Read and visit with Canto, the therapy dog at this wonderful program for readers & dog lovers! All ages welcome.

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

Come one, come all! State Fairs has a little something for everyone. Register now to hear about the fascinating (and often surprising) world of American state fair crafts!

Join us for an empowering conversation with health expert Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel as he shares his vision for living well and aging with purpose. In Eat Your Ice Cream, he explores how to embrace health, happiness, and longevity without falling for quick fixes or unrealistic promises.

Hold onto your heart-patterned boxers! Matt Dinniman, New York Times bestselling author of the wildly popular (and just plain wild) Dungeon Crawler Carl series, joins us to chat about his latest book, A Parade of Horribles. 

Register now for a fun-filled discussion you won’t want to miss!

Games | Picnic | Prizes | Free Shirt

2026 Summer Reading Program
Youth | Teens | Adult

Reading Prizes and Activities!

Join us for an uplifting conversation with bestselling author and Scripps National Spelling Bee champ Zaila Avant-garde as we discuss her new picture book, Weird and Wonderful You, in which she encourages young readers to embrace their unique quirks and see them as strengths. It’s a colorful manifesto for anyone who has ever felt out of place or different, urging them to stand out, be proud, and stay true to themselves.

Register today for a joyful reminder on staying true to ourselves.