Lorain Public Library: 2022 Summer Reading Program

Oceans of Possibilities – June 6 to August 6

This year’s Summer Reading Program will begin June 6 with the theme Oceans of Possibilities.

Lorain Public Library System will again be offering a fun reading challenge for all ages via three different game boards. It is free to participate, but to be eligible for prizes, participants must register in-person, online or by phone.

In addition to some smaller participation prizes, there are some great Grand Prizes including Nintendo Switches with Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, LEGO sets, Soda Streams, Air Fryers, giant narwhal and shark stuffed animals and family memberships to the Cleveland Aquarium!

The annual Summer Reading Program began as a fun way to keep children engaged and reading over the summer months while not in school.

“We are so excited to be offering in-person programs again this summer,” says Outreach Director Katies Cooley. “We have fun things planned in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program at every branch.”

Some of those programs include:

For Children

Under the Sea Dance Party Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Ocean Sensory Bins Wednesday, June 15 at 1 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
All the Colors of the Ocean Monday, June 20 at 1 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
Kids Ocean Crafts Thursday, June 23 at 1 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
DIY Narwhal Charm Wednesday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library
Make a Spash Mermaid Party Tuesday, July 19 at 1 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
Rocking Reefs Thursday, July 28 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Ocean Luminaries Monday, Aug. 1 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Ocean Layers in a Jar offered at several branches on various dates
STEM: Ocean Bioluminescence Tuesday, June 28 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library
DIY Mermaid Tiaras Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Paper Jellyfish Craft Monday, July 18 at 3 p.m. at the South Lorain Branch
DIY Ocean Bracelet Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Save the Coral Reef offered at several branches on various dates
Shark Party Tuesday, Aug. 2 from 1 to 4 p.m. at the NR Branch
Digging and Graphing Shells Thursday, Aug. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library
Magic Marker Fish Thursday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
DIY grab and go activities throughout the summer at the Avon Branch

For Teens

There Be Whales: Synthesizing Ocean Sounds offered at several branches on various dates
Ocean Lantern Jar Craft Wednesday, July 6 at 6:30 p.m. at the NR Branch
Shark Week Celebration Wednesday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the NR Branch
DIY Mermaid Snacks Tuesday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Main Library

For Families

Pirate and Princess Show Saturday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch, Saturday, June 11 at 3 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Branch
Summer Reading Kickoff Wednesday, June 8 at 2 p.m. at Little Library on the Lake
Summer Carnival Kickoff Wednesday, June 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Main Library
Family Sea Science Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
Greater Cleveland Aquarium Virtual Program Friday, June 24 at 2 p.m.
A Fintastic Sharktacular Celebration Wednesday, July 13 at 6 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch
Oceanic Mythical Creatures Expo Wednesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. at the Domonkas Branch

For Adults

Shipwrecks of the Great Lakes offered at several branches on various dates
The Great Lakes in a Changing Climate Tuesday, July 12 at 6:30 p.m. at the NR Branch
DIY Octopus Steampunk Necklace Tuesday, Aug. 2 at 6:30 p.m. at the South Lorain Branch

All the programs are free, however most require preregistration at LorainPublicLibrary.org/Events. If attending a children’s program, please register both the child and the caregiver.

For more information or to pick up a game board and register for the reading challenge, visit your local Lorain Public Library System branch in Avon, Columbia Station, Lorain, North Ridgeville or Sheffield Lake.