- Visit Lenox Library to pick up your Summer Reading materials starting June 18. Our Kickoff Party will happen June 18, 2025, 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Find our Library Gnome Gnorbitt hidden somewhere in the Library and enjoy some delicious popcorn from Patriot Pop! Their food truck will be outside the Library from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Youth who pick up a folder for Summer Reading will receive a ticket to get a FREE cup of popcorn! Summer Reading materials also may be picked up any time during regular business hours after this time.
- Use the tracker sheet found in your Summer Reading folder. Color in one bubble on your tracker sheet for every 10 minutes that you read or someone reads to you.
- When you fill up a tracker sheet, bring it back to the Library to receive a free book and one “Chance to Win” ticket. (You’ll place your “Chance to Win” ticket into the container for the prize you would like to try to win.) You also will receive another tracker sheet.
- The first tracker sheet you turn in also wins you an ice cream gift card!
- Join us for our exciting activities including our End of Summer Reading Party happening August 23, 2025, 12:00 – 2:00 p.m.!
- After the End of Summer Reading Party, we will pull one ticket from each container and award that prize to a lucky winner. (Limit one prize per child.)
Events include:
Pop Into Summer Reading!
Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Pop into summer reading with our kickoff party! Pick up your Summer Reading materials, find our Library Gnome Gnorbitt hidden somewhere in the Library, and enjoy some delicious popcorn from Patriot Pop! Their food truck will be outside the Library from 12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Youth who pick up a folder for Summer Reading will receive a ticket to get a FREE cup of popcorn!
Terry A La Berry and Friends
Tuesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., June 24 – August 12, 2025
Musical performers Terry A La Berry and Friends are back for their 17th season! Fun interactive music for our littlest friends. Come join in the fun! This event is held outdoors in Roche Reading Park next to the Library. Please bring a blanket or folding chair.
The 2025 engagement of Terry A La Berry and Friends is generously sponsored by the Nancy F. Brown Memorial Fund.
New Weekly Crafts every Wednesday!
Takes place in the Youth Department.
Family Tie Dyeing
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Get creative during summer and join us for tie dyeing! Open to all youth and their families. One shirt will be provided per CHILD and bring your own items to dye. Take your dyed items with you to rinse for best results, or rinse at the Library. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED by June 21, 2025. Visit the Youth Desk or email Youth Librarian Vanessa at vjustice@lenoxlib.org.
Confetti Poppers Craft
Thursday, July 3, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Kids can make a fun craft to celebrate 4th of July!
Gaia Roots Drumming Performance
Thursday, July 10, 2025, 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
A unique live, educational, and inspirational performance that blends traditional, folkloric drumming and singing with original creations and arrangements. This interactive concert features soaring vocal harmonies in multiple languages, intricate percussion, and drumming rhythms accompanied by traditional dance movements. This event will be held outside in Roche Reading Park next to the Library.
This program is supported in part by a grant from the Lenox Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency.
Bubble Painting
Saturday, July 12, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Youth of all ages can make a unique painting using bubbles!
Teen Nintendo Switch Gaming
Tuesday, July 15, 2025, 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.
Join us in the Welles Gallery to enjoy a friendly competition of gaming with the Library’s Nintendo Switch and games. For ages 12- 18.
Reading Rocks: Bubble, Comedy, and Music Concert
Friday, July 18, 2025, 3:30 – 4:30 p.m.
A Bubble, Comedy and Music Show: Reading Rocks! features wonderful classic and original children’s songs and tales. The show engages children with songs, comedy, dance, and music technology. Join us for this novel performance which will be accompanied by visual and sensory experiences. Kids will dance, sing, laugh, use their imaginations and connect with new friends. The show is crafted to be inclusive for all children, including children on the Autism Spectrum.
This program is generously sponsored by the Nancy F. Brown Memorial Fund.
Ukulele Karaoke! with Berkshire Music School
Friday, July 25, 2025, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m.
Join Julia from Berkshire Music School for an exciting afternoon of playing popular songs on the ukulele and singing! No experience necessary. Snacks will be provided. For ages 8 – 12, families can watch and join in the singing! Must REGISTER ahead of time as space is limited. Sign up at the Youth Desk or email Vanessa at vjustice@lenoxlib.org.
This program is generously sponsored by the Nancy F. Brown Memorial Fund.
Teen DIY Wreck This Journal
Thursday, August 7, 2025, 4:00 p.m.
Receive your own DIY journal and get crafty! Follow the prompts provided or do your own thing. Craft supplies available to use and journals are yours to keep! For ages 12-18.
The Music Inside Us Author Talk and Activity
Saturday, August 2, 2025, 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
From a bestselling and award-winning team comes a moving, gorgeously illustrated picture-book biography of one of the greatest cellists of all time, Yo-Yo Ma, and his lifelong passion for using music to unite people in harmony and joy. Join James Howe, Author of Bunnicula, for an inspiring author talk and activities. Create a craft and draw or write something that represents the special gifts you have to offer to the world. For all ages. Takes place outside in Roche Reading Park.
Super You! Hero Training Academy Magic Show
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
This silly, super hero-themed, character-building show teaches kids what it takes to be a REAL superhero: respect for others, responsibility, honesty, and perseverance. Using hilarious comedy, amazing magic, crazy puppets, music, sound effects and riveting storytelling, the show will help kids discover their inner “super powers” and become certified Agents of R.E.A.D. This 45-minute program is suitable for ages 5 and up. Takes place in the Library’s Reading Room.
This program sponsored by the Spark Good Local Grant from our local Walmart.