"Imagine Your Story" Summer Reading Games for all ages run June 1–August 1, 2020. Visit mcpl.info/summerreading to create an account and register!

Summer Reading Game funding is provided by the Friends of the Library. Become a Friend today!

Interested in participating in a choose-an-adventure-style story that you play via email? You, the hero, will explore classic Scottish myths, fairy tales, and folklore as you select your path. Will you save an ailing princess, recover the selkies’ skin, and live your life in peace and content? Or will you meet your doom as you encounter fabulous creatures and fabled beasts? You decide! Ages 7–12.

Imagine your story with Cardinal Stage! Recreate the classic folktale of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" using just 10 original photos. Get creative with costumes, locations, and props, and share your story on social media for a chance to win a gift card to Mother Bear's Pizza. Post your photo story by July 31 on Instagram or Facebook to enter to win. To qualify, you must tag Cardinal Stage (@cardinalstage) and use the hashtag #cardinalchallenge. At the beginning of August, Cardinal will announce the winner and post the winning story! Download and read a copy of the story. You can also find various eBook versions of "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" instantly available on Hoopla Kids. All ages.

Join children’s librarians for a fun, short preschool storytime. Rhymes, songs, and a story help preschoolers practice early literacy skills. This program is geared to ages 2–6, but all ages are welcome! 

While we can't meet for Talking Tacos, the Library has partnered with Middle Way House to do an Ask Me Anything-style event. Fill out this form with your questions about relationships, dating, or any other tough topics, then tune into the Zoom meeting to hear the answers. You do not have to submit a question to attend this program. Please register with your first name and last initial only (do not enter email or phone number) to preserve anonymity. This program will be recorded for future viewing on the Library's YouTube channel. Attendees will be able to see and hear the presenters, but audio and video for attendees will be disabled to preserve anonymity. 

Grab any cookies or baked goods you have at home and drop in via Zoom to share your feels on the graphic novel Moon Girl and Devil Dinosaur, Vol. 1 by Brandon Montclare. Click the link to freely access this title via Hoopla. Ages 12–19.

Learn about nature and environmental topics in this nonfiction reading group. All are welcome to join the book discussions––or just listen. Request a physical copy by e-mailing mwilder@mcpl.info or by calling the Library. Age 13 & up.