Summer Reading Program
2025 Library Summer Reading Program
Read Books, Log Minutes, Win Prizes!
May 31–July 26
EVENT SCHEDULE
May 31 (Saturday) - Start logging your minutes on Beanstack!
Jun 4 and Jul 2 (Wednesday) - Chess Free Play, open to all ages
2–3 p.m.
Bring a friend and level up your chess skills
Jun 5 and Jul 3 (Thursday) - BYOC (Bring Your Own Craft) Night, for ages 18 and up
6–7 p.m.
Enjoy the camaraderie of fellow crafters
Jun 7 (Saturday) - SUMMER READING PROGRAM KICKOFF, open to all ages
11 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
It's all fun and outdoor games at the library during our kickoff party for the program
Jun 10 (Tuesday) - Family Game Night Unplugged, open to all ages, families
5:30–7 p.m.
Put down your screens and play old schoool board games at the library
Jun 14, 28 and Jul 12 (Saturday) - PoGo Walk, for ages 6 and up (child must be accompanied by parent)
10 a.m.
Grab supplies at the stops or battle at the Gyms as we explore the neighborhood around the library. Bring your own device, a hat, sunscreen and water
Jun 19 and Jul 17 (Thursday) - Shut Up and Read! for ages 13–17
3–4 p.m.
No pressure Teen Book Club. Grab a snack at the desk, find a spot to read, talk, or just hang out.
Jun 20 and Jul 18 (Friday) - Building Block Challenge, for ages 6 and up
3–4 p.m.
Level up your building skills and get creative with the day's challenge
Jun 26 (Thursday) - Daytime Playtime, for ages 18 months and under, with parent
10 a.m.
Parents and caregivers, bring baby for an hour of unstructured play before the library opens
Jun 26 (Thursday) - Quiet Book Club, for ages 18 and up
6 p.m.
Read in quiet community with others who enjoy reading in solitude
Jul 1 (Tuesday) - S'moreytime, open to all ages, families
6 p.m.
Wear your pj's and join your librarians at this camp-themed storytime
Jul 9 (Wednesday) - Firefighter Storytime, open to all ages, families
10 a.m.
Meet the people who help keep us safe
July 26 (Saturday) - Finale Party: Magic Show with Glen Bailey, open to all ages, families
11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Two shows to end our Reading Program! Back by popular demand, magician extraoridnaire Glen Bailey entertains you all
TBA - Zumba Storytime, open to all ages, families
Time tba
Dance, dance, dance wiht us at this movement-based storytime
RECURRING EVENTS
STORYTIME
Weekly; get a schedule at the library or on the JBPHH Library Facebook Group
- Baby Storytime (0–18 months) Fridays • May 2, 9, 16 • 10 a.m.
- Toddler Storytime Wednesdays • May 7, 14 • 10 a.m.
- Pre-K Storytime Saturdays • May 3, 10, 17 • 10 a.m.
BOOK CLUBS
- Kids (10–12 years) Tuesdays • May 6 • 3 p.m.
- Adults Tuesday • May __, Jun 24 • 6 p.m.
Baby Daytime Playtime (0-18 months)
Thursdays • May 29 • Jun 26 • 10 a.m.
Lego Club (ages 5+ years)
Fridays • May 16 • Jun 20 • 3 p.m.
Call the library at 808-449-8296 to sign up for events that require registration.
CLAIM YOUR PRIZES
First Day to Pick Up Prize 1
Saturday, Jun 21
First Day to Pick Up Prize 2
Saturday, Jul 5
First Day to Pick Up Prize 3
Saturday, Jul 19