🦖 Summer Reading Club: Unearth a Story 🦕
Dig into summer fun at the Bellaire Public Library! Our Summer Reading Club programs take place Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. and are designed for kids in grades 1–6.
Using the 2026 CSLP theme “Unearth a Story,” this exciting series runs from June 10 through July 22 and features a variety of hands‑on programs, with many focusing on dinosaurs, fossils, and prehistoric adventures. Participants can expect stories, activities, crafts, games, and special programs that spark curiosity and bring ancient worlds to life.
Whether your child is a dino expert or just loves to explore, our Summer Reading Club offers a fun and engaging way to learn, imagine, and read all summer long!
📚🦕 All programs are free, and everyone is welcome.
Programs:
- June 10: Zoo to You
A zoo educator introduces you to some of our favorite animal ambassadors, from birds and reptiles to amphibians and small mammals (sorry, the zebra just won’t fit in the van!) - June 17: Dynamic Dinosaurs
T. Rex and other amazing dinosaurs will be explored in this interactive program with large fossil replicas and actual fossils. Find out how big these creatures were, what they ate, and other interesting information. - June 24: Archeology
Dig into the past! Kids will excavate, paint, and engrave their own plaster “petroglyph” while discovering how archaeologists uncover prehistoric art. - July 8: Toys & Trains
The Kruger Street Toy & Train Museum’s Educational Outreach Program offers interactive experiences with toys, dinosaurs, and everyday life. - July 15: Dino Zipline
Dino Ziplines is a hands-on STEM program where students design an build a transporter to safely deliver a dinosaur egg to its nest using a zip line system. Participants will test and improve their designs while exploring basic engineering principles and problem-solving concepts. - July 22: Interactive Fossils
Witness the magic of learning through virtual activities. Students get up close and personal with genuine fossils, sparking their curiosity and fostering a love for science.
Summer Reading 2026
