Programs in Ashland
Summer Reading Begins
Friday, May 31
Regional
Stay engaged with reading at your library this summer. Sign up begins today for Little Diggers (birth-5), Dig Into Reading (5-12), the Beneath the Surface Teen Reading Challenge and the Groundbreaking Reads summer reading program for adults. Earn rewards as you read books and do other activities.
"Beneath the Surface" Teen Photography Contest
Saturday, June 1
Regional
Use your camera to explore beneath the surface of your environment. Submit your photos in one of three categories by July 26 for a chance to win a Barnes & Noble gift card. This contest is open to all teens in Boone and Callaway Counties. Find contest rules and submission guidelines at teens.dbrl.org or at your library. Ages 12-18.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, June 1 › 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
The Friends of the Southern Boone County Public Library will be selling a great selection of used, donated books. All proceeds go to support library services.
Family Story Time
Monday, June 3 › 10-10:30 a.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Come join us for stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-5.
The Beginning Years
Tuesday, June 4 › 9:30-10 a.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Bring your baby for songs, rhymes and activities. Ages 24 months and younger. Older siblings welcome
Seed Starting for Little Ones
Thursday, June 6 › 2-3 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
We'll plant pumpkins and sunflowers from seed, talk about starting a garden and learn how the magic of photosynthesis makes everything grow. Ages 5 and older. Registration begins Thursday, May 23.
Lego Mania
Saturday, June 8 › 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Unleash your three-dimensional creative genius using Lego bricks. Co-sponsored by the Friends of the Southern Boone County Public Library. Ages 5 and older.
Family Story Time
Monday, June 10 › 10-10:30 a.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Come join us for stories, songs and activities. Ages 3-5.
Dig Up a Story With Tom McDermott
Tuesday, June 11 › 2-2:45 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library
Tom McDermott digs into a treasure trove of musical instruments (guitar, drums, ukulele, hurdy-gurdy), historical artifacts, family heirlooms and curiosities from around the world. He'll introduce listeners to new discoveries and the joy of reading. Full of laughter, music and lively participation, this storytelling program is guaranteed to be an unforgettable experience. Families, suggested for ages 5 and older. Registration begins Tuesday, May 21.
Genealogy Research With "Find a Grave"
Thursday, June 13 › 7-8:30 p.m.
Southern Boone County Public Library, Meeting Room
Amanda Lake will show you how to use the "Find a Grave" website to do genealogy research, beginning with the free sign-up process and demonstating searches by name and cemetery. She will explain how to become a photo volunteer and how to put together a virtual family cemetery. Amanda is a member of the Genealogical Society of Central Missouri. (Please enter through back door.) Registration begins Thursday, May 30.
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