Palmer Library Summer Reading Program for All Ages!

HOW DO YOU PARTICIPATE IN OUR SUMMER READING PROGRAM FOR ALL AGES? Read everything! (books • magazines • graphic Novels, Comics, & Manga • Newspapers • Audiobooks, E-books • Online Articles • Gaming Manuals • Cereal Boxes • Street Signs • As a Family During Storytimes • To Pets and Toys • Any reading counts!) … Continued

DIY Firefly Jar

Join us on July 17th for a in-person firefly jar craft – no bug catching skills needed! Registered patron will decorate jars with glow-in-the-dark paint and add a votive to make the whole design glow! This program is intended for kids and their caretakers. Supplies are limited and registration will be required. Registration opens on … Continued

Summer Performance Series: Family Retro Gaming

Retro Family Gaming is a program that is perfect for all ages and all ability levels! On July 16th from 12:00-3:00pm in our Community Room, One Up Games will have set up multiple gaming systems from over the years. All Nintendo systems from NES to Switch are available to play throughout the exhibit on old-school … Continued

Mario Kart Tournament

Calling all racers for a Mario Kart 8 tournament! This program will be hosted on July 16th from 4-7 pm in the community room. Participants will have a chance to take home the grand prize trophy. For ages 10+. There are a limited number of slots, so register soon! Happy racing! Please click HERE to … Continued

Hand Print Paint Night – Kids

Join the Palmer Library and the Palmer Domestic Violence Task force for a paint night focused on your unique handprint. We will start with a little talk about using our hands in helpful, kind ways, then paint a beautiful piece of art.  The library will hold on to your masterpieces and hang them up for … Continued

Summer Performance Series: Ed Popielarczyk Magic Show

Join us for a special event when  Ed Popielarczyk visits the library! His blend of comedy, magic, balloon art, and story telling plus a hefty blend of audience participation is sure to be a hit! He’ll be performing in our Community Room on July 9th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am. This program will be … Continued

Rank That Snack: Condiments

When it comes to condiments there are tons of styles and flavors to try. Are you a dipper or a scooper? Do you drizzle on top or set on the side? Do you like ranch? Ketchup? Mustard? Maybe you’re a fan of spice or you prefer siracha! Whatever your preference come try them all at … Continued

Get Crafting with Creativebug

Looking for some homemade gift ideas? Use your Palmer Library card number to access Creativebug for 1000’s of craft videos and artistic inspiration! Not a resident of Palmer? No problem. Ask a librarian for guest access on a library computer. Visit Creativebug, at https://www.creativebug.com/lib/palmerlibrary

Youth Advisory Board

Become a part of your library community by joining the Youth Advisory Board. Help improve the library experience, plan programs and events, recommending library items, and more. We will be meeting every other Tuesday from 5:00 – 6:00pm in the Three Rivers Room where we will discuss upcoming events, make catalog suggestions, and help plan … Continued