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Attention school age kids! Practice your reading skills by cozing up with a furry friend. Read to a trained therapy dog on Wednesday afternoons. Meet a new canine companion each week!
Sponsored by Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.
Benefits for reading with a literacy dog!
1. Wonderful listeners.
2. A great way to improve self-confidence and reading fluency.
3. Children reported feeling more relaxed and confident about reading.
4. Dogs can create an environment of happiness and safety.
5. Dogs are focused for their enjoyment and create motivation to read overall.
Every Tuesday 4-5:00pm
ATLAS (At the Library After School) is a free after school program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Join us for a wide range of creative hands-on activities with an emphasis on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). All supplies and a snack are provided!
Registration is required for ATLAS and space is limited. If your plans change after registering for an ATLAS event, please let us know so that we can offer the space to someone on the waiting list.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Attention school age kids! Practice your reading skills by cozing up with a furry friend. Read to a trained therapy dog on Wednesday afternoons. Meet a new canine companion each week!
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Your creations will be put on display.
Duplo blocks will be available for little builders. Sponsored by Fiends of the Library.
We'll meet every other Saturday from 1:00 - 3:30pm.
Our Dungeon Master will be Michael Schaefer, a former El Dorado County Library employee and D&D afficionado who will be showing us how to play!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please only register if you can commit to attending every session.
REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE SPRING SESSION.
Join us this summer for a special storytime adventure the whole family will love!
Designed for children ages 8 and under, this fun-filled program features captivating stories, toe-tapping songs, hands-on art activities, and even some surprise guest stars from right here in our local community. Each storytime brings a new theme to spark imagination—from dragons to magical lands and beyond.
Please note that some craft activities are best suited for ages 5 and up, but all stories and songs are perfect for everyone!
This program is designed for children and their caregivers to enjoy together.
Come read, play, and level up with us this summer!
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This program is held as part of Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge 2025! This is an all ages summer reading program celebrating the joy of learning through play. Whether you’re tinkering with STEAM concepts, starting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, or exploring new artistic mediums, this challenge reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Sign up today and start logging your reading to earn points and win prizes!
Benefits for reading with a literacy dog!
1. Wonderful listeners.
2. A great way to improve self-confidence and reading fluency.
3. Children reported feeling more relaxed and confident about reading.
4. Dogs can create an environment of happiness and safety.
5. Dogs are focused for their enjoyment and create motivation to read overall.
Join us for STEAM Club Storytime the first Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm. This program is designed for kids ages 4-8. Each month we will focus on a new subject with stories, art and hands on activities.
Sponsored by Georgetown Friends of the Library .Every Tuesday 4-5:00pm
ATLAS (At the Library After School) is a free after school program for middle and high school students (grades 6-12) at the South Lake Tahoe Library. Join us for a wide range of creative hands-on activities with an emphasis on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). All supplies and a snack are provided!
Registration is required for ATLAS and space is limited. If your plans change after registering for an ATLAS event, please let us know so that we can offer the space to someone on the waiting list.
Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
Attention school age kids! Practice your reading skills by cozing up with a furry friend. Read to a trained therapy dog on Wednesday afternoons. Meet a new canine companion each week!
Sponsored by Humane Society of Truckee Tahoe.
Calling all tween innovators, creators, and curious minds! This summer, dive into a hands-on adventure full of science, engineering, and design. Whether you're building castles, launching catapults, or creating your own 3D-printed masterpieces — there's something new and exciting every week! Recommended for children ages 8-12.
(No sessions July 4 or July 11)
June 6, 13, 20, 27: 3-D Print Design Workshop Series
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Learn how to bring your ideas to life using TinkerCAD, a Computer Aided Design Software! Each week builds on the last — from beginner design to fully 3-D printed creations. Registering for this event is a commitment to attending all four parts.
July 18: Amazing Alchemy – Chemistry in Action!
Mix, bubble, and explode (safely!) through exciting experiments like Elephant Toothpaste and Titration. Each experiment includes a fun, interactive science presentation to explain the magic behind the mayhem! Supplies are provided for the first 40 participants. This program is hosted by Echelon Catapult.
July 25: Castles and Catapults – Engineer Your Kingdom
Design the tallest tower, defend your fortress, and launch an epic siege! Build real-world problem-solving skills through two action-packed engineering challenges. Supplies are provided for the first 40 participants. This program is hosted by Echelon Catapult.
Learn. Build. Create. Have a blast!
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This program is held as part of Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge 2025! This is an all ages summer reading program celebrating the joy of learning through play. Whether you’re tinkering with STEAM concepts, starting a Dungeons & Dragons campaign, or exploring new artistic mediums, this challenge reminds us that libraries are not just a space for knowledge, they are a space for fun! Sign up today and start logging your reading to earn points and win prizes!
Explore your creativity this summer with fun crafts designed just for school-aged kids. All materials are provided, just bring your imagination! Space is limited, so please register in advance.
June and July Friday Crafternoons:
June 6 - Geometric Canvas Painting: Get creative with color and shape in this fun painting project! Using painter’s tape and acrylic paint, participants will design a vibrant geometric masterpiece on a painting canvas.
June 20 - Perler Bead Designs: Design your own colorful creations using beads that melt together into fun keepsakes.
July 18: Cardboard Circle Weaving: Transform simple recycled cardboard circles into beautiful woven art using colorful yard, beads, and your imagination.
*This is a special program for the Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading Challenge 2025!
Kickoff summer vacation and LEGO Fridays on Friday June 6th at 3:00 with a special Lego and More... Party! There will be Lego Challenges, crafts, snacks, and you can sign up for the Summer Reading Challenge.
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This activity is intended for ages 7-16. No experience necessary. Limited space available, sign-ups no longer required. Sponsored by Friends of the Library.
We'll meet every other Saturday from 1:00 - 3:30pm.
Our Dungeon Master will be Michael Schaefer, a former El Dorado County Library employee and D&D afficionado who will be showing us how to play!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Please only register if you can commit to attending every session.
REGISTRATION IS FULL FOR THE SPRING SESSION.