Riverwalk Storytimes
Staff will present this popular Riverwalk program, which will include stories, songs, and a puppet show. Participants can bring a meal or snack. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Community Room at Nichols Library. There will be no Riverwalk Storytimes the week of July 3. (The Wednesday lunchtime program will be a repeat of the Tuesday evening program.) These programs are presented in partnership with Naperville Park District.
Evening on The Riverwalk
Riverwalk Amphitheater Tuesdays, June 5 – July 31 7:00– 7:45 p.m.
Picnic on The Riverwalk
Riverwalk Amphitheater Wednesdays, June 6 – Aug. 1 10:30 – 11:15 a.m.
READ2Gether
June 4 – July 27 Independent readers entering 1st through 5th grade can meet new friends and explore the world of words and stories at READ2Gether. Participants can choose reading material from the library or bring a book of their own to share with teen volunteers. Some locations may offer additional activities during this hour-long program. Those arriving more than 10 minutes late cannot be guaranteed placement with a partner.
95th Street Branch
Mondays 11 a.m. – noon
Mondays 1 – 2 p.m.
Fridays 11 a.m. – noon
NIC Branch
Mondays 1 – 2 p.m.
Tuesdays 11 a.m. – noon
NBL Branch
Tuesdays 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Wednesdays 4 – 5 p.m.
The Rubber Ducky Club Birth
Birth to 35-Month-Olds
Babies are born ready to read, and parents, grandparents, and caregivers have a key role as baby’s first teachers. Babies and toddlers love to hear their caregiver’s voice and reading together is a great way to spend time bonding. Reading to a child also promotes listening skills, memory and vocabulary skills, helps with language development, stimulates the imagination, and instills a love of books and learning. The Rubber Ducky Club is the perfect opportunity for caregivers to get into the habit of reading with their child, have fun, and learn new ways to encourage early literacy.
•The summer reading program is open to all. No library card required.
•Beginning June 1, parents can get their children started on this pre-reader program by picking up a log at Naperville Public Library or printing one from the library’s website: http://naperville.readsquared.com
•Each child can complete a Rubber Ducky reading log with 12 suggested early literacy activities.
•After completing these activities together, the child will be eligible for incentive prizes.
•The last day to complete a reading log and receive prizes is Aug. 15.
Summer Reading Program
For kids 3-years-old through entering 5th grades
•The summer reading program is open to all. No library card required.
•Children from age 3 through entering 5th grade receive a reading log either at the library, through their school, or by printing from the library’s website: http://naperville. readsquared.com
•Read, participate in summer clubs and programs at the library, and earn prizes.
•The last day to complete a reading log and receive prizes is Aug. 15.
Makerspace
Calling all school age kids! Check out the library’s Makerspace area at each building on weekday afternoons all summer long to create, build, experiment, and imagine.
Riverwalk Summer Reading Kickoff
Celebrate the beginning of summer and the library’s reading program with a Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration at the Riverwalk! Participants can dance to their favorite songs, join in for sing-alongs, and then enjoy an exciting performance by juggler Jason Kollum. Enjoy Jason’s interactive, high-energy show featuring balancing and juggling stunts, cool skills with spinning balls, frisbees and a variety of interactive skills. Summer reading logs will be available. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be held in the Community Room at Nichols Library.
Riverwalk Amphitheater Friday, June 1 6 – 8 p.m.
Club Innovate
Calling all inventors in 3rd through 5th grades. Ever wondered what it takes to make something that the world has never seen before? Join Club Innovate and explore incredible inventions, their creators and the skill-sets that they all have in common. Five days of exciting and innovative activities will culminate with an invention convention where the sky is the limit! This program is limited to 40 participants.
95th Street Branch 3 – 4 p.m.
Monday, June 4 – Friday, June 8
NBL Branch 2 – 3 p.m.
Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15
NIC Branch 2 – 3 p.m.
Monday, June 25 – Friday, June 29
Family Coding Club
Children in kindergarten through 5th grades and their parents are invited to enjoy a night full of hands-on activities that teach computational thinking and computer science skills. Each day will focus on a different concept that families can implement at home, in the classroom and in everyday life.
NBL Branch 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Monday, June 4 & 11
Tuesday, June 5 & 12
95th Branch 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Tuesday, June 19 & 26
Tuesday, July 10 & 17
NIC Branch 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 18 & 25
Wednesday, Aug. 22
Wednesday, Aug. 29
Teen Summer Reading Program June 1 – Aug. 15
For teens entering 6th through 12th grades
• The Summer Reading Program is open to all; no library card is required.
• Teens can register for the library’s summer reading program by visiting any of the three library locations or online at http:// naperville.readsquared.com
• Teens can read, listen to books or attend summer programs at the library to complete the program levels.
• When a program level is completed, visit the library to receive a prize (coupons or books) as well as entries into prize drawings.
• The first day to receive prizes is June 8.
• The last day to complete the program and receive prizes is Aug. 15.
Volunteer for the Summer Reading Program
Earn volunteer hours this summer! Apply and sign up for volunteer shifts online starting on May 1. Applicants must be entering grades 6 through 12 and commit to about 2 hours of volunteering per week. See the library’s website for more details, www.naperville-lib.org.
Please be sure to call ahead for events as the times and dates may have changed. This is especially true in the summer months!
