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Summer Reading Kickoff!

You're invited to our biggest party of the year!

2023-06-03 09:30:00 2023-06-03 12:30:00 America/Chicago Summer Reading Kickoff! Kick-off the summer with our biggest event of the year! From bounce houses to face painting and food - bring the family and join the fun! Fayetteville Public Library - J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade

Saturday, June 03
9:30am - 12:30pm

Fayetteville Public Library

J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Gathering Glade

Kick-off the summer with our biggest event of the year! From bounce houses to face painting and food - bring the family and join the fun!

Celebrate the beginning of summer at our Summer Reading Kickoff! Bounce houses, face painting, stilt walkers, bubbles, games and food will be available on our Gathering Glade. Mr. Troy will perform in the Art and Movement Room at 10, 10:30 and 11:00 a.m. Fayetteville's Fire Department will be on hand with a firetruck. Face painting, airbrush tattoos, and a photo booth will be on hand, too. The Story Time Room will be set up as a play area for young children. Explore and enjoy from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.! Magician Scott Davis will close out the fun day with a magic show beginning at 12:30 p.m. in our Event Center.

Summer Reading Kickoff is presented by The Walker Family Foundation with support from the Schmieding Foundation and Adventure Subaru. 

Our parking lot will fill up fast! Click here to see additional parking options.

Our Summer Reading Club encourages children, teens and adults to keep reading during the summer months. Sign up for the program to be eligible for prizes, and don't forget to check out our calendar to see what events you want to attend. Learn more about SRC →

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Preschool | Grade School | Family | Baby / Toddler |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Entertainment |

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