Summer Learning Program

2024 Summer Learning Program

Events will take place at on Fridays at 10:30 AM at the Oley Valley Community Library.

Friday, June 7th – Berks County Conservation District

Topic: Our Environment
All aboard! Adventure awaits! Join Jennifer Brooks from the Berks Conservation District as we climb aboard the S.W.A.G Bus! Soil, Water, and Agriculture hands-on activities are awaiting your discover. Examine soil samples, piece together a GIANT watershed puzzle, discover critters that live in our local waterways, manipulate an Augmented Reality Sandbox and MORE all while learning about conservation practices that can protect our environment.

Featured Book: "Long Live the Earth" by Meighan Morrison
Description: If you care about our earth, this is a must read for all ages.

Friday, June 14th – David Darwin from America's Got Talent

David presents a circus of juggling, unicycling, and audience participation. His talents will delight people of all ages.

Featured Book: "You are Special, Daniel Tiger" by Angela Santomero

Description: Daniel realizes his special talents when he performs at the school. He learns "we are all good at something."

Friday, June 21st – Yoga with Karen

Experience the benefits of yoga for all ages. Yoga helps to strengthen your body and increase your flexibility for better movement. Enjoy a fun time with your whole family. Wear comfortable clothing and shoes.

Featured Book: "I am Yoga" by Susan Verde

Description: Enjoy the seventeen yoga poses that are presented in this book.

Friday, June 28th – Circus Day

Have hands-on experience in learning how to juggle, feather balance, and more. You will see a demonstration of circus skills and get the opportunity to try the skills yourself.

Featured Book: "Miss Bindergarten Plans a Circus with Kindergarten" by Joseph Slate

Description: This book gives all the readers a spectacular look at a show-stopping circus.

Friday, July 5th – Talewise

Science Heroes: Interactive stories and exciting, hands-on science experiments.

Featured Book: "The Big Book of Why?" by TIME

Description: Why do we have eyebrows? Why does the earth have a moon? Dive into this book to find the answers to these questions and learn amazing facts.

Friday. July 12th – Ridiculous Nicholas

Nicholas offers a joke-packed, interactive family comedy show that includes some of the most RIDICULOUS stunts and tricks you've ever witnessed!

Featured Book: "Nutty Knock, Knocks!" by Sanford Hoffman

Description: This is no ordinary collection of knock-knock jokes. It is extra crazy!

Friday, July 19th – Yocum Institute

The Yocum Institute is Berks County's leader in community arts education. Enjoy a theater experience right at the library.

Featured Book: "All About Ellie" by Callie Barkley

Description: Follow along as Ellie lands the lead role in her elementary school play.

Friday, July 26th – STEM Day

Come to the library between 10:30-11:15 to be creative using various STEM supplies. You will have the opportunity to create a variety of projects! You may take home your STEM kit or work on your STEM kit at the library in Weidner Hall.

First come, first serve.

Featured Book: "Pipe Cleaner Mania" by Christine Irvin

Description: Explore how to use houselhold objects and pipe cleaners to create wonderful art.

Past Summer Learning Programs

Enjoy these images for our past Summer Learning Program Events: