The Stillwater Public Library’s summer reading program heads into its second week with exciting adventures for every age group. This week features a glow show for kids, a sugar cookie and cupcake decorating competition for teens, book crafting for adults and a field trip to Southern Woods Park.
On Tuesday, June 10, at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., elementary-aged children can see colors come to life at Inpsyral Circus’s “Glow Show.”
Jeremy Philo of Inspyral Circus hopes kids will be amazed by his homemade LED circus costume that he wears while performing with a giant LED unicycle.
“I also hope parents will appreciate the inspiring message we include in the show,” Philo said. “We want kids to leave feeling like they can do anything they set their mind to through hard work and determination.”
All Tuesday performances this summer will be held at the Stillwater Community Center due to the library’s ongoing construction for fire suppression.
Additionally, the library will provide sensory support items that can be borrowed for the duration of programs for children who may need extra support to participate in large group settings. Items available include wobble cushions, fidgets and headphones. They will be available at all Tuesday performances for the remainder of the summer.
Wednesday, June 11, at 2 p.m., teens will meet at the Community Center to experience the sweet taste of competition with sugar cookie and cupcake decorating. Teen creations will be judged by a panel of baking experts, chefs and fellow teens.
Jordan Stine, teen librarian, is looking forward to tasting all the creations.
“Who will have the most colorful, artistic and tastiest sweet treat? I can’t wait to find out.” Stine said.
The judges for the teen program will include chefs and baking experts from Stillwater Sweets and Round House Bakery. Stine appreciates their support.
“Both bakeries have been incredibly helpful,” Stine said. “Challenge winners will receive rewards from the bakeries, which makes me a little jealous because they have some of my favorite treats.”
Later on Wednesday, at 6 p.m., the library and Prairie Arts Center will host a program for adults (18 and up) on crafting purses from books. This event will take place at the Prairie Arts Center, and the library has books and fabric available for use. Participants are welcome to bring their own supplies if they prefer. Registration is required to ensure enough supplies are available for all attendees.
On Thursday, June 12, from 10 a.m. to noon, the library will hold its second “Thursday Field Trip Day” of the summer at Southern Woods Park and Splash Pad. Library staff will bring additional playground activities, including sidewalk chalk. An adult must stay with and supervise the children participating. Attendees should bring water bottles and sunscreen.
To register for the summer reading program, to sign up for adult programs or to get more information, visit stillwaterok.gov/LibrarySummer. Contact the library with questions by phone at (405) 372-3633 x8106 or via email at askalibrarian@stillwaterok.gov.
The Friends of the Stillwater Public Library fund program costs and most grand prizes for the summer reading program. Other major supporters include the Institute of Museum and Library Services, Oklahoma Department of Libraries, Chris’ University Spirit and Ross Stores Foundation.