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1. Register the whole family for SummerQuest.

Read and participate in activities like hiking or cooking together to fill out your logs. Every age group has special prizes and raffle baskets.

2. Create positive reading experiences.

When your children see you read, they will be more likely to read too. Let them pick out what interests them. Summer is the time to explore; don’t be limited by levels. Let their curiosity and interests guide them. If you have more reluctant readers, try checking out a pile of high interest books and leaving them in your house for them to pick up. Try discussing what you are reading together as a family, or reading a chapter from a novel together each night.

3. Go green and borrow more books instead of purchasing them.

Find your new favorite book at our Book Tasting on Thursday, June 28 from 10AM-6PM. Drop in and fill out your menu with promising new reads.

4. Hang out in air conditioning.

Is the park too crowded? Everyone is “boooored?” Want to chill in a place where you don’t have to buy anything? The Library has several cozy spaces for reading, studying, and meeting friends.  A coloring table, LEGO station, train table, puzzles, and play area keep kids engaged and exploring beyond books.

5. Pet a rabbit or touch a snake.

The Library has many special events and classes for all ages, including “Skins & Scales” Reptile Show and a visit from the Zoomobile from Binghamton Zoo. Call or stop by to register for programs.

6. Go beyond the traditional novel.

Check out audiobooks or ebooks for a big road trip, magazines for new recipes or crafts, or even graphic novels if you’re looking for more BANG in your book!

7. Squeeze in some extra summer learning.

Tutor.com provides free one-on-one tutoring from real tutors every day from 4 to 10 pm. Learn a new language on Mango Languages. Find out more on our website, lclshome.org.

8. Discover The Great American Read.

Vote for The Great American Read (check out pbs.org for more details) and catch up on some classics and bestsellers by perusing our special book display, located near the new books for adults.

9. Use the Library from home.

Want to use the Library after hours? Check out our website at lclshome.org and download a book, place holds, find upcoming programs, and more.

10. Get tech-y!

The Library has computers for all ages to use, and they all include the internet and Microsoft Office. Have a project to work on? Check out our Creation Station which includes a Mac computer complete with Adobe Premiere, Audition, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Need extra help? Schedule a free one-on-one class with a volunteer.