What is Summer Reading?
The Summer Reading program provides fun, family-friendly entertainment for children and teens 0-17 years old, while providing the following benefits:
- Motivates children and teens to read.
- Develops positive attitudes about reading and books.
- Encourages regular use of the Library.
- Attracts new users to the Library
- Offers experiences through which children and teens can learn to work cooperatively.
Summer Reading Program June 10th - August 2nd 2013
The schedule for Summer Reading 2013 is available here! Bring the whole family!
Date/Time
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Activity/Event
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Age Group
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Every Tuesday, 3:30-4:30pm
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School Aged Activities - Arts & crafts, science projects, board games, fuse beads, relay races and chalk drawing. Check monthly calendar for more details on weekly events.
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5-12 Years
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Every Wednesday, 3:30-4:30pm
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Early Learning Activities - Water play, story time, learning colors, arts & crafts, working in the community garden and more. Check the monthly calendar for more details on events.
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2-5 Years
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Thur. June 25th, 2:30pm
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Chris Fascione - Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris creates colorful characters through his unique combination of acting, storytelling, comedy, and juggling. Chris is coming to visit us from Chicago, Illinois.
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Everyone
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Wed. June 26th, 6:30pm
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Teen Programs - Hidden Treasures Ball
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12-17 Years
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Fri. June 28th, 3pm
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Legos in the Library
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2+ Years
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Wed. July 10th, 6:30pm
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Teen Programs - Minute To Win It Competition
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12-17 Years
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Tue. July 16th, 11am
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North Cascade Learning Institute - Learn about the animals that live under our feet.
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Everyone
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Fri. July 19th, 1:30pm
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Drumming with Ray Soriano
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Everyone
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Wed. July 24th, 6:30pm
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Teen Programs - Tie Dye Shirts
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12-17 Years
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Thur. July 25th, 2pm
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Louie Foxx - An amazing magician that delights audiences of all ages.
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Everyone
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Fri. July 26th, 3pm
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Legos in the Library
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2+ Years
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Thur. August 1st, 3pm
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Reptile Man - Get close and personal with exotic reptiles!
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Everyone
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Fri. August 2nd, 1pm
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End of Summer Ice Cream Party & Bike Drawing
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Everyone
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Wed. August 8th, 6:30pm
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Teen Programs - Marshmallow Challenge
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12-17 Years
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Fri. August 30th, 3pm
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Legos in the Library
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2+ Years
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Chris Fascione
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The Reptile Man
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Louie Foxx
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Hours
- Tues. & Wed. 11am to 8pm
- Thursday CLOSED
- Fri. & Sat. 11am to 5pm
- Sunday and Monday CLOSED
Directions & Map
The Upper Skagit Library is located at the corner of Main and Douglas Vose III Way. Google Map
Contact
- Upper Skagit Library District
- 45770B Main Street
- P.O. Box 99
- Concrete, WA 98237
- (360) 853-7939
- info@upperskagit.lib.wa.us
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Library Board of Trustees
The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Thursday of the month at 5p.m. in the library. The public is invited to attend.
2012 Minutes: