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Summer at the Library 2025
2025 Summer Events & Reading Log (June 2 – August 15)
Your child will embark upon an adventure in reading when you sign them up for their Summer Reading Log! Reading during the summer months helps prevent summer slide, a decline in reading ability and academic skills. Research shows that participation in summer reading programs can increase reading skills, motivation, confidence, and enjoyment.
Learn about our fun and free Summer at the Library events for children and teens (ages 0-18) below, or download our flyer.
Questions? 715-839-5007 • ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
Learn more about our summer events, activities, and reading logs for teens and adults…
Summer Reading Log
How it works…
• Collect your Reading Log by visiting the library or clicking the link below.
• Set a reading goal and start reading. Track your progress on your Reading Log.
• Complete 5 activities from the Activity List on your Reading Log.
• Claim your prize by bringing your completed Reading Log to the Youth Services desk.
How to start…
• Pick up your Reading Log from the Youth Services desk (Level 1) or from the BookBike.
• OR download and print your Reading Log by clicking below. Remember to stop by the Youth Services desk to claim your sign-up prize!
SUMMER EVENTS
All events for children and families are held in the Youth Program Room (unless otherwise noted). Click each event category to see the schedule!
Summer Storytimes
June 10–August 6 | Youth Program Room | All storytimes feature stories, rhymes, fingerplays, music and movement.
UPCOMING DATES
Escape Room
The Absent Minded Artist: An Escape Room | August 2–17 | Registration required | Recommended for youth in grades 4 -12, but open to the whole family. A famous (and slightly wacky) artist has set up her art studio in the library. Lost in the chaos of art supplies, tools, and abandoned projects are important keys and clues. Solve a series of puzzles to “escape” the room.
Discovery Days
Select Wednesdays, June 11–August 6 • 1:30–3 p.m. | Youth Program Room | Geared for kids entering grades K–6.
UPCOMING DATES
DIY Drop-In
June 7–August 11 | Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. & Mondays, 9 a.m.–Noon | Youth Program Room | Geared for kids entering grades K–6.
UPCOMING DATES
Summer Performances
Riverview Room (Level 3) | All Summer Performances are held in the Riverview Room, first come, first served, unless otherwise noted. Geared for kids entering grades K–6.
UPCOMING DATES
Friday Specials
Select Fridays | Geared for kids PreK–Grade 2.
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Summer Kid Clubs
Tuesday June 17 & July 15 | 4:30–6 p.m.| Youth Program Room | Geared for kids entering grades K–6.
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Dabble Box Open Labs
June 9–August 28| Mondays, 2–5 p.m. & Thursdays, 9:30 a.m.–12 p.m. | RCU Dabble Box Makerspace | Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. Recommended for all ages, with age-appropriate adult supervision.
UPCOMING DATES
Book Clubs
BOOK SCOUTS SUMMER CAMP
Discuss books and do hands-on activities inspired by our monthly read. Join the group that best fits you. Visit our club page to see what we’re reading this summer! Registration is required. Recommended for youth entering grades 3–6.
Story Seekers: Wednesdays, June 18 & July 16 • 5–6 p.m. • Youth Program Room
Recommended for newer independent readers who enjoy graphic novels and illustrated shorter chapter books.
Page Turners: Thursdays, June 26 & July 24 • 5–6 p.m. • Youth Program Room
Recommended for more experienced independent readers who enjoy longer chapter books.
READ ME A BOOK CLUB
Celebrate reading as a family at Read Me a Book Club! Each monthly two-part series will include a read-aloud and hands-on activities. No pre-reading is required. Visit our club page to see what we’re reading this summer! Recommended for kids in grades K-2 with their grown-up.
Select Mondays, June 9–August 11 • 3–4 p.m. • Youth Program Room
Bus Passes
FREE bus rides to the library on Mondays and Thursdays.
Stop by the Youth Services desk to get one! This bus pass gives children and teens a free bus ride to and from the library to participate in Summer at the Library. Accompanying adults must pay full fare. If you don’t know where to go or how to catch a bus, call ECT at 715-839-5111.
Bus pass valid June 2–August 15, 2025
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