Join us for Summer Reading 2024: Read, Renew, Repeat!
Designed for all ages, our summer reading program will feature the idea and practice of conservation. Conservation as a movement focuses on protecting species from extinction, maintaining and restoring habitats, enhancing ecosystem services, and protecting biological diversity. Join us at Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library June 8 - July 20 for a variety of amazing programs!
How it Works:
Pick up your welcome packet at the library with all the information you need and visit clarksburglibrary.readsquared.com to register and track your reading for a chance to win some awesome prizes!
Visit our calendar to register for programs!
PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Saturday, June 8 | 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Summer Reading Packet Pickup at Clarksburg-Harrison Public Library.
Saturday, June 8 | 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Summer Reading Kick-Off Cookout at Watters Smith State Park Pioneer Shelter (831 Duck Creek Rd, Lost Creek, WV 26385)
Beekeeping with the Newbees | Monday, June 10 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Outreach: Grafton Monster Festival | Saturday, June 15 | 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Field Trip to West Virginia Botanic Garden | Saturday, June 22 | 12:00 PM
1061 Tyrone Road, Morgantown
Fishing at Hinkle & Deegan Lake | Saturday, June 29 | 6:00 PM
Laurel Fork Falconer | Tuesday, July 9 | 1:00 PM
Forestry Dan with Special Guest Smokey Bear | Saturday, July 27 | 1:00 PM
End of Summer Reading Celebration | Saturday, July 20 | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tygart Lake Adventure Park (1240 Paul E Malone Rd, Grafton, WV 26354)
PROGRAMS FOR KIDS
Animal Habitat (Ages 3 - 10)
Monday, June 10 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM | Monday, July 8 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
World Nature Conservation (Ages 3 - 10)
Monday, June 10 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Monday, July 8 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Clay Endangered Animals (Ages 3 - 10)
Monday, June 10 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Monday, July 8 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Animal Habitat Pretend & Play (Ages 2 - 5)
Tuesday, June 11 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Tuesday, July 9 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Be a Superhero & Save the Planet (Ages 5 - 10)
Tuesday, June 11 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM | Tuesday, July 9 | 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Coloring Creativity (Ages 5 - 10)
Wednesday, June 12 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Wednesday, July 10 | 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Crayon Butterfly Craft (Ages 3 - 10)
Wednesday, June 12 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Wednesday, July 10 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Endangered Animal Story Time (Ages 2 - 5)
Thursday, June 13 | 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM | Thursday, July 11 | 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Endangered Animal Scavenger Hunt (Ages 3 - 10)
Thursday, June 13 | 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Thursday, July 11 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Story Time - Stuffed Animal Sleepover (Ages 2 - 6)
Thursday, June 13 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Thursday, July 11 | 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Fishing Anyone? (Ages 3 - 10)* | Friday, June 14 | 1:00 - 2:30 PM
Field Trip to the Game Farm (Ages 3 - 10)* | Saturday, June 15 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Hovatter’s Zoo (Ages 3 - 10)* | Friday, July 12 | 2:00 PM
Smokey the Bear (Ages 3 - 10) | Saturday, July 27 | 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Container Gardening (Ages 3 - 10)
Mon. June 17, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Mon. July 15, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Paint and Plant (Ages 5 - 10)
Tues. June 18, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Tues. July 16, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Things that Grow (Ages 2 - 6)
Wed. June 19, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Wed. July 17, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Story Time Wiggle Worms (Ages 2 - 6)
Thurs. June 20, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Thurs. July 18, 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
STEAM 3D Doodler Leaf Designs (Ages 5 - 10)
Thurs. June 20, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |Thurs. July 18, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wonderful Water Story Time (Ages 2 - 6)
Fri. June 21, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM | Fri. July 19, 10:00 AM - 10:40 AM
Story Walk at the City Park (Ages 2 - 5)
Fri. June 21, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Fri. July 19, 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Let it Grow (Ages 3 - 10)
Sat. June 22, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Sat. July 20, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Toy Swap (Ages 2 - 10)
Mon. June 24, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Mon. July 1, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Book Nook (Ages 6 - 10)
Mon. June 24, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Mon. July 1, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Craft Button, Beads, & Bottle Cap Mosaic (Ages 6 - 10)
Tues. June 25, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Tues. July 2, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Create Your Own Nature Journal (Ages 8 - 10)
Tues. June 25, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Tues. July 2, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Learning what Earth Day Is (Ages 3 - 10)
Wed. June 26, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Wed. July 3, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Mini Terrariums (Ages 6 - 10) | Thurs. June 27, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Plastic Bottle Greenhouses (Ages 3 - 10) | Thurs. June 27, 3:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Recycle Story Time (Ages 2 - 6)
Fri. June 28, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Fri. July 5, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Craft Time: Upcycled Egg Carton Puppet (Ages 5 - 10)
Fri. June 28, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM | Fri. July 5, 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Our Blue Planet (Ages 3 - 10)
Sat. June 29, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM | Sat. July 6, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
PROGRAMS FOR TEENS
Meet the Monarch Butterflies | Tuesday, June 11 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Build a Bee Hotel | Wednesday, June 12 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Make Your Own Beeswax Lip Balm | Thursday, June 13 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Pressed Flower Tic-Tac-Toe | Monday, June 17 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Science Behind Hydroponics | Tuesday, June 18 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Monday, July 15 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Feed Me: Venus Fly Trap Experiment | Thursday, June 20 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Wednesday, July 17 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wildflower Seed Bombs | Friday, June 21 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pressed Flower Luminary | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Origami Flowers | Thursday, July 18 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Solar Powered S’mores Oven | Monday, June 24 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Monday, July 1 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Recycled Paper Bead Friendship Bracelets |Tuesday, June 25 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM | Tuesday, July 2 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Braided T-Shirt Keychain | Wednesday, June 26 | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Community Clean-Up | Thursday, June 27 | 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Tie Dye Totes | Wednesday, July 3 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Create Your Own Bird Seed Cakes | Monday, July 8 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Build a Plastic Jug Birdhouse | Wednesday, July 10 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Hangry Birds Beak Lab | Thursday, July 11 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS
Hand Dipped Beeswax Candles | Tuesday, June 11 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
West Virginia Honey Tasting | Wednesday, June 12 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Honeybee Wood Burning with Rain | Thursday, June 13 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Pressed Flower Bookmark | Monday, June 17 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tuesday, July 16 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
DIY Hydroponic Planter | Tuesday, June 18 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Monday, July 15 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
WV Day Nature Journal | Thursday, June 20 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wildflower Seed Bombs (Ages 11+) | Friday, June 21 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Flower Embroidery | Wednesday, July 17 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Cricut Crafting: Creating 3D Flowers | Thursday, July 18 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Reusable T-Shirt Totes | Monday, June 24 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Art with Emily: Found Object Art | Tuesday, June 25 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Tuesday, July 2 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Recycled Newspaper Bowls | Wednesday, June 26 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Wednesday, July 3 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Community Clean-Up (Ages 11+) | Thursday, June 27 |11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Christmas in July: Sustainable Gift Wrapping | Monday, July 1 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Create Your Own Bird Seed Cakes (Ages 11+) | Monday, July 8 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Needle Felted Barn Owl | Wednesday, July 10 | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Create Your Own Birdhouse | Thursday, July 11 | 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM