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Summer 2024: Adventure begins at your library
in partnership with: Temple isd
The Temple Public Library is excited to announce the 2024 Summer Reading Program: Adventure begins at your Library!
There are challenges and events for all ages to participate. You can earn rewards for reading books you choose! 
Registration opens June 1!

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Summer Food ProgramJune 3–July 31 | Library 3rd Floor | McLane Room
BREAKFAST 8:30–9:30AM & LUNCH 12–1PM
In partnership with Temple ISD, the Temple Public Library will be open for breakfast and lunch Monday through Friday for children 0 – 18. Parents may purchase plates to eat. 

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Reading Logs This year, you can track your Summer Reading Progress through the Beanstack Program.
Paper reading logs are will be available at the Youth and Adult Service Desks starting June 1 OR download your own using the links on the left navigation pane under Summer Reading Documents. 

Summer Reading PROGRAMS
For a list of programs and performers, please see the tabs below for information, or checkout our event calendar.
You can also download a copy of our Summer Reading Guide (coming soon) and follow along! 

Summer Reading Kick-Off Party
Join us from 1 to 3PM on June 1 as we kick off our 2024 Summer Reading Program with scavenger hunts, a bounce house, train rides from the Temple Railroad and Heritage Museum, Kiddo Cards from Temple PD, oversized games, and giveaways! While you are here, be sure to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading program for your chance to win fantastic prizes! All ages welcome!

Summer Reading PROGRAMS
REGISTRATION
Registration for all ages opens June 1. Register online at temple.beanstack.org or in-person at the Library. Did not register on the 1st? No problem! Anyone can register at any time during the Summer and still earn prizes!

HOW TO EARN PRIZES
Ages 0 – 5
Read to your infant, toddler, or preschooler for 15 minutes each day.
Collect a new prize each week, starting June 10. 
Ages 6 – 11
Read on your own or with someone for 30 minutes each day.
Collect a new prize each week, starting June 10. 
Ages 12 – 18
Read for 30 minutes each day.
Collect a new prize each week, starting June 10. 
Adults
For every book you read, earn a badge and an entry into the grand prize drawing. After reading five books, pick up a prize book. After you finished 10 books, pick up a bookish swag bag. After you finish 15 books, you can get a Summer Reading themed t-shirt! 

REMEMBER
This is for fun! Read what you like, choose topics you are interested in, and always feel free to stop reading a book you do not enjoy. Just remember to pick up a new one to replace it!

Family Summer Passport The Family Summer Passport Program is a chance for families to explore and visit participating local museums and libraries. This program offers families the opportunity to participate in affordable, family-friendly fun throughout Bell County. The goal of the Family Summer Passport Program is to showcase these great attractions and highlight the experiences you can have at each location. 

More details coming soon!

Infant/Preschool Programs (Ages 0 - 5)

Children's Programs (Ages 5-11)

Teen & Tween Programs (Ages 12-18)

Adult (Ages 18+)

All Ages / Family

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