The Early Literacy Summer Reading Program is for babies ages 0 to 12 months.  Read 10 books to your baby this summer and recieve a free book.  

 The Children's Summer Reading Program is for children ages 1 to 11 years old*. 

Children who complete the 10 hours of reading will recieve a free book.  Need some incentive along the way?  Stop by the library and get 1 small prizes for every 2 hours read.

Reading includes reading on your own, being read to, reading to others and listening to audio books.

Note:  Children may complete the program twice during the summer.

 All prizes must be picked up by Sunday August 18th

 * Children who are 11 but will be going into middle school in the fall have the option to do the children's program or the teen program.

The Bonus Adventure Challenge is an opportunity for families to engage in fun family adventures this summer. Challenge groups include Library  Adventures, Inside Adventures, Outside Adventures, Community Adventure and Choose Your Own Adventures.

Complete all 20 Adventures to recieve a bonus prize. 

The Teen Summer Reading Program is for teens ages 12 to 18 years old.   

Teens who complete the 24 hours of reading will recieve a free book.  Need some incentive along the way?  Stop by the library and get 1 small prizes for every 6 hours read.

Note:  Teens may complete the program twice during the summer.

 All prizes must be picked up by Sunday August 18th 

• Monday at 10:30 am in the Library- All Ages Welcome
• Tuesday at 10:30 am in the Library - All Ages Welcome
• Wednesday at 10:30 am in the Library - Babies Only (ages 0 to 18 months)
• Thursday at 10:30 am in the Library - All Ages Welcome
• Friday at 9:30 am and 10:30am in Local Parks - All Ages Welcome

Friday Storytime will rotate through local parks.  Just arrive at the park at whichever time works best for you. Please bring a blanket to sit on. 

• Aug 2 - Centennial Park
• Aug 9 - Romans Park
• Aug 16 - Belleview Park (near the Farm and stream, NOT by the playground)
• Aug 23 - Duncan Park
• Aug 30 - Duncan Park
• Sept 6 - Romans Park
• Sept 13 - River Run Park (by the Broken Tee Golf Course)
• Sept 20 - CANCELLED
• Sept 27 - Duncan Park

Children’s events are open to all ages (0-18).  If you have any questions about programs please email kpowers@englewoodco.gov or call/text 720-425-9319.

Monday Kids Animated Movies – Children's Area @ 2 pm 

Get out of the heat and join us for fun "Adventure" themed animated kids movies every Monday afternoon. 

• June 3 - Mulan
• June 10 - Brave
• June 17 - Kung Fu Panda
• June 24 - Big Hero Six
• July 8 - Bugs Life
• July 15 - Aristocats
• July 22 - Tangled
• July 29 - Finding Nemo

Tuesday Kids "Groovy Expedition Parties" – Storytime Room @ 2 pm

Come adventure with us as we go exploring in our Groovy Bookmobile.  There will be dancing, stories, crafts, service projects and snacks.  Don’t forget to dress up for the theme.

• June 4 – Archeology Dig
• June 11 - Enchanted Forest
• June 18 - Safari 
• June 25 - Trip to Space
• July 9 - Spelunking
• July 16 - Arctic Exp0edition
• July 23 - Inside the Body
• July 30 - Under the Sea

Wednesday Live Kids Performers - Community Room (2nd Floor of the Civic Center) @ 2pm

Get out of the heat and join us upstairs in the Community Room for fun summer performers every Wednesday afternoon.

• June 5 - Kalama Polynesian Dancers
• June 12 - Magic Show presented by Ann Lincoln
• June 26 - Snow White Participation Play presented by Town Hall Arts
• July 10 - Animals Around the World (Live Animals) presented by Nature's Educators
• July 17 - Mad About Hoops (Hula Hoop Demo and Practice) presented by Mad About Hoops
• July 24 - Puppet show presented by Mark Hellerstein
• July 31 – Science Heroes:  Adventure of the Lost Treasure presented by Talewise

Thursday Library Adventures - Storytime Room @ 2pm

 Join us for fun summer activities including crafts, science and a foam party!

• June 6 – Emergency Responders 
• June 14 - Out of the Box: Adventure Treasure Box
• June 20 - Summer Crafts
• June 27 - Foam Party (outside by the fountain)
• July 11 - Stuffy Sleepover (please drop off stuffies by July 2nd)
• July 18 - Ready Set Adventure
• July 25 - Summer Olympic Games (Community Room)
• August 1 - Water Play (Jason Park - By the Basketball Court)

Friday Lego Open Play - Storytime Room @ 2pm

Join us in the storytime room on the following Fridays for Lego Open Play.  Children under 5 years old must have an adult present.  

• June 7
• June 14
• June 21
• June 28
• July 19
• July 26
• Aug 2

Join us each Monday for a Book Club specifically targeted to early readers (ages 5 to 7).  Each week we will read-aloud a section of a chapter book followed by fun crafts and games.  Children will attend the program without parents but we do ask that parents stay in the library during the program.   

Monday Early Reader Book Club - Storytime Room @ 4pm

• June 3
• June 10
• June 17
• June 24
• July 8
• July 15
• July 22

Join us for fun programs specifically targeted to children ages 8 to 11.  Tweens will attend the program without parents but we do ask that parents stay in the library during the program.  Please em kpowers@englewoodco.gov for more information or to get registration information.

Wednesday Tween Programs - Storytime Room @ 4pm

• June 5 – Museum Puzzles
• June 12 – Adventure Crafts
• June 26 – Space Adventures presented by Science Matteres
• July 10 – Water Color Art with Lexis (Registration Required)
• July 17 – Food Crafts
• July 24 – Field Day in the Park (Rotolo Park)
  • This program will be held at Rotolo Park so please drop off and pick up at the park
• July 31 – Murder Mystery Party (Registration Required)

Join us for fun summer programs targeted specifically to teens ages 12 to 18.  Please email englewoodteen@gmail.com if you have questions. 

Tuesday Teen Hangouts – Teen Room at 5-7pm

Join us for weekly hangouts in our teen room. Activities include Switch Games, Board Games and Crafts.  Activities are for teens in middle school or high school only. 

Friday After Hours Teen Programs – Library @ 6pm 

Join us for some after hours fun at the library every Friday this summer.  Activities are for teens ages 12 to 18.  This is an after hours program so please drop off and pick up on the garage side of the library.  If you have questions or want the registration link, please email englewoodteen@gmail.com

• June 7 - Hunger Games
• June 14 - Crafts (Registration Required)
• June 21 - Harry Potter in the Park (Belleview Park)
  •  This program will be held at Belleview Park so please drop off and pick up at the Belleview Park Train Depot
• June 28 - Game Night (Board and Video Games)
• July 12 - Camp Half Blood
• July 19 Splatter Art in the Park (Jason Park)
  • Dress to get messy ... and wet!
  • This program will be held at Jason Park so please drop off and pick up at the park
• July 26 - Murder Mystery (Registration Required) 
• August 2 - Casino Night