A Universe of Stories - Summer Reading Program

The Summer Reading Programs are free and open to anyone in preK through 6th grade. Sign-in at 10:15 AM every Wednesday under the library's portico. The staff or volunteers at the sign-in desk will direct you to either the Gmeiner or the Library, depending on the day and the age of your participant. 

Pre-registration is appreciated but walk-ins are always welcome! Register at the Green Free Library by dropping in or calling (570)724-4876.

Schedule of events:

• June 19 Meet the Tardigrades! with Dr. Elaine Farkas: Launch into the summer program by learning about these fascinating creatures!
• June 26 
  • Make and Take Moonscape: PreK-3rd grades Design a lunar scene!
  • Light Lab with Dr. Gregory Carson: Grades 4-6th Learn about the light spectrum in a hands-on lab!
• June 27 A Universe of Stories at Strait Planetarium at Mansfield University 
  • Meet Dr. Elaine Farkas at the Planetarium at 5 PM to Discover how astronomy an storytelling have been connected since ancient times.
  • Transportation not provided.
• July 3 Jeffini's Reading Blastoff Magic Show 
• July 10 Animal Constellations with Elaine Spacher Learn about several animals that inspired constellations!
• July 17 Shoot for the Moon Activities 
• July 18 Potter Tioga Libraries under the Night Sky at Cherry Springs State Park
  • Registration begins at 7:30PM; Program begins at 8PM
  • Storytelling program followed by Cherry Spring's "Night Sky Tour" Registration required: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/cherry_springs_state_park/calendar 
  • Transportation not provided.
• July 24 Out of this World Art Create a space scene with aliens or astronauts

July 31 Bruce Weaver Puppet Show