A world of unlimited adventures and awesome prizes await as Dublin Public Library hosts the Oceans of Possibility Summer Reading Program.
Library patrons are able to pick up reading logs to fill out on May 18 (the last day of classes at Dublin ISD) and fill them up with books they read over the summer for a chance to win prizes. Reading logs will be due June 30 as Dublin Lions Club serves up free hot dogs and drinks at 11:30 a.m.
A free book fair is also being held in conjunction with the summer reading program. Readers will get access to free books when turning in a reading log.
Prizes this year include tickets to a Rangers g a m e donated by First National Bank, a Nintendo Switch, Apple Airpods Pro, EzyRoller Classic Ride on, a hover sphere, a planetary splash pad, a tortilla blanket and a karaoke microphone.
The summer’s possibilities will also include live experiences with the return of the creature teacher and her exotic animals on June 2 at 10 a.m., a magic show at 10 a.m. on June 9 and a presentation about Africa from Elizabeth Kahura at 4 p.m. on June 9.
A local author showcase will coincide with June 11 activities as local writers will be present on the library lawn at 10 a.m. Authors scheduled to be present include: Laura Conner Kestner, Lori Altebaumer, Marion Surles, Cliff Sims, Elaine Fields Smith, Ben Pate, Mac McKinnon, Suzann Thompson, Deborah Swanson, James Pylant and Jeremy and Erynn Sprouse.
The community is also invited to a free outdoor movie on the library lawn as Encanto will start screening at sunset.
The summer reading program will also include the return of the popular ‘Take and Make’ craft kits available every Tuesday with the following schedule:
May 29: Reading with Reptiles
June 7: Ocean Magic
June 14: The Deep Blue Sea
June 21: Ocean Floor
June 28: Tide pools
July 5: Sea Turtles
July 12: Rainbow Fish
July 19: Marine Mammals
July 26: Sharks
Aug. 9: Butterfly Symmetry
Aug. 16: Butterfly Metamorphosis
Aug. 21: Butterfly Tessellations
Aug. 28: Butterfly Decalcomania
This free program is sponsored by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission, the Dublin Library Board, and community donations from residents and businesses. If you would like to offer support of this program and support local literacy, call the library at (254) 445-4141 or email staff@dublinlibrary.org.