Summer Reading | 2025

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Color Our World

Wednesday Afternoons

Library Park / Ham Room

Collaborative Summer Library Program (CSLP) is thrilled to announce the 2025 Summer Reading Program theme: “Color Our World”! For 2025, we invite you to embark on a journey of art and creativity, celebrating the myriad ways in which art enriches our lives. For this year, we wish to inspire and engage readers of all ages through a diverse array of artistic expressions.

Unleash Your Creativity

Illuminate your imagination; a colorful journey awaits. This fun video, made by Emmie Durval, reviews this year's reading challenges and events. Check out her YouTube channel, Brain Explorers.

Keep In Mind This Summer

For Summer

We strongly encourage all patrons to come equipped with the right gear for an enjoyable experience! Remember to bring your hats and umbrellas, as shade is limited. By being prepared, you can make the most of your time and stay comfortable throughout the event! Don’t miss out on the fun—come ready to relax and enjoy!

Silent Art Auction

Friends of the Library Art Auction



July 31st to August 1st

For the upcoming Color Our World Summer Reading Program, we are delighted to present a silent art auction for the Friends of the Conway Public Library.

Here's how you can be a part of it: Purchase a canvas for $5.00 at the library, let your creativity flow, and return your masterpiece by July 31st.

The bidding will start on August 1st, and winners will be announced in mid-August. Your participation in this auction will directly contribute to the park project, a cause that benefits us all.

2025 Summer Reading Program Reading Challenges

June 25th to August 30th

Prizes above the DVDs on the Main Floor

Get ready for an exciting adventure with this year’s summer reading program! Join our reading challenge and unleash your creativity as you color in one paint splat for every 20 minutes you read or listen to a captivating story. Completing a full paint palette, which represents 100 minutes of your reading journey, is a fantastic goal to aim for! Plus, when you take on any reading prompt, you can color in three additional paint splats!

Don’t forget—once you complete a paint palette, a librarian will be thrilled to initial it for you in exchange for a fun prize. And that’s not all! When your sheet is fully colored, you can turn it in for a chance at an amazing grand prize and three raffle tickets! There’s no limit to how many sheets you can fill out, so let your imagination soar and dive into the world of reading this summer! Join us and make every minute count!

Theater Improv

Wednesday, June 25th

2:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m.

Ham Room / Library Park

Registration Required - Limited Space

If you are age 10 or older and love acting, or have always wondered how to develop theater skills, this is a great free opportunity for you! Join Andrew Silver of the Silver Circus! Theater Improv has long been considered one of the essential elements of many an actor's toolkit.

In this workshop, students will learn many of the fundamentals of improv theater. They will learn to listen, build on each other’s ideas, and contribute in a group. They will grow their imagination and creativity, and have a blast doing it. Throughout the workshop, they will be taking part in many improv games, which will allow the students to hone and develop their performance skills while engaging in fun team-building exercises.

Stick around for Andrew's hilariously fun performance for the community to enjoy right after the workshop. It is helpful to know if you will be attending this workshop.

Please email tnarducci@conwaypubliclibrary.org by 4:30 PM on Tuesday, June 24th.

The Silver Circus

Wednesday, June 25th

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Park / Ham Room

Enjoy this Summer Reading Program kickoff event with Andrew Silver, a fabulously funny and totally amazing magician and mime! Please bring sunhats and umbrellas to shade yourselves in the library park. Prepare to have a wonderful time! Get a preview here: The Silver Circus

This event is appropriate for ALL AGES. Don't miss it!

Messy Art Day

Wednesday, July 2nd

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Park / Ham Room

Get ready to unleash your creativity! Families and individuals are warmly invited to dive into a world of artistic exploration with a variety of exciting mediums.

Come dressed in "mess-friendly" attire and embrace the fun without worry! For our little artists, smocks will be available to keep their creativity contained. Join us for a memorable experience where imagination knows no bounds!

World with Studio 22

Wednesday, July 9th

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Park / Ham Room

You are warmly invited to participate in a creative workshop with artist Meredith Leoni and the owner of Studio 22, where you can design and craft vibrant suncatchers. This exciting event is held to celebrate the Color Our World initiative, and it promises to be a fun and engaging experience for all ages. Best of all, attendance is completely FREE!

Join us for an afternoon filled with creativity, vibrant colors, and the joy of artistic expression. Don't miss the chance to bring some sunshine into your home with your very own handmade suncatcher!

MC3 Bricks Lego Event

Wednesday, July 16th

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Park / Ham Room

Prepare for an exciting day of creativity and fun with Lego games and challenges led by New England's beloved brickmaster, Cody Wells! This vibrant event is open to all and is completely FREE as we celebrate the summer reading program, Color Your World.

Dive into a world of imagination and color as you build, create, and explore with fellow LEGO enthusiasts! Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to unleash your inner artist and enjoy a summer of discovery! To find out more about Cody Wells, check out his website, C3Brix

Once Upon a Story Hour: Ms. Frizzle's Art Exploration

Wednesday, July 23rd

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Park / Ham Room

Join Ms. Frizzle for a fantastic artistic adventure that will spark your creativity! Dive into the captivating world of renowned artists while creating your own beautiful masterpieces on canvas with colorful paint markers.

This delightful event is suited for children of all ages, and we warmly invite caregivers to join in the fun! Don’t let this incredible opportunity to unleash your imagination pass you by—it’s absolutely FREE! Get ready to be inspired and let your creativity take flight!

Tin Mountain: Camo and Colors

Wednesday, July 30th

4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Library Park / Ham Room

Join a knowledgeable naturalist from the Tin Mountain Conservation Center for an engaging exploration of animal mounts and furs. Participants will have the chance to dive into the fascinating world of camouflage by enjoying a captivating story about animals that expertly blend into their surroundings.

Children will unleash their creativity by designing their very own camouflage insects, using various materials to mimic natural patterns and colors. Once complete, they'll hide their creations and challenge fellow participants to find them—an exciting way to demonstrate the art of camouflage!

This enriching experience is entirely free and designed for families, offering an excellent opportunity to learn, create, and connect with nature together. Don't miss out on this fun-filled event!

Solar Dynamics Observatory

Saturday, July 19th

12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Library Park

Check off one of your Summer Reading Challenges by attending this fun event and learning all about our Sun. Join Marc Stowbridge in the Library Park from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm to safely view the Sun's eruptions, features, and sun spots through two telescopes, the Hydrogen Alpha & the White Light. This event is appropriate for ALL AGES. Don't miss it!

If the event is too "cloudy," don't worry. We've got you covered. The postponed date will be the following Saturday, July 26th. Check with Conway Public Library for updates.  To preview what you may see, check out the link to The Sun Now - NADA SDO. 

Marc is a member & past president of the New Hampshire Astronomical Society, and a NASA/JPL volunteer educator through the Solar System Ambassador Program, bringing his extensive knowledge and passion for astronomy to the event.

Important Message: The library will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please make sure to use the facilities before then, as you will not be able to access them after that time.

The Art of Woven Mandalas

Saturday, July 12th

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Periodical Room

Learn the art of weaving mandalas with Whitney Pray! Whitney learned this traditional craft of the Huichol people of Mexico over a decade ago, and it has since become a lifelong hobby—one she enjoys sharing with others.

In this workshop, Whitney will guide participants through weaving a basic mandala, progressing toward more intricate designs based on participant interest. If you enjoy learning new hands-on crafts, try this meditative, creative, and fun way to explore color. It also makes a great gift! Ages 7 and up. All materials included.

Yoga in the Park

Saturdays

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Library Park

Experience the rejuvenating benefits of Yoga in the Park, on Saturdays for the month of July, at 11:00 a.m.! Join Dixie Lea for an uplifting hour of yoga in the beautiful library park. This event is designed to be inclusive and welcoming to all ages. Enjoy the fresh air and sunshine as you stretch and relax in a friendly community setting. 

Don’t forget to bring your towel, mat, and water to stay refreshed. Your support through donations is greatly appreciated and helps keep this wonderful event going. We can't wait to see you there!

Important Message: The library will be closed at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Please make sure to use the facilities before then, as you will not be able to access them after that time.

Thanks to our sponsors

Special thanks to all those who donated to our Summer Reading Bingo grand prizes! Summer Reading would not be possible without them and the generous support of the Friends of the Library.

An Adventure Awaits You

For the Summer

Catalog

Dive into an unforgettable summer adventure by exploring the limitless worlds within the pages of incredible books or movies! Visit the Library and discover our captivating display on the main floor, featuring must-read titles/shows that will transport you to new destinations.

Don't miss out—browse our catalog today and find your next great escape. Your next adventure awaits!

Outdoor Reading

For the Summer

Catalog

This is a great time to get outside and enjoy all manner of things, from gardening, porch sitting, canoeing, hiking, walking, etc. Also, keep reading during these long, sun-filled days.

We have a great collection of gardening books, cooking books, adventure stories, climbing experiences, and much, much more. We have Playaways (Portable Audiobook Device), and the Libby app can help you get some reading done by listening to a story.

Library's Museum Passes

Conway Public Library

We are thrilled to announce that a new season pass and our existing passes will be available again throughout the new year, thanks to the Conway Public Library Friends of the Library! If you would like to learn more about the new passes, you can visit our website for the qualifications.

These passes provide incredible opportunities for library cardholders to explore the beautiful trails, great art collections, and fun for all seasons at no cost or a discount on regular prices. 

To qualify for the pass, you need only an active library card in good standing. Since our passes are highly sought after, we encourage you to check their availability. For inquiries and to find out if the pass is available, please contact us at 603.447.5552 or come by for a visit.