Our Outreach team and the Bookmobile are heading to the parks this summer to bring you the fun! Join us on Wednesdays at Central Park (behind Annerino) and at a different park each Friday. Remember, attending an event, exploring the Bookmobile and visiting a park each count as one point toward your Summer Adventure—that’s three points each time you visit us! Looking for even more fun this summer? Enjoy our community storytimes or say hi when you see us at community events.
Amazing Adventures at Annerino
Wednesdays, 11 a.m.–noon
Central Park behind Annerino Community Center (201 Recreation Drive)
Enjoy a variety of programs, stories and games with our Outreach staff. The Bookmobile will remain onsite until 12:30 p.m. each week so you can check out materials and sign up for Summer Adventure. In case of inclement weather, programs will be moved inside Annerino Community Center’s gym. Drop in; no registration required.
The Magic of Zoetropes
Wednesday, June 7
Join Studio 300 staff to create your very own zoetrope. Studio staff will bring materials that we precut on our maker machines and show you how to put it together on-site. Then spin and watch your zoetrope come to life.
Little Miss Ann Concert
Wednesday, June 14
It’s time for a fun, interactive family concert full of singing and dancing with award-winning children’s musician Little Miss Ann!
MOPs Puppet Show
Wednesday, June 21
Our highly entertaining and popular MOPs puppet shows are interactive and feature folktales, fairy tales or picture books with musical interludes for viewers of all ages to enjoy!
Story Stroll
Wednesday, June 28
This program combines the benefits of physical activity, time outdoors, literacy and family time. Start with the welcome post and follow the accessible path to find the next page. Families will love the anticipation of finding all the story posts and reading a whole book by the end of their walk.
Game On with Outreach
Wednesday, July 5
Have a ball of fun playing various games with Outreach staff: hurdles, inflatable games, football, cornhole, eggs with giant spoons, beach ball and more!
Nanny Nikki Music
Wednesday, July 12
Grammy®-nominated artist Nanny Nikki loves to sing and to bring life to classic children’s songs as well as some original music. Join her for a fun, high energy and interactive musical show, including sing-along songs, dancing, puppets and more!
MOPs Puppet Show
Wednesday, July 19
Our highly entertaining and popular MOPs puppet shows are interactive and feature folktales, fairy tales or picture books with musical interludes for viewers of all ages to enjoy!
Catapult Challenge
Wednesday, July 26
Use your ingenuity to design your own popsicle catapult with popsicle sticks and rubber bands. Then take the challenge and see how far you can make a marshmallow fly with your designed catapult.
Visit Your Local Parks
Fridays, 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Take a trip to your local park, and while visiting, take a ride on the trackless train and try climbing the climbing wall provided by the Bolingbrook Park District. Don’t miss your chance to check out a book from the Bookmobile and enjoy a variety of fun programs, stories and games! Drop in; no registration required.
Let’s Get Messy!
Friday, June 9
Central Park (behind Annerino Community Center), 201 Recreation Drive
Join us for some messy fun in the park. Make oobleck stress balls (while supplies last) and thumbprint art! Don’t forget to wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty.
Campfire Craft
Friday, June 16
Sunset Park,1500 Waterside Drive
Join Outreach staff in making a fun keepsake campfire craft.
Play-Doh Playdate
Friday, June 23, Wipfler Park, 549 Rockhurst Road
Have fun at Play-Doh Playdate! We have the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination. Play-Doh creations are yours to keep!
Miss Laura’s Hullabaloo
Friday, June 30
Indian Chase Meadows (behind Pioneer School), 525 Pheasant Chase Drive
Raise a ruckus by making up zany stories, singing some silly songs or telling knock-knock jokes, acting out animal shenanigans and playing nonsense games like “Spin for a Grin”. Don’t be surprised if you become a character in Miss Laura’s puppet show! Silly attire is always optional.
Create a Campfire Creature
Friday, July 7
Champions Park, 1600 Firethorn Street)
Create your very own campfire animal that’ll be your new pet–if you can tame them!
Paleta Paper Craft
Friday, July 14
Remington Lakes Sports Complex, 811 W. Remington Boulevard
Make a fun paleta craft on a nice summer day! This will involve some coloring and decorating your own paper paleta.
S’mores, Songs & Stories
Friday, July 21
Johansen Farm Park, 770 Hartford Lane
Gather around the “campfire” with Mrs. C, learn some camp songs, make some s’mores, share in the storytelling or join the cast of a puppet show!
Art in the Park
Friday, July 30
Winston Woods, 200 Winston Drive
Let’s have fun with silly art activities. Make a painting using marbles, printmaking with bubbles, chalk the walk and more!