Pre-registration is required for each event unless noted otherwise. Payment, if required, is due at registration. Residents may register online at www.zionsville.lib.in.us or by calling the library at 873-3149. The library is located at250 N. Fifth St., Zionsville.
Adult Summer Reading – “Library Five-O”
Fri., June 1 – Sat., July 28
Happy birthday, Hussey-Mayfield! Celebrate the 50th birthday of the Library attending great programs and reading and logging books to earn chances at prizes. Every book you read and log online earns you an entry slip to use in the weekly raffles- the more you read, the more entries you’ll earn. Everyone who logs at least one book will have a chance at the second and grand prize at summer’s end, and the Top Twenty Readers will also get a prize. This year, generous local merchants have again donated valuable coupons for adult patrons who read and log 5, 10, 15, and 20 books, so don’t stop at one! Come to the 2nd floor reference desk for details.
Teen Summer Reading – Diving Through the Decades
Fri., June 1 – Sat., July 28
Read books or listen to audiobooks and get prizes! Log your pages online, at home or at the Library, and get guaranteed prizes. Earn raffle tickets for weekly prizes; with three prizes raffled off each week, there are 24 awesome prizes and chances for you to win. All raffle tickets entered into the drawing go into the weekly drawing for our two grand prizes, including a lava lamp and a plasma ball! You can even earn extra raffle tickets by coming to Library programs and writing Thank You cards to our sponsors. See our volunteers at the Teen Prize Desk for details.
Youth Summer Reading – Let’s Read 50!
Fri., June 1 – Sat., July 28
The Youth Summer Reading Program, begins Friday, June 1 for children ages birth through entering grade 5. Earn prizes as you read your way through the summer! Keep track of your time in a reading log — available at the Library beginning June 1, or print one from our website: www.zionsville.lib.in.us. The first 1000 children to report at least 3 hours of reading will receive a Squishy Reading Buddy or Rubber Duck! To celebrate “Let’s Read 50!” completion of the program can be achieved in 3 different ways- 50 books, 50 days or 50 hours. The Celebration Station Prize Room opens Friday, June 8. When you have completed “50” on your reading log, you will earn a chance to win a Grand Prize: Kindle Touch and Amazon Gift Card for school age children or a Gift Basket Books and Earth Explorers Gift Card for babies, toddlers and preschoolers!
Nifty-Fifty Extravaganza
Fri., June 1
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Toot the horn! Bang the drum! It’s a party-can you come? Join us at the
Library Friday, June 1st for our Nifty-Fifty Extravaganza! It will be endless
EXCITEMENT for ALL AGES with a whole day of games, programs, raffles and
PRIZES! You are sure to be movin’ and groovin’ all day with the Scholastic
book sale, an I-spy Extraordinaire, Wimpy Kid Craziness, beach blanket
bingo, Legos, and much more! Registration for all activities begins May 15.
Teens Kick-Off Party
Teens
Fri., June 1
1 – 2 PM
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Room
Registration Recommended
It’s the first day of Summer Reading! Get a bonus raffle ticket for learning how to log your pages. Plus, you can make a time capsule filled with your own personal summer predictions. You can pick it up at our End of Summer Celebration on Friday, August 3.
Animal Adventure Extravaganza
Fri., June 1
10 – 10:45 AM
Registration begins May 17
Families with children ages 3 and up join Miss Laura and the naturalist from the Zion Nature Center to share stories, activities and real animals.
Texas Roadhouse: tasty treats and a visit from Andy Armadillo
Fri., June 1
11 AM – 1 PM
All ages may enjoy snacks and fun with Andy Armadillo. Registration not required.
Mini-Lego-Mania
Fri., June 1
11:30 AM – Noon
Registration begins May 17
Grades K – 5
We don’t have much time, so build with a friend or alone, using our Lego collection. Bring your imagination!
Beach Blanket Bingo
Fri., June 1
1 – 2 PM
Registration begins May 17
Ages 5 – 12
Bring your favorite beach towel to the Library and play bingo for special prizes!
Birthday Central
Fri., June 1
2:30 – 3:15 PM
Registration begins May 17
Ages 7 – 12
Celebrate the Library’s birthday with music, games and Marshmallow Towers—this party won’t disappoint!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid School’s Out Blowout
Fri., June 1
3:45 – 4:30 PM
Registration begins May 17
Ages 7 – 12
Hooray for summer: party Wimpy Kid style, but beware of the Cheese Touch!
Summer Hours Begin at the Library
Sun., June 3
The Library will be closed on Sundays throughout the summer beginning Sunday, June 3. Regular hours will continue Mon. – Thurs. 9:30 AM – 8:30 PM and Fri. – Sat. 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM. Sunday hours will resume Sunday, Sept. 9.
Fines for a Cure
Mon., June 4 – Sat., June 16
Pay your library finesfrom Monday, June 4 through Saturday, June 16 and the Library will donate an equal amount to the American Cancer Society. Lost, damage or collection fees are not eligible for this program.
Antiques Appraisal with Solomon/Jones
Mon., June 4
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Lora Hussey Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Wonder if that antique brooch you bought at a garage sale is worth anything? Bring up to three items to be appraised by Ben Solomon of Solomon/Jones as we kick off the Adult Summer Reading Program. No coins, no stamps, no rugs.
Safe-Sitter Class
Mon., June 4
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration begins May 8
Ages 11 – 13 – Cost: $55
A course designed to teach babysitters how to be safe and nurturing caregivers, and how to handle children’s emergencies. Please bring a sack lunch.
Senior Book Talks
June 4
2:30 PM
Ages 55 and older may join other seniors on the second floor in the Large Print area and hear brief book talks from two or our Adult Services Librarians.
Junie B. Book Club
Mon., June 4
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Registration begins May 17
Ages 5 – 8 – Curious kids will want to take part in this Book Club! Hear lots of Junie B. stories, and related activities and crafts.
Little Golden Storytime
Tues., June 5
10 – 10:30 AM
Registration begins May 22
Ages 3 – 6 – Little Golden books were first printed in 1942 for 25 cents apiece, changing the world by making durable children’s books available to all. Join us for a look at some of these classic titles, such as The Poky Little Puppy and The Tawny Scrawny Lion, & a craft.
PAWS to Read
Tues., June 5
4:15 – 5:15 PM
Registration begins May 22
Grades 1 – 5 – Read a book to a furry four-legged friend. Certified therapy dogs are waiting for you to entertain them with your stories. Register and we’ll assign you a 15 minute time slot of one-on-one dog and kid bonding.
The Music Group
Tues., June 5
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Lora Hussey Room
“Night at the Cabaret.” Listen to and discuss hot nightclubs and hotter music. Refreshments provided.
Wii Gaming
Tues., June 5
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Teens
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Room
No Registration Required – Come to the first floor for games on the big screen and more games! 90 minutes of fun and you’ll earn a bonus raffle ticket for each 15 minutes you stay and play.
School-Age Crafts: Sand Art
Wed., June 6
10 – 11 AM
Registration begins May 22
Grades 1 – 5 – Beauty and fun. Whether it’s at the beach or in a glass kiln, sand holds all sorts of potential. Bring your creativity as we learn and create with sand paper, glass jars, and colored sand!
Big Machines
Thurs., June 7
10:00 – 10:30AM or 11:00 – 11:30 AM
Registration begins May 22
Ages 3 – 6 – Let’s learn about big machines with books, games and songs!
It’s a Mystery Book Club
Thurs., June 7
7:00 – 8:30 PM
Lora Hussey Room
Please join the Mystery Book Club for a casual discussion and light refreshments. The June
selection is Edgar Award-winning author Tom Franklin’s Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter.
Make Your Own Chewbacca Tissue Box Cover
Thursday, June 7
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Teens
Olive Hoffman Room
Registration Required – Celebrate Star Wars and fight allergies at the same time! Whenever you need him, Chewy will be on hand to keep you company while you recover.
Toddler Time, Session I
Fridays: June 8, 15, 22
9:45 – 10:15 AM
Registration begins May 22
Ages 1 – 2
Walkers and talkers can come to the Library to have a great time with stories, songs, finger plays and more!
Bad Kitty Craze
Fri., June 8
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Registration begins May 24
Ages 6 – 10 – Are you a Bad Kitty fan? Test your knowledge and be entertained with Bad Kitty antics!
Happy Camper
Mon., June 11
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Registration begins May 24
Ages 3 – 6 – Sit around the Library campfire for stories, songs, and a yummy treat! We will be using sliced cheese, pretzels and marshmallows.
Books and Babies
Mon., June 11 and 25
11:30AM – Noon
Registration begins May 24
Ages Birth – 11 months – Babies will enjoy songs, rhymes, fingerplays, action playing, a short book and play time.
Movie Monday: Dolphin Tale (PG)
Mon., June 11
3:30 – 5 PM
Registration begins May 24
Families with children ages 3 and up
Bring your own cup with a lid and we will provide the movie, popcorn & lemonade.
Live Music: Less Is More
Mon., June 11
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Lora Hussey Room
Bring your friends and enjoy this evening of live music by folk pop duo Less Is More.
Books Over Coffee
Tues., June 12
Noon
Adults may enjoy a casual discussion about the book(s) they have recently read. Bring your lunch, bring a friend. Registration is not required for this drop-in program.
Don Edwards of Clayworks
Tues., June 12
1:00 – 3:00 PM or 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Registration begins May 24
Ages 2 – 12
Cost: $32 per child, CASH ONLY
Design and create your own clay pot with a professional potter. Pick up finished pot at the Library in about 2 weeks.
Clay Bead Making
Tues., June 12
6:00 – 8:00 PM
Olive Hoffman Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Create beautiful polymer clay beads in this class for adults.
Duct Tape Lockers
Tuesday, June 12
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Teens
Lora Hussey Room
Registration Required – Use our many fun colors of duct tape to create your own tiny locker for your room. Also, we have just stocked up on new, recently released duct tape designs!
Wii Gaming
Tuesday, June 12
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Teens
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Room
No Registration Required – Come to the first floor for games on the big screen and more games! 90 minutes of fun and you’ll earn a bonus raffle ticket for each 15 minutes you stay and play.
Imagination Exploration
Wed., June 13
10:00 – 10:45 AM
Registration begins May 29
Ages 5 – 6 – Get creative with your mind and join us for imagination-stretching stories, activities, and a craft!
Afternoon Art: Wind Chimes
Wed., June 13
3:30 – 4:15 PM
Registration begins May 29
Ages 7 – 12 – Decorate the outdoors with a beautiful work of art.
Magic Tree House Adventures
Thurs., June 14
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Registration begins May 29
Ages 5 – 10 – Join Jack and Annie in the Amazon for a wild adventure, stories, and a painting craft.
American Girl: Cecile & Marie Grace
Thurs., June 14
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Registration begins May 29
Grades 1 – 5 – Join Cecile & Marie Grace, the newest of the American Girl historical dolls, to travel back in time to 1850s New Orleans where we’ll explore culture, food, and their adventures!
Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 (PG-13)
Thurs., June 14
2:00 PM Movie
4:15 PM Activity
Teens
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms
Registration Recommended – Watch Part 1 of the last movie and stay to make your own magic wand.
Movie: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 (PG-13)
Friday, June 15
2:00 PM Movie
4:15 PM Activity
Teens
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Rooms
Registration Recommended – Watch the final Harry Potter movie and then stay to learn how to make a set of your own Pygmy Puff Pastries to take home!
Spanish in the Summertime
June 15 and June 29 (Registration begins May 31 for each)
July 20 and July 27 (Registration begins June 28 for each).
Have fun and learn some Spanish at the same time with teachers from Learn Another Language (LAL).Whether you are a beginner, or have had some Spanish in school, these classes will make learning another language fun! Registration required. Cost: $5 per class, cash only.
Preschool – K; 11 – 11:30 AM
Grades 1 – 2; 1 – 1:30 PM
Grades 3 – 5; 2 – 2:30 PM
Smelly Stories
Mon., June 18
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Registration begins May 31
Ages 3 – 6 – Hold your nose for this storytime as we read some super smelly stories!
Yoga Storytime for Peaceful Children
Mon., June 18
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Registration begins May 31
Ages 5 – 10 – Are you ready for a relaxing afternoon? Move your way through folktales from around the world. Wear comfortable, stretchy clothes.
Author Talk: Mickey Maurer
Mon., June 18
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Lora Hussey Room
Local author Mickey Maurer shares stories behind the exceptional Hoosier men and women profiled in his book, “19 Stars of Indiana.”
Grave Robbing in 19th Century Indiana
Tues., June 19
7:00 – 8:00 PM
Lora Hussey Room
Get your history on at this program about grave robbing in 19th century Indiana. Historian David Heighway will tell you who did it and why.
Little Golden Storytime
Tues., June 19
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Registration begins June 5
Ages 3 – 6 – Little Golden books were first printed in 1942 for 25 cents apiece, changing the world by making durable children’s books available to all. Join us for a look at some of these classic titles, such as The Poky Little Puppy and The Tawny Scrawny Lion, & a craft.
Plastic Bag “Upcycling”
Tues., June 19
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Teens
Lora Hussey Room
Registration Required – What do you do with all those plastic bags you have at home? Make a bag! Learn how to give these old bags new life and take home your own bag.
Wii Gaming
Tuesday, June 19
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Teens
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Room
No Registration Required – Come to the first floor for games on the big screen and more games! 90 minutes of fun and you’ll earn a bonus raffle ticket for each 15 minutes you stay and play.
School-Age Crafts: Puppets
Wed., June 20
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Registration begins June 5
Grades 1 – 5 – Puppets + imagination + your voice = all sorts of fun! Bring your imagination, invite a friend, and join us as we create our own cast of unique puppet characters.
Ronald McDonald @ the Library!
Thurs., June 21
11:00 – 11:45 AM
Registration begins June 5
Ages 2 – 12 – Come celebrate the first day of summer at the Library with Ronald McDonald.
American Girl Junior: Cecile & Marie Grace
Thurs., June 21
3:30 – 4:30 PM
Registration begins May 29
Ages 4 – 7 – Join Cecile & Marie Grace, the newest of the American Girl historical dolls, to travel back in time to 1850s New Orleans where we’ll explore culture, food, and their adventures!
Inventor Gadget
Fri., June 22
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Registration begins June 7
Grades 1 – 5 – Have you ever dreamed about inventing something out of this world? Team up to make a Balloon Rocket to shoot across the room!
Safe-Sitter Class
Mon., June 25
9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Registration begins May 29
Ages 11 – 13 – Cost: $55
A course designed to teach babysitters how to be safe and nurturing caregivers, and how to handle children’s emergencies. Please bring a sack lunch.
Movie Monday: Adventures of Tin Tin (PG)
Mon., June 25
3:30 – 5:00 PM
Registration begins June 12
Families with children ages 3 and up – Bring your own cup with a lid and we will provide the movie, popcorn & lemonade.
Silk Brooch Workshop
Tues., June 26
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Olive Hoffman Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Artist Paula Scott-Franz will teach you to turn hand-dyed silk into gorgeous brooches in this adult class.
Make Your Own Journal
Tues., June 26
1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Teens
Olive Hoffman Room
Registration Required – Put pride and your own spin on making a book just for you! We’ll have a book binding expert on hand and special materials to help you create a unique journal.
Wii Gaming
Tues., June 26
3:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Room
No Registration Required – Come to the first floor for games on the big screen and more games! 90 minutes of fun and you’ll earn a bonus raffle ticket for each 15 minutes you stay and play.
Cookie Decorating Class
Wed., June 27
6:30 – 8:00 PM
Olive Hoffman Room
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Celebrate the fiftieth birthday of the Library when you decorate cookies in this adult class. Please bring two butter knives and a cookie tray.
Introduction to Ancestry.com
Thurs., June 27
6:30-8:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Computer Lab B – Certified genealogist Betty Warren will teach you how to research your family history using Ancestry.com. Ages 18 and up only. Computer Lab B.
Preschool Art & Stories
Wed., June 27
9:45 – 10:15AM or 10:45 – 11:15 AM
Registration begins June 12
Ages 3 – 6 – Lines, dots, paints and pencils … join us for an artistic storytime full of books, activities, and original artwork!
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thurs., June 28
10:00 – 10:30 AM
Registration begins June 12
Ages 1 – 2 – Join Miss Kelli as we sing songs and nursery rhymes and play with puppets, scarves, and rattles. Oh, and we’ll use books, too, for learning about the world around us.
Family Math and Science Night
Thurs., June 28
4:30 – 7 PM
Registration begins June 12 – Families with children ages 3 – 12 – Participate in interactive science and math activities throughout Youth Services.Scientists, naturalists, and teachers will engage you in fun exploratory activities.Science Ambassadors from Dow AgroSciences will be available to talk to you aboutcareers in science, engage you with hands-on activities related to agricultureand healthy foods & will design activities for advanced students.
Movie: Back to the Future (PG)
Thurs., June 28
2:00 PM Movie
4:00 PM Activity
Teens
Lora Hussey and Olive Hoffman Room
Registration Recommended – Bring your own chairs and take a blast into the past with “Back to the Future.” Plus stay and make your own flux capacitor replica.
Teddy Bear Sleep Over
Fri., June 29
3:00 – 3:30 PM
Registration begins June 14
Ages 3 – 7 – Bring your teddy bears into the Library for a special storytime and then leave them with the librarians for an adventure-filled slumber party. When you pick them up the next morning, they will have special photos to share with all their antics and adventures at the library.