ADULT SUMMER READING 2022
2022 Adult Summer Reading
The 2022 Adult Summer Reading program information can be found at SummerQuest.
How to participate
Don't let the kids have all of the fun! Join in from June 21, 2021 to September 7, 2021 for a chance to win prize. One Book = One Entry. Read or listen!
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Adult SummerQuest Events
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Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Join us for a screening of the 2025 critically acclaimed film based on the 2013 book, "The Nazi and the Psychiatrist" by Jack El-Hai.
Fri, Jul 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Join Grammy-winning children’s musicians for an interactive musical performance in English and Spanish. (All ages)
Mon, Jul 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
Fri, Jul 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden
Join Emily for a fun and ultra-enriching singing storytime with song-based picture books! (All ages)
Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Want to read more nonfiction but not sure where to begin? This is the program for you!
Thu, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Vernon Recreation Center
Join Grammy-winning children’s musicians for an interactive musical performance in English and Spanish. This event will be hosted at the Mt. Vernon Rec Center! 2701 Commonwealth Ave. (All ages)
Thu, Jul 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Let's make a Floating Dice Potion!
Fri, Jul 31, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ellen Coolidge Burke Branch Library - Meeting Room
Please join us for a screening of the 2022 film based on the remarkable true story of Jerry and Marge Selbee, a retired couple from Evart, Michigan.
Wed, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Charles E. Beatley Jr. Central Library - Frank and Betty Wright Reading Garden,Large Meeting Room
Explore Ghana with two fun dances: Kpanlogo, the national dance of Ghana; and Azonto, one of the first Afrobeats rhythms to hit the global airwaves! (All ages)
Thu, Aug 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
James M. Duncan Jr. Branch Library - Beth Patridge Meeting Room
Do you have afternoons available? Join us at the Library for some coffee, confections, and conversation about the titles chosen by fellow book club members! 📚 ☕
Mon, Aug 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library - Second Floor
Do you like scary movies, books, tv shows, or video games? Do you enjoy making horror themed DIY projects? This is the event for you!
Wed, Aug 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beatley Library Parking Lot
Say hello and feed friendly animals like a llama, donkey, and mini cow from Bar C Animal Ranch. (All ages)