Special Events:

 Registration for this year’s Summer Reading program, “Color Our World,” is open now. Read books and earn prizes. The library is having crafts and activities for all ages throughout the summer!

 “Color Our World” Summer Reading Activities take place at 5 p.m., Mondays; and at 10:30 a.m., Thursdays. These programs for children consist of crafts, stories and more, based around a weekly theme such as painting, weaving and sculpture. Visit the library’s website to see what’s happening on a particular day.

 Children ages 7-14 are invited to a fun-filled week of laughter, learning and performance at Youth Improv Camp, June 2- 6. This program will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 noon each day of the camp, with a final performance at 1 p.m., Friday, June 6. There is a $50 registration fee per child for this camp. Spots are limited – visit the library to register now and let your child’s creativity shine.

 Join a relaxing afternoon of crafting and conversation at the new program Coffee & Crochet Hooks at 1 p.m., Tuesday afternoons. Whether you’re a complete crochet beginner looking to learn the basics, or an experienced crocheter working on your latest project, all skill levels are welcome. The library will provide materials and instruction for newcomers, so just bring yourself and enjoy some coffee while you create something beautiful.

 Do you like bubbles? So do some insects.! At Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles! Ellen from the Tippecanoe River State Park will teach kids about the different ways insects use bubbles every day. Kids will design bubble makers to create their own bubbles. The program will be at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 4.

 As part of this summer’s “Color Our World” theme, visit the library for Adult Coloring Circle from 12 noon to 2 p.m., Thursdays. Colored pencils and coloring sheets will be available for adults in the library’s café/lounge.

 Join Jolie with your preschool-age child for Playgarden Prep at 10:30 a.m., Fridays over the summer. Playgarden Prep is an online service available through the library that offers lessons with certified teachers, live classes on Zoom, pre-recorded videos, hands-on learning tools, and more. Get a taste of this service and learn how to sign up for it for yourself at no charge with your library card.

 June 7 and 8 are Free Fishing Days in Indiana. Check out a fishing pole at the library with your library card ahead of this day so you can get out there and fish.

 Are you ready to have a blast dancing? Join us for Hip-Hop Dance Class from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m., Mondays June 9 and 23. This all-abilities class, presented in coordination with the Marshall-Starke Development Center, is for ages 10 and up. Adults are welcome. Sign up at the front desk.

 Make a Cactus Cutie. The library is hosting two sessions for this adult craft: 5 p.m., Monday, June 9; and 10 a.m., Saturday, June 14. This rock art creation will look great in your garden or home. Supplies for this adult craft are limited – call the library at 574-946-3432 to reserve your spot.

 The library is hosting a Stuffed Animal Sleepover Tuesday, June 10. Kids can drop off their plush friends that day, and library staff will take photos of all the fun things the animals get up to during their sleepover that night. Children will be able to pick up their stuffed animal, along with the photos, the following day.

 Teens are invited to Learn to Draw with Hope Larson at 2 p.m., Wednesday, June 11. Larson is the New York Times-bestselling, Eisner award-winning author and illustrator of numerous comics and graphic novels for young readers. She will present this program on Zoom while participating teenagers learn and work together in-person at the library.

 Kids can read their way to the circus this summer. Summer Reading participants ages 2-12 who read enough books by June 17 will earn a free ticket to the Culpepper &  Merriweather Circus taking place that day at 5 p.m., in Winamac.

 Come to Restorative Yoga at the library at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 18. Restorative yoga is a gentle, slow-paced practice. Props are used to support the body in comfortable poses for extended periods. This practice can help to reduce stress and anxiety, promote relaxation and sleep, and ease muscle tension. Space for this program is limited – call the library at 574-946-3432 to reserve your spot.

 Children will learn about the benefits of healthy food choices at “Eating a Rainbow” with Marla at the library at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 18.

 Brenda will lead Reiki at 11 a.m., Wednesday, June 25. Reiki is intended to encourage emotional or physical healing by placing hands on or near the body. Sign-up is encouraged – call the library to reserve your spot.

 Shelley from Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District will talk All About Dragonflies at 1 p.m., Wednesday, June 25. Kids will learn about dragonflies and make a craft.

 Head down to the Pulaski County Fairgrounds for a Celtic Music Concert with Emily Ann Thompson at 12 noon, Saturday, June 28. Emily Ann performs traditional Celtic fiddle tunes, sings in English and Irish Gaelic, and clogs while fiddling. From fast, high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs and songs, this performance will be energetic and highly entertaining. Between tunes, Emily Ann explains the ornaments and nuances of Celtic music. This all-ages event is presented by the Pulaski County Public Library and is free and open to the public.

 Explore a STEAM Mobile Classroom with our friends from the La Porte County Public Library at the Pulaski County Fairgrounds from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, June 20. The STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics) Mobile Classroom is a 38-foot recreational vehicle converted into a state-of-the-art classroom on wheels featuring digital microscopes, Edison robots, AR/VR goggles and much more.

Weekly & Monthly Summer Programs:

 Kids and teens 10 and up can join Ben to play Video Games on the big screen in the Teen Room at 5 p.m., Mondays; and at 10:30 a.m., Thursdays over the summer. From Minecraft to Mario Kart, there is something for every gaming interest and skill level on the Nintendo Switch and Xbox. Come ready to have fun, make new friends and discover your next favorite game.

 Kids can use their imaginations to make amazing creations with Legos at Lego Builders all day on Mondays over the summer.

 Come in for Story Time and activities for toddlers on Toddler Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it in the morning, Afternoon Story Time is held at 5:15 p.m., Tuesdays. This summer, the activity is focusing on a different color of the rainbow each week.

 Are you new to Genealogy? Not sure where to start? Come to Genealogy Help from 3 to 5 p.m., Tuesdays when Malissa is on hand to help you use the library’s genealogy collection. This weekly program is held upstairs in the Delores “Dee” Galbreath Local History Room.

 The library shows a Family Movie suitable for all ages every Wednesday morning over the summer at 10:30. Visit the library’s website to see what is playing on a particular date.

 The library’s collection of Board Games for all ages is available all day on Thursdays.

 Crafts for Kids is available all day on Fridays in the children’s area while supplies last.

 Come to the children’s area for Saturday Story Times at 10 and; 11:30 a.m. every week over the summer for stories, songs, crafts and more.

 Grab a book and join others for an hour of silent reading and refreshments in the library’s café/lounge at Silent Book Club at 10:30 a.m., the fourth Wednesday of the month.

 Book Club is held at 2:30 p.m., at the library on the second Friday of the month (June 13); as well as at 5:30 p.m., at Tippy’s Grappa Room on the third Tuesday (June 17. The library can send a Zoom link for the Friday session to any attendees who call  574-946-3432 to register in advance. The book up for discussion this month is Born to Run by Bruce Springstreen. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library.