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Exploring National Parks

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore a different National Park each week.  There will also be an activity and craft each week.   

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore a different National Park each week.  There will also be an activity and craft each week.   

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Close up of hands drawing comic book art

Comic Book Art Club

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Tech Room at Geneva Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book style art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book style art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Photo of paint splatters

Messy Art Afternoons

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids will be outdoors and get hands on experience using different tools to paint with and are encouraged to get messy!  It is recommended that children and parents wear clothi...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Kids will be outdoors and get hands on experience using different tools to paint with and are encouraged to get messy!  It is recommended that children and parents wear clothing that will get dirty during the process.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Little boy with messy hands from fingerpainting

Natural Pigments DIY

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Tech Room at Geneva Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Kids ages eight and up will learn how to create natural paints using plants, minerals, and other natural materials!  They'll discover the science behind pigment creation, how ...

Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Kids ages eight and up will learn how to create natural paints using plants, minerals, and other natural materials!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Little Scientists Image

Little Scientists

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Information Station Tables at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STE(A)M
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens
STEAM Engine:

Kids work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult...

Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Information Station Tables
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Kids work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Kids Painting Image

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Combined Foundation Rooms at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

YMCA will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

YMCA will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Man Drawing Comic Book Stock Image

Comic Book Art Afternoons

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Kids doing papercrafts

Kids Crafternoon

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading, STE(A)M
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

Join us every Friday to make fun crafts such as rain gauges, fairy wands, and more! Geared for kids grade K-5. 

Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading, STE(A)M
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Friday to make fun crafts such as rain gauges, fairy wands, and more! Geared for kids grade K-5. 

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

photo of a national park

Exploring National Parks

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore a different National Park each week.  There will also be an activity and craft each week.   

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come join us as we explore a different National Park each week.  There will also be an activity and craft each week.   

Things to Know

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Close up of hands drawing comic book art

Comic Book Art Club

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Tech Room at Geneva Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book style art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book style art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Walk-Ins Welcome

Walk-ins are welcome when space is available.

Kids Painting Image

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Combined Foundation Rooms at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
STEAM Engine:

Kids work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult...

Event Details:

Kids Only Kids will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

Kids Only Kids will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Photo of paint splatters

Messy Art Afternoons

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids will be outdoors and get hands on experience using different tools to paint with and are encouraged to get messy!  It is recommended that children and parents wear clothi...

Registration Open
Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Children's Butterfly and Bee Garden & Patio
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Younger Children, Tweens
Program Type: Summer Reading, STE(A)M, Visual Arts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Kids will be outdoors and get hands on experience using different tools to paint with and are encouraged to get messy!  It is recommended that children and parents wear clothing that will get dirty during the process.

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Little boy with messy hands from fingerpainting

Natural Pigments DIY

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Tech Room at Geneva Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Kids ages eight and up will learn how to create natural paints using plants, minerals, and other natural materials!  They'll discover the science behind pigment creation, how ...

Required
Library Branch: Geneva Public Library
Room: Teen Tech Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Kids ages eight and up will learn how to create natural paints using plants, minerals, and other natural materials!

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Kids Painting Image

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Combined Foundation Rooms at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

YMCA will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

YMCA will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Man Drawing Comic Book Stock Image

Comic Book Art Afternoons

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Robert S Morrison Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Robert S Morrison Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us as we make our own comic book art!  Create your own hero, villain, comic panel, and more!  All materials will be provided. 

Things to Know

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Kids doing papercrafts

Kids Crafternoon

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ashtabula Foundation Room at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading, STE(A)M
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

Join us every Friday to make fun crafts such as rain gauges, fairy wands, and more! Geared for kids grade K-5. 

Required
Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Ashtabula Foundation Room
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Summer Reading, STE(A)M
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us every Friday to make fun crafts such as rain gauges, fairy wands, and more! Geared for kids grade K-5. 

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Kids Painting Image

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Combined Foundation Rooms at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
STEAM Engine:

Kids work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult...

Event Details:

Kids Only Kids will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

Kids work together to solve a new STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) project or challenge each week! Code a robot mouse to solve a maze, create a catapult, or design a boat that really floats! 

Kids Only Kids will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

Kids Painting Image

Creative Kids Summer Reading Program

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:45am
Combined Foundation Rooms at Ashtabula Public Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Younger Children
Event Details:

YMCA will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Library Branch: Ashtabula Public Library
Room: Combined Foundation Rooms
Age Group: Younger Children
Program Type: Summer Reading
Event Details:

YMCA will come to the library to do the Summer Reading Program activities.  

Things to Know

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Materials Provided

All materials necessary are provided at no cost.

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Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
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