Summer Programs

Join the Leon County Public Library in June and July for summer programs for all ages! Discover a summer filled with exciting games, crafts, scavenger hunts, animal visits, reading challenges, and more.

The library’s summer reading program is designed to help prevent the “summer slide” by keeping children and teens engaged in reading over the long summer break. The program encourages citizens of all ages to read books of their choice for fun and prizes.

Beanstack

Join our Summer Reading Challenge with Beanstack, the library's fun reading challenge tracker!

How to get started:

Create a Beanstack account
Log your reads on the Beanstack app or website

Earn badges by:

Reading 20 minutes each day
Attending library programs
Completing fun activities

From June 1 through July 31, participate in the Summer Reading Challenge for a chance to win prizes sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Winners will be notified on August 10.

Scavenger Hunts

Put your adventure hat on and participate in exciting scavenger hunts all summer long at your Leon County Public Library! Visit the information desk for the scavenger hunt worksheet then explore the library to uncover clues. Complete the scavenger hunt to win fun prizes.

Mango Languages

Learn a new language this summer with Mango Languages! With your library card, you can access step-by-step lesson plans for more than 70 different languages. This user-friendly platform is your ticket to exploring new languages at your own pace. Whether you’re a language enthusiast or just want to learn the basics, Mango Languages has something for everyone.

Events

Summer Reading Kick-off: Color Our World
June 2, 6 to 7 p.m.

Audience: kids Location:
Leon County Main Library
Description:

Kick off Summer Reading with a colorful art adventure at the Leon County Public Library! Dive into a world of art, color, creativity, and fun as we explore the magic of art through hands-on crafts and exciting games. From mixing and blending colors to creating unique masterpieces, kids will have a blast experimenting with different artistic techniques. With plenty of playful activities and surprises along the way, this is the perfect event for young artists who love to get creative!
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Summer BreakSpot

Free healthy, packaged meals and snacks are available for kids and teens 18 and under at Leon County Public Library locations throughout the summer.

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Call for Artists

Apply to participate in the upcoming Artists and Autism: Beyond the Spectrum exhibit.