Summer Reading-Color your World

Join us for the 2025 "Color Our World" summer reading program, a vibrant celebration of art and creativity that promises to ignite the imagination of readers young and old. This year's theme invites participants to explore the boundless world of artistic expression, encouraging everyone to discover how art can transform our daily lives and expand our perspectives. "Color Our World" offers something for everyone, making this summer a canvas for new discoveries and lifelong inspiration. Dive in and let your imagination paint the world around you! 

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Edible Sand Castle (Take and Make)

12:00pm–12:00pm
Children
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make your own edible sand castle using ice cream cones, crushed graham crackers as the "sand", candy and edible glue for decoration. Bring the fun of building sandcastles to the dessert table! 

This event is in the "Children" group

PIG-CASSO

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Children will learn about Picasso and create a pig-inspired artwork using assorted papers, punches, and pipe cleaners.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Bingo

11:00am–12:00pm
Children
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
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Join us for a fun hour of Bingo, snacks and a chance to win a prize! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Duck Tape Art

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own art using duct tape. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Paint Canvas Art Kit (Take and Make)

1:00pm–1:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create your own masterpiece with paint and a canvas. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Rainbow Fish Craft

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to the story of the Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister and create your very own Rainbow Fish. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Pipe Cleaner Bracelets

11:30am–12:15pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create bracelets using pipe cleaners and beads. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Locker Magnets

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create magnets that you can stick on your locker or fridge.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Butterfly Cup

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
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Using a papercup and other materials create your own Butterfly. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids Paint Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Canvas Creations as they teach you step by step how to paint this colorful fish.  

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Stories and Stretches

9:30am–10:15am
Children
Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join A Time for Kids and stretch, breathe and act out some of our favorite stories through interpretive storytelling. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Sunflower Oil Pastel

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
Arts & Crafts
Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Amityville Public Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a sunflower using oil pastels.