July events at Bradford Public Library

Summer is half over, but we still have plenty for you to do at Bradford Public Library.

Miami County Parks will have a representative at BPL every Monday through July 22 for their Nature Quest reading program. Come in to check out a backpack full of supplies to explore outside, take home some books on pollinators, participate in a cool activity like painting with flower petals and earn a cool gem stone or two! Quest Programs are from Noon to 1:00 on Mondays.

Our popular Movie Monday will continue through the month of July. Movies start at 1:00 and usually end around 3:00. We always follow movies with a couple rounds of BINGO….you could win a prize! Movies are rated G or PG and are open for all ages. BINGO is over by 4:00.

Miami County Parks will be holding a Story Book Trail on July 9 from 2-3:00.

Also on July 9 is our Teen Activity evening. Students who have finished grades 6-12 will be making light up constellation art, doing an escape room and checking out the stars with our Telescope. Activities will start at 7:00 pm and should be over by 10:00. Registration is required for this event and space is limited. Please call to sign up.

Those registered for summer Reading Program are welcome to participate in our Free Swim Day at Stillwater Beach Campground from 1:00-4:00. Children must have their own transportation to and from the pool. A staff member from the Library will be attending, but we encourage parents to stay too.

Mr. Puppet will joining us on Thursday, July 18 at 11:00 to entertain. This family friendly show is open for all ages.

Teens will enjoy a movie night with walking tacos on July 30 from 6:00-9:00. Sign ups are not required but are appreciated so we can plan. Please call the library to sign up at 448-2612.

Last day to turn in Reading Logs will be August 1….and mark your calendars for August 7. Our big End of Summer Olympics will be held in the Y Yard Park complete with goofy games and medal ceremony. Our Big Prize drawing takes place after the Olympics. Olympics will start at 1:00 and prize drawing will end by 4:00. Students must have at least 1 reading log turned in to participate in either event.

We have plenty of events throughout the month for patrons in preschool through senior citizens. Please come in or call 448-2612 for information on any of our events.