Elgin Public Library

Summer Reading Kick Off with Austin Reptile Shows! What a blast we had seeing all the cool snakes and lizards!

🦕⛏️ EPL Kids, it's time to Unearth a Story!

Join us for Week 2 of Summer Reading and discover a week full of fun, creativity, and adventure!

Tuesday, June 9th

📚 Baby Bookworms | 10:30 AM | Ages 0-5
Stories, songs, and smiles for our littlest readers!

🧱 Blue Blocks | 3:30 PM | All Ages
Build big, dream bigger, and create something amazing.

Wednesday, June 10th

🌎 Bebé Bilingüe | 10:30 AM | Ages 0-5
Learn, sing, and play in English and Spanish!

🎨 Garden Rock Painting | 10:30 AM | Recommended Ages 6-9
Transform ordinary rocks into colorful garden treasures.

Thursday, June 11th

🎲 Games | 10:00 AM | Fun for All Ages
Ready, set, play! Bring your game face.

💻 Coding Club | 6:00 PM | Ages 6-9
Crack the code and create something awesome.

Friday, June 12th

🌱 Little Learners & Sensory Table | 10:30 AM | Ages 0-5
Explore, discover, and get hands-on with fun sensory activities.

🪴 Teen Takeover: Succulent Planters with the Garden Club | 7:00-8:30 PM | Ages 13-18
Plant it, decorate it, and take home your own mini masterpiece.

Saturday, June 13th

🌈 Sensory Storytime | 10:30 AM | All Ages
Stories you can see, hear, touch, and explore!

🐉 Tween D&D with Logan | 1:00-2:45 PM | Ages 10-12
Embark on a quest filled with monsters, mysteries, and treasure!

⚔️ Teen D&D with Kelley | 3:00 PM | Ages 13-18
Forge your legend, face epic challenges, and shape the story.

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📚✨ NEW PROGRAM! ✨📚

🦉Little Learners
📅 Every Friday
🕥 10:30 AM
👧👦 Ages 4–6

Get ready to learn, play, and grow! Little Learners is a fun-filled program designed to help children build early learning and school-readiness skills through stories, activities, crafts, and hands-on exploration.

Join us each Friday for a morning of creativity, discovery, and fun!

Click the links below to see what EPL is excavating next!

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🔥🌱 Things are getting HOT, HOT, HOT at EPL! 🌱🔥

Summer Reading has officially kicked off, and we're not planning on slowing down anytime soon! If you're looking for a way to beat those midweek blues, we've got you covered.

📅 Thursday, June 4

🔬 STEAM: Stewarding Soil | 10 AM | Ages 6-9
Create an edible soil model and dig into the science beneath our feet!
Supplies are limited.

🎲 Teen Bingo | 5:30 PM | Ages 13-18
We're unearthing a retro favorite for a night of prizes, laughs, and classic Bingo fun!

To discover what else the library has in store click the links below! 📚🌿
👉https://www.elgintexas.gov/1334/Summer-Reading-2026
👉https://www.elgintexas.gov/1333/Childrens-Programs

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☀️😎 Summer looks good on you—but don't forget to get your mind right, too!

Between vacations, pool days, backyard cookouts, and soaking up the sunshine, summer can be a great time to recharge. It's also the perfect season to check in with yourself and prioritize your mental wellness.

EPL is here to support you through the sunny days and the stormy ones. Join James Baily, our Library Peer Support Specialist, for free weekly programs designed to help you connect, grow, and thrive.

🧘 Nurture Your Mind
Tuesdays | 10:30 AM | 18+
New to meditation? This beginner-friendly group is a great place to start. Learn simple mindfulness and meditation techniques in a welcoming, relaxed environment.

💙 Recovery Matters
Wednesdays | 6:00–7:00 PM | 18+
A welcoming space for support, encouragement, and connection.

🌈 It's Not Your Fault
Thursdays | 6:00–7:00 PM | 18+
Explore self-compassion, resilience, and strategies for navigating life's challenges.

✍️ Writing for Mental Health
Saturdays | 10:00–11:30 AM | 18+
Discover how writing can reduce stress, spark creativity, and support emotional well-being.

Whether you're looking to relax, reflect, connect, or grow, there's a place for you at EPL this summer. ☀️💙

To learn more about James Baily and the mental wellness programs offered at EPL, click the link below.
👉 https://www.elgintexas.gov/1339/Libraries-for-Health

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