Summer Reading Program

May 29 - July 26

Join us in coloring our world this summer! Activities, special programs, prize opportunities, and more are available for all ages. Reading logs for children and teens and checkout challenges for adults are available at the library, or you can log your reading or checkout activity on the Beanstack Tracker app.

Learn more at coshoctonlibrary.org/srp2025.

Illusions and How They Trick Your Brain

June 2 | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM

West Lafayette Branch Library

From the Magic Eye craze of the 90s to "The Dress" in 2015 and more, explore the different types of illusions. This same program will also be offered at the Main Library on June 16.

Artsy Trivia

June 3 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Test your knowledge of all things art-related in celebration of the summer reading theme. Form a team or try tackling it solo. Snacks will be provided.

Growing Up Freeport: Local Author Signing

June 4 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Gary Baker, former Coshocton resident and longtime operator of the local Baker's IGA grocery store, will present his new book about growing up in the 1960s in nearby Freeport, Ohio.

A book signing will follow Mr. Baker's presentation and guests sharing stories of their childhoods, with Mr. Baker pulling content from the book.

Virtual Author Talk: Smithsonian Scientists

June 4 | 2 PM - 3 PM

Virtual Event

Join Smithsonian Scientists for an online conversation about extinct animals as they highlight information found in the Smithsonian book Extinctopedia.

Color Explosion: Marbled & Stamped Cards

June 9 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Create customizable cards and envelopes by designing, making, and using your own stamps. As a finishing touch, marble the outside of the cards in a unique color explosion.

Virtual Author Talk with Lisa Jewell

June 10 | 2 PM - 3 PM

Virtual Event

Explore unexpected twists and turns with bestselling author Lisa Jewell as she gives an online chat about her new book Don't Let Him In, a kaleidoscopic thriller.

Healthy Living for Your Brain & Body

June 13 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Laura Strader of the Alzheimer's Association will provide research and hands-on tools for healthy aging in this partnership program held at the library.

Coshocton Canal Quilters Quilt Show

June 16 | 1 PM - 2 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Enjoy a display of colorful quilts from the Cosh. Canal Quilters Guild and learn how the craft has evolved from guild members.

Illusions and How They Trick Your Brain

June 16 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

From the Magic Eye craze of the 90s to "The Dress" in 2015 and more, explore the different types of illusions and how they are perceived by your senses.

Literary Trivia

June 23 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Test your knowledge of all things literature. Form a team or try tackling it solo. Snacks will be provided.

Bookmarked: June Book Club

June 24 | 1 PM - 2 PM

Coshocton Senior Center

June 24 | 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Join us at the Senior Center or Main Library for discussion of the June book club pick The Life She Was Given by Ellen Marie Wiseman.

Registration is not required.

Monday Crafts

Every Monday | 2 PM - 3 PM

Main Library & Branch Library

Create a new craft each week as we celebrate the summer reading theme of art! Monday craft times will be offered at both the Main Library and Branch Library. For Ages 0-12.

Storytime at River View Community Park

June 2 | 6:30 PM - 7 PM

236 Park Drive, Warsaw

The library is on the move! Join us for special evening Storytimes at parks throughout Coshocton County this summer. For Ages 0-12.

Lapsit

Tuesdays | 10 AM - 10:30 AM | Branch Library

Wednesdays | 10 AM - 10:30 AM | Main Library

Thursdays | 1 PM - 1:30 PM | Main Library

From the comfort of caregivers' laps, babies and toddlers can develop early literacy skills at the library. For Ages 0-3.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesdays | 11 AM - 11:30 AM | Branch Library

Wednesdays | 11 AM - 11:30 AM | Main Library

Thursdays | 2 PM - 2:30 PM | Main Library

Each week will have a theme and children can work on developing early literacy skills. For Ages 3-6.

Plugged & Unplugged

Every Wednesday | 3 PM - 4:30 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Teens are invited to the library each Wednesday for games, activities, and snacks. Each week will have a different theme like art, board games, and computers. For Grades 7-12.

An Afternoon with the Dulcimer Gathering

June 5 | 4 PM - 5 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Enjoy an afternoon with the Coshocton Dulcimer Gathering to listen to their music and learn about the history and art of the Appalachian dulcimer. For Ages 0-18.

Book Club for Tweens

June 10 | 5 PM - 6 PM

Coshocton County District Library

Celebrate art this summer! The June book club pick is Measuring Up by Lily LaMotte & Ann Xu. For Grades 3-6.

Tween & Teen Time

June 12 | 4 PM - 5 PM

West Lafayette Branch Library

Join us for some colorful crafts this summer as we celebrate the summer reading theme of art! The June project is birdhouse decorating. For Grades 3-12.

Storytime at the Branch Reading Shelter

June 16 | 6:30 PM - 7 PM

West Lafayette Branch Library - Reading Shelter

The library is on the move! Join us for special evening Storytimes at parks throughout Coshocton County this summer. For Ages 0-12.

Virtual Author Talk with Katherine Applegate

June 24 | 4 PM - 4:30 PM

Virtual Event

Award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate will chat about her heartwarming novel Odder in this digital live-streamed event. For Grades 3-5.

Fantastical Hedgehog Magic

June 26 | 6 PM - 7 PM

Community Room, 637 Chestnut St.

Local author and magician Erica Carlson will take us on a journey to a fantasy world of imagination. There will be tricks, help from audience members, and an appearance by Sedgie the Hedgehog! For Ages 0-18.

Storytime at Clary Gardens

June 30 | 6:30 PM - 7 PM

588 W Chestnut St, Coshocton

The library is on the move! Join us for special evening Storytimes at parks throughout Coshocton County this summer. For Ages 0-12.