June 2026 at Swanton Public Library: Summer Reading, Dinosaurs, STEAM, Movies, Lunch for Kids, and More
June is packed with fun at Swanton Public Library, and this month officially kicks off the 2026 Youth Summer Reading Program: Unearth a Story. Families can look forward to reading challenges, hands-on activities, movies, crafts, STEAM programs, teen events, adult book clubs, and special community programs all month long.
Summer Reading Program Begins June 1
The Youth Summer Reading Program begins Monday, June 1, with a kickoff ice cream party from noon to 2:00 pm. All ages are invited to stop by the library, enjoy ice cream, pick up summer reading signup kits, and grab book kits.
This year’s theme, Unearth a Story, celebrates dinosaurs, fossils, underground adventures, gems, creativity, and discovery. The program includes age groups for preschoolers, kids in grades K through 5, and teens in grades 5 through 12.
Participants can earn prizes by completing a reading goal of 500 minutes. Reading logs are included in the signup kits and can also be completed online beginning June 1. Logs are due by 2:00 pm on August 6.
Youth can also complete an activity challenge. Preschoolers are encouraged to complete all ten activities, while kids and teens can complete at least ten of the fourteen activities. Everyone who finishes the reading goal or activity challenge will earn prizes and be entered into the Grand Prize Drawing.
June Programs for Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, and Families
Preschool Programs
Preschoolers can enjoy Tuesday Tales every Tuesday at 10:45 am. June themes include:
June 2: Dinosaur Adventure
June 9: Worms & Bugs
June 16: Gemstones
June 23: Fossils
June 30: Magic School Bus Digs Dinos
These programs are a great fit for young children who love stories, movement, imagination, and hands-on learning.
Kids Programs
Kids in grades K through 5 have a full month of discovery ahead. June events include:
Deep Down Underground with ECO Discovery on Wednesday, June 3 at 10:30 am
Dinosaur Music & Dance on Thursday, June 11 at 2:30 pm
If I Were a Dinosaur on Thursday, June 18 at 1:30 pm
Orienteering at Oak Openings on Wednesday, June 24 at 1:30 pm
Digging Up Dinosaurs on Thursday, June 25 at 1:30 pm
Some programs require registration, and walk-ins are welcome when space allows.
Teen Programs
Teens in grades 5 through 12 can join several fun and creative programs this month, including:
100 Books Before Graduation Kickoff on Wednesday, June 3 at 3:30 pm
Anime Club on Wednesday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 23 at 3:30 pm
Prism Club on Tuesday, June 16 at 3:30 pm
Escape Room with Trapped Toledo on Monday, June 22 at 3:00 pm
Orienteering at Oak Openings on Wednesday, June 24 at 1:30 pm
The teen summer reading programs include movies, snacks, crafts, games, puzzles, and opportunities to connect with other readers.
All-Ages Events and Weekly Favorites
Several June programs are open to a wide range of ages, making them great options for siblings or families to attend together.
Weekly and special programs include:
Movies & Make Believe on Mondays at 10:15 am, with movies starting at 11:00 am
Game Day on Tuesday, June 9 at 3:00 pm
Surprise! STEAM on Wednesday, June 10 and Wednesday, June 24 at 11:00 am
STEAM Club on Fridays at 4:15 pm
Pokémon Club on Saturday, June 6 at 11:00 am
Dino Doodle & Paint on Wednesday, June 17 at 2:00 pm
Dinosaur and Gemstone Yoga with Gracie on Thursday, June 18 at 11:30 am
Fire Building at Oak Openings on Tuesday, June 30 at 1:30 pm
Registration is requested for select programs, and some events have limited spots available.
Adult Programs in June
Summer reading is not just for kids. Adults can join the Adult Summer Reading Challenge by picking up an entry packet at the Summer Reading Kickoff on June 1 from noon to 2:00 pm or at the front desk anytime the library is open. Adults can submit an entry for each book they read or listen to, with weekly prize drawings and grand prize drawings in August.
Adult programs this month include:
Camp Delaware: Film & History on Saturday, June 13 at 10:00 am
Papercraft Day on Thursday, June 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Cardmaking Underground on Thursday, June 18 at 5:30 pm
Diamond Art Mandalas on Thursday, June 25 at 2:00 pm or 6:00 pm
Tai Chi on Saturday, June 27 from 10:00 am to noon
Adults can also take part in ongoing groups such as Chair Yoga, Color Me Calm, Mah Jong Mania, Fiber Arts Fiends, ChessNuts, Library Bingo Night, Writers’ Group, and Swanton Historical Society gatherings.
Book Clubs and Storytime Kits
Book lovers can join one of the library’s adult book clubs in June. Gretchen’s Book Club will meet Thursday, June 11 at 5:30 pm to discuss My Friends by Fredrik Backman. The Book Discussion Club will meet Monday, June 15 at 6:00 pm to discuss Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn. Copies are available at the front desk.
Families can also grab virtual do-it-at-home storytime and book club kits. Each kit includes a free copy of the book and activities that tie into the story. Supplies are limited.
Lunch for Kids
The library will offer Lunches for Kids every weekday from 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm from June through August 5. Meals are provided by the Swanton Alumni Foundation and other local sponsors, with up to 25 meals available.
Library Hours and June Closure
Swanton Public Library is open:
Mondays and Tuesdays: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Wednesdays and Thursdays: 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
Fridays: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Saturdays: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Sundays: Closed
The library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Plan Your June Visit
With summer reading, dinosaur activities, movies, crafts, teen clubs, adult programs, lunch opportunities, and community events, June is a great time to visit Swanton Public Library. Stop by the library, pick up your summer reading materials, register for programs, and make the most of everything happening this month.
Swanton Public Library is located at 305 Chestnut Street, Swanton, OH 43558.
For more information, visit the library website or call 419-826-2760.
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