Adult Summer Reading
Welcome to our Adult Summer Reading Celebration!
June 28th - August 23th, 2025
Join us in our Summer Reading Celebration to earn points and prizes all summer long!
Complete squares on a Bingo sheet to earn prize drawing entries, points for your Team, and free books. Bingo sheets feature a mix of reading and activities.
Just want to read books? Pick up a Color Our World bookmark! Color a diamond for each book read. Return your bookmark to the library to earn prize drawing entries, points for your Team, and free books.
New! Team Mascots and Library Land Game
Team Mascots – Each participant can choose 1 of 15 teams to join. Team members receive a mascot pin and will earn points for their team throughout the summer when they bring in their logs, journals and Bingo sheets. Visit the Front Desk to see which team is leading in points.
Library Land – On each library visit, roll a die to advance your game piece on the game board found throughout the library’s main floor. You just might land on a special prize square!
Option 1 – Preregister here. Stop by the library to pick up your Summer Reading packet beginning June 28.
Option 2 -Sign up using ReadSquared if you prefer to participate digitally.
More details coming soon!
Community Block Party – Saturday, June 28 11:00am-2:00pm
Join us to celebrate the start of Summer Reading at our annual Block Party! Enjoy food, games, crafting, music, and more. Pick up your Summer Reading packet and scratch-off ticket prize if you preregistered for Summer Reading.
Nature’s Imprints – Tuesday, July 1 12:30-1:30pm
Kids and kids at heart are invited to explore the many colorful shapes of leaves, pine cones, branches, and man-made items and the imprints left behind when painted and stamped on paper.
Mobile Market – Wednesdays, 11:00am-1:00pm
The Mobile Market will be at the library every Wednesday with local fruit and veggies. All produce is priced below retail value, and SNAP/EBT is accepted.
Meet the Masters – Wednesdays, 1:00pm
Van Gopher? Peacockso? Frida Catlo? Where did these mascots come from!? Join us every Community Wednesday to learn about our mascots’ artistic namesakes and the Masterpieces they created in real life! Each week will bring information about 2 of our artists and a small craft to pay homage to their great works. Coloring sheets will be available throughout the week to explore in a passive program. No registration is needed for this free program for all ages.
Crafting and Community – Thursdays, 5:00-6:30
See the Programming Calendar for more information.
Flashes in Time – Fridays, 2:00-4:00pm
See the Programming Calendar for more information.
Solar Dyeing – Monday, July 7 5:30-6:30pm
Experiment with Cyanotype paper, using different leaves, flowers, or objects to create silhouettes as the sun dyes the paper.
Space is limited, so adults 18 and older are encouraged to register for this free program by visiting the Information Desk or calling 716-484-7135 ext. 226.
Adult VR – Tuesday, July 15 5:00-6:30pm
The library has joined the 21st century and wants to share the experience of entering Virtual Reality. Enjoy playing “Walkabout MiniGolf,” “ForeVR Bowl,” “MetaTretris,” or the ever popular “Beat Saber”! Board games and a live stream of players will be available as you wait for your turn.
This session is for adults 18 and older (see calendar for sessions for younger patrons). Limited play time is available so registration is needed for this free program. Call 716-484-7135 ext. 226 or visit the Information desk to reserve your turn.
Black-Out Art – Saturday, July 26 11:30am-12:30pm
Help give donated books a new life as art! Learn how to use sharpies to create black-out poetry, pixel art, or sharpie magic in this free program.
Instruction provided to adults 18 and older for an hour; independent art exploration available until supplies run out. No registration is needed for this free program.
Judith’s Reading Room Dedication – Thursday, July 31 4:30pm
Join us as we honor the donation of books generously given to our Children’s and Young Adult collections by Judith’s Reading Room.
Color the Library – Saturday, August 2 1:30-3:30pm
Help us “Color the Library” with unique and colorful art painted by YOU. Add your colored hand print to the library’s raised garden bed. Create art to display around the library. Supplies provide.
Pet Portraits – Tuesday, August 12 5:00-6:30pm
Adults are encouraged to partner with teens for the good of the pets! Using animals available for adoption at Chautauqua Humane Society as models, participants will learn how to create realistic pet portraits with acrylic frames and paint.
Registration is recommended due to limited supplies for adults to participate in this free program.
Musical Expression – Monday, August 18 1:30-2:30pm
Ever wonder what the sound of music looks like? In preparation for Debussy’s birthday on August 22nd, art lovers of all ages are invited to come listen to live piano music, watch live artists create visual art of the inspiration they hear, and participants will have the chance to explore the intersection of visual and auditory art themselves!
Family VR – Saturday, August 23 11:00am-3:00pm
Fun for the whole family! Reserve your spot to play “Walkabout MiniGolf,” “ForeVR Bowl,” “Beat Saber,” or one of our team-building games! Board games and a live stream of players will be available as you wait for your turn! Fun for the whole family, no experience required!
Sign up for an hour long segment to interact with up to 3 other families at a time. Call 716-484-7135 ext. 234 to give the names and ages of your familiy members who plan to attend this free program.
Citizen’s Preparedness Class – Friday, August 29 4:00-5:00pm
Led by the New York National Guard, this free course provides an introduction to responding to natural or human-caused disaster and advises participants on how to develop family emergency plans and stock supplies. Each family will receive a free NYS Disaster Preparedness Kit with examples of key items to assist individuals in responding to disaster.
Summer Reading Finale – Saturday, August 30: 11:00am-12:00pm
Join us on the patio to celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a Cupcake Party! Color a cupcake with a variety of toppings. There will be activities, games and prizes. Finale prize winners will also be announced.
Coming Soon!
TBA