Story Time

Tuesday Mornings

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Story time is for children ages 3-6 and features a 30 minute program of stories that introduces your child to group participation, new books and authors.  Story time is a fun way to help your child develop important early literacy and listening skills.

Registration is NOT required!

Tuesdays, May 3 - May 31 from, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

Registration NOT required!

Bookworm Babies

Wednesdays, May 11 - June 1

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

For children 18 mo. to 3 years of age.

Bookworm Babies builds important pre-literacy and social skills.

An adult it required to stay with the child so be prepared to sing, play and have fun!

Advance registration IS required.  Call 724-458-7320.

SPLASH INTO SUMMER @ THE GC LIBRARY

June 1 - August 1

Join us for an epic underwater adventure this summer.  Earn special rewards by reading, creating, and visiting us all summer long.

Babies and kids birth through age 5 will complete all bingo squares on their summer reading log and return the log to receive a special prize.

Kids in grades K through 5th will earn a ticket for every bingo completed on their summer reading bingo sheet. The more bingos, the more chances to win prizes.  Extra tickets will be given for every program you attend.  Also, for every five books read or listened to, you can pick a prize from the prize box.

Teens in grades 6th - 12th  will earn a ticket for every five books, magazines, audio book, graphic novel or newspaper article read.  Tickets will be entered into a drawing for prizes.  Tickets will be drawn at our teen pizza movie party on August 3rd at 11:00 a.m.  Feature: Pirates of the Caribbean, rated PG-13.

Registration available in-person at the library and online starting June 1

Kids’ Summer Reading Lego Club

Tuesdays, June 7 - July 26 from 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.

For grades K-5

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Lego building. Legos will be provided.  You are also welcome to bring your own Legos to build with.

Registration NOT required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Movie Kick-Off

Wednesday, June 8 at 10:00 a.m.

For the entire family!

Feature: Finding Nemo Rated G

This event will be held at the Guthrie Theatre.  Entrance to the theatre is FREE. You purchase your own concessions.

Registration NOT required!  

Kids’ Summer Reading Crafternoons

Wednesdays, June 8 - July 27 from 1:00 -2:00 p.m.

For kids in grades K-5

Ocean themed crafts will be available to make or take home to make.

Registration IS required!

June 8:   Lighthouse

June 15: Crab

June 22: Submarine

June 29: Pirate Puppet

July 6:   Pool Noodle Shark

July 13: Mason Jar Aquarium

July 20: Porthole

July 27: Mermaid or Shark Nightlight

Kids’ Summer Reading Block Parties

Thursdays, June 9 - July 28 from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

(No Block Party on June 23)

For children in Kindergarten and up!

Enjoy a fun morning of building with wooden blocks and Lincoln Logs.  No building experience necessary!  Blocks will be provided.

Registration NOT required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Movie Matinee Mondays

Mondays at 1:00 p.m.

For the entire family.  

Bring your own lunch– we provide the popcorn!

June 13: Finding Dory, Rated PG

June 20: The Little Mermaid, Rated G

June 27: Luca, Rated PG

July 11: Muppet Treasure Island, Rated G

July 18: Moana, Rated PG

July 25: Nim’s Island, Rated PG-13

August 1: Lilo & Stitch, Rated PG

August 8: Dolphin Tale, Rated PG

Registration NOT required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Magic Show

Wednesday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m.

For the entire family.  

Join us at Grove City Memorial Park, Highland Shelter for the fun “Oceans of Possibilities” magic show featuring Steve Haberman.  

Registration NOT required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Painting Classes

For kids in 1st grade and up.

Registration IS required for each class!

Saturday, June 18

10:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 9

10:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 23

10:00 a.m.

Cost is $15.00 to cover cost of materials

A NIGHT AT HOGWARTS RETURNS

Friday, June 24 from  5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

It’s that magical time of year when Hogwarts letters will be sent out.  

Hogwart students will enjoy a night with a visit to Honeydukes Candy Store, enjoy Butter Beer at the Three Broomsticks, attend Hogwart classes, and finish off the evening in the Great Hall.

For students in grades 3 - 6.  Students are to arrive at 5:00 p.m. to have their badge pictures taken.

Stop by or call (724-458-7320) the library to register.

Kids’ Summer Reading Pirate Day

Thursday, June 30 at 1:00 p.m.

For kids in grades K-5

Kids are invited to join us for pirate fun. Dress like a pirate and enjoy stories, crafts, activities, and snacks.

Registration IS required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Mermaid Day

Thursday, July 7 at 1:00 p.m.

For kids in grades K-5

Kids are invited to join us for mermaid fun. Dress like a mermaid and enjoy stories, crafts, activities, and snacks.

Registration IS required!

stration IS required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Shark Day

Thursday, July 21 at 1:00 p.m.

For kids in grades K-5

Shark Day will include stories, activities, crafts, snacks and more!

Registration IS required!

Kids’ Summer Reading

Meet Jungle Terry and Friends

Wednesday, July 20 at 5:30 p.m.

For the entire family.  

Join us at Grove City Memorial Park, Highland Shelter to experience different animals and reptiles.

Registration NOT required!

Kids’ Summer Reading Mini Golf Day

Thursday, August 4 at 11:00 a.m.

For the entire family!

Joins us for summer reading fun at Willow Hills Mini Golf.  Kids golf for FREE and adults pay just $4.50.  Everyone will receive a free ice cream cone courtesy of Penn Gold and prizes!

Registration IS required!