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Join us this Summer!
Join us this Summer!
You don't need a shovel to find gold this summer! At your library, every book you finish brings you closer to unearthing some "dino-mite" prizes. From dinosaur sling-shots to a Tonies Box, we've got rewards worth digging for.
Last summer we hosted a ton of programs and our community read 150,000 minutes through June and July! This year we hope to beat last year's reading goal and read 170,000 minutes!
Sponsored by the El Reno Carnegie Friends of the Library & Vices Bar & Venue
How to Participate
How to Participate
- Read Something!
Download the Beanstack Tracking App, or grab a paper reading log at the front desk.
Check out books in person and/or online, or read things you already have at home!
Audiobooks, eBooks, newspapers, magazines, reading to children, children being read to by you... there are a ton of ways to read!
Log the time you spend reading each day.
Your goal for the summer is 600 minutes, or 10 hours.
Prizes are awarded along the way! Visit us to grab yours.
Complete your goal to be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing for your age group!
- Events
Check our events calendars below for something that interests you.
Each event is color coded by age group.
Don't see an event you can attend?
That's ok! We're Monday-Saturday and will have plenty going on for visitors, even if there's no event happening!
Summer Reading starts June 1 and ends July 31. Any reading between those dates counts!
All reading must be logged by August 1.
Grand Prize Drawings will happen at the Wrap Party on August 2!
Summer Reading Incentive & Grand Prizes
Summer Reading Incentive & Grand Prizes
Registration
Summer Reading themed bag, bookmark, activity book
10 hours
Your choice of
Dino keychain
Dino slingshot
20 hours
Your choice of a 10 hour prize or
Ages 0-12 - hatching dino egg
Ages 13+ - crystal dinosaur figurine
30 hours
All ages - free book!
Automatic entry into the Grand Prize drawing for your age group
Grand Prize Drawings
Grand Prize Drawings
Early Literacy (0-6)
Tonies Box + Ms Rachel
Children (7-12)
Yoto mini & assorted cards
Teens (13-17)
Kobo eReader
Adults (18+)
Kobo eReader
Special Events
Special Events
Summer Reading Kickoff Party (all ages)
Sign up for Summer Reading and enjoy a petting zoo, face painting, snow cones, and more. Play games, grab a swag bag, and get ready to dive into a season of adventure and stories.
Dinosaur Sensory Playtime (2-6)
This hands-on adventure invites little explorers to dig into the world of dinosaurs through interactive sensory activities and tactile play. Perfect for little hands and big imaginations!
Join us for this fun tie-dye event! Bring a white cotton shirt, pillow case, bag etc. and we'll provide the rest! Teens 13-18 only! Registration is required.
Join the library at the El Reno Public Safety Complex as we host Extreme Animals and their array of fascinating creatures! This fun event will provide your family with a hands-on, interactive experience with all sorts of exciting and exotic animals.
Join us for a fun and creative afternoon where teens can paint their own set of bookends to take home! Plus, you'll have the chance to decorate one special bookend for the library's teen room.
Gardening Class: Cut Flowers & DIY Flower Frogs (18+)*
Join gardening expert Darian Foor for a hands-on class all about cut flowers! Learn tips for growing, harvesting, and arranging beautiful blooms from your own garden while exploring ways to keep fresh-cut flowers looking their best. Participants will also create their own DIY flower frog using air-dry clay. A flower frog is a tool used inside a vase or bowl to help hold flower stems in place, making it easier to create beautiful floral arrangements at home.
Join us for Blacklight Bingo—a glowing twist on a classic game, just for adults! Play under the blacklights for fun, prizes, and plenty of laughs.
Recurring Events
Recurring Events
Tai-Chi (18+) weekly on Mondays
Experience the rejuvenating power of Tai Chi and take the first step towards a healthier, more balanced life. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or new to the art, join us for an enriching experience focused on improving balance, flexibility, and relaxation.
Bubbles and Board Books (0-2) weekly on Tuesdays
Enjoy lap-sit activities, simple songs, board book stories, bubbles, toys, and plenty of time to play and socialize. This gentle, interactive program encourages early learning, bonding, and meeting new friends in a fun and welcoming environment.
Yoga with Jennifer (18+) weekly on Tuesdays
This relaxing and welcoming class is open to all fitness levels and focuses on gentle movement, stretching, and mindfulness. Whether you’re brand new to yoga or have experience, Jennifer will guide participants through a calming practice designed to help you unwind and recharge.
Storytime (2-6) weekly on Wednesdays
Join us at the library on Wednesday morning for stories, songs, and rhymes that focus on developing early literacy skills. This program is great for toddlers and preschoolers. All are welcome! Held in the meeting room.
Pages & Playdate (littles + caregivers) monthly
Join other caregivers to discuss your current read while your children play nearby with a staff member! Coffee provided!
Guilty Pleasures (18+) monthly
Join other caregivers to discuss your current read while your children play nearby with a staff member! Coffee provided!
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