We are excited to begin this year’s Summer Learning Program on Friday, June 6 at 10:30am. Thanks to the support of the Oley Valley Community Education Foundation, we have an amazing lineup of presenters that will keep families learning and laughing on Fridays all summer long. 

Check out this summer’s weekly lineup:

June 6: Berks Conservation District
Join Jennifer Brooks with the Berks Conservation District to discover the amazing lives of honeybees, powerful pollinators of native flowers and local crops. Dance the waggle dance, learn how they make honey, and investigate their powers of pollination. A great introduction to foster curiosity with our future beekeepers.
Book of the Week: “I am Bee”

June 13: Tale Wise
Join Science Heroes on our  mission to turn science into an adventure. Discover how fun and colorful science can be with chemical reactions, air pressure, physical explosions, and more. Do not miss this interactive learning adventure.
Book of the Week: “The Book of Totally Irresponsible Science”

June 20: The Bugman
Nature is all about colors. Bugs and insects have almost unlimited colors. We will focus on how bugs and insects use color to survive. You will get a chance o pet and hold live bugs!
Book of the Week: “Bugs A to Z”

June 27: Ridiculous Nicholas
Nicholas is returning to our library for Summer Learning! This is a family-friendly comedy and variety show. He has been featured on the Jimmy Fallon Show..
Book of the Week: “The Big Book of Silly Jokes for Kids”

Please note there will be no Summer Learning Program on July 4

July 11: KooKoo the Cartoon Magician
KooKoo’s show focuses on interaction with the children in the audience just as much as it is about performing magic! Come to the library to see a cartoon magic show.
Book of the Week: “Magic Tricks for Kids”

July 18: Circus Skills
You will have firsthand experience in learning how to perform certain juggling skills. You will see a demonstration of these skills and will have lots of opportunities to try these skills yourself. Bring on the fun!
Book of the Week: “So You Want to Learn: Juggling”

July 25: Yocum Institute
The Yocum Institute will feature an original play written for young audiences by a student from Albright College. The play takes a student struggling to find inspiration to start an art project. You will go on a fantastic journey, turning paintings into portals to a magical and far off land.
Book of the Week: “On Stage”

August 1: Party Animal Express
This is an entertaining animal program that introduces you to animals through educational facts and stories. You will learn about their natural lives and how they interact with people. You will have the opportunity to pet some of the animals.
Book of the Week: “Animal Alphabet”

The Summer Learning Program is held in Weidner Hall in Friedens UCC Church, above the library, and it begins promptly at 10:30am. We appreciate the church allowing us to use their space so that more families can enjoy the FREE Summer Learning Program!

Please keep in mind that the Summer Learning Programs are designed for school-age children, and presentations may not be of interest to younger children. The library appreciates your help in keeping your children seated and quiet during the programs.