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Calling all creative kids!

Design a Bookmark Contest

Children in Grades K-8 can submit original bookmarks from May 20-July 20, 2019. Winning entries will be published!

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Make the world a better place, one craft at a time!

Craft for a Cause

Support local non-profits by creating cat and dog toys, blankets, necessities bags and more.

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Catch the reading bug!

Explore Summer

Complete 10 hours of reading to have a chance at winning the Grand Prize. The Prize Patrol will make visits in June and July! Read, Create and Discover all summer at JCPL.

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Explore a summer story!

Visit Our StoryWalks All Year Long

Stroll along our community paths and trails while you enjoy the story with your family.

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Post that purple sign!

The Prize Patrol is on the way

Sign up for Explore Summer to receive a yard sign and the chance to receive a surprise visit from the library's Prize Patrol throughout June and July.

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May-Jul. programs

Summer Library Guide

Explore Summer with us, travel back in time during the Library on the Prairie Pioneer Festival, enter the Children's Bookmark Contest and so much more! Pick up your Library Guide at one of our branches today.

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