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. Join us for this interactive program for your 0-24 month old. Enjoy fun rhyming books, finger plays, nursery rhymes, and songs.
Summer schedule June - August. Toddler Time Saturdays at 10 a.m. Join us for this engaging program for 2-3 year olds! We'll read active stories, dance, sing, and shake it all about!

Special Program

“Bridging the Worlds” Event Details Date: Friday, June 26th at 11:00 a.m. Location: North Lake County Public Library District 102 1st Street East in Polson Description: Buck Hitswithastick (Morigeau) explores intersections of traditional knowledge and contemporary life, helping audiences understand the resilience and continuity of Indigenous cultures. Buck formed a deep relationship based on historical and spiritual studies with those elders and holds dear the many hours of formal and informal discussions had with them. Buck contributes countless hours as a volunteer to teaching traditional arts, culture, and history to people. Presenter: Buck Hitswithastick (Morigeau) Sponsored by Humanities Montana View the full Montana Conversations Catalog by scanning the QR code.

Summer Weekly Programs

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Thursday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Showboat Stadium 6 movie theater. Pick between "The Land Before Time" or "Jurassic World." You must be registered for the program and pick up your ticket at the Library for entry.


Thursday, June 18th at 10 a.m.
Showboat Cinema 6 Movie Day

Join us at Showboat Cinema 6 for a special showing of either The Land Before Time or Jurassic World (your choice). Make sure you get your ticket at the library before movie day. All parties (adults and kids) must be registered for the Summer Reading Program to attend.



Thursday, June 25th at 10 a.m.
SpectrUM Science Bytes

SectrUM Science Bytes will be at the Library
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this day. Four different stations will be set up to explore. Drop in anytime during the program.

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 2 at 10 a.m. Dino Dig & America 250 Kids Craftapalooza. SRP Weekly Programs are geared toward elementary age children, but all are welcome!



Thursday, July 2nd at 10 a.m.
Dino Dig & America 250 Kids Craftapalooza

Come to the Polson Library from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. to make 4th of July crafts and participate in Dinosaur Dig activities.

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 9 at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m. Registration required. Animal Wonders. This program will be broken into two different sessions lasting an hour each. 1st session begins at 10 a.m. and the 2nd session begins at 11 a.m. Registration is required and space is limited. Please sign-up at the front desk at the Polson Library or call 406-883-8225 to register. SRP Weekly Programs are geared toward elementary age children, but all are welcome!



Thursday, July 9th at 10 a.m. & 11 a.m.
Registration is required, space is limited!
Animal Wonders

This program will be broken into two different sessions lasting an hour each. 1st session begins at 10:00 a.m. and the 2nd session begins at 11:00 a.m. Registration is required. Please sign-up at the front desk at the Polson Library or call 406-883-8225 to register.

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 16 at 10 a.m. Sign-up and get your bug jar! Annual Bug Race. The bug race will take place on July 16th at 10 a.m. in the street on the north side of the Polson Library. Sign-up and pick up your bug jar at the Polson Library prior to the race date. No flying, biting, or stinging insects and no spiders (except Daddy Long Legs). SRP Weekly Programs are geared toward elementary age children, but all are welcome!



Thursday, July 16th at 10 a.m.
Registration is required, pick up your bug jar!
Annual Bug Race

The Bug Race will take place on July 16th at 10:00 a.m. in the street on the north side of the Polson Library. Sign-up and pick up your bug jar at the Polson Library prior to the race date.

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 23 at 10 a.m. Dinosaurs Rock! Allen Bone will present "Dinosaurs Rock From Then Until Now!" on July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Polson Library. Come see what has been unearthed! SRP Weekly Programs are geared toward elementary age children, but all are welcome!



Thursday, July 23rd at 10 a.m.
Dinosaurs Rock!

Allen Bone will present "Dinosaurs Rock From Then Until Now!" on July 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at the Polson Library. Come see what has been unearthed!

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program Thursday, July 30 at 10 a.m. CSKT Bison Range. Stephanie Gillin from the CSKT Bison Range will present a Native Cultural Art Activity. A hands-on arts and craft activity celebrating the cultural history of the Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai tribes. SRP Weekly Programs are geared toward elementary age children, but all are welcome!



Thursday, July 30th at 10 a.m.
CSKT Bison Range

Stephanie Gillin from the CSKT Bison Range will be presenting a Native Cultural Art Activity from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. at the Polson Library. A hands-on arts and craft activity celebrating the cultural history of the Salish, Pend d'Oreille, and Kootenai tribes.

End of summer reading block party August 6 from 5 to 7 p.m. carnival games, ice cream, and books along with our prize drawing at 6 p.m.