The summer 2014 issue of our programming guide, Stark Scene, is now available.  Click below to open up a world of opportunities of fun, educational, and FREE things to do this summer!  From the Summer Reading Challenge for children and teens including cool science programs, to programs on the Civil War and on Winemaking for adults, to story times and Laugh, Play, Read for the toddler set, there is something for everyone!  

 Summer 2014 Stark Scene SCDL Program Guide

We are having two events for poetry lovers. On May 22 at 6:30 p.m., the Youth Poetry Café will feature readings by poets in 2nd through 12th grades who submitted original poems to our poetry contest. Adult poets may read their original poems at Open Mic Night on May 29 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Prize winners will be announced in both age groups. The readings will be held in the McKinley Room of the Main Library.  

It is important to read to babies, no matter how old they are. Talking about a book and simply holding it open to a specific page is all they need. Babies who explore books at an early age are more likely to sit through an entire book when they get a little older than babies who don't have early access to them. Let your child explore pages of the book he is interested in. Describe the colors, the pictures, the words, the shapes, etc. Keep the baby's short attention span in mind. Don't get frustrated when she won't sit through an entire book or tries to turn the page before you read the words. Let the baby set the pace.   

Beginning June 9, entries will be accepted through August 2 for our Summer Reading Photo Contest. The guidelines and entry form are available online by clicking here.  Photo submissions may be dropped off at a participating branch during regular hours:

Madge Youtz Branch                        

Jackson Community Branch      

Main Library                            

North Branch                  

DeHoff Branch 

The 2014 Summer Reading Challenge at the Stark County District Library will take place at all branches June 9 through August 2. The theme, Fizz, Boom, Read!, focuses on connections to the sciences. All participants are challenged to read 40 days to earn prizes along the way, with a bonus prize if they read 50 days. Hands-on activities will be held at each branch, including a Summer Reading Kick-off event, science-themed programs, Jeopardy challenges, and more. Beginning June 9, kids and teens ages 0-18 can register in person at any library branch, or online at www.starklibrary.org/summerreading to join the Fizz Boom fun!