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Summer of the Cicadas

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Summer Reading Activities

Summer Reading Activities are "extras" - programs, presentations, and special events hosted by the library - designed to complement the reading goals of our annual summer reading challenges.  Participating in these special programs earns additional badges in Beanstack and additional tickets for the ticket drawing prizes!

For Secret Code Word activities, be sure to look for the sign with the secret code word or ask a library staff member during the program!

 


 

Meet Gordon!

 

A purple tapir waving while wearing a yellow button down shirt with blue and white flowers.

Gordon is our Summer Reading Activity mascot!  Any time you see Gordon on something advertising a Level Up at Your Library event or program, it means that event will give you additional badges and tickets!  

 

 

 

Here they come . . . Crawling up the trees . . .

The songs of periodical cicadas will soon fill the air in central Illinois.  This year two broods will be emerging throughout much of the state at the same time.  This is the first time this has happened since 1803, and it won’t happen again until 2245!   Join the University of Illinois Extension as we explore these mysterious creatures by learning about their body parts and lifecycle, creating art with their exoskeletons, and participating in a cicada calling contest.

An orange capital letter "I" with a dark blue border.  Text: Illinois Extension

This program is presented in cooperation with the University of Illinois Extension Master Gardeners program.


Attend this program to earn your Summer of the Cicadas badge and extra tickets!

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