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Summer Reading Kick-Off Party!
 
Sat, June 6, 12-3PM
 
Dig into summer fun at our Summer Reading Kick-Off Party! Celebrate the start of Summer Reading with a high-energy event for the whole family, featuring a live DJ, a foam bubble dance floor, and a bounce castle kids will love. Uncover even more fun with a temporary tattoo booth and a dinosaur scavenger hunt throughout the library. Enjoy classic summer favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs while you dance, play, and unearth new stories and adventures. This free event is the perfect way to launch a summer of reading, discovery, and fun—come ready to dig in and make some bubbly memories!
¡Desentierra la diversión en la fiesta de inauguración de nuestro Programa de Lectura Durante el Verano! ¡Celebra el inicio de la lectura veraniega con un evento lleno de energía para toda la familia en el que contaremos con un DJ en vivo, una pista de baile cubierta de espuma y burbujas, y un castillo inflable para saltar que a los peques les va a encantar! Descubre aún más diversión con un quiosco de tatuajes temporales y un juego de búsqueda con temática de dinosaurios a lo largo de la biblioteca. Disfruta de comidas clásicas para el verano como hamburguesas y hot dogs mientras bailas, juegas y desentierras nuevas historias y aventuras. Este evento gratuito es la manera perfecta de dar comienzo a la lectura, los descubrimientos y la diversión durante el verano. ¡Prepárate para excavar y crear recuerdos burbujeantes! 
 
Summer Performer: Unearth
a Story with Salida Circus


Tues, June 9, 10:30-11:30AM
 
Step back in time for a prehistoric circus adventure where kids dig, dance, and roar alongside Salida Circus junior paleontologists—unearthing dino treasures, tumbling through fossil fields, and joining a bubble-filled, high-energy show that celebrates curiosity, movement, and imaginative play.
Regresa en el tiempo para una aventura prehistórica circense en la que podrás excavar, bailar y rugir junto a los paleontólogos juveniles de Salida Circus, desenterrando tesoros, haciendo volteretas a través de campos de fósiles y uniéndote a un espectáculo lleno de burbujas y mucha energía en el que celebraremos la curiosidad, el movimiento, y los juegos imaginativos.  
 
Summer Performer: LocoMotion

Tues, June 16, 10:30-11:30AM
 
Meet national juggling champion Peter Davison in LocoMotion, a high-energy, laugh-out-loud one-man show that blends juggling, unicycling, clowning, and audience participation to reveal the exciting physics of motion. 
Ven a conocer al campeón nacional de malabarismo Peter Davison en LocoMotion, un divertidísimo y dinámico espectáculo de un solo hombre que combina malabares, trucos sobre un monociclo, payasadas y la participación del público para revelar las emocionantes leyes de la física y el movimiento.  
CAMP OUT at the Library

Fri, June 26, 5PM - Sat, June 27, 10AM
 
Get ready to unplug, unwind, and camp out under the stars! Join us for a unique overnight camping experience right on the lawn. Bring your own gear or check out one of our camping kits, then set up your tent with guidance from our staff. Along the way, you’ll learn basic camping skills, enjoy games and activities designed for all ages, and dinner will be served. After a night of outdoor fun, wake up to crisp morning air and enjoy a hot pancake breakfast before heading home. This event is perfect for first-time campers, experienced outdoor lovers, and families looking to try something new together. Registration is required for each tent. Camping kits are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. All participants under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
¡Prepárate para desconectarte, relajarte y acampar al aire libre bajo las estrellas! Acompáñanos para una experiencia única de campismo nocturno aquí mismo en el césped. Trae tu propio equipo o toma prestado uno de nuestros kits de campismo en la biblioteca y arma tu tienda de campaña con ayuda de un miembro de nuestro personal. En el proceso lograrás adquirir aptitudes básicas de campismo, y disfrutarás de juegos y actividades diseñadas para todas las edades. La cena será provista. Después de una velada de diversión al aire libre, despierta con el aire fresco de la mañana y disfruta de un desayuno con hotcakes antes de regresar a casa. Este evento es perfecto para personitas que están acampando por primera vez, para amantes de la naturaleza con experiencia y para familias que deseen probar algo nuevo juntas. Se requiere una inscripción por cada tienda de campaña. El número de kits de campismo es limitado y se encuentran disponibles de acuerdo con el orden en que son solicitados. Todas las personas de menos de 18 años deben estar acompañadas por una persona adulta responsable.  
 
 
Summer Performer:
Puppet Tales


Tues, June 23, 10:30-11:30AM
 
Saddle up for The Great Dino Rodeo, a laugh-out-loud magical adventure with distracted dino cowboys, inspired by Dinos Love Donuts and perfect for kids ages 3–11! 
¡Prepárate para El Gran Dino-Rodeo, una aventura divertidísima y llena de magia con vaqueros distraídos, inspirado en el libro “Dinos Love Donuts” (A los dinos les encantan las donas) y perfecto para peques entre los 3 y los 11 años de edad! 
 
Summer Performer:
Digging Up Bones


Tues, June 30, 10:30-11:30AM
 
 A high-energy dog comedy starring Denise Gard and her famous Border Collies, Joey and Kira, as they travel back to dinosaur times in an interactive, trick-filled adventure that delights audiences with laughs, surprises, and plenty of canine charm.
Una dinámica comedia canina estelarizada por Denise Gard y sus famosos border collies Joey y Kira, mientras viajan de regreso en el tiempo hasta la era de los dinosaurios en una aventura interactiva y llena de trucos que deleitará al público con risas, sorpresas y una gran abundancia de encantos caninos.   
 
Read to Earn Prizes!
 
PRIZES:
 
For each log turned in, you will get a grand prize raffle ticket and can choose a free ice cream, 1 Book Buck, or a prize from the prize box.
Por cada hoja de registro que entregues, obtendrás un ticket para la rifa de un premio mayor y podrás elegir entre un helado gratis, 1 Book Buck, o un artículo de nuestra caja de premios. 
Everyone is invited to explore, read, and grow all summer long.
 
This summer, Unearth a Story with the Basalt Regional Library! We’re inviting readers of all ages to dig into dinosaur-sized adventures, ancient worlds, and fossil-filled stories through hands-on activities and exciting challenges.
 
The Summer Reading Program is packed with engaging programs, reading challenges, and prizes that will inspire you to explore new ideas, uncover long-lost stories, and stomp into learning like a true paleontologist. Whether you’re reading about towering dinosaurs, hunting for fossils in local parks, enjoying the natural world, or discovering a new interest, the library has something waiting to be unearthed. At the library, every story is a fossil—and every reader is an explorer!
New to the collection

Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet, Vol. 4 by Hidenori Kusaka
Pokémon: Scarlet & Violet, Vol. 4
by Hidenori Kusaka

Adventures inspired by the best-selling video games. Violet Lang calls himself the Prince of Speed and races across the Paldea region in search of the Herba Mystica that will give his Pokémon the ultimate speed. Scarlet Koito is a Treasure Hunter in search of the Treasures of Ruin. Together they are Scarlet and Violet and ready to take on new adventures and challenges! As Scarlet and Violet continue to level up their Pokémon Training skills, they get closer to more battles...and to discovering the secrets of the Pokémon Miraidon. Will the reveal be worth the cost?!
Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers by Hedviga Gutierrez
Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers
by Hedviga Gutierrez

Get ready to explore the outdoors with confidence, curiosity, and a sense of adventure. Hiking 101: Tips and Advice for Little Campers is a fun, interactive hiking guide for kids ages 6 to 9. Designed especially for young explorers, this kid-friendly outdoor book introduces essential hiking skills like choosing the right gear, packing a backpack, reading simple maps, and staying safe on the trail. Through engaging characters, hands-on activities, and playful challenges, kids learn how to prepare for a hike while building confidence and problem-solving skills along the way. Perfect for first-time hikers and nature-loving kids, this children's outdoor adventure book turns learning into an experience. With simple first aid tips, practical safety advice, and an easy-to-follow packing list, Hiking 101 helps kids feel prepared before they even hit the trail. Its compact size and rounded corners make it easy to slip into a backpack, making it an ideal companion for day hikes, family outings, camps, and outdoor learning. Key Features: Hiking & Outdoor Skills for Kids: Teaches basic hiking, safety, and adventure skills in an age-appropriate way. Interactive & Hands-On Learning: Includes challenges, activities, and scenarios that keep kids engaged. Kid-Friendly Safety Tips: Covers simple first aid, trail awareness, and smart outdoor habits. Perfect for Ages 6 to 9: Written for early readers and young adventurers just starting to explore nature. Made for the Trail: Compact format with rounded corners fits easily into backpacks. For more than 75 years, Albatros Media has been crafting original and innovative children's books that are both playful and educational, fostering curiosity and a love of learning in young minds. From novelty and board books to picture books, pop ups, and nonfiction, Albatros Media is dedicated to creating high-quality books that inspire imagination and discovery.
Fantastic Mr. Fox: An Invitation to a Fox's Feast by Roald Dahl
Fantastic Mr. Fox: An Invitation to a Fox's Feast
by Roald Dahl

Follow this fantastic fox as he outwits the farmers to prepare a feast for his family This delightful leveled reader adapts the classic tale of a clever fox and his forest neighbors for young readers. Reader Level 3: Level 3 is for Transitional Readers who are comfortable with multi-syllable and compound words. These books include more dialogue, different points of view, complex storylines, and are available in a range of genres.
The Monster in the Lake by Leo Timmers
The Monster in the Lake
by Leo Timmers

Four ducks are tired of their small pond and set out for an adventure in the big lake. Walking at the back, Eric isn't sure. He's heard there's a monster in the lake, but his friends don't believe a word of that old story. Eric reluctantly tags along, only to make a startling discovery and find himself in a wonderful underwater adventure. This large-format picture book features a detailed, fold-out, underwater world of mechanical marvels and sea creatures. The story of a nervous duck who finds courage and the overconfidence of groups will resonate with anyone who's nervously dipped a toe in unknown waters.
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