Programs: Early Literacy

Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge

Dive into ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ during Defiance Public Library System’s 2022 Summer Reading Challenge, taking place June 1-July 30 and featuring Beanstack Reading Challenges and ocean-themed events and activities for all ages.

Ahoy young patrons! From June 1-29, grab a pirate’s map and hunt for the lost treasure at Johnson Memorial Library! Find all of the items on the list, and collect your loot!

Visit Defiance Public Library on June 2 from 12:30-6:30 p.m. for our ‘Oceans of Possibilities’ Summer Reading Challenge kick-off! Register for the program and collect your rewards. Then, dive into the fun with outdoor games and free snow cones.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Beginning June 7 and continuing through July 12, visit the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Summer Family Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, & crafts. (Lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour). Geared to children from birth to kindergarten.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

All ages are invited to visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 13 to play GIANT games! Games will be set up in the Dr. Allen R. Hilbert Community Room from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Games include: Jumbo Jenga, Giant Connect Four, Lego Duplo, large foam blocks, Norio. No registration required.

Beginning June 7 and continuing through July 12, visit the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Summer Family Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, & crafts. (Lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour). Geared to children from birth to kindergarten.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Visit Johnson Memorial Library on June 17 from 2-4:30 p.m. for Pokemon-themed games, crafts, and snacks. All are welcome, no registration required.

Beginning June 7 and continuing through July 12, visit the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Summer Family Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, & crafts. (Lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour). Geared to children from birth to kindergarten.

Beginning May 12, visit Sherwood Branch Library every Thursday at 4:30 p.m. for Storytime in the Community Room, complete with sing-alongs, read-alouds, crafts, and tons of fun! Continues through June. No registration required. Geared to children and families. For more information, call 419-899-4343.

Beginning June 7 and continuing through July 12, visit the Summer Reading Tent at Defiance Public Library every Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. for Summer Family Storytime! Enjoy stories, rhymes, & crafts. (Lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour). Geared to children from birth to kindergarten.