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JULY HAPPENINGS
LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP FOR SUMMER READING! The final day to sign up for the Summer Reading Program is this Thursday, July 3th by 9:00 p.m. That is also the last day to pick up your Summer Reading packet if you signed up for the in-person program online or by phone. For more information about the Summer Reading Program, Click Here
Our Summer Reading Program has been off to an amazing start with 659 children signed up so far. In June, we had 1111 people participate in Youth library activities. We also gave out 34 library card pouches to kids who got their own library cards in June. Oxford Public Library is definitely the place to be this summer!
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Outdoor Storytime (All ages)Bring a blanket to the lawn next to the library (south side) for stories, songs and rhymes. In case of rain, storytime will be moved inside the library.
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m.
July 8, 15 & 22
Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. July 10, 17 & 24 |
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Make & Take Crafts (All ages) Stop into the library and create a craft to make and take home. Mondays through Saturdays (or until supplies are gone), during library hours through July 26. |
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Teddy Tales (All ages)
Bring a stuffed animal (if you want) and enjoy stories, rhymes, songs and more in this family storytime for all ages. Thursday, July 24
6:30 p.m. (Click here to register) |
Celebration of Nations (Grades 2-6)
Travel the world without leaving the library! We’ll read a traditional folktale, play games, and make a craft from around the world. Tuesday, July 8, 2:00 p.m. (Click here to register) |
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Outdoor Fun! (Grades 2-6)
Go on an adventure playing a variety of fun outdoor games!
Friday, July 18 |
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Lego Builders (Grades 4-6)Share your love of Lego by joining in our Lego Challenge. Be creative and build anything you choose or participate in a fun challenge option.
Monday, July 21
11:00 a.m. (Full)
2:00 p.m. (Click here to register) |
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Congratulations to Madison for winning the
Family 4-Pack of tickets to Jimmy John's Field!
Every child who signed up for the Youth Summer Reading Program
during the first week of registration was entered to win. |
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Yellowstone Moran : painting the American West
by Lita Judge
Journeying to the majestic and rugged landscape of a land called the Yellowstone in 1871, a young painter from the city named Thomas Moran captures on canvas the incredible sights he sees during his visit, inspiring new respect for the area's beauty that would soon result in it becoming America's first national park.
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The music of life : Bartolomeo Cristofori & the invention of the piano
by Elizabeth Rusch
An award-winning biographer and the two-time Caldecott Honor-winning illustrator of Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin! present the story of the invention of the piano by instrument maker Bartolomeo Cristofori, who discovered the musical potential of tiny hammers. Simultaneous eBook.
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Washed ashore : making art from ocean plastic
by Kelly Crull
An artist gathers trash from beaches and uses it to create AMAZING animal sculptures that travel the country, teaching people about the importance of these animals and the problems caused by plastic pollution. Illustrations.
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Photography for kids : a beginner's book : learn how to take amazing photos
by JP Pullos
"A good photo can tell a story, express your creativity, and document both big and small moments from your life in a way that only you can capture. Learn how to create incredible images that are uniquely yours with Photography for kids. All you need is the most basic digital camera or smartphone camera: no fancy equipment required"
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Finding my dance
by Ria Thundercloud
A professional Indigenous dancer, the author shares her dance journey, from dreaming of her future to performing as a professional, in this debut picture book filled with eye-catching illustrations that bring her graceful movements to life. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Animal ark : celebrating our wild world in poetry and pictures
by Kwame Alexander
Part of photographer Joel Sartore's lifelong project to photograph every animal in the world, with special attention given to disappearing and endangered species, this book features more than 40 unique animal portraits that invite kids to explore each creature's markings, textures and attributes in stunning detail.
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Song after song : the musical life of Julie Andrews
by Julie Hedlund
This picture book biography chronicles the early life of the beloved film star, theater performer, singer and published author, showing how she found her extraordinary voice when her stepfather taught her to sing to comfort her and fill her time during the London Blitz. Simultaneous eBook. Illustrations.
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Where is Broadway?
by Douglas Yacka
Describes the history of the famous street in New York City, detailing the development of the theater district and the shows and stars that have become Broadway legends
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