Summer Reading runs May 28nd – August 3rd
Summer Reading is a summer reading program provided by WCPL. Its purpose is to engage individuals & families in activities all summer long! The goal is to prevent the “educational slide” that can occur in school-aged children during breaks. We also strive to promote community engagement and familial bonding through interactive programs provided throughout the months of June and July, beginning with our amazing kick-off event on Thursday, June 6!
THRIVE Family Camps
Free and fun for the entire family this summer with WCPL & WCPR!
Join in on the Fun
Check out our calendar for a full list of all of our summer programs!
Reading Logs
All completed reading logs will be entered into a grand prize drawing of your choice!
Get ready for Summer Reading Kickoff!
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SUMMER READING LOGS
Pickup a Summer Reading Log at any WCPL location or download them below!
Completion Prizes
Kids who complete their Reading Road Trip will receive the following milestone & completion prizes:
- 1st Milestone: Toy Car or Skateboard
- 2nd Milestone: Airplane Glider
- 3rd Milestone: Cloth Bookmark & Food Coupons (Culver’s & Texas Roadhouse)
- Final Milestone: A WCPL Fanny Pack & Free Book of their choice
Kids prizes may be redeemed after each milestone.
Adults/Teens who complete their Summer Reading Bookmark Log will receive:
- A WCPL Fanny Pack
- Coupon for a free book of their choice at Capitol Books
GRAND PRIZES
Participants get to choose which grand prize drawing they would like to be enrolled in!
Hot Air Balloon Ride for 2
- Must be 5 years of age or older to participate
- Must be able to travel to Louisville, KY
20″ Kids’ Bike
donated by Wal-Mart
- Wheel size is 20″
- Rider height: 4’2 – 5’0
Skateboard with
Soft Cruiser Wheels
donated by Howard’s
Win a $529 College Savings Account!
KYSaves will award four $529 college savings accounts to Kentucky children and young adults 18 years old or younger. In addition, each winner’s local public library will receive $500 toward future youth reading programs.
Sweepstakes runs May 13- Aug 10
THRIVE Family Camps with WCPL & WCPR!
Free and fun for the entire family this Summer!
Please note: These summer camps are for the WHOLE FAMILY! Please register at least one adult with your group. Suggested age range is rising 3rd-6th graders, but all are welcome.
Every Tuesday of a camp week will be hosted at The Capitol for a thematic movie!
Registration is required!
SUMMER READING EVENTS
Purple Food Bus @ Rice Library
Weekdays: 11:20 AM – 12:15 PM
Purple Food Bus
@ Rice Library
Weekdays:
11:20 AM – 12:15 PM
Check Out All of Our Events This Summer!
Be sure to view our events calendar for everything WCPL & The Capitol this summer!
Storytimes in the Park
Every Tuesday @ 12 PM
in Fountain Square Park
Storytime at
the Historic Railpark
Join us every Monday
in June @ 9 AM
Free Movies at The Capitol
Catch a free flick at The Capitol all summer long
Special Events
Click on event titles for details & registration!
Kids/Families
Paw Patrol Movie + Meet & Greet
with Chase & Skye
Tuesday, May 28 @ 12:30 PM
The Capitol
Summer Reading Kickoff: Launch Party!
Thursday, June 6 | 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
National Corvette Museum
Planetarium Party +
Star Wars Meet & Greet
Thursday, June 13 | 12 PM – 5 PM
Buchanon Park
Petting Zoo Party
Tuesday, June 18 | 2 PM – 4 PM
Smiths Grove Branch
STEM Party & Science Show
Thursday, June 27 @ 12:30 PM
Phil Moore Park
Build-A-Pup
Thursday, June 27 @ 6 PM
Bob Kirby Branch
Nature Party & Petting Zoo
Thursday, July 11 @ 12:30 PM
Buchanon Park
LEGO Party
Saturday, July 13 | 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Smiths Grove Branch
Paw Patrol Storytime +
Meet & Greet with Chase & Skye
Friday, July 19 @ 10 AM & 2 PM
The Capitol
Pirate Party & Magic Show
Thursday, July 25 @ 12:30 PM
Buchanon Park
Adventure Express Magic Show
Thursday, July 25 @ 6 PM
Bob Kirby Branch
Build-A-Bigfoot +
Harry & the Hendersons Screening
Wednesday, July 31 @ 6:30 PM
The Capitol
Mission Complete: Summer Reading Finale
Thursday, August 1 | 9 AM – 12 PM
Aviation Heritage Park
Adults/Teens
Jim Cantore
Monday, June 3 @ 6 PM
SKyPAC
Jeff Hammond of NASCAR
Monday, June 10 @ 6 PM
The Capitol
Author Jennifer Moorman
& Love Hudson-Maggio
Sunday, June 16 | 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Bob Kirby Branch
Summer Solstice
(registration coming soon)
Thursday, June 20 @ 7 PM
The Capitol
Author Sherri Smith & Elizabeth Wein
Sunday, July 7 | 3 PM – 4:30 PM
Aviation Heritage Park
A Tupelo Grove Mystery
with Collen Coble & Rick Aker
Thursday, July 11 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Lisa Rice Library
Author Michelle Kazmer
Monday, July 29 | 6 PM – 7:30 PM
Bob Kirby Branch
Coctails & Cryptids
(registration coming soon)
Friday, August 2 @ 6 PM
SOKY Marketplace
Bigfoot Mini-Con
(registration coming soon)
Saturday, August 3 | 10 AM – 5 PM
The Capitol
Beer & Bigfoot
(registration coming soon)
Saturday, August 3 @ 6 PM
SOKY Marketplace