Summer Wonder
All summer long, libraries are destinations of curiosity and discovery. From June 20-September 5, kids and their families can experience Summer Wonder through exciting hands-on programs and workshops (like our new DJ and culinary camps) and our kids spaces in branches and online.
Whether your child is trying something new, getting lost in a good story or asking big questions on our Wonder Walls, every visit brings something exciting.
Summer Wonder is so much fun, kids won’t even realize they're learning!
Let your creativity shine through the arts! Get hands-on with crafts, unleash your inner performer, experience the vibrant energy of music and even discover the secrets behind mesmerizing tricks. Explore arts programs.
Delight in captivating stories told by those who wrote and illustrated them. Plus, find out how books get made. You just might be inspired to write your own. Find authors and illustrators events., opens a new window
Discover your muse with music, create your own culinary delights, dive into robotics design or find your zen with clay and sculpture. Campers are sure to discover new skills and hidden talents! Space is limited, and pre-registration is required. Browse summer camps., opens a new window
Spark your curiosity with hands-on activities that explore STEM concepts. Learn to code, build structures, experiment with circuits, design a spacecraft and a whole lot more. Discover STEM programs.
Create solutions to real world problems in our design thinking workshops. Dive into conversations on energy, pollution, space travel, community building and other current topics. Find Wonder Workshops, opens a new window.
Designed for kids of all ages, interests and abilities, this bilingual reading club inspires kids to read everywhere and anywhere. Set your summer reading goal, track your reads and celebrate your accomplishments. Learn more about TDSRC.
Brush up on your language skills with engaging programs offered in French, including magic shows, sing-a-longs, STEM workshops and more! Explore French-language programs.
Can’t make it into a branch? Explore our TPL Kids Online Programs page for a range of live and recorded programs. Visit TPL Kids for online programs.
It’s never too early to start reading! Help your child develop important pre-reading skills with easy, everyday activities. Check out our Ready for Reading resources.
Wonder Wall
Why do giraffes have purple tongues? Do black holes lead anywhere? We all have questions. Share yours with us online or at a branch and find out what questions others have.
Recommended reading
Great books to spark kids' curiosity about the world and encourage summer learning, suggested by our children's librarians.
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The Great Outdoors
Power On!
More recommendations
Which creature has the best vision? How do plants defend themselves? Discover how species survive in different environments and respond to challenges.
Water is vital to life on our beautiful blue planet. Dive into learning with these books about the importance of conservation and clean water.
Grab your spacesuit, it's time to blast off into reading! Explore the final frontier with fun stories and cosmically cool facts about planets, stars and outer space.