Summer reading challenge kicks off May 30 at Orrville Public Library

Orrville Public Library has announced several upcoming summer programs for children, teens and adults.

Children in grades 3-6 are invited to attend Children’s Crafternoon at 4 p.m. June 5 at the library. Participants will turn egg cartons into animal portraits as part of the monthly program designed to introduce kids to various creative techniques and media. Registration for the free program begins May 22 through the library’s online calendar at www.orrville.lib.oh.us or by contacting the Children’s Department at 330-683-1065.

Registration for the library’s Summer Story Time series begins May 26. Programs are available for children from birth through age 5 and include books, fingerplays, songs, games and age-appropriate crafts. Sessions begin the week of June 8 and continue through the week of July 20. There will be no evening Story Time June 30.

Story Time sessions include:

—Lapsit for babies not yet walking and caregivers, 10-10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

—Baby for walkers through 24 months and caregivers, 6-6:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 11-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

—Two-year-olds with caregivers, 10-10:30 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays.

—Three- and four-year-olds, 11-11:30 a.m. Mondays or Tuesdays.

—Pre-K for 4- and 5-year-olds who have not attended kindergarten, 2-2:45 p.m. Mondays or Tuesdays.

—Family for all ages with caregivers, no registration required, 6-6:30 p.m. Mondays, 7-7:30 p.m. Tuesdays or 2-2:30 p.m. Thursdays.

Registration can be completed through the library website calendar or by contacting the Children’s Department.

Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in a Teen Writing Workshop at 4 p.m. June 9 and June 10. The workshop, hosted by Orrville Public Library and local authors Cyndi Brec and Chrissy Hartmann, encourages aspiring writers to create their own stories. Participants may attend one or both sessions. Registration for the free program begins May 26 through the website calendar or by contacting the Information Desk at 330-683-1065.

The library’s “Unearth a Story” Summer Reading Program for all ages will run May 30 through Aug. 8. A kickoff event will be held from 10 a.m. to noon May 30 and will include games, activities, popcorn, cotton candy and appearances by community organizations.

Children ages 12 and younger can earn prizes for every 100 minutes spent reading or being read to. Jim Kleefeld will present “Dinosaur Magic” at 11 a.m. July 16. Registration for that free program begins July 9.

Teens who read for 60 minutes will earn an entry ticket for a grand prize, with additional prizes available for every 500 minutes of reading.

Adults 18 and older can earn entry tickets for prize baskets by reading or listening to books, with one book equaling one entry ticket. Adults who register by June 6 will be entered for a chance to win four regular-season Akron RubberDucks tickets. Two additional special prize drawings also will be offered.

As part of the library’s summer service project, participants of all ages who donate three-prong, two-pocket folders in solid primary colors for the Salvation Army’s Back-To-School Supply Drive will receive credit on their reading logs.

The library again will use the Beanstack online platform for reading tracking. Participants can create free accounts through www.orrville.lib.oh.us or orrville.beanstack.org or download the Beanstack Tracker app. Paper log sheets also are available. Both new and returning users must register for the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.