Cooper Memorial Library: Summer Reading Program Events Beginning Monday, June 1 | Times Vary

Summer Reading Program Events
Beginning Monday, June 1 | Times Vary

Check out our themed storytimes, game days, movie-watching parties, live animal visits, scavenger hunts, AND MORE!

Care Foundation Presents: Zoo to You!
Thursday, June 4 | 3 – 5 pm

Join us for a special visit from the Care Foundation!  Their “Zoo To You” Program is a specially designed experience that brings a diverse selection of animals (typically 5 to 6) directly to our library for an interactive and educational show that promises to entertain and inform!

First-come, first-served. Please stop by the children’s department to pick up a wristband an hour before the event to reserve your seat. 

Bubble Show
Thursday, June 18 | 3 – 4:15 pm

Join us as Big Ideas Entertainment presents their amazing interactive Bubble Show!

First-come, first-served. There will be two 30-minute sessions, but please stop by the children’s department an hour before the event to pick up a wristband and reserve your seat. 

Paul DeRitter Trio
Tuesday, June 2 | 5 – 6 pm

The Paul DeRitter Trio returns for another toe-tapping performance!  Experience the joy of live music at your library.

Cooper Book Club
Tuesday, June 16 | 5:30 – 7 pm

Join us every third Tuesday of the month for a lively chat!
2026 Reading List

January – Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

February – The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

March – Looking for Jane by Heather Marshall

April – The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters

May – Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy

June – The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

July – Twice by Mitch Albom

August – The Stolen Life of Collette Marceau by Kristin Harmel

September – Classics Month

October – The Ride of Her Life by Elizabeth Letts

November – By Any Other Name by Jodie Picoult

December – Holiday Gathering/Let’s Talk Books

Mahjong & Board Games
Every Thursday | 11 am – 1 pm

Step back in time and join us for Game Day at the library! Dust off your favorite classics and challenge friends to a game of chess, dominoes, American mahjong, and so much more. Whether you’re a seasoned strategist or a first-time player, it’s the perfect chance to unplug, unwind, and rediscover the joy of old-school fun. So grab a friend, roll the dice, and let the nostalgia begin!