summer reading Club
2025
“color our world!”
Registration opens May 30th, 2025!
The Carpenter-Carse Library is happy to announce our 2025 Summer Reading Club lineup! We have a fun and exciting summer of programming ahead.
These events are for children of all ages and are all free. You can read the full program descriptions below, and then you can sign up for individual events by clicking the registration button below each description. Space is limited, so please let us know right away if you have signed up for an event but will not be able to attend.
We will send you an email prior to the event you have signed up for, confirming your registration and letting you know about any changes and what to expect during the program. Any questions or concerns can be sent to jen@carpentercarse.org.
Every child attending a program this summer needs to bring a completed library waiver. Most of the sessions are drop-off for children ages 5 and up, and younger children may register for and attend events with a parent or caregiver.
Register for events by clicking on the “Register Here” button after each Summer Reading Club description. Even if adults are planning to stay, please only reserve spots for children.
If an event is at full capacity, and you want to be added to the waiting list, email jen@carpentercarse.org
Summer Reading Programming
Week 1: Make Mini Fairy Gardens with CCL Librarians
Wednesday, JUne 18th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All ages; Registration required. This is a drop-off program, and caregivers are welcome to stay and enjoy the Program and assist young partcipants.
Program Description: In one of our favorite programs of the Summer, CCL’s own Judy Curtis will assist participants in making their very own garden cake in a cup! Then kids will join CCL staff in making a mini fairy garden full of detail, color, and magic.
color our world! with VINS
Wednesday, JUne 25th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
All ages; Registration required. This is a drop-off event, though caregivers are welcome to stay and enjoy the program too!
Program Description:
Discover a world where owls turn pink, and tree trunks can blink in “Color Our World!”. In partnership with the Vermont Summer Reading Program, meet three of our animal ambassadors, and learn how nature’s palette can startle, impress, and even fool the eye! Witness the rainbow of techniques our wildlife uses to hunt, hide, and survive in this program geared towards families and children of all ages!
Week 3: mini golf at the library
Wednesday, July 9th, 3:00-5:00 PM
All ages; No registration required. This program is for the entire family, and caregivers are welcome to enjoy a round of mini golf and assist young partcipants.
Program Description: The Portable Mini Golf Company is back at Carpenter-Carse Library! The entire family is invited to stop in anytime during this two hour period and play a 9 hole round of mini golf. Every participant who completes the course wins a prize!
Week 4:Make Your Own Block Print Tote Bag
Wednesday, july 16th, 10:30 am - 12:00 PM
Ages 5-11; Registration required. This is a drop-off program, and caregivers are invited to stay.
Program Description: Join Sara from Richmond’s Radiate Art Space and come play with colors, patterns, and texture! Young makers and artists will use recycled and repurposed materials to design and decorate their own block print tote bag. Make sure to bring a smock or t-shirt you don’t mind getting messy in!
Week 5: Family Trivia and Pizza Night
Wednesday, JUly 23rd, 6:00 PM
Registration required. This is a family event and includes kids of all ages.
Program Description:
Let's play some Family Trivia! We will provide the fun and the pizza, all we need you to do is sign up and bring your family and your awesome knowledge of children’s books and movies!
Week 6: Colorful window Craft with Susan Lepple
Wednesday, JUly 30th, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Open to ages 5-11. Registration Required. This is a drop-off event, and parents are invited to stay if they would like to help out in the workshop!
Program Description: Let's celebrate the color all around us! Come join Susan Lepple in creating colorful faux stained glass window decorations. Using brightly colored tissue paper, glue, and transparent paper we will be making stained glass-like images that will glow in the summer sunshine beaming in our windows. We will make works of art to brighten the windows of the library and for you to take home.