The New Braunfels Public Library’s 2024 Summer Reading Program kicks off on Saturday, June 1st, 2024, launching a summer’s worth of reading fun and activities. This year’s theme is “Adventure Begins at Your Library” which encourages residents to join with family, friends, and neighbors to not only catch up on reading this summer, but to attend library programs, visit local parks, write, do an art project, or try a new recipe.
This year’s Summer Reading Program begins with a fun-filled kickoff event at the Main Branch Library on Common Street on Saturday, June 1st, from 10am to 1pm. The kickoff party will include musical performances, bounce castles & obstacle courses, glitter tattoos, snow cones, arts & crafts, and a kid’s book sale by the Friends of the Library.
“We are so excited to bring another great lineup of programming to our community this summer,” said Library Youth Services Manager Jenny Rodriguez. “We want the whole family to get reading this summer, so there’s one game card for all ages, making it easy for families to participate together!”
Printed versions of the Summer Reading Program game card can be found at:
- New Braunfels Public Library – Main Branch: 700 East Common Street
- New Braunfels Public Library - Westside Branch: 2910 South I-35 Frontage Road
- Westside Community Center: 2932 South I-35 Frontage Road
- New Braunfels City Hall: 550 Landa St.
- Das Rec: 345 Landa St.
Each time you complete an activity from the list, mark it on the game card, and after you complete five activities, come to the library to pick up your first prize. Prize pickup starts June 17th. After you complete 10 activities, you can pick up your second prize, and when you've completed the game card (a total of 24 activities) you will receive an entry for our grand prize drawing. Grand prize entries are accepted through Friday, Aug. 2nd.
There are a variety of events for kids and adults that are being offered throughout the summer to help you complete your activity list, from magic shows, to cupcake decorating, to an improv class, and specialty story times! To see the complete list of Summer Reading Program events for children and adults, visit www.newbraunfels.gov/summerreading.