Six Ways to Kick Off Your Summer Fun at the Library
Six Ways to Kick Off Your Summer Fun at the Library
The summer sun is beginning to smile on us. Summer is on its way! Yorktown Public Library is ready to help you celebrate with these recommendations. Check them out! (Ha! Starting right off with some library puns!)
#6. Movie Night
Pop some popcorn and enjoy a good movie (you can check out a total of 10 DVDs with an adult library card!)The library has an ever expanding selection of DVDs. Movies with Summer in the titles might be just the ticket for movie night.
Rated G
The Garfield Shows: Summer Adventures
Max & Ruby: Summertime with Max & Ruby
Rated PG
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
Rated R
I Know What You Did Last Summer
#5. Plan a Summer Picnic
Pack a picnic brimming with yummy summer treats. Salads, sandwiches or a decadent basket filled to the brim with desserts- Your choice! We have a variety of books to help bring your perfect picnic menu to life. Visit the library and get cooking!
In the Adult collection:
The Complete Cooking Light Cookbook
In the Children’s collection:
Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Cool Kids' Cooking by Sandra Lee
Cooking Rocks: Rachael Ray’s 30 Minute Meals for Kids by Rachael Ray
On the Libby app:
Vegan al Fresco: Happy & Healthy Recipes for Picnics, Barbecues & Outdoor Dining
Chef Junior: 100 Super Delicious Recipes for Kids by Kids by Anthony Spears
#4. Explore nature
Now that we are experiencing warmer weather, spend more time outside. Your library will help you get out there and explore –even if exploring means sitting on your screened in porch, sipping sweet tea and reading a good book.
In the Adult collection:
Nature Girl: A Novel by Carl Hiaasen
The Sibley Book of Trees by David Sibley
Birds in the Yard Month by Month by Sharon Sorenson
In the Children’s collection:
Under One Rock: Bugs, Slugs and other Ughs by Anthony Fredericks
My First Nature Activity Book: 35 Easy and Fun Projects and Games for Children aged 7+
On the Libby app:
The Nature Book by Tom Commita
Natural History: Stories by Andrea Barrett
Native Trees of the Midwest: Identification, Wildlife Value and Landscaping by Sally S. Weeks
#3. Check Out a SUMMER Read
Literally! Summer… it’s in the title.
In the Adult collection:
The Summer Girls (Low Country Summer #1) by Mary Alice Monroe
The Summer House by Jenny Hale
An Appalachian Summer by Ann H. Gabhart
In the Children’s collection:
The Summer Visitors by Karel Hayes
On the Libby app:
The Summer of Everything by Julian Winters
The Summer Swap by Sarah Morgan (Audiobook)
…Or browse the library to discover other materials with summer vibes.
#2. Enjoy a Long Walk
Enjoy an audiobook while strolling by the river’s edge at Morrow’s Meadow, walking through your neighborhood or taking that ever-so-enjoyable walk to your favorite lounge chair.
In the Adult collection:
Nature Girl: A Novel by Carl Hiaasen
The Girl from Summer Hill (Summer Hill #1) by Jude Deveraux
Still Summer: A Novel by Jacqueln Mitchard
The Walking Drum by Louis L’Amour
In the Young Adult collection:
Walking Two Moons by Sharon Creech
In the Children’s collection:
The Case of the Falling Sky (Hank the Cowdog #45) by John R. Erickson
Horrible Henry and the Ant Invasion by Suzy Klein
The Call of the Wild by Jack London
On the Libby app:
Firefly Summer by Maeve Binchy
The Summer Seekers by Sarah Morgan
Billy Summers by Stephen King
Walking in My Joy: In these Streets by Jenifer Lewis
#1. Join the Summer Reading Program at the Library!
File this under “Something for Everyone”! Adults, teens and children are encouraged to participate. Read books and win prizes! Click the link below for all the info you'll need to get started with this year's program. This is the perfect way to kick off your summer fun at your Yorktown Public Library!
Now that you have your list of ideas, which will you choose? Visit your Yorktown Public Library soon and let the kick-off to summer begin!
