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!
SIGN UP HERE!
June 3–August 2 | 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.
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.
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, 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!
REGISTRATIONRegistration 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 PRIZESAges 0 – 5Read to your infant, toddler, or preschooler for 15 minutes each day.
Collect a new prize each week, starting June 10.
Ages 6 – 11Read on your own or with someone for 30 minutes each day.
Collect a new prize each week, starting June 10.
Ages 12 – 18Read for 30 minutes each day.
Collect a new prize each week, starting June 10.
AdultsFor 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!
REMEMBERThis 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!
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.
Find out more and download your passport by visiting discovertemple.com/summerpassport.
Passports are available at participating libraries and museums and can be found on their websites. Stamps should be collected for each participating location in the passport for the passport to be marked as completed. Children,
ages 3-12, are eligible to receive a stamp for each library or museum visited during Summer 2024, from
May 31 to August 31, and can redeem the completed passport by October 31, 2024, for reward at the following vendors:
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice,
Firestreet Pizza,
Grand Avenue Theater,
Beltonian Theatre,
The Art Department,
That Art Place, or
Xtreme Jump Adventure Park.One prize will be awarded for one completed passport per child.
Infant/Preschool Programs (Ages 0 - 5)
Baby Bookworms
Join us for a lap-sit story time to introduce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills, and support early learning. Story Time is followed by a brief playtime with toys and socialization for caregivers and babies. Baby Bookworms is best for pre-walkers who are not yet highly mobile.
Ages 0-12 months
June 11, 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 16
11AM | 1st Floor Story Time Room
Toddler Story Time
Caregivers and toddlers are invited to join us for repetitive rhymes, songs, and movement that help reinforce the sounds and rhythms of language, develop motor skills, and support early learning. Participants will also enjoy simple books that explore familiar concepts, sounds, and movements. Caregiver participation strongly encouraged.
Ages 1 – 3
June 12, 26, July 3, 10, 17
10:15AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Preschool Story Time
Join us for age-appropriate stories and movement activities that promote language and listening skills, enhance motor skills, expand imaginations, and inspire curiosity. Each week, we explore a new theme while reinforcing early literacy skills.
Ages 3 - 5
June 12, 26 &July 3, 10, 17
11:15AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
June 15, 22, 29
July 6, 13, 20, 27
August 3, 10
10:30AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Meetup
Prepare your little one for a lifetime of reading success while celebrating milestones along the way! Join us to collect rewards, meet other families, and play. For ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Can’t make it to the Meetup? Collect milestone prizes on Saturdays and Sundays at the Youth Reference Desk.
Ages 0 - 5
June 13, 20, 27 & July 11, 18
10AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Children's Programs (Ages 5-11)
Mystique and Mayhem
Youth are invited to embark on a journey of creativity through play and enrichment as they work together to develop problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, communication, and more through the excitement of storytelling and world building. From character creation to descriptive imagination, every story is unique.
Ages 7 - 12
1st & 3rd Wednesdays: June 5, July 3 & 17, August 7 & 21
5PM | 1st Floor Lounge
Youth Chess Club
Get ready to embark on a chess-tastic journey with the Temple Chess Club! Join our squad of enthusiastic volunteers who are armed with a passion for pawns, a love of knights, and a knack for cunning strategies. Unleash your inner grandmaster, forge new friendships, and let the checkmates commence!
Ages 6+
June 8 & August 10 | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
July 13 | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Next Stop: STEAM
Take a break, unwind, and relax with constructive and imaginative play that promotes education through STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics). Children are encouraged to be innovative, foster creative problem-solving and critical thinking, and harness their natural ability to ask questions and find answers. All supplies and activities are provided.
Ages 5 - 11
2nd Wednesday: June 12, July 10 & August 14
5PM | 1st Floor
Kids Craft Corner
Join us as we get creative, get a little messy, and most of all, have a lot of fun! Every month will feature a new and unique craft to create. All supplies are provided, so just bring yourself and maybe a friend or two!
Ages 7 – 12
4th Tuesdays: June 25, July 23, August 27
5PM | 1st Floor
Special Performers
Recommended for ages 5-11 | All events in the 3rd floor McLane Room
Sock Monkey Circus
Monkey around with Honey Goodenough and her magical, miniature circus. Join us for an awe-inspiring show featuring marionettes who juggle, dance, and swing on a flying trapeze!
June 12 | 2PM
Oscar Muñoz
Master comedic magician Oscar Muñoz is known for his educational and motivational magic shows. Prepare to be captivated by his tricks and illusions and amused by his wildly funny jokes.
June 22 | 10AM
Circus Chickendog
Circus Chickendog’s show is legendary for bringing out smiles! Come see Darren and all of his rescued furry (and feathered) friends for a fun-filled hour of juggling, tons of dog tricks, and so much more!
June 26 | 2PM
Joe McDermott
If you’re looking for a fun, high-energy hour of music and movement, look no further than this show! Joe McDermott and his guitar will liven up your morning and will likely leave you with a few songs stuck in your head.
July 10 | 2PM
Staci Gray
Come on out for a morning of silliness and song with our friend, Staci Gray! With her guitar and LOTS of bubbles, she’ll have the whole family moving and grooving together. Don’t miss out on the fun!
July 20 | 10AM
The Singing Zoologist
Lucas Miller, better known as “The Singing Zoologist,” has been literally singing the praises of wildlife since graduating with a degree in Zoology. His zany humor, smart songwriting, and unbridled passion for science inspire his fans, young and old, to respect and protect the natural world.
July 24 | 2PM
Teen & Tween Programs (Ages 12-18)
Society of Fantastic Bibliophiles
Let’s talk about your favorite books! Join us for our teen book talk program to share what you’ve been reading, or just listen in to find your next favorite read. We meet every first Tuesday in the Teen Space.
Ages 13 – 18
1st Tuesdays: June 4, July 2 & August 6
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
D&D and Beyond
Do you like to live on the edge of your seat and by the roll of the dice? Join us for D&D and Beyond! We will be playing games like Dungeons & Dragons, Kids on Bikes, City of Mist, and more! We meet every first Thursday of the month in the Teen Space.
Ages 13 – 18
1st Thursdays: June 6 & August 1
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
Teen Advisory Board
Join our Teen Advisory Board! “What’s a Teen Advisory Board?” you may ask! It’s the chance for you to tell us what to do! Attend our meetings and not only will you have volunteer opportunities, but you will be able to discuss programming and events you want to see at the library. We meet every second Tuesday in the Teen Space. So go ahead, boss us around! There will be snacks!
Ages 13 - 18
2nd Tuesdays: June 11, July 9 & August 13
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
Tween Hangout
Join us for Tween Hangout! Every month will feature a new, fun surprise activity to participate in while you hang out with your fellow tweens. So, bring your friends and make some new ones every second Thursday of the month. We can’t wait to see you there!
Ages 11 - 13
2nd Thursdays: June 13, July 11 & August 8
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
Tween Advisory Board
Calling all tweens! Temple Public Library needs your help! Join us for Tween Advisory Board, where you can help influence the future of tween programs. If you are between the ages of 11 and 13, join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month in the Teen Space.
Ages 11 – 13
3rd Tuesdays: June 18, July 16 & August 20
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
Teen Hangout
Looking for something to do? Looking for a place to hang out with your friends? Join us in the Teen Space every 3rd Thursday for Teen Hangout! Each week we will have a fun new activity, or just hang out with your friends and make some new ones!
Ages 13 – 18
3rd Thursdays: June 20, July 18 & August 15
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
Teen Craft Corner
Take a break from the stresses of life and create something fun during our monthly craft program! Our crafts will include projects such as string art, painting, learning about artists and their techniques, mixed media, and so much more! We meet every fourth Tuesday in the Teen Space.
Ages 13 – 18
4th Tuesdays: June 25, July 23 & August 27
5PM | 1st Floor Teen Space
Youth Chess Club
Get ready to embark on a chess-tastic journey with the Temple Chess Club! Join our squad of enthusiastic volunteers who are armed with a passion for pawns, a love of knights, and a knack for cunning strategies. Unleash your inner grandmaster, forge new friendships, and let the checkmates commence!
Ages 6+
June 8 & August 10 | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
July 13 | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Sound Journey with Josephine Ashford
Josephine will lead us into a state of relaxation, meditation, and renewal as she plays singing bowls and chimes to create a “sound bath” for participants. Please be prepared to sit or lie down for an hour, and bring a blanket or yoga mat, pillow, and/or eye covering to help you feel comfortable and get the maximum benefit from this transformative experience.
Ages 13+
August 10
11:30AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Adult (Ages 18+)
Chair Yoga
Adaptive Chair Yoga is one of the gentlest forms of yoga. It is accessible to everyone, in all bodies. It centers around using a chair, wheelchair, or other mobility device to bring a practice to both your mind and body.
Ages 18+
Every Thursday
10AM | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Candlekeep Library
Looking to play D&D with other adults in the afternoon? This new group is open to players of all levels. Feel free to bring your own character or select one of the pre-made characters that will be available.
Ages 18+
1st and 3rd Thursdays
11:30AM – 3:30PM | 3rd Floor Board Room
Wandering Reads
All those who wander are not lost. Sign up for our monthly Wandering Reads and be transported! Subscribe to have a book selected for you based on your preferences and the month's travel-related theme, and then join us for an in-person discussion where you can report back from your readerly journeys and compare notes about the month's topic.
Ages 18+
June 6
5:30PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
FiftyIn50 Meetup
Are you stuck in a rut with your reading challenge? Want to know what others are reading for the trickier categories? Join us as we discuss and share books to fit into the fifty different categories of the challenge. FiftyIn50 Program runs January 5 – December 20, 2024, but you can register with Beanstack until September 10, 2024.
Ages 18+
2nd Saturdays: June 8, July 13, August 10
10:30AM | 2nd Floor Program Room
Stories to Tell
Join this women’s writing group to explore new themes in writing, share your work, provide constructive criticism, or work privately on your own writing in any genre.
Ages 18+
2nd & 4th Thursdays: June 13 & 20, July 11 & 25, August 8 & 22
1PM | 2nd Floor Programming Room
Painting Party with Suzanna
Join us in an opportunity to let out your inner artist with Painting with Suzanna! Join us as Suzanna walks us step-by-step through a whole painting project that you will be proud to hang on your wall. Registration is required. Register online at bit.ly/TPLAdultRegistration.
Ages 18+
June 15
12PM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Sit’n’Stitch
A Bring-Your-Own-Project meet-up group for all yarn enthusiasts who want to work on projects with others in the community.
Ages 18+
2nd Wednesdays: June 12, July 10, August 14
5PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
3rd Saturdays: June 15, July 20, August 17
11AM | 2nd Floor Program Room
Short Story Reading Group
They may only be a few pages, but a short story can still blow you away. Join us as we discuss stories from the greatest authors, past and present, that too often go under the radar.
Ages 18+
3rd Mondays: June 17, July 15, August 19
6:30PM | Online
Second Saturdays
Join us on the 2nd Saturday of every month and learn something new or pick up a new habit. Topics cycle to include Gardening in Central Texas, crafting, and How-To Saturdays with everything from finances to how to use power tools. *Watch Facebook for more information!!
Ages 18+
June 8: Crafternoons – Crafterpalooza
12PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
July 13: How To – Texas-Two Step with Arthur Murray Dance Studio
1-4:30PM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
August 10: Gardening with Succulents
2-4PM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Art Journaling
Journaling is a great way to reduce stress and allow your thoughts to escape your mind and rest somewhere else. Learn different to ways express yourself with your creativity in a space where no rules exist.
Ages 18+
3rd Thursdays: June 20, July 18, August 15
1PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
Words in Progress
Writer's block? Dreaming of starting (or finishing) your own book? Join us for Words in Progress: A Writers Group where we will work monthly on developing our voices, honing our creative skills, and discussing the craft and discipline of writing. From those who have never touched pen to paper to published authors, all are welcome in this constructive and supportive workshop.
Ages 18+
4th Saturdays: June 22, July 27, August 24
2:30PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
Crafts & Drafts
This BYOP* meet-up is for all adults who are looking to build a community of artists, crafters, and friends in the area while enjoying a cool beverage at Temple’s own Bold Republic Brewing Company. *Bring your own projects.
Ages 18+
4th Saturdays: June 22, July 22, August 24
2PM | Bold Republic Brewing Company
Women Authors Book Club
This group is dedicated to reading, sharing, and discussing novels written by women authors across all genres.
Ages 18+
4th Mondays: June 24, July 22, August 26
5:30PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
Self-Care Summer!
This is the summer of self-care, and we have a few projects to help you slow down and take care of yourself! At this event, you have a chance to relax while creating individual self-care kits – including frothy bath-bombs and relaxing candles. Registration is required. Register online at bit.ly/TPLAdultRegistration.
Ages 18+
June 29
2-4PM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Home Organizing with Jane Atlas
Jane Atlas of Home Assistant Services shares how to get the root of hoarding, declutter without overwhelm, and implements systems to prevent it from reoccurring. This presentation also shares secrets from her own home life as a mom and how she was able to improve her health, and her relationships by taking the minimalist approach.
Register online at bit.ly/TPLAdultRegistration.
Ages 18+
July 20, 2024
2PM | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Photography with Wes Albanese
Professional photographer Wes Albanese will be bringing his 15 years of expertise behind the camera to the library with an event for all levels of photographers. Wes will teach us how to take impressive photographs by simply using the smartphone already in your pocket. No fancy cameras needed! Registration is required. Register online at bit.ly/TPLAdultRegistration.
Ages 15+
July 27
10AM | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
Sound Journey with Josephine Ashford
Josephine will lead us into a state of relaxation, meditation, and renewal as she plays singing bowls and chimes to create a “sound bath” for participants. Please be prepared to sit or lie down for an hour, and bring a blanket or yoga mat, pillow, and/or eye covering to help you feel comfortable and get the maximum benefit from this transformative
experience.
Ages 13+
August 10
11:30AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
All Ages / Family
Unplugged: All Ages Board Games
Take a Risk, Monopolize on the fun, Checkers out (too far?) all we have to offer at our monthly all-ages board game group. Play new board games, or grab an old favorite, meet new folks, and have an overall good time. Whether you're into Settlers of Catan, Magic the Gathering, or Scrabble, we have you covered.
2nd Sundays: June 9, July 14, August 11
2 - 5PM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Homeschool Meetup
Bring a lunch and take a break from your homeschool day to catch up with friends or make some new ones. If you are a homeschooling family looking to build community with other homeschooling families, look no further! A variety of toys and board games will be provided. This event is a monthly open house format and open to both new and veteran homeschooling families.
2nd Tuesdays: June 11, July 9 & August 13
11AM | 3rd Floor McLane Room
Family Lego Night
Families that BUILD together have more fun together! Bring the whole family to the Temple Public Library for open building time with our collection of Lego sets.
All Ages
3rd Thursdays: June 20, July 18, August 15
5 - 6:30PM | 2nd Floor Program Room
CineSpace
Join us as we watch several short films from filmmakers, editors, and animators from around the world using NASA imagery and inspiration.
All Ages Event
June 22
2 - 4PM | 2nd Floor Quiet Room
