Tip off your Summer Reading Challenge!

Preschoolers! Come for a fun Summer event to launch the Arlington Public Library Summer Reading Challenge. There'll be lots to see at the event:

  •  11am- 12pm: We'll be featuring Spinny Johnson for an exclusive Arlington Library performance! As a basketball performer, Spinny is known for his scoring as well as his trick shot artistry.This upbeat, dynamic program features fun and amazing basketball skills while teaching the importance of education, respect, goal setting, determination and perseverance. To keep the attention of the students throughout the performance, Spinny performs unique tricks such as balancing a basketball on a key held tightly between his teeth! He follows such acts with the message; "With the proper discipline and hard work, you can accomplish anything!" Spinny has worked with the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters and has performed with such greats as Wilt Chamberlain, Curly Neal, Meadowlark Lemon, and Marques Haynes. 
  • We'll be launching the Wonder Window, an interactive window mural that captures the essence of our Summer Reading theme, Food For Thought. Through the Wonder Window, your family be will able to explore the Westover neighborhood through our book-themed scavenger hunt!
  • The Library Truck will be there! We'll have an interactive Community Comment Wall and a table full of fun giveaways as well.
     

Note: While this event is geared toward preschoolers, all ages are welcome.

COVID-19 Safety: For performance viewing, family groups will be spaced 6 feet apart to account for social distancing. Masks are encouraged. 

Date:
Friday, June 11, 2021
Time:
11:00am - 1:00pm
Location:
Outside
Library:
Westover Library
Audience:
Events for Babies and Preschoolers Good for Families
Categories:
Fun and Games Health and Fitness
Calendar:
Arlington Public Library

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Accommodations in the Library

Arlington County provides accommodations to individuals with disabilities upon request. Please contact ​us at least five (5) business days in advance.

  • Phone: 703-228-5993
  • Email: Jberg@arlingtonva.us