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Summer Reading Program Kickoff
2025-06-01 14:00:00 2025-06-01 16:00:00 America/Phoenix Summer Reading Program Kickoff Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room, Teen Center, The Mill

Sunday, June 01
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-01 14:00:00 2025-06-01 16:00:00 America/Phoenix Summer Reading Program Kickoff Summer reading is bursting with color, and we’re starting the fun with a kickoff celebration! Tempe Public Library - Storytime Room, Teen Center, The Mill

Tempe Public Library

Storytime Room, Teen Center, The Mill

Summer reading is bursting with color, and we’re starting the fun with a kickoff celebration!

Kick off Summer Reading Program with a fun-filled event. Explore different activity stations, start earning points, and jump into a summer filled with stories, challenges, and prizes!

Storytime room: Mini canvas painting, rock painting, and tie-dye butterflies.

The Mill (Sensory Room): Quiet reading, puzzles, and sidewalk chalk.

Teen Center (Teens 12-18): Puzzle craft and friendship bracelets.

Supplies are limited.

Sign up for Summer Reading and starting earning those points! 

AGE GROUP: | Youth 6-8 | Tweens 9-11 | Teens 12-18 |

EVENT TYPE: | Gaming | Arts & Crafts |

TAGS: | summer reading program | Arts & Crafts |

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