The Harlem Public Library is ready for summer reading!

The theme for 2022 is “Oceans of Possibilities,” which gives way to tons of ocean-themed activities.

Children ages 0-Kindergarten are invited to Storytime at 10:00 on Tuesdays, May 31st-July 19th. We will read stories, sing songs, do fingerplays, and play during our hour together. Children must have a parent/guardian present with them during Storytime.

Children ages 0-Kindergarten will keep track of the number of books read/read to them. After 15 books, they’ll receive a gift certificate for an ice cream from Bliss. After 30 books, they will receive a gift certificate for an Italian soda from Schmukers. After 45 books, they will receive a gift certificate for an ice cream cone from the HUB. At every 60 books read/read to, they will receive a free swimming pool pass. For every 15 books, children will also be entered into a drawing for the grand prize.

Summer STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Math) at the Library is a program specifically for elementary students. We’ll meet every Wednesday at 1:00 from June 1st-July 20th.

Children in 1st grade through 8th grade will keep track of the number of minutes read. After 30 minutes, they will receive a gift certificate for a small ice cream cone from Bliss Ice Cream. After 60 minutes, children will receive a gift certificate for an Italian soda. After 90 minutes, they will receive a gift certificate for a personal pizza. After 120 minutes read, they will receive a free swimming pool pass. After each 30 minutes, the children will also be entered into a drawing for the grand prize.

Adults, including students in grades 9-12, will get their name entered into a drawing for a $50 Visa gift card for every book read.

Lego Club will continue to be on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30, June 2nd-July 14th. All ages are welcome to attend, but children not yet in elementary school must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration begins May 31st. If you have any questions, contact the library at 353-2712 for more information.