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Library logo over a jungle themed graphic with a reading dinosaur Summer Reading Kickoff Party Saturday May 30 11am to 3 pm Unearth A Story

Summer Reading Kickoff Party
2026-05-30 11:00:00 2026-05-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Party Unearth a Story with us and celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading 2026 with fun activities for kids, teens, and adults! Cuyahoga Falls Library -

Saturday, May 30
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-30 11:00:00 2026-05-30 15:00:00 America/New_York Summer Reading Kickoff Party Unearth a Story with us and celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading 2026 with fun activities for kids, teens, and adults! Cuyahoga Falls Library -

Unearth a Story with us and celebrate the beginning of Summer Reading 2026 with fun activities for kids, teens, and adults!

Drop in anytime between 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. to enjoy:

Shows & Presentations

  • 11 a.m. A Girl With Scales show for kids and adults all ages
  • 1 - 2 p.m. The Walking Whale presented by Hans Thewissen, Ph.D. for adults, teens, and school-age kids (Grades 3+ will enjoy this presentation the most, but all are welcome.)

Crafts, Books & Activities

  • Dinosaur crafts and a scavenger hunt
  • Blind Date with A Book checkouts
  • A Local Trivia station
  • Archeological "digs"
  • Make your own Bath Bomb Eggs
  • And more!

And, of course, don't forget to sign up for the Summer Reading Program!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Toddler | Teen | Senior | School-Age (Grades K-2) | School-Age (Grades 3-5) | Preschool | Family | Everyone | Baby | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer/Winter Reading Program | Special Event | Social Event | Non-Profit & Community | Literary | History | Arts/Crafts |

TAGS: | Summer Reading | MakerSpace |

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Phone: 330-928-2117
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Library Board of Trustees Meeting
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Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Teen Lounge
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
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Learn to Sew: Fabric Butterflies
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
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Wed, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Back to Basics: Falls Library App
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Teen Crafts: Aquarium Jars
Tue, Jun 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Tue, Jun 02, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Wed, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Wed, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Teen Space
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Art in the MakerSpace: Sip Tea & Fold
Wed, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Create framed origami artwork!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 20 2026 at 10:00am
Responding to Dementia–Related Behaviors - Presented by the Alzheimer's Association
Thu, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Thu, Jun 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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3D Thursday: Dinosaur Keychains
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Design your own Dinosaur Keychain in TinkerCad, and we'll print it for you!
Registration opens Thursday, May 21 2026 at 10:00am
3D Kids: Dinosaurs
Fri, Jun 05, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Is your child interested in 3D printing or learning CAD design? This is the class for them!
Registration opens Friday, May 22 2026 at 10:00am
Storytime at the Library
Mon, Jun 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
Accessible Art
Mon, Jun 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
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Hijinks with Hard Hat Helen
Mon, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Families with children of all ages are invited to join us for stories and adventures at the library!
Cuyahoga Falls Board of Trustees Policy Committee Meeting
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Board Room
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Storytime at OAK PARK
Tue, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
In the Community
Songs and stories in the park!
Zoovivor! - with Akron Mobile Zoo
Tue, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children of all ages are invited to learn all about animal adaptations in this live animal program presented by the Akron Zoo!
Virtual Author Chats: Eat Your Ice Cream - With Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
A Compassionate and Humorous Roadmap to Wellbeing with Award-Winning Bioethicist, Oncologist, and Chocolatier Dr. Ezekiel J. Emanuel
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Senior Cafe: Music Bingo
Tue, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Love music? Come play music bingo!
Teen Volunteers
Tue, Jun 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
Volunteer at the library and earn some volunteer hours!
GED by Project Learn
Tue, Jun 09, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Adult D&D - Keys from the Golden Vault - DM: Josh Harris
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room B
Come play Dungeons & Dragons with us! This campaign will feature 2024 D&D rules. We will provide a level-one character, or you can bring your own!
Adult D&D - The Great Tomb of Rath'Kool - DM: Solanacae (Sol) Josten
Tue, Jun 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room A
Come play Dungeons & Dragons with us! We will have a level 10 character, or you can bring your own!
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Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
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Storytime at the Library
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Join us for stories and songs at the library!
Movement & Wellness: Medicine Wheel for the Modern World
Wed, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn to live in sync with Nature’s seasons and cycles!
Back to Basics: Basic Computer Skills 102
Wed, Jun 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
If you know the basics of using a computer, but still need some help, Basics 102 is for you.
K-2 Dino-mite Discoveries
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Children in kindergarten through 2nd grade will uncover new discoveries while playing games, making crafts, and even conducting science experiments!
Next Chapter Book Club
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Virtual Room
Read books at your own pace and converse with your community.
Cricut Design Space: Dinosaur Paper Crafts
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - MakerSpace
Learn about a variety of dinosaur crafts you can make on the Cricut!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 27 2026 at 10:00am
A River, A Gorge: A Dam Good Story - Presented by Elaine Marsh
Wed, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Learn about the history of dams in Northeast Ohio, what impacts they have on the Cuyahoga River, and about the current projects to remove dams.
Play Cafe
Thu, Jun 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for storytime and playtime for babies and toddlers ages 6-24 months and their caregivers!
Crochet Club: Amigurumi Dinosaurs
Thu, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Enjoy an afternoon of crochet and community!
GED by Project Learn
Thu, Jun 11, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
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Virtual Author Chats: "Dungeon Crawler Carl" - With Matt Dinniman
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library
Apocalyptic Mayhem, Lava-Spitting Llamas, and One Very Sassy Cat: Surviving the Universe’s Most Twisted RPG with New York Times Bestselling Author and Literary Dungeon Master Matt Dinniman
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LEGO Club
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
LEGOs at the library!
Pre-K Make-Believers
Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Calling all preschoolers: Let’s create, explore, and imagine!
MakerSpace Kids: Learn to Crochet
Sat, Jun 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Chambers Room - Meeting Room
A crochet basics class for kids and teens!
Registration opens Saturday, May 30 2026 at 10:00am
Paint Like a Pro: Basquiat-Inspired Dinosaurs
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Graefe Room
Families are invited to create a dino-tastic collage inspired by the late American painter, Jean-Michel Basquiat.
MakerSpace Demo: Sewing Machines
Sat, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Cuyahoga Falls Library - Sutliff Room - Meeting Room
Join us for an introductory demonstration of our MakerSpace equipment!
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