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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:

JUNE 2025 Calendar
JULY 2025 Calendar

2025 Summer Reading Challenge!

May 31st - July 12th

"Color Our World" 2025 Summer Reading Program

Logging ends on July 12th!

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.

2025 Summer Comic Strip Contest! July 12th - August 2nd!

Enter your comic strip for a chance to win. For all ages! All entries will be displayed to the public for Reader's Choice Voting. Contest sponsors will judge all entries and select winners from each age group. Stop by the library to pick up an entry form or download it here!

Entries Due: July 10th

Reader's Choice Voting: July 12th - 26th

Winners Announced: August 2nd

The comic strip contest is from july 12th to august 2nd. Entries are due on July 10th.

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 Wrap Up Party! Saturday, July 12th

Chalk the Walk: 10:30 AM

Foam Party: 11:00 AM

@ Douglas Park near Arlington Elementary

Wrap up summer reading with us at Douglas Park! Bring your swimsuit to play in the bubbles and celebrate the beginning of our Summer Reading Program!

Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting wet or dirty. Icy treats will be provided by Parker's Water Ice!

For all ages.

The summer reading wrap party is on July 12th from 10:30-1:00. At Douglas park near arlington elementary.

Art to Grow with the Dixon Art Gallery!

Thursday, June 3rd at 11:00

Visitors from the Dixon Art Gallery will join us on June 5th at 11:00 for a colorful art program for ages 5-12.

Registration is required.

Art to Grow is on July 3rd at 11:00. Registration is required.

Shelby Forest Park Ranger Visit!

Thursday, July 17th at 11:00 (at the Market Pavilion)

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 July 17th at 11:00 at the marker pavilion.

Learn to Draw with Illustrator Rich Davis!

Saturday, July 19th (registration is required)

Illustrator Rich Davis will be visiting the library again! Sign up to hear from him and learn how to draw like an illustrator! For all ages. July 19th at 11:00.

For all ages.

Registration is required.

The Rich Davis program is on July 19th at 11:00. Registration is required.

Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime!

10:30 am on Tuesdays.

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.

Books & Barks

Saturday, July 26th at 10:30 to 12:00 (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.

For ages 5 and under.

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

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.

Tween/Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons Club

July 26th 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 every 4th Saturday at 3:00 pm. For tweens, teens, and adults.

New!

Teens Only Craft Time

Tuesday, July 1st, 15th, & 29th 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

July 8th & 22nd at 3:00 (registration is required)

July 8th: Mini Yarn Wall Hangings

July 22nd: Embellished Yarn Portraits

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 July 8th and 22nd. registration is required.

Adult Programs

Book Club for Adults

There is no meeting in June.

Next meeting: July 30th at 1:30


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.

Mahjong

Tuesdays: July 1st, 8th, & 15th at 1:00

The library will be hosting the Mahjong games for members of the Senior Center while it is closed in July.

Rummikub!

Wednesdays: July2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd

The library will be hosting Rummikub games for members of the Senior Center while it is closed in July.

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

July 9th at 11:00: Paper Making

August 2nd at 11:00: Paint a Friend

Stop by the library 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 july 9th at 11:00. 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.

Jewelry Making

July 26th from 2:00-4:00

Come make jewelry that you will love! We will provide the materials needed to make something special for you or a friend!

Ages 8 and up.

No registration required.

Jewelry making is on July 26th from 2:00 - 4:00.

New! Family Escape Room

Like a challenge? Come to our Family Escape Room! Kids and their families will become detectives and TRY to escape the library!

For all ages.

Registration is required.

the family escape room is on July 19th at 2:00. registration is required.

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