Summer Reading

May 30th - July 31st

Even our youngest patrons can join the fun this summer! Parents and caregivers can create a profile for their little ones on Beanstack and register for our baby/toddler challenge. You'll find badges that can be earned through doing early literacy activities and earn a fun prize as well as entries into our grand prize drawing at the end of summer! 

Read and Play

Every Monday at 9:30 am, our littlest readers (ages 0-3) are invited to the library for age-appropriate story times, songs and a fun activities. Read and Play will take place on the lawn just outside the Children's Room, starting June 5th through July 24th.*

*There will be no Read and Play on June 19th or July 3rd.

All Together Now

May 30th - July 31st

Let's get together and have some fun at Security Public Library this summer! Earn special rewards by reading, participating in programs, and visiting the library all summer long! New programs and Storytimes each week - beginning with a start of summer kick off on Tuesday, May 30th! Join us on the library patio for snacks, bubbles, and fun from 10:00 am to Noon.

Get ready to earn some reading bling! Register with Beanstack or grab a paper log from the Children's desk, then come into the library to choose your Summer Reading Brag Tag! Earn a new bead to add to your necklace for every hour of reading you complete. At 10 hours of reading, come in to build your very own LEGO Minifigure! Continue reading to earn entries into our Grand Prize Drawing happening at the end of Summer Vacation!

Outdoor Storytime

Join us on the patio every Wednesday or Friday (weather permitting) at 10:30 am for Storytime. We read the same set of books on both days, so no one misses out. Pick the day that works best for you!

Two Ways to Craft

Ready to get creative? Join us every week for fun programs and activities! We alternate between Take & Make Crafts (pick up at the library and make at home) and Park & Make Crafts (park and make at the library) every other week. Check out the schedule below. 

Take & Makes are available for pick up at the Children's Desk during the designated week, while supplies last. Park & Make sessions will be held on the library patio on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 10:00 - 11:00 am, weather permitting. 

Summer @SPL for Teens in Grades 6th through 12th

May 30th - July 31st

Come play, compete, win, and read in Security Public Library's Teen Summer Reading Program. Set your own pace for reading or listening to books, and choose which weekly activities you'd like to participate in.

Register using our App, Beanstack, or come into the library to pick up a paper log, then get reading! For every two hours of reading, you will earn an entry into the drawing of your choice for one of several grand prizes. You can earn up to 150 entries! Guaranteed prizes for completing 10 hours (enamel pin of your choice) and 20 hours (crazy socks)!

Grand Prizes

For every two hours of reading, earn an entry into the drawing for one of these Grand Prizes. 

• Laptop
• Mystery Squishmallows
• Minifridge
• Among Us Costume
• Burrito Bedding and Accessories 
• 3 Harry Potter LEGO sets
• 3D Pen with Refills

Weekly Events

Registration is not required to participate. See the schedule below.*

Movie Mondays (from 4:00 pm - the end of the film)

Movies are shown in the All-Purpose Room on the lower level of the community center. Participants younger than 13 will need a signed permission slip to view PG-13 features. Snacks are provided, and candy will be sold to raise money for future teen activities. 

Activity Wednesdays (drop in any time between 1:00 and 3:00 pm)

Activities are designed to be completed at the library on our outdoor patio. Supplies are limited. Please wear clothes that can get messy and sunscreen.

*All teen-only events are free, and open to teens in grades 6th - 12th and their friends in the same age group. Participants do not need to be enrolled in the Summer Reading Program to attend the summer events