Summer Reading 2023
All Together Now at Brunswick County Library
Join us for a summer of reading and fun with the Brunswick County Library Summer Reading Program! In addition to our reading incentive program for youth (infants-teens), we will be offering in-person events at all five of our branches. Summer Reading kicks off June 1 and ends on August 1. Click the tabs below for events at each library branch or check the events calendar for all Library programs & events.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR SUMMER READING (starting June 1) You will be contacted by your local branch to confirm your registration and receive in-depth information.
Want to log your reading online? Try ReadSquared – on your computer or via the app.
2023 SUMMER READING @ BARBEE LIBRARY
Registration is required. Register in the Library or by calling 910-278-4283.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Wed. 6/7 10am – Lego-We-Do Robotics
Tues. 6/13 11am – Sandbank Shadow Factory
Tues. 6/20 11am – Big Bang Boom (Rock band for kids)
Tues. 6/27 11am – Dana Hill Magic
Tues. 7/11 11am – Aspen Black (singer/songwriter)
Thurs. 7/13 1pm – Lego-We-Do Robotics
Tues. 7/18 11am – Cape Fear Raptor Center
Tues. 7/25 11am – Fish the Magish
Tues. 8/1 11am – Foam N Fun Party & closing ceremony
SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOUTHPORT OAK ISLAND!
REGULAR PROGRAMS
Lego League – Wednesdays @ 4pm
S.M.ART KIDS CLUB (Science, Math, and the Arts) – Thursdays @ 3pm
Friday Flix – first & third Fridays in June & July @ 2pm
Books For Bailey (read to a dog) – second & fourth Fridays in June & July @ 2pm
Chess Club (Ages 8-16; registration required) – June 27 and July 26 @ 2pm
S.I.E. Science is Elementary at 4:00 (K-2; registration required) – Thursday, August 3, 10, 17 and 24
2023 SUMMER READING @ HARPER LIBRARY
Registration is required. Register in the Library or by calling 910-457-6237 !
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mon. 6/12 11am – Fresh Start Rescue
Tues. 6/13 1pm – Lego-We-Do Robotics
Thurs. 6/15 2pm – Craft & Create
Mon. 6/19 11am – Sea Biscuit Wildlife Shelter
Mon. 6/26 11am – Big Bang Boom (Rock band for kids)
Mon. 7/10 11am – Museum of Coastal Carolina
Tues. 7/11 1pm – Lego-We-Do Robotics
Mon. 7/17 11am – Ingram Planetarium
Thurs. 7/20 2pm – Craft & Create
Mon. 7/24 11am – Fish the Magish
Mon. 7/31 11am – Foam N Fun Party & closing ceremony
SPONSORED BY THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY SOUTHPORT OAK ISLAND!
REGULAR PROGRAMS:
River Readers Middle School Book Club – first & third Thursdays in June, July & August @ 4pm
Paws & Pages (therapy dog) – Mondays June 5th thru July 24th @ 1pm
Friday Flix – June 9th & 23rd, July 14th & 28th @ 2pm
S.T.E.A.M. Team – Wednesdays June 21st, July 12th & 26th @ 4pm
Lego Pro – Wednesdays June 14th & 28th, July 19th @ 4pm
LegoMania – Every Thursday @ 4-5pm
SUMMER READING 2023 @ LELAND LIBRARY
Registration is required. Register in the Library or by calling 910-371-9442 !
SPECIAL EVENTS:
June 8th – Summer Reading Kickoff Event with Pelican’s SnoBalls @ 1PM and Wonderland Farm Petting Zoo 2-4 PM
June 26th – Big Bang Boom a Rockband for Kids 2-4 PM
July 11 – Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project @ 3PM
July 19 – Jef the Mime @ 11AM
July 31 – Awards Day! Turn in your reading log and get your award!
REGULAR PROGRAMS:
Wednesdays – Baby Storytime @ 10AM
Wednesdays – PreK and Up Storytime @ 11AM
Fridays – Afternoon Movies @ 3PM
2023 SUMMER READING @ ROURK LIBRARY
Registration is required. Register in the Library or by calling 910-754-6578!
SPECIAL EVENTS:
June 13th @ 11:00am Brunswick Cooperative Extension goes BUGGY
June 20th @ 11:00am Shallotte Fire Department
June 27th @ 2:00pm EcoExplore/Whiteville Science museum: All about Reptiles and Amphibians
June 28th @ 11:00am BIG BANG BOOM music program
July 11th @ 11:00am Canine Angels visit and pet craft
July 18th @ 10:00am-12:00pm make a seed ball and bird feeder
July 22nd @ 9:00am-11:00am Legos and Eggos (caregiver required; waffles provided)
July 24th – 28th Teen Filmmaking workshop with Sheena Vaught (registration required by July 1st; lunch and equipment provided)
July 25th @ 3:00pm FISH THE MAGISH magic program
August 1st @ 11:00am SURPRISE PROGRAM/TURN IN READING LOGS
August 5th @ 9:00am-11:00am Legos and Eggos (caregiver required; waffles provided)
August 7th – 11th S.I.E Science is Elementary STEM camp (ages K-3rd; registration required by July 15th)
August 8th @ 11:00am EcoExplore/Whiteville Science museum: Insects
August 12th @ 10:00am Canine Angels visit the Library (service dogs for Veterans organization)
REGULAR PROGRAMS:
Thursdays @ 11:00am Toddler & preschool storytime
2023 SUMMER READING @ SOUTHWEST BRUNSWICK BRANCH LIBRARY
Registration is required. Register in the Library or by calling 910-575-0173 !
SPECIAL EVENTS
Thurs. 6/8 10:30am – Ripley’s Aquarium
Thurs. 6/15 10:30am – Fresh Start Reptile Rescue
Thurs. 6/22 10:30am – Shag Dancing Lessons for Kids w/ River
Thurs. 6/29 10:30am – Museum of Coastal Carolina
Thurs. 7/13 10:30am – Dr. Ashley Oliphant Talks About Shark Teeth!
Thurs. 7/20 10:30am – Habitat for Humanity
Thurs. 7/27 10:30am – Jon Sundell Folk Songs and Tales
Tues. 8/1 – Awards Day! Turn in your reading log and get your award!
REGULAR PROGRAMS
Wednesdays @ 10:30am – Children’s Storytime
Thursdays all day – Junior Art Cart Society
