Let’s face it, summertime brings with it not only welcome warm weather, but a sense of adventure and possibility. But you don’t have to travel much farther than the Loomis Library to get your adventure started! We have traveled the globe to bring the world to you with our Summer Reading Challenges for kids and adults too. Don't miss out on the fun at your library.

Our staff has worked tirelessly to make this year's Summer Reading Challenges rewarding, informative, and entertaining. If you need help registering with the Beanstack software, please call the library and we will be happy to assist you. And get ready for a colorful summer!

The Summer Reading Challenges offer library patrons of all ages opportunities to be creative, try new things, explore art, and find beauty in diversity. Summer reading challenges help prevent "Summer Slide"- the loss of reading skills in school age children. We have created age appropriate reading challenges for:

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Register now and be ready to color your world!

Do you love to cook? Do you like to try new flavors and recipes? Or maybe you are in a cooking rut and don’t know how to start expanding your cooking repertoire. Then we’ve got just the club for you! Explore the world and make old dishes new with different flavor experiences created especially for you. Join the Spice Club and take your cooking to the next level with featured spices and recipes to infuse excitement and flavor into every style of meal. Learn more...

Join us for Preschool Storytime every Friday at 10:30 am. We will meet outdoors under the oaks. Bring a blanket and enjoy stories, singing, movement, finger plays, and more. Social distancing guidelines will be followed. Browse the library after storytime and bring home Take-and-Make craft kits to extend the library experience at home!

You don't have to be a teenager to enjoy YA literature. What I like about these two summer romance selections is that they are entirely feel good stories that can be read in a day. They are books that make you feel, think, and even tear up. These two selections include a little bit of everything, with even some laughs as well. When the temperatures soar above 100° and it's too hot to do much else, curl up with a cool summer romance and enjoy a little escape from the here and now.

For Jane Austin lovers, Ibi Zoboi has taken the Pride and Prejudice tale and made it her own in this remix. She uses the original as a guideline, but never hesitates to move outside the box. This is not merely the same old story being told yet again. Haitian and Dominican food and culture play a huge part in the telling of this story, instantly setting it apart from other P&P retellings. If you have not read Pride and Prejudice, you can still enjoy this story, however, knowing where the plot twists and character development run parallel and diverge—enhances the reading experience.

"What if you couldn’t touch anything in the outside world? Never breathe in the fresh air, feel the sun warm your face . . . or kiss the boy next door? In Everything, Everything, Maddy is a girl who’s literally allergic to the outside world, and Olly is the boy who moves in next door . . . and becomes the greatest risk she’s ever taken."

This book was made into a movie and even if you have seen the movie, the book still has plenty to offer, especially in the nuances of Maddy's notes. This book will make you laugh, make you cry, and everything in between.

Let the library come to you 24/7 with a HOOPLA Digital account. Go to HooplaDigital.com and look for the Loomis Library. You will need a Loomis Library card to sign up for an account.

You can get one here.

Patrons of all reading tastes will find something to enjoy in Hoopla's extensive collection of audiobooks, eBooks, and comics. When it's time for a break from reading, kick back with some tunes!

Enjoy reading 1,000 books with your little ones! Log reading, earn badges, and unlock prizes along the way. Reading and storytelling with your child promotes brain development and imagination, teaches your child about language and emotions, and strengthens your relationship. Anytime is a good time for a book or story! Try to share at least one book or story each day.

Ready, set, take the challenge! If you have questions about the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Challenge, please email us: collection@loomislibrary.org.

Basic membership is only $15 a year or $25 for your whole family.

Higher levels are always welcome. All memberships are tax deductible per IRS 501(c)3 charitable rules.

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