Each week of the Summer Reading Program will feature a hands-on activity time where kids of all ages can work to “Build a Better World”. This Construction Zone event will take place immediately following the Storyhours at both Dillsboro and Aurora. So mark your calendars for Tuesdays at 2 PM at the Dillsboro Public Library and Wednesdays at 2 PM at the Aurora Public Library. Our programming is very flexible this year and there is no need to preregister for kids’ programs. Bring your family at 1 PM for the Storyhour and stay at 2 PM for the Construction Zone or choose one event to attend. You may attend some programs at Dillsboro and other programs at Aurora. This year, you can choose whichever events work for your family’s schedule.

Most weeks the Construction Zones will be the same at both Library Branches, but there are a couple exceptions. Here are the themes and special performers for each week.    

June 6 (Dillsboro) and June 7 (Aurora): The Purdue Extension Office presents a Block Party

June 13 (Dillsboro) and June 14 (Aurora): Building a Better World Through Art

June 20 (Dillsboro) and 21 (Aurora): The Storyhour and Construction Zone are replaced with a Community Celebration featuring hot dogs and lots of outdoor activities. This event will run from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM.

June 27 (Dillsboro): Tom Sieling, family musician, presents “Take a Tromp Through the Swamp.)

June 28 (Aurora): Build a Better World through Music

July 3 (Dillsboro) and July 5 (Aurora): Build a Better World through Service. Note that the Dillsboro event is on Monday this week, due to the 4th of July holiday.

July 11 (Dillsboro): Build a Better World Through Drama     

July 12 (Aurora): All ages are welcome to attend a performance by The Kentucky Shakespeare Company as they present interactive scenes from A Midsummer’s Night Dream.

July 18 (Dillsboro) and July 19 (Aurora): Build a Better world through Words