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Registration opens:
May 01st, 2026

Summer Reading Kickoff!
2026-05-30 09:30:00 2026-05-30 12:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kickoff! Make the library a part of your summer! Join us to kick off the fun and register for our summer reading challenge. Inspyral Circus ends the fun at 1pm! Fayetteville Public Library - J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade

Saturday, May 30
9:30am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-30 09:30:00 2026-05-30 12:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kickoff! Make the library a part of your summer! Join us to kick off the fun and register for our summer reading challenge. Inspyral Circus ends the fun at 1pm! Fayetteville Public Library - J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade

Fayetteville Public Library

J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade

Make the library a part of your summer! Join us to kick off the fun and register for our summer reading challenge. Inspyral Circus ends the fun at 1pm!

It's our biggest party of the year and you're invited! Join us for family fun from 9:30am to 12:30pm This year's lineup includes:

  • Amazeum
  • Big Poppa Bubble
  • Amazing Lego Layout by ArkLUG
  • Ready to Roll Helmet Giveaway with Washington Regional Trauma Center
  • Dino Disco Dance Party
  • Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab
  • Fayetteville Fire Department

And all the classic favorites! Bounce houses, glitter tattoos, pizza, popcorn, lemonade and popsicles. Inspyral Circus will close out the fun at 1pm with a performance in the Event Center. Learn more →

Registration is not required, but if you register to let us know you're planning to attend, you will get event reminders, an event map, and parking information prior to the big day!

This event is part of our 2026 Summer Reading program, Unearth A Story!

For disability accommodations, call 479.856.7170 or email kidsquestions@faylib.org 2-3 weekdays before a program. Plan your visit by viewing our building map and details on accessibility services.

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Grade School | Family | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment |

TAGS: | Unearth A Story | Summer26 | summer reading | Summer at FPL | SRC |

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Phone: 479-856-7000
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