Arcadia Public Library

We are over halfway through the 2026 Summer at Arcadia Public Library! Don’t forget to sign up by July 18 on Beanstack, log your reading, and claim prizes by July 25 at 5:30pm.

Check out this week at Arcadia Public Library.⁠
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• Little Sea Star Readers (Ages 6-8 Years): Monday at 3:30pm
• Pajama Storytime (All Ages): Monday at 7:00pm
• Seedlings Storytime (Ages 4-23 Months): Tuesday at 10:30am
• Blooms Storytime (Ages 4-7): Tuesday at 6:30pm
• Sprouts Storytime (Ages 24-47 Months): Wednesday at 10:30am
• Dive Into a Challenge (Entering Grades 6-8): Wednesday at 3:30pm
• Fishing for Victory (Ages 3-14): Thursday at 6:30pm
• Bubbles Galore (Ages 3-14): Saturday at 2:30pm OR 4:00pm

For more information visit: tinyurl.com/SAPL2026APL

Incoming middle school students can join us for a discussion of the book “Make a Little Wave” by Kerry O’Malley Cerra on Wednesday, July 22 at 3:30pm! Then students will get to make their very own mini shark with air dry clay.

Place holds on or check out the digital version of the book at https://tinyurl.com/APLMakeaLittleWave

“Now Write! Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror: Speculative Genre Exercises from Today’s Best Writers and Teachers,” edited by Laurie Lamson, is a practical, hands-on guide to writing science fiction, fantasy, and horror, packed with expert advice, creative exercises, and tips for creating unforgettable stories. It offers techniques for creating compelling worlds, memorable characters, and engaging plots across science fiction, fantasy, and horror.

The Arcadia Public Library will be closed on Friday, July 3, and Saturday, July 4, 2026 for the 4th of July.