2025 Summer Reading – Programs and Story Times

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Earn a Bonus Grand Prize Entry by attending
Programs & Weekly Story Times 
 June and July @ Mason Public Library
200 Reading Rd. Mason, OH  45040
 

Mostly Drop in. First come, first served. Space is limited.
Free tickets given out 15min. before Preschool/Kindergarten and STEAM Story Times.
Registration is required for Code Club and Origami Camp.

• Children attend Preschool / Kindergarten Solo Story Time independently while caregivers relax nearby. We introduce classroom skills and independence using our familiar story time format. Children who need a gradual approach to attending solo start by sitting on the floor while their adult sits in a chair. You may want to start by attending Books & Bubbles or Toddler Time together, then watching a Solo Storytime or two through the door. Repeat as needed if the child is nervous.
   
• STEAM Story Time for Elementary Children, entering Grades 1-6 only.  Attendance is drop in, first come, first served, starting 15 minutes before class. We will have supplies for at least 36 children per session each week. Each class is designed to include science, stories, art, and music. Some weeks there may also be math, dance, games, or a special guest. Tickets for indoor programs are released 15 minutes prior to start, first come, first served. Line up near the children's DVD's. Children must be present to receive a ticket. Parents remain outside the classroom and meet Ms. Cheryl in the lobby at 2:45 to hear what the children have learned that week then enter the classroom to see the last few minutes. Parents must remain on the library's premises during class.
  • entering Grades K-3: Wednesdays 2-2:45ish p.m.– at the library
  • entering Grades 4-6: Thursdays 2-2:45ish p.m.– at the library

Learning Buddies - weekly Tuesdays 5:30-6:30 Drop in. Free. Children preK- Grade 3 are invited to play learning games and practice reading with members of the Teen Advisory Board. Children meet with their teen Learning Buddies with support from Ms. Cheryl and Jess. Teen Buddies listen to children read aloud then chat with them to practice comprehension. Teens assist but are not trained to teach reading or select books for the child. Parents should send their child with books geared to their child's reading ability and frustration tolerance or help them pick out an appropriate book at the library. We will have a bookcart full of early readers as well as several phonics games. Children also play phonics and other learning games and enjoy other learning activities with our teen volunteers.

• Join us in the children's picture book area most Tuesdays, except May and August. We don't meet during Mason School Breaks or the week before their winter break.

• Parents are expected to remain in the library during Reading Buddies.

Tween Code Club for Grades 4-6.  Registration is required. Children bring their own internet-capable laptops, tablets, or Chromebooks. Parents should remain on the library's premises during class. 

• Code Clubs are not just lessons; they’re adventures in coding! BRING YOUR DEVICE and start your journey. Dive deep into coding while you learn, build, and share your projects with friends. Customize your own robot avatar with new gear as you level up through coding challenges on Fiero Code! Make new friends and enjoy a snack each week. #CodingAdventures #JoinTheClub #DiveIntoCoding #GamifiedLearning #CodeAndCustomize

  These meetings are geared for children entering Grades 4-6 using their own internet-capable tablet, Chromebook, or laptop. Please register so that we can send you directions on how to set up your child's account(s). Children will use Fiero Code on their own devices to learn coding, animation, HTML, and more at their own pace. The software is geared for kids ages 8-18 and will guide students through a learning journey that includes project-based learning, story-based learning, and incorporates many fun gamification elements. Children can also use Fiero at home (with internet and a library card.)

  Parent Setup Guide: https://fierocode.com/parent-guide/

Featured Events

• Friday 6/6 10a.m.-2p.m. --Kickoff @ Mason Public Library. All Ages. Drop in. Free. Sign up, check in, and receive your Reading Necklace! Enjoy story times, games, and crafts for youth and adults
• Origami Camp: entering grades 4-6. Registration required. Only register for one session. Duplicate registrations will be deleted. Free. Limited to children entering grades 4, 5, or 6. All materials supplied. 

  • NOTE: Children need to attend all five 90-minute classes. Each day's class builds on the previous lessons learned. The Origami Camps held 6/9-13 and 6/23-27 are identical and present the same material. Children may register only for 1 session, not both. Duplicate registrations will be deleted. Plan to check in 5 minutes before each class. Caretakers must remain on the premises. No drop-offs, please.

  • The VisMO program is a research-based, Origami-inspired curriculum that focuses on fostering visuospatial skills in young kids. Class is based on NSF-funded research that showed an increase in participants' spatial language development and familiarity with spatial concepts, two essential skills in STEM career fields.

  • Student Outcomes - expanded spatial language, familiarity with spatial concepts & reasoning, increased collaborative problem-solving ability

  • Learn more about the program: www.projectvismo.com
    Learn more about the instructor: www.ojasorigami.art

  • Monday - Friday 12:30p.m. 6/9-13 @ Mason Public Library -- Register here for  Origami Camp 1
    Monday - Friday 12:30p.m. 6/23-27 @ Mason Public Library -- Register here for Origami Camp 2: Repeats the same material as Origami Camp 1

• Monday 6/24 6p.m. @ Mason Public Library -- Disney SingAlong for Tweens and Teens: geared for ages 10+. Drop in. Free. Geared for teens and tweens (ages 10+). Enjoy a snack during a an hour long singalong to your favorite Disney tunes! Dress as your favorite Disney character for an extra chance to win a prize!
• Wednesday 7/13 3:30-4:30 @ Mason Public Library -- Wicked SingAlong for Teens: Geared for teens (ages 13+). Drop in. Free. Enjoy snacks and a 60 minute singalong to your favorite Wicked tunes! Dress as your favorite character and get an extra entry ticket to win a prize!
• Tuesday 7/23 7-8 Birds of Prey: Drop in. Free. Location: Mason downtown Plaza near the library at the intersection of Main St. and Reading Rd. Midwest Falconry wants children to experience the beauty of birds and to us, that means in flight! Once they have your attention, they teach them about Birds of Prey and what they can do to make sure we keep them around. You’ll be astounded at the information your children remember. This program will last about one hour. Expect to see 3-4 handlers / trainers, 8-10 birds. In case of rain or severe weather, the program will move to within the library.