Armstrong County Libraries
June 5th through July 31st
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This year's Summer Reading Program features over 45 individual program sessions following the Color Our World theme! Programs include amped-up regular programs, new summer-only programs, and special events at Ford City Public Library! Click through the programs per age group below, or grab a copy of our June & July schedules for all program info!
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We hope to see you in the library this summer!
*Some of our programs have required or encourage registration. To view our registration calendar, click here or call us at 724-763-3591.
Please see program descriptions below for more information.*
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2025 Summer Reading Challenge
Register on Beanstack to log your reading online OR register at the library and log your reading on paper. Log all your reading between June 5th and July 30th. Top readers per reading level will be announced at our Summer Reading Wrap Up Party on Thursday, July 31 at 6pm! Top readers can choose from our grand prizes, and all other reading challenge participants will be awarded with a randomized prize bag!
*Prizes must be picked up by August 8!
Grand Prizes
TOP READERS per READING LEVEL will get to choose from GRAND PRIZE BASKETS:​​
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Summer Reading Programs for​
All Ages
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Legends at the Library: Local History in Color with Donna Weckerly
Thursday June 5 @6pm
Join us for a special “keynote” presentation to kick off our 2025 Summer Reading Program! Photographer and Executive Director of the AC Arts Council Donna Weckerly will showcase a collection of historical photographs from our surrounding area, revitalized through colorization. Registration required; register online here!
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Touch a Truck Event
Saturday June 14 @11am to 1pm
Learn about the adventurous things our community helpers and their specialty vehicles do! Featuring vehicles from our local fire departments, police departments, ambulance service, and so much more! No registration necessary.
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Weekend Workshop: Crushed Glass Flags *$25*
Saturday June 28 @11am
Make It-n-Take It Crafters Cafe will lead a workshop on how to make your own crushed glass flags! Payment required to reserve your spot. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A portion of proceeds benefits FCPL!
Prepay online through our Square site to save your spot!
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Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Thursday July 31 @6pm
Celebrate the end of our 2025 Summer Reading Program with prize awards, photo opps, ice cream, and more! Prizes will be awarded on a first-come, first-serve basis - if you think you may be a top reader, be sure to attend!
Summer Reading Programs for​
Children
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Baby Bookworms (Ages 0-2)
Fridays @ 11:30am
Join us for a simple story, songs, and sensory exploration!
**Registration for each week recommended; walk-in availability may be limited.**
**Click to register online for each week**
6/6: Flowers
6/13: Finger Painting
6/20: Suncatchers
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Summer Storytime (Ages 3+)
Wednesdays @ 11:30am OR 1:00pm
Come read, dance, sing, & create! This summer, we'll be holding two repeat Storytime sessions due to past demand - attend whichever works best for you!
**Registration for each week recommended; walk-in availability may be limited.**
**Click to register online for each week**
6/11: Dave English (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
6/18: Clay Creations (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
6/25: Obersts Pets (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
7/2: Sunprinting (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
7/9: Outdoor Discovery Center (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
7/16: Weaving (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
7/23: FC Lions Club (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
7/30: Rock Painting (11:30am OR 1:00pm)
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Snack N STEM (Ages 6+)
Tuesdays @ 11:30am
Explore a different STEM activity each week - with a snack!
**Registration required for each week; sorry, no walk-ins can be accommodated.**
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I Survived Book Club (Ages 8+)
Thursdays @1pm
Experience what it would be like to survive some of the greatest disasters and events throughout history!
**Registration is required for the 8-week program. Please register here!**
6/12: The Hindenburg Disaster
6/19: The Eruption of Mount St. Helens
6/26: The Great Chicago Fire
7/3: The Nazi Invasion
7/10: The Bombing of Pearl Harbor
7/17: The Great Molasses Flood
7/24: The Battle of Gettysburg
7/31: The Black Death
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Story Night: MadScience (Ages 3+)
Thursday June 12 @ 6pm
MadScience is coming for this special Story Night to help us kick off SRP with colorful hands-on experiments and vibrant chemical reactions! Registration required as space is limited; register online here!​
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Story Night: Arts Showcase (Ages 3+)
Thursday July 10 @6pm
Artists and makers from throughout Armstrong County will be set up to display and demonstrate their crafts, giving hands-on experience to children (of all ages!) in a variety of artistic mediums. Registration recommended for planning purposes; register online here!
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Summer Reading Programs for​
Teens
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YA Readers Cafe (Ages 12-18)
Fridays @ 10am
Start your Friday right by stopping in for a *silent book club* just for young adults. Grab a coffee and a treat (on us!), pick out a new book from a different genre or theme each week, and hang out with other teens
- no stressy. No registration necessary.
6/6: SciFi/Fantasy
6/13: Historical Fiction
6/20: Mystery/Thriller
6/27: Contemporary
7/11: Romance
7/18: Adventure
7/25: Graphic Novels
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Teen Tuesday: Tie Dye Night (Ages 12-18)
Tuesday June 24 @6pm
Meet up to create the tie-dye masterpieces of your dreams. All tie-dying supplies will be provided, BYOS (bring your own shirt - or other item!) Registration recommended as walk-in availability may be limited; register online here!
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Teen Tuesday: Coffee Night (Ages 12-18)
Tuesday July 22 @6pm
Nothing goes better with a good book than a good coffee! This month, Teen Tuesday will meet at Coco’s Coffeehouse after hours for an exclusive hands-on experience at making coffee, lattes, teas, and more!
Registration is required for this one; register online here!
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Summer Reading Programs for​
Adults
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Romantasy Readers Cafe: Furyborn by Claire Legrand
Saturday June 7 @ 10am
Get cozy for an hour of quality solo reading time followed by discussion on this month’s featured book Title by Author and your other current FanRo reads! Registration and a library membership required to borrow a copy! Stop in the library to sign up!
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Bestsellers Book Club: The Last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer
Tuesday June 10 @ 6pm
Good reads and discussion of recent bestselling books! This month we’re reading The Last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer. Registration and a library membership is required to borrow a copy! Stop in the library to sign up.
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​DIY Thursday: Doodle Flower Bouquets
Thursday June 21 @ 6pm
You can do-it-yourself! We’ll be doodling and coloring to create floral bouquets! All supplies included, no charge! Registration required as space is limited; register online here!
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Historical Book Club
Thursday July 3 @ 6pm
Join us for a discussion of this month’s featured book: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk. Registration and library membership required to reserve a copy! Stop in the library to sign up.
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Bestsellers Book Club: The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier
Tuesday July 8 @ 6pm
Good reads and discussion of recent bestselling books! This month we’re reading The Glassmaker by Tracy Chevalier. Registration and a library membership is required to borrow a copy! Stop in the library to sign up.
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​DIY Thursday: Faux Stained Glass
Thursday July 17 @ 6pm
You can do-it-yourself! This month, we’re creating faux stained glass works of art! All supplies included, no charge! Registration required as space is limited; register online here!