For Children

Armstrong Public Library Summer Reading Program 2026

June 1st at 2pm

Step into the Boots of a Park Ranger with Kelly Crull

Join us on safari to celebrate the "Black Mambas, the World's First All-woman Anti-poaching Unit".

The author, Kelly Crull, will do an interactive read aloud of the book. There will be activities, coloring pages,

free giveaways, and snacks. The program is aimed at ages 5-12 and their families. All ages welcome!

Learn about the importance of wildlife conservation while having a blast.

June 12 at 10am at the Community Center

Mesozoic Adventures with Toby Kid

Join us for the comedy chronicles of a time-traveling paleontologist digging up dinosaurs.

This is a combination of comedy, puppets, magic, time travel and fun.

Have fun while you learn about dinosaurs!

June 19 at 10am at the library

The seeds we eat

Learn about where the seeds we eat come from while sampling the seeds and making your

own seed mosaic!

Enjoy this tasty program and create something to take home!

June 26 at 10am at the library

The color of flowers

Learn about why flowers have colors and some of the fun things you can do 

with them!

Brighten your world with this colorful program!

July 10 at 10am the library

Unique bookmarks

Create 3 unique bookmarks using a variety of materials such as beads

stickers, plants and stamps. Then, choose a free book to take home and keep!

Let your creativity shine!

July 24 at 10am at the library

Chloe's Critters presents Creepy Crawlies

Get up close and personal with amazing arthropods and reptiles from around the world.

This immersive program features snakes, arachnids, insects and even a lizard.

Join us for the last summer reading program and get hands on with 

some cool critters!