Plant a Seed, Read!

 

This year's Summer Reading themes is Plant a Seed, Read!  Come to the library and explore all the ways reading can plant a seed of learning! 

Summer Reading Challenge runs from  June 1-August 7. 

Register online with the Beanstack app on your phone/tablet or visit the library!

Follow this link to Beanstack.

You can also register by following this link: Summer Reading Challenge Registration!

Register today!

Looking for program information?  Check the events list below or go to our calendar!

Special Events

Friday, June 27, 1–3:30 p.m. — Kids D&D
Kids ages 5–11 can explore worlds, make friends, and go on adventures. Additional sessions: July 11, July 25, and August 1. (Baker County Library)

Monday, June 29, 10 a.m. — Bridge City Theatre: “Detective Diggs is on the Case!”
An interactive one-hour play for kids, “The Case of the Bone Bandit.” (Baker County Library)

Tuesday, June 30, 10 a.m. — GoSTEM Mobile Lab in the Park
Baker County Library and Eastern Oregon University present a special GoSTEM Mobile Lab program. (Baker County Library)

Tuesday, June 30, 3–5 p.m. — How to Play D&D
An all-ages introduction to creating characters and playing Dungeons & Dragons. (Baker County Library)

Wednesdays, July 1, 15 & 22, 10 a.m. — YMCA in the Park
Baker YMCA and Baker County Library offer fun exercise in the park. (Baker County Library)

Friday, July 31, 9–11:30 a.m. — Library Lego Day
The library dumps out the LEGO bricks for a morning of building and creative play. (Baker County Library)

Saturday, August 8, 6:30 –8:30 p.m. — Sketch & Release: “Black Creatives in Rural Oregon
Hosted by Churchill School Arts Center, this program by artist Jason McNeal Graham (AKA Mosley WOtta), features a documentary film, live performance, music, painting, and guided conversation about creativity, place, identity and belonging in rural Oregon. (Baker County Library)

Recurring Programs

Tuesdays, 8:15 a.m. — Walk on the Path
An invigorating weekly walk in partnership with Building Healthy Families. Call 541-524-2331 for location details. (Baker County Library)

Tuesdays, 10 a.m. — Outdoor Storytime
Outdoor storytime in the park with books, snacks, and summer fun. (Baker County Library)

Thursdays, 9–11 a.m., through July — Arts & Crafts
Kids are invited to weekly arts and crafts sessions in the Play Room. (Baker County Library)

Second & fourth Thursdays, 4 p.m., June–August — Thursday Afternoon Movie
Summer Reading movie program; call the library for titles. (Baker County Library)

Mondays, noon — Teen Book Club
Remaining listed dates: June 29; July 6, 13, 20, and 27. Teens can sign up and vote on the book. (Baker County Library)

Wednesdays, July 1, 15 & 29 — Kid Book Club
A read-aloud book club with coloring, painting, and crafts; geared toward ages 4–8. Time was not listed on the event page. (Baker County Library)

Wednesdays, July 8 & 22, 3 p.m. — Tween Book Club
Every other Wednesday beginning June 24; participants listen to a book read aloud while coloring, painting, and crafting. (Baker County Library)

Mondays, July 13 & 27, 3–5 p.m. — Tween Game Day
Games and snacks for tweens. (Baker County Library)

Wednesdays, July 8 & 22, and Tuesday, August 4, 4–6 p.m. — Teen Movie and Craft
Teens are invited to the library for a movie and craft activity. (Baker County Library)

Fridays, 2:30–5 p.m. — Teen D&D
For teens and tweens who want to join a summer D&D party. Bring a level-one character. Remaining specific dates should be confirmed on the library calendar or by calling the library. (Baker County Library)

Richland Branch Library Storytimes — Richland Branch Library, 42008 Moody Road, Richland, OR 97870
Families are invited to storytime at the Richland Branch Library on the first and third Mondays at 11 a.m., and on the second and fourth Fridays at 11 a.m.