From a mini concert series featuring Yakima Symphony Orchestra to science demonstrations and activities with OMSI, we have a variety of exciting experiences planned for the community this summer! Kids, teens, adults, and families, join us for some entertaining events during the Summer Reading Program. See the complete list of events outlined below.
Please note: some events require registration. All events are FREE!
Meet a historical ‘President George’! Ask your questions and get answers as if you’re in the 1700s!
June 11
West Valley Library | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Think fast. Work together. Beat the clock.
Teams of 3-5 race to see who can piece together a 400 piece puzzle the fastest!
Call your library to register.
June 13
Selah Library | 10:30 AM
July 18
West Valley Library | 10:00 AM
Meet and interact with reptiles and mammals while learning about their habitats and behaviors!
June 15
Selah Civic Center | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
June 16
Yakima Central Library | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
June 17
Union Gap Library | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
June 18
Sunnyside Library | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Be amazed by juggling, comedy, music, and plate spinning in this fast-paced, laugh filled show with Henrik Bothe!
June 16
Union Gap Library | 11:00 AM
Moxee Library | 3:00 PM
Enjoy live performances throughout the summer featuring the Yakima Symphony Orchestra!
June 18
Yakima Central Library | 2:00 PM
July 2
Selah Library | 2:00 PM
Enjoy a high-energy mix of magic, comedy, and audience participation that will leave you amazed!
June 22
West Valley Library | 11:00 AM
West Valley Library | 3:00 PM
June 23
Selah Library | 11:30 AM
Yakima Central Library | 3:30 PM
Learn how to make sourdough starter, enjoy samples, and take home a free culture (for the first 25 people).
June 24
Naches Library | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Toppenish Library | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
July 1
Zillah Library | 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Moxee Library | 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Create your own dinosaur fossils using salt dough and take them home as a fun keepsake!
June 26
Zillah Library | 1:30 PM
Sunnyside Library | 4:00 PM
July 7
Granger Library | 3:00 PM
July 8
Mabton Library | 3:00 PM
July 9
Buena Library | 3:00 PM
Learn about local plants and conservation with the Cowiche Canyon Conservancy while creating a unique stamped bookmark to take home!
June 29
West Valley Library | 11:00 AM
Selah Library | 3:00 PM
June 30
Sunnyside Library | 11:00 AM
Yakima Central Library | 3:00 PM
Compete in a dino-themed spelling challenge with categories for all ages and prizes for winners.
July 13
Yakima Central Library | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Explore a mobile exhibit and discover the real Wenas Creek Mammoth site through hands-on learning!
July 15
Terrace Heights Library | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Learn the art of mural-making, then create your own graffiti-style canvas to take home!
July 20
Yakima Central Library | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
July 21
Sunnyside Library | 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Get ready for a high-energy, laugh-out-loud comedy show with Alex Zerbe that’s fun for all ages!
July 24
Yakima Central Library | 11:00 AM
Yakima Central Library | 2:00 PM
Get up close to incredible reptiles and discover fun facts about what makes them unique.
July 27
West Valley Library | 11:00 AM
Sunnyside Library | 3:30 PM
Become a paleontologist for the day as you dig for fossils and piece together a dinosaur!
July 28
Selah Library | 10:00 AM
Selah Library | 12:00 PM
Celebrate the end of Summer Reading with a variety of crafts. Make one or a few! Come celebrate with us!
July 31
Yakima Central Library | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM