Summer is here, and the Martensville Library has a full season of fun, games, and reading challenges for families, kids, and teens, starting with a Look & Find in the Park Game running from June 30 to July 6 in Andrea’s Park (corner of 1st Avenue South & 1st Street South).
This family-friendly activity features 12 transportation-themed images hidden throughout the park. Find them all and return your completed entry by Monday, July 7 for a chance to win Family Day Passes to the Martensville Aquatic Centre/MAP. Each person can enter once. There are three easy ways to participate: Pick up a paper list from the Martensville Library, fill it out, and return it in person or through the outdoor book drop. Make your own list using the item guide posted in the park. Write down the item names and the number with your name and phone number, then drop it off at the library or email your list with your contact info to: martensville.library@wheatland.sk.ca.
The Library’s TD Summer Reading Club is now open for kids 12 and under. Families can stop by the library to pick up booklets and program sheets, see the great local prizes on display, and get all the details on summer activities. Kids can also log their reading minutes using the Beanstack App to earn virtual entries into the Wheatland Regional Library grand prize draws and help Martensville compete for the Wheatland Cup. The community reading goal this year is 500,000 minutes.
Teens and adults can join the Around the World Summer Reading Challenge by picking up a special bookmark and logging reading minutes throughout July and August. Every 5 hours of reading = 1 entry into local prize draws. All types of books count, including audiobooks!
Bears & Lions, Oh My! – Enjoy a special storytime followed by a chance to stuff your own bear or lion to take home. This free program is open to all ages (caregiver participation required) and spots are limited. It will take place Wednesday, August 13 at 10:30am and Saturday, August 16 at 10:30am. Call 306-956-7311 to register and choose your stuffed animal.
Saskatchewan Science Centre: Go Science! – Kids ages 7–13 can explore science hands-on with exciting themed activities like Into the Depths, Science Globetrotters, and Out of This World on Tuesday, July 12 from 9:00am – 12:00pm. Contact the library to register as spots are filling up fast.
Ready, Set, Fly! – Explore the wonders of the world with a fun scavenger hunt, DIY compass-making, and more on Wednesday, July 30 from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. This is for ages 6+ and registration is required.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover – Back for a third year! Kids can drop off a stuffed friend for a magical overnight adventure at the library. Stuffies will make memories, and maybe even mischief, while the librarians are away. Fun photos will be shared at pick-up and online. Drop-off: Monday, July 14 between 9:30am – 5:00pm and pick-up is Tuesday, July 15 between 9:30am – 7:30pm. Limit one stuffie per child. Please leave the largest and most special bedtime companions at home.
There’s something for everyone at the Martensville Library this summer, so be sure to watch for regular updates on Facebook, or for more information, stop by the library and check out all of the amazing activities and events.
