ROME — Jervis Public Library, 613 N. Washington St., will kick-off their summer reading program on the lawn on June 27 between noon and 2 p.m.

Stop by to sign up for summer reading and make some ocean art using squirt guns. This program is open to all ages. All art products are washable, but wearing clothes that are okay to get wet and/or dirty is encouraged. In the event of poor weather, the event will be moved indoors to create art at the children’s room tables, with limited seating available.

Young readers can sign up for the “Percy Jackson: The Lightning Thief” book club and borrow the book while they are at the library.

Any child or teen who reads “The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan this summer is welcome to attend a wrap up party on July 27 at 5 to 6 p.m. There will be blue food, craft projects and fun games related to the book. The event will be held on the library lawn and will move indoors in the event of rain. Children under the age of 10 will need to be accompanied by an adult.

The following is the schedule of Jervis’ summer events for children. For events taking pace on the library’s lawn, attendees should bring a blanket or lawn chair as the grass is often damp. In the event of poor weather, events will move indoors. Starred programs require registration. Call the library at 315-336-4570 or stop by to sign up.

Lemonade on the Lawn

Every Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.

(6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)

Join us on the library’s front lawn for stories and snacks on the lawn. Stories will be appropriate for children of all ages and all are welcome to attend.

Science Lessons with Cornell Cooperative Extension

Thursdays at 9:30 a.m.

(7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25, 9/1)

Children can learn about the world around us with the help of Cornell Cooperative Extension at the library this summer. There will be a new topic each week. All are welcome to attend this free children’s program on the library lawn.

Ocean Fossils

June 30 at 5:30 p.m.

At this event attendees will learn about fossils, how they form, and even make some fossils of their own. There will also be a discussion on the types of rocks fossils are found in and how people can find ocean fossils in their own backyards.

All are welcome to attend this free children’s program on the library lawn.

STEM Ocean Clean Up

July 5 at 2 p.m.

We all know that ocean and water pollution is a problem, but how do we solve it? Together attendees will work to clean up a model ocean on the library lawn using their hands and special tools, just like engineers and ecologists use. There will be a talk about what people can do to prevent plastics, oils, and other trash from entering the oceans.

All are welcome to attend this free children’s program on the library lawn.

Shark Sensory Bottle Making *

July 11 at 5:30 p.m.

Make children’s shark themed sensory bottles and calm down jars. Registration is required for this event.

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

July 15 at 10:30 a.m.

Children and teddy bears are invited to join Ms. Emily on the library lawn for the return of the annual teddy bear’s picnic. Children are encouraged to bring a stuffed toy and their lunch or a snack to listen to stories. Playtime with sidewalk chalk will follow.

Magnet Fishing Derby

July 18 at noon

Fish for special magnetic fish on the library lawn. Each fish will have a special fish mission or “fishion” on the back. Any child who catches five fish and completes the fishions will win a small prize and earn a derby winners certificate with their name on it.

Lego Challenge*

July 25 at 5 p.m.

Are you a LEGO master? A 20 minute long LEGO build challenge for children will be held in the library’s auditorium. Registration is required. Each child will be presented with the same number of LEGOs and a special secret building challenge that they will have 20 minutes to complete without assistance.

Builds will be judged on creativity, presentation, story telling, and connection to the theme. First and second place winners will receive a special treat, and all participants will be recognized with an LEGO Build Challenge certificate.

How Do Whales Work?

Aug. 1 at 5 p.m.

Learn all about whales on the library lawn. There will be several hands-on science activities that can be visited between the hours of 5 and 6 p.m. at this self paced event.

Movie Night! Featuring:
Disney’s “Lilo and Stitch” *

Aug. 8 and 9 at 6 p.m.

Family movie night will be held in the auditorium. Free popcorn and beverages will be available. Registration is required.

Mermaid Me! Art Event

Aug. 15 at 5 p.m.

Children can make themselves into mermaid art by tracing their bodies. Children not wishing to be mermaids may instead choose to make themselves into pirates or simply just create a paper copy of themselves. The event will take place in the children’s room.

Treasure Hunt with
“Exploding” Treasure Chests*

Aug. 22 at 2:30 p.m.

Let’s find some pirate treasure! Locate hidden treasure on the library property and then break open some “exploding” baking soda and vinegar treasure chests to find treasures. Registration is required. In the event of poor weather the event will be moved indoors.

Ocean Sidewalk Art

Aug. 29 at 3 p.m.

This event marks the wrap-up of the summer reading program by making oceans on the sidewalk. In the event of poor weather the event will be moved indoors and children will create oceans on paper.

Back to School
Time Capsules

Aug. 30 at 4 p.m.

Let’s get ready for school. Participants will make special back to school “time capsules” that include their heights, a photo, hopes for the year, and more. The capsules will be closed up tight and taken home so that children can open them again at the end of the school year.