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Summer at the Library 2026
2026 Summer Events & Reading Log (June 1 – 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 stop in to pick up our brand new event catalog, Shelf Life!
Questions? 715-839-5007 • ysstaff@eauclaire.lib.wi.us
Learn more about our summer events, activities, and reading logs for teens and adults…
Saturday, June 6 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | All over the library!
Don’t miss A Merry Medieval Faire: Your Summer Adventure Begins! Join us for a renaissance-themed day filled with entertainment, activities, demonstrations, crafts, merriment, and more.
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 full schedule!
Summer Storytimes
June 9–August 7 | Youth Program Room | All storytimes feature stories, rhymes, fingerplays, music and movement.
UPCOMING DATES
Escape Room
Once Uton a Pime: A Tairy Fale Escape Room | July 27–August 15 | Register to reserve your 1-hour slot (begins July 20) | Recommended for youth entering grades 4 -12, but open to the whole family. The end. And they lived happily ever after. Wait…what?! The book of fairytales has gone askew. Put the stories back together again so we can get back to once uton a pime…er…once upon a time. Aargh. Hurry! Help!
Toddler & Preschool Events
Select Wednesdays & Fridays, June 10–August 7 • 10:30 a.m. | Youth Program Room
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
Discovery Days
Select Wednesdays, June 10–August 5 • 1:30–3 p.m. | Youth Program Room | Geared for kids entering grades K–6.
UPCOMING DATES
DIY Drop-In
June 8–August 10 | Saturdays, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. & Mondays, 9 a.m.–Noon | Youth Program Room | Geared for kids entering grades K–6.
UPCOMING DATES
Tween Events
Open to kids entering grades 4-6 or 5-6 (see each event for more information) | Registration required
UPCOMING DATES
More Awesomeness!
UPCOMING DATES
Pablo Center ARTmobile
June 11–August 6 | Thursdays, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m. | Youth Program Room | Geared for grades K-6
UPCOMING DATES
Dabble Box Open Labs
June 8–August 20 | 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. Open Lab is recommended for ages 8 and up, but is open to all ages with age-appropriate adult supervision.
UPCOMING DATES
Bus Rides
FREE bus rides all summer long!
Children and teens can ride the bus for free to and from the library (no pass needed!). 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.
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