It’s almost summer, and that means Summer Quest 2023 is upon us!

Family fun day kicks off 9 a.m.-noon June 3. Join us for games, demonstrations, community art projects, pen pal programs and more, as all ages take the opportunity to sign up for this year’s Summer Quest programs and challenges with themes revolving around kindness, friendship and unity.

The library staff will be doing a steps challenge June 5-10. All steps we take at work or on official library business will be counted, and the winning librarian will earn a trophy.

Sponsor a staff member for a small cost. You can even place a bet on which staff member will win the challenge. Winners will be entered in a raffle for a $25 VISA gift card.

You can even place a bet on how many steps the staff will take in total without going over.

Vote early, and vote often!

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The library is planning a number of activities and programs for children.

Craft bags will be available June 5 and 19, with a limit of two per family.

Spatial poetry will be available for third- to fifth-graders from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. June 12.

Monthly clubs for youth in third through fifth grades will continue throughout the summer 6-7 p.m. Thursdays. Game Club will be June 8, and STEAM Craft Club will be creating coffee filter butterflies June 15.

Michelle will bring Sunshine the therapy dog back 1 p.m. June 15. Register your readers for a 15-minute time slot at the help desk.

Explore the collaborative Rube Goldberg machine 3-4 p.m. June 19.

Early literacy storytimes kick off June 20. Lap sit storytime for ages 0-24 months is 10:30 a.m. Tuesdays; toddler storytime for ages 18-36 months is 10 a.m. Wednesdays; and preschool storytime for ages 3-5 years is 10 a.m. Thursdays.

Storycraft is back for those in kindergarten through second grade 4:30-5:30 p.m. June 22.

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There’s a lot going on for tweens and teens this Summer Quest, too!

Register to pick up a hydroponic lettuce garden kit June 5. Supplies are limited, so register now.

Our Teen Advisory Board will meet 3-4 p.m. June 6. Have your voice heard.

Mayzi is hosting special teen art workshops throughout the summer. June’s theme is Basquiat. Join us 6-7 p.m. June 6.

Teens are invited to collaborate with the third- through fifth-graders 3-4 p.m. June 12 with spatial poetry and then 3-4 p.m. June 19 for the collaborate Rube Goldberg machine.

Anime Club is meeting 3-4 p.m. June 13. Come to see what we’re watching.

Game Club will meet 3-4 p.m. June 20. Bears vs. Babies and Unstable Unicorns will be played.

Book Club is meeting 6-7 p.m. June 27 to discuss TJ Klune’s “The House in the Cerulean Sea.”

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There are still events and activities planned for adults. The self-care bath bombs kit are available for pickup June 12. Supplies are limited, so please register.

Join Stitch and Chat 6-7 p.m. June 13. I’m sure our crochet club will be out in full force.

June’s Laid Back Book Club pick is “Counterfeit” by Kirsten Chen, and it’s already at the help desk if you’d like to pick up a copy.

Once Upon a Crime, our true crime discussion group, will talk survival stories 6-7 p.m. June 26.

Tech Tutoring is continuing throughout the summer for your digital needs. Register for one-on-one help.

We have our own special version of spatial poetry for adults, set for 6:30-7:30 p.m. June 28.

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As always, you can stay up to date on the latest library news at northamptonapl.org or by following us on Facebook.

We hope you have a happy, healthy and restful summer season!