Children’s Room
Summer Reading at the Englewood Library
Summer Reading Program
Join
Children entering Pre-K/age 4 to Grade 6 may register in the library’s Children’s Room beginning June 24 to receive a reading log.
Log Your Reading
Record the number of minutes you read on your reading log. For the first hour you log, get a swag bag and brag tag with a necklace to begin collecting beads and charms.
Weekly Badges: Gotta collect ‘em all!
Visit the library each week to claim the weekly badge.
Claim Your Prizes
Visit the library each week (M-F) to report your reading. Log at least one hour to get a free book at the end of the summer. Show your log to a librarian, choose your beads and fill out raffle tickets for a chance to win a grand prize.
Summer 2026 Children’s Programs
Advanced registration is required for most programs and begins two weeks before the program date unless otherwise noted. Walk-ins will not be admitted.
ALL registration takes place on our online calendar, LibCal.
Individual events are linked below.
Registration closes 2 hours before program start time. Please cancel your registration on LibCal if you cannot attend a registered program.
Attendees will be admitted to the program only if arrival is within 10 minutes of start time.*
Programs subject to change due to ongoing building renovations.
Scavenger Hunts in the Children’s Room
All month long!
June: World Cup
July: Dinosaurs
August: Gems & Artifacts
No registration. All ages welcome. Collect your “I Spy” checklists at the Children’s Desk.
Ages 8 to 11 yrs
Monday, June 8 at 4:00 PM
Visit the Children’s Room to pick up your copy of the book Shirley & Jamila Save Their Summer to read before the program. Registration required.
Mr. Corbitt’s Musical Storytime
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Mondays at 10:30 AM
June 15, June 29, July 13, July 27 and August 3
Mr. Corbitt returns! Separate registration is required for each session.
Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Wednesday, June 17 at 4:00 PM
Join Pinspiration of Englewood for a special painting program. Registration is required.
Ages 0 to 3 yrs
Thursdays from 10:00 to 11:00 AM
June 18 to August 13
*Will not meet July 2*
Caregivers may socialize with other families while children play with toys. No registration.
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Fridays at 10:00 AM
June 19 to August 14
*Will not meet July 3*
Separate registration is required for each week and begins on Mondays at 10 AM.
Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Fridays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM
June 19 to August 21
*Will not meet July 3*
Play games with us! We will have board and card games, plus a Nintendo Switch 2 console for video games. Registration is recommended.
Wiggle & Giggle with Explorer’s Playgroup
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Tuesdays at 10:00 AM
June 23, July 7, July 21
Miss Bee will bring parachutes, bubbles, shakers and other fun props! Separate registration is required.
Ages 5 to 9 yrs
Mondays at 4:00 PM
June 29: Kaleidoscopes
July 6: Agamograph Kinetic Art
July 13: Dinosaur Terrarium
July 20: Ocean Animals Mosaic
July 27: Dino Dig
August 3: Light Up Coral Reef
Separate registration is required and begins the Tuesday before program date.
Ages 2 to 4 yrs
Wednesdays at 10:00 AM
July 8 through July 29
Practice school readiness skills and make a craft. Registration is required and is limited to three sessions.
Kids ages 5 and up and their families
Thursday, July 23 at 6:00 PM
Compete to be the fastest to finish a 200 piece puzzle and win a prize. Registration is required.
Ages 7 to 11 yrs
Tuesday, July 28 at 4:00 PM
Taste and rate different varieties of Oreo cookies. Then vote on your favorite! Registration is required.
Ages 0 to 5 yrs
Monday, August 10 at 4:00 PM
Live music and movement with the magical excitement of bubbles! Registration is required.
Ages 4 to 5 yrs
Monday, August 17
4:00 PM OR 5:00 PM
Join Soccer Shots for a storytime and soccer demo. Register for one session.
Summer Series
For kids ages 4 to 11 yrs. Registration is required and takes place 2 weeks before program date.
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Foam Party *Will be held outdoors*
Wednesday, June 24
Session 1: Ages 7 to 11 at 4:00 PM
Session 2: Ages 4 to 6 at 4:30 PM
Jeff Boyer’s Bubblesaurus Rex Show
Wednesday, July 8 at 4:00 PM
Island Magic and Balloon Twisting
Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 PM
Jump Into Dinosaurs with Musician Jumpin’ Jamie
Wednesday, July 22 at 4:00 PM
Unique Creatures Animal Show
Wednesday, July 29 at 4:00 PM
Myron the Magnificent Magic Show
Wednesday, August 5 at 4:00 PM
Summer Reading Finale!
Zoophoria Animal Show
Wednesday, August 12 at 4:00 PM
Apply to be a Kid Librarian
Introducing our Kid Librarian program at the Englewood Public Library.
Each month a child will be chosen to curate a display in the Children’s Room with some of their favorite books. Visit the Children’s Desk for an application.
Here’s how it works:
- One week before it’s your month to be featured, you’ll need to come to the library between Monday and Friday to have your picture taken and choose at least 20 books to put on physical display in the children’s room.
2. On the first day of the month, your display will be ready. You will be highlighted on our social media pages.
3. You will be contacted by a librarian if you are selected!
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Online Read-alouds and eBooks
Audiobooks and Ebooks are
available on the Libby app
LibCal
Englewood Public Library Photo/Video Disclaimer
Attendance at Englewood Public Library programs, events or public spaces constitutes consent to be photographed for use in print and/or electronic publicity for the Englewood Public Library. Photos, images, and videos submitted by users for online contests may also be used by the Library for promotional purposes. To ensure the privacy of individuals and children, images will not be identified using full names or personal identifying information without written approval from the photographed subject, parent or legal guardian.
If you do not want us to use a photo or video of you or your child, please tell the Library staff member coordinating the event PRIOR to the program.