Summer Reading Program - Preschool & Elementary Program Schedule

Programs will be held in the Library Community Room unless noted in description.

Regular Weekly Programs

Mother Goose Fridays at 10 a.m.
Toddler Time Saturdays at 10 a.m.

Special Program

Tune Talk June 23 at 10 a.m. with Fiddle Sticks School of Music

Summer Weekly Programs

June 12 at 10 a.m. in the library SRP Program: Port Polson Players



Thursday, June 12th at 10 a.m.
Port Polson Players

Come kick-off this year's Summer Reading Program! Neal & Karen Lewing will be performing excerpts and songs from Pinocchio. We'll learn about the author of the original story from the 1800s and how important it is to always tell the truth. This talented duo will make this a program you won't want to miss!

Movie Day at Showboat Stadium 6, pick up your ticket at the library beforehand. Showing 1971 Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory


Thursday, June 19th at 10 a.m.
Showboat Cinema 6 Movie Day

Join us at Showboat Cinema 6 for a special showing of Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory (1971). This classic showcases the art of candy making in beautiful color with catchy tunes. Get your Golden Ticket at the library before movie day. You must be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend.

June 26 at 10 a.m. Flathead Lake Biological Station



Thursday, June 26th at 10 a.m.
Flathead Lake Biological Station

Kelly Minear from the Flathead Lake Biological Station will present "Flathead Lake is More Than Just Blue." We'll talk about the different parts of the lake and their colors!

July 3 at 10 a.m. Kids Craftapalooza



Thursday, July 3rd at 10 a.m.
Kids Craftapalooza

Take a craft tour around the Community Room and find a new hobby to love! We will have stations set up with a variety of materials for you to create your own masterpiece!



Thursday, July 10th at 10 a.m.
Cookie Decorating with Stefanie Nordberg

Stefanie will guide you through decorating your own cookie. Put on your creative chef hats and join us for a fun and delicious project!

July 17 at 10 a.m. Maker Truck and CSKT Bison Range


Thursday, July 17th at 10 a.m.
Maker Truck & CSKT Bison Range

Emily Rohrlach, Information and Education Specialist at CSKT Bison Range will bring the Maker Truck to the Library! She will discuss beading and its importance in Native American culture. There will be a simple beading activity for participants and you'll get to check out all of the cool things going on in the Maker Truck!

Bug Race at 10 a.m. July 24th outside of the library.


Thursday, July 24th at 10 a.m.
35th Bug Race outside at the Library

The Bug Race is back for its 35th year! After a five-year hiatus we are excited to bring back the bugs. Pick up a bug jar from the library, collect your bug, and bring it to the library for a chance to win a prize! There are some bug rules to follow: we do not allow bugs that bite, sting, or fly and no spiders except Daddy Long Legs.

Three Chiefs Cultural Center July 31 at 10 a.m.



Thursday, July 31st at 10 a.m.
Three Chiefs Cultural Center

Nadia Adams from the Three Chiefs Cultural Center will present the program "There is Art in Everything." She will demonstrate how cedar baskets are made as well as show bead work and explain the colors used. She will also talk about the process of using buckskin and give the Salish names for all of these items.

End of summer reading block party August 7 from 4 to 7 p.m. carnival games, hot dogs, ice cream, and books along with our prize drawing at 6 p.m.



Thursday, August 7th from 4 to 7 p.m.
End of Summer Reading Block Party

Come join us in the evening on August 7th for our annual end of summer party. We'll have food, carnival games, and of course free ice cream with all the toppings! PaperPie will be set up in the Community Room with amazing new children's books to purchase for your home collection. We'll also draw for our amazing summer reading prizes starting at 6 p.m. We will pull a ticket from each box and see who the lucky winner is! You do not have to be present to win.