Color Our World: Cache Valley Libraries Bring Learning, Fun, and Community to Summer Break
This summer, public libraries across Cache Valley are turning up the color, creativity, and connection with exciting reading programs for kids, teens, and families. Whether you're looking for free family fun, meaningful learning, or just a cool place to hang out, there's something waiting at public libraries across Cache Valley this summer!
Logan Library: A Destination for Discovery and Delight
Logan Library's summer reading program is built around encouraging children and teens to keep reading all summer long, in ways that work for them. Kids (ages 0-10) are invited to read 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week, and can track their progress with paper logs or online through an online program called Beanstack. Each month they bring in their tracker, they'll earn rewards like books, treats, stickers, and more.
Tweens and teens (ages 11-18) take ona summer-long reading challenge. Once completed, they can redeem their tracking sheet or Beanstack badges for rewards like books, treats, and crafts.
Logan Library's offerings go far beyond books. "We're here to spark creativity, collaboration, and exploration," Laura Nelson, youth services librarian at the Logan Library, said. The building itself -now in its second year of service-- is becomingatrue community hub. Visitors can check out everything from books to video games, telescopes, and Blu ray players. They can also enjoy movie marathons, craft activities,and even classes orart exhibits led by local groups.
This summer's theme, "Color Our World," inspires a calendar packed with events:
Summer Storytime-Tuesdays at 1 p.m. and Wednesdays at 11 a.m.
Teen Book Club FABAS (Free Awesome Books and Spoilers) Second Friday of each month
Teen Film Fridays - Fourth Friday of each month (teens vote on what movie they watch in the teen area of the library)
"Beat the Heat" Movie Marathons
Additional events-check loganlibrary.org or follow on social media
Reluctant readers are welcomed with understanding and tools like audiobooks, graphic novels, e-readers with accessible features, and more. Logan Library emphasizes that everyone is welcome, regardless of where you live. A library card is only required to check out materials, and free digital access is available even when you're on the go.
North Logan Library: A Summer Full of Celebration
A Summer Full of Celebration North Logan Library invites the entire community- no card required-to join in their summer reading challenge. Readers track their time to earn prizes, and kids can collect special buttons for each library event they attend. Summer kicks off with a party at Elk Ridge Park on June 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Enjoy bounce houses, crafts, food trucks, and a performance by Skylar Cook. Throughout the summer, enjoy wild animal shows, nature hikes, family movie nights, and even a foam cannon party! Teens can join a music talent competition, with a professional recording session as the top prize.
North Logan also offers regular classes, story times, and inclusive programming for all ages. Visit northloganlibrary.gov for more information.
Hyrum Library: Read, Earn, Celebrate
The Hyrum Library offers a flexible summer reading program where readers of all ages track their time and earn weekly prizes. Kids and teens receive fun items like slap bracelets, stickers, and small toys, and their names are entered into grand prize drawings. Adults can join too each finished book earns a ticket toward drawings just for grown-ups.
The program begins with a Kick-Off Party on Monday, June 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hyrum City Square, featuring bounce houses, games, and family fun. Weekly programming includes Storytime inthe Park, messy crafts for teens, and hands-on activities for all ages. The library serves Hyrum, Nibley, and Wellsville-and offers a non-resident card for $41/year. Visit hyrumcity.gov/library for more information about the Hyrum City Libary.
Smithfield Library: Track Your Time, Win Great Prizes
Smithfield Library is bringing energy and fun to the summer with a reading challenge where kids will work on daily mini goals with fun prizes as they work toward the big prize of a new book. Teens will accomplish cool side quests and earn tickets for prize drawing items like iPods, a mini fridge, pizza gift cards, and more. Adults can take on summer challenges and earn a cool bookish prize. The program kicks off on Monday, June a and weekly activitles are planned including storytimes in the park, STEM and crafting programs, teen Saturday activities, first aid training for teens, mindfulness classes, movies in the library and more! Smithfield Library is free for Smithfield residents, with a $25/year option for non-residents.
Visit smithfieldutah.gov/library to learn more.
Cache County Library: Read, Explore, Create
Serving the broader county, Cache County Library Invites children and teens to log their reading and complete weekly activities to earn prizes and entries into prize drawings for larger prizes.
For the first time in many years, the Cache County Library is hosting summer story times and crafts for ages 0-7 and they are excited to start a tween/teen art class for kids ages 8-17. There will be other events throughout the summer including a kickoff party on June 2 and an art show at the end of the summer.
Learn more about the Cache County Library at cachecounty.gov/library.
Mendon Library: A Small-Town Gem with Big Summer Spirit
Mendon Library may be small, but its summer program is bursting with color and creativity. The season opens with a Kick-Off Party on Saturday, June 7 from 12 to 4 p.m., where the community will help paint a mural on the back wall of the library.
Kids, teens, and adults can all join the reading program and log their time to win prizes, enter bingo contests, and participate in fun weekly events. Activities include tie-dye days, chalk art, live animals from Zootah, and more. At summer's end, one lucky reader will get to ride in the Mendon Pioneer Day Parade as a grand prize winner.
The Mendon Library is open to all visitors, and non-resident cards are available.
Visit library.mendoncity.org for more information.
Let Libraries Color Your World This Summer
Whether you're chasing prizes, cooling off indoors, or discovering new stories and talents, Cache Valley's libraries are ready to help your family make the most of summer break. Free programs, flexible options, and friendly faces make every visit an adventure.
Find your spark, color your world,and let the summer stories begin!
