Youth Programs

Summer Reading Program 2022

Oceans of Possibilities @ the Lewiston City Library

June 6 - July 22

The Summer Reading Program (SRP) at the Lewiston City Library is an annual program that is intended to keep children, tweens, teens, and adults engaged in reading over the summer months. Research shows this is important for everyone in our community, especially children! Don’t let your reading skills slip and slide over the summer months, sign-up for our Summer Reading Program! Each week participants record, rate, and describe one book or a chapter from a book they are reading on their Summer Reading Stamp Card. Cards can be brought to the library weekly and will be stamped. Participants will receive a fun weekly prize and each week a ticket goes in for the grand prize drawing that is held at the conclusion of the program (July 28th). There are some great programs planned for all ages (adults too)!

ALL AGES ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE! IT'S FUN & IT'S FREE!

Registration

Register online: SRP registration will open June 1 here.
Register at the library from June 6 - 11. The registration table will be open from 10 AM - 6 PM (Mon - Thur) and from 10 AM - 4 PM (Fri & Sat).

Registration will be held in our Rooftop Gallery. Come on in and check it out! Summer Reading Stamp Cards will be available at the library.

STEAM Ahead Saturdays

Date: Saturdays, June 25 & July 16
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Library Event Space
Intended Ages: 4-8

At each STEAM Ahead Saturdays, young learners will take part in interactive play with activities and toys focusing on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) concepts. Inquiry-based learning will be the focus as children learn by asking simple questions during play. Children naturally want to play, and we want to encourage parents and caregivers to play alongside their child. Strong STEAM skills will set a foundation for your young child’s school achievement for years to come and play is the best way for children to learn!

6 Weeks of Possibilities: Kids (Ages 8-11)

Date: Wednesdays, June 15 - July 20
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Library Makery and Event Space
Ages: 8 - 11
Registration Required and includes all 6 sessions (opens June 6)

Each week we will explore a fun, new learning possibility.

Week 1: 6/15 Under the Sea Cupcakes (Makery)
Week 2: 6/22 Engineer a Windmill Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program (Event Space)
Week 3: 6/29 Engineering with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (Event Space)
Week 4: 7/06 Gyotaku Japanese Art with Idaho Fish & Game (Event Space)
Week 5: 7/13 Seascape Aquarium (Makery)
Week 6: 7/20 Cricut Decal Class (Makery)

Family Laughter Yoga with Lisa

Date: Wednesdays June 15 - July 20
Time: 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Location: Hereth Park
Ages: All Ages Welcome!

At Family Laughter Yoga, participants will experience a dynamic, extraordinary way to bring some joy and lightness to your life. Even science agrees that laughing can increase blood circulation, boost the immune system, lower blood pressure, reduce pain, and increase feel good hormones serotonin and endorphins. All ages and all bodies can do Laughter Yoga and receive the benefits. Sessions will include a warm up, breathing exercises, clapping, body movement, laughter exercises, and playful silliness. All of the activities can be done standing or seated. All ages are welcome!

6 Weeks of Possibilities: Teen/Tween (Ages 12-18)

Date: Thursdays, June 16 - July 21
Time: 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Library Makery and Event Space
Ages: 12 - 18
Registration Required and is for all 6 weeks (opens June 6)

Try something new this summer!

Week 1: 6/16 Cooking with LCSC Professor Rodney Farrington (Makery)
Week 2: 6/23 Engineer a Windmill Nez Perce Tribe ERWM Air Quality Program (Event Space)
Week 3: 6/30 Engineering with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (Event Space)
Week 4: 7/07 Gyotaku Japanese Art with Idaho Fish & Game (Event Space)
Week 5: 7/14 Under the Sea Cricut Class (Makery)
Week 6: 7/21 Cricut Decal Class (Makery)

Traveling Lantern Theater Group Presents: Camp Ocean

Date: Monday, June 6, 2022
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Library Event Space
Ages: All are welcome
Registration required for each individual attending, opens on 5/31/2022

Welcome to Camp Ocean! All hands on deck as we get underway for a summer of fun! Meet Mr. Sharky, your snaggle-toothed camp counselor. He has planned a fish-fact-filled voyage to the bottom of the sea just for you! Search for buried treasures and dive into the mysteries of the ocean. The Traveling Lantern Theatre group will put on a super summer show you won’t soon forget.