Summer Reading 2026!
These projects are funded by Your Friends of the George F. Johnson Memorial Library, Visions Federal Credit Union, Wegmans, and the Earlville Opera House’s Arts in the Community Grants Program, made possible by the NYS Legislature with support of the Office of the Governor, and administered by the New York State Council on the Arts. Additional support for the Broome ACG Program is graciously provided by the Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc. Thank you to Binghamton University, Cornell Cooperative Extension, and WSKG for additional support.
Summer Story Times
Children & caregivers can join us every week from 7/6-8/7! Registration not required.
- Mother Goose: Wednesdays @ 10 for ages birth-2. Registration recommended here.
- GWJ Park: Tuesdays @ 10am for ages 2-5 on Oak Hill Ave.
- Highland Park: Thursdays @ 10am for ages 2-5 on Hooper Rd.
Family Fun Fridays
Fridays @ 11am intended for children ages 6 and under with their caregivers. No registration required.
- 7/10: Dino Party
- 7/17: Bubblemania
- 7/24: Dive Into the Deep
- 7/31: Plant a Story
- 8/7: CyberSquad with WSKG
Dino Explorers
Kids entering grades 1-3 can join in the fun on Thursdays from 2-3pm! Registration required for each week by clicking below.
- 7/9: Wild Art – Register here
- 7/16: Compost Crew with Cornell Cooperative Extension – Register here
- 7/23: Mammals Up Close with Cornell Cooperative Extension – Register here
- 7/30: Rainstick Rhythms – Register here
- 8/6: Triassic Era Ice Cream – Register here
Tween Workshops
These Friday workshops for kids entering grades 4-6 are from 2-3pm and include a variety of activities. Registration required for each week below.
- 7/10: Eye-Catching Magnets – Register here
- 7/17: Carve & Create – Register here
- 7/24: Cretaceous Era Bath Bombs – Register here
- 7/31: Mini Mini Golf – Register here
- 8/7: Glow Lab – Register here
Kids Street Art
Wednesday, 7/8 from 6-7:30pm for kids entering grades 1-6 – Take your creativity outdoors! Artist Eric Maruscak will share fun sidewalk chalk techniques and tips as we create colorful art in front of the library. Registration is required here.
Checkers & Snoozers Dinosaur Discovery Show
Wednesday, 7/15 at 6pm: Join Checkers the Inventor and his robot sidekick Snoozer for a high-energy summer library show inspired by dinosaurs, discovery, and imagination. This interactive family program features comedy, magic, juggling, inventions, audience participation, and plenty of prehistoric surprises while encouraging kids to stay curious and keep reading all summer long. No registration is required.
Collaborative Canvases
Wednesday, 7/29 @ 6pm: Create a masterpiece together with Artistry by Emily! Children entering grades 1–6 and their parent or caregiver will work together to design family canvas creations. Each group can include up to three participants and must include at least one grownup. Come paint, create, and make memories together! Registration is required here.
Kopernik Air Rockets
Thursday, 7/30 @ 6pm: Kids entering grades 1-6 can blast off into an exciting look at the Space Program! This program begins with a presentation featuring artifacts from the Space Program and stories about the four astronauts who grew up in the Southern Tier. Then it’s time to become rocket engineers! Participants will build their own air-powered rocket before heading outside to launch it into the air. In case of bad weather, launches will take place indoors. Registration is required here.
Chalk Art Extravaganza
Wednesday, 8/5 from 6-7:30pm – Create colorful sidewalk masterpieces with the whole family! Artist Eric Maruscak will share tips and inspiration as we make art together outside the library. No registration required.
Jurassic Bingo Bash
Wednesday, 8/12 @ 6pm: Bring the whole family for a roaring good time at Dino Bingo Night! Play bingo together, enjoy light snacks, win fun prizes, and take part in dinosaur-themed activities throughout the evening. No registration required.
The 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program is a fun, exciting, and free way to start your child on the path to success! Any child ages birth to 5 years can participate, just follow these steps:
- Register: Sign up at your local 4CLS library, or online at 4clsny14.readsquared.com
- Track your reading: Use the reading trackers to record how many books you are reading.
- Every Book Counts: Even if your child wants to hear the same book again and again, you can count it each time. You can also count the books your child hears in storytime, in daycare or preschool, or with a friend or family member, as long as your child listens to the entire book.
- 100-Book Milestone: Each time you read 100 books, bring your reading tracker to the library to receive a new sticker on your Reading Achievement Chart. Take home a new reading tracker sheet for your next 100 books.
- 1,000 Books: You did it! Come celebrate at your library and see your child’s name placed on a bookplate in the library collection.
- Keep on Reading: Don’t stop at 1,000! Keep reading together; there’s more learning ahead!
One thousand books may seem like a lot, but if you read just one book a night, you’ll meet your goal in less than 3 years. If you read three books a night, you could reach your goal in just one year! Ask our friendly staff for suggestions—we’re here to help you on your journey to 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten!