Press release from the Everett Public Library:
EVERETT May 29: Launch into summer with Everett Public Library’s summer reading challenge for youth and adults. The program runs from June 1 to August 31 under the theme Adventure Begins at Your Library. Program information can be found at www.epls.org/summer.
The summer reading program aims to keep kids, teens and people of all ages reading throughout the summer months. This year’s programming will feature free book giveaways, a variety of events and, of course, plenty of reading.
Youth participants will complete challenges to earn prizes from a treasure chest and a free book. They can also enter a grand prize drawing for a bicycle, generously provided by the Peninsular Lodge #95 of Everett – Free and Accepted Masons of Washington. Adult participants will complete challenges to earn a book or a library branded mug. Pick up a reading log at either library starting June 1, or track your reading online at epls.beanstack.com.
Don’t miss our lineup of summer programs full of fun and learning for all ages. Get information about all the programs taking place this summer at epls.org/calendar. And hold the dates for these special events to cap off a summer of adventure:
Mariachi Mi Tierra Concert at the Evergreen Branch on Tuesday, August 20 at 6:30 p.m.
Come celebrate the end of summer with the energetic and soulful sounds of quintet Mariachi Mi Tierra. This music will not only move you, it will get you moving! Mariachi music is a traditional Mexican folk music that combines brass and string instruments and is accompanied by a distinctive singing style in its harmonies. This show is for all ages and will take place outdoors on the patio at the Evergreen Branch.
The Magic of Louie Foxx at the Main Library on Thursday, August 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Celebrate the end of summer with the magic and comedy of Louie Foxx. Voted the Best Live Entertainment for Families by the readers of the Parent Map Magazine two years in a row, Louie is a two-time Guinness World Record holder and will keep you captivated and laughing from start to finish. This is a show you don’t want to miss. Fun for all ages.
Day Aboard the Adventuress at the Port of Everett Marina, South Dock on Tuesday, August 27.
Adventure may begin at your library, but summer ends with adventure at sea! Tour the schooner Adventuress and then gather on deck for stories and songs of sailing and the sea. For school-aged children and their families. Stories start at 10:30 a.m. and noon. This event takes place at the Port of Everett Marina South Dock (in front of Anthony’s Homeport).
Summer reading is a free public program, and a library card is not required to participate. Call adult services at 425-257-8000 or youth services at 425-257-8030 or visit www.epls.org/summer for more information about participating in summer reading.
The Everett Public Library was founded in 1894 by the Everett Woman’s Book Club. The historic Main Library was built in 1934 by architect Carl Gould, and the Evergreen Branch opened in 1985. The library’s two branches serve the residents of the City of Everett and nearby locales, circulating over 600,000 items per year and hosting hundreds of programs for children and adults. We connect the community to resources and services that inform, educate, and entertain. For more information about the Everett Public Library, visit www.epls.org.
