’ Path
  1. JUNE 2ND | 2:00 - 3:00PM
3. Dino Eyes
  1. JUNE 3RD | 2:00 - 3:30PM
4. Pottery with Norma
  1. JUNE 22ND & JULY 6TH | 4:00 - 5:30PM
5. Robotics Club
  1. JUNE 6TH & JULY 11TH | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
6. Magic the Gathering - Card Game
  1. JUNE 25TH & JULY 9TH | 4:00 - 6:00PM
7. Pop Art w/ Michael Albert
  1. JUNE 8TH | 5:30 - 7:30PM
8. Bath Bombs
  1. JUNE 29TH | 4:00 - 5:00PM
9. Miniature Painting: Dinosaurs
  1. JUNE 11TH | 4:00 - 5:30PM
10. Magic Potion Workshop
  1. JULY 1ST | 4:00 - 5:00PM
11. Shark Fossils w/ Jonny Cates
  1. JUNE 15TH | 5:00 - 7:00PM
12. Dino String Art
  1. JULY 13TH | 4:00 - 5:30PM
13. Mario Kart Tournament
  1. JUNE 17TH | 4:00 - 5:30PM
14. Super Smash Bros Tournament
  1. JULY 15TH | 4:00 - 5:30PM
15. Dungeons & Dragons Adventures June 4 & 18; July 2 & 16
  1. D&D Club June 12 & 26; July 10
16. Dungeons & Dragons
  1. Summer Finale: Laser Tag
    1. JULY 21ST | 5:00 - 7:00PM
  2. Unbelievable Facts about the American Revolution
    1. JUNE 25TH | 1:00 - 2:00PM
ADULTS
1. Crafty Collective: Dino Terrariums
  1. JUNE 1ST | 5:30 - 7:30PM
2. Sound Baths
  1. JUNE 30TH | 5:30 - 6:30PM
3. Beatin’ Path
  1. JUNE 2ND | 5:30 - 6:30PM
4. Jurassic Park Trivia
  1. JULY 2ND | 6:00 - 7:30PM
5. Lunch & Learn
  1. JUNE 3RD & JULY 8TH | 11:00AM - 12:00PM
6. Mario Kart Tournament
  1. JULY 7TH | 5:30 - 8:00PM
7. Ceramics w/ Norma
  1. JUNE 4TH & 18TH | 5:30 - 8:00PM
8. Mahjong 101 w/ Kristy Harrison
  1. JULY 10TH | 12:00 - 2:00PM
9. Pop Art with Michael Albert
  1. JUNE 8TH | 5:30 - 7:30PM
10. Crafty Collective: Decoupage Oysters
  1. JULY 13TH | 5:30 - 7:30PM
11. Plant Swap
  1. JUNE 9TH | 6:00 - 7:00PM
12. Puzzle Competition
  1. JULY 16TH | 6:00 - 7:30PM
13. Paleontology in Alabama
  1. JUNE 12TH | 3:00 - 4:00PM
14. Summer Finale: The Mummy (1999)
  1. JULY 23RD | 5:30 - 8:00PM
15. Shark Fossils w/ Jonny Cates
  1. JUNE 15TH | 5:00 - 7:00PM
16. BOOK CLUBS
17. MOVIES
  1. CLASSIC CINEMA
  2. BOOKS & BREWS
  3. ADULT BOOK CLUB
  4. CULT CLASSIC CINEMA
  5. RIFFTRAX
  6. Mahjong Meetup
    1. JUNE 17TH & JULY 15TH | 10:00AM - 12:00PM
  7. Urban Turtle
    1. JUNE 20TH | 10:30AM - 11:30AM
  8. UNEARTH A STORY! Staff Picks for Summer
    1. TPL Staff loved these reads! Check them out for a roaring fun summer!
      1. The Torto-Saurus
      2. Pup and Dragon: How to Catch a Dinosaur
      3. Holes
      4. Jurassic Jeff: Space Invader
K I D S
1. Dinosaur Sanctuary By Itaru Kinoshita
2. Journey to the Center of the Earth By Jules Verne
3. The Doomsday Detectives By Cindy Jenson-Elliot
4. The Land That Time Forgot By Edgar Rice Burroughs
5. T E E N S
  1. A D U L T S
    1. The Paleontologist By Luke Dumas
    2. Women of the Dunes By Sarah Maine
  2. 201 Parkway Dr Trussville, AL www.trussvillelibrary.com 205-655-2022
    1. Library Closings June 21st July 3rd-5th
SUMMER READING CHALLENGE
1. Scan or visit our website to join our Summer Reading Challenge! Win prizes while you read and attendour Summer Reading programs!
2. THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING!

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