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All About Dinosaurs!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Dig into SMART Summer at our Dino-palooza! Learn all about dinosaurs in this hands-on event with fossils, a dino dig, crafts, and more! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dig into SMART Summer at our Dino-palooza! Learn all about dinosaurs in this hands-on event with fossils, a dino dig, crafts, and more! 

a picture book with a rainbow arching behind it

Reading Rainbow Watch Party

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

instrument petting zoo

Instrument Petting Zoo

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

What does an oboe look like? How loud is a xylophone? Just how big is a tuba? Answer these questions and more at our Instrument Petting Zoo!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

What does an oboe look like? How loud is a xylophone? Just how big is a tuba? Answer these questions and more at our Instrument Petting Zoo!

a picture book with a rainbow arching behind it

Reading Rainbow Watch Party

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

a picture book with a rainbow arching behind it

Reading Rainbow Watch Party

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Painted rocks in a circle with multiple summer themed designs painted such as flip flops, beach ball, and ice cream cone

Family Rock Painting

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Arcadia Park - Story Wall at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Get ready to unleash your creativity with our Rock Painting, a fun-filled program where families can design and decorate rocks any way they imagine! 🎨✨

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Story Wall
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Get ready to unleash your creativity with our Rock Painting, a fun-filled program where families can design and decorate rocks any way they imagine! 🎨✨

a picture book with a rainbow arching behind it

Reading Rainbow Watch Party

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

a picture book with a rainbow arching behind it

Reading Rainbow Watch Party

Friday, July 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Each Friday this summer, we will watch a different episode of Reading Rainbow, discuss the episode, and make a related craft! Come open your heart to reading with the favorite classic show, and get to watch the new episodes, as well!