Summer Reading is here, with the theme of “All Together Now”! Coudersport Public Library’s summer activities will again feature a series of free programs for elementary through tweens, along with a reading component which awards participants prizes for books read.

Weekly programs begin Tuesday, June 6 and continue on Tuesdays (with one exception) through July 11. Sessions run from 11:00 a.m. to noon, and will be held at the Mitchell Park pavilion, weather permitting, or inside the Library in the event of rain.

The June 6 session will feature Joshua Roth from the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum, whose theme will be “All Together Now – At the Lumber Camps!” Joshua will discuss the history of the lumber camps that once dotted the county and will talk about the lives of the lumberjacks. There’ll be a story, a look at some of the lumberjacks’ tools, and some fun activities to go along with the theme.

On June 13, we’ll all be together for Rockin’ Rock Painting, with local rock painter extraordinaire, Lisa Bretz! A Lego Day will be held June 20 – let your imagination run wild! Bryan Budjanic from the Bureau of State Parks will speak Amazing Owls on June 27; and Pa Fins, Fur and Feathers will be the topic of the final session, on July 11 with Emily Shosh from the Potter County Conservation District. Jeffini the Great will once again bring his fun and hilarious magic show to the Library on Thursday, July 6 (instead of Tuesday); the show is open to all ages but advance registration is required and space may be limited.

The reading component of the Library’s Summer Reading activities is open to children ages preschool through teen. Beginning Monday, June 5, participants will be awarded prizes for books read (They can start counting as soon as they sign up!), as well as for program attendance. Prize awards will continue throughout the summer, until August 19.

Advance registration is required for both the reading and program components; call the Library at 814-27-9382; email coudersportlibrary@gmail.com; or stop in to sign up.

A weekly Block Play Party will be held for preschool children beginning the week of July 17; watch for a further announcement closer to that week.