There are exciting things going on this summer at the Llano and Kingsland Libraries for all of the kids! So many fun activities to keep kids engaged and reading through the summer – take a minute to see what’s happening at your library!

 At the Llano Library this week, the Austin Planetarium will be here with their Mobile Dome for programs throughout the day on Thursday, June 21. Children attending the Summer Reading Program will see the space program during their session, but there are also two programs that are open to the public. At 11:30 a.m., “Dawn of the Space Age” will be presented and at 1:15 p.m., it will be “The Sky Tonight”. Space is limited, so if you would like to attend one of these programs please call the library at 325-247-5248 to reserve your space. See more about this at www.austinplanetarium.org

All of the action will be at the Kingsland Library on Friday, June 22 with the magical skills of Spikey Mikey with his “I Love To Read” program. Mike Cruz presents a funny, interactive program that encourages kids to read. Mike has been a magician for many years and loves to use his magic to teach and motivate kids. Be there at 4:30 this Friday for Spikey Mikey and then every Friday through July 27 for all of the Summer Reading Club fun!

 Back to the Llano Library on Monday, June 25, for a special event — the TAME Trailblazer Science Trailer will be here for hands-on science fun. The Science Trailer has stations inside for hands-on science projects and then inside the library there will be more fun projects. Space is limited to 20 inside the trailer every 30 minutes from 10:30 – 12 noon and 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Also allow about 30 minutes inside the library for the fun projects. Time slots are filling up fast, so call the library at 325-247-5248 today to reserve your space.

 The Summer Reading Program at the Llano Library will continue every Thursday through July 12 with a morning session at 10:00 and one in the afternoon at 2:00 with children age 3 through 5th grade in both sessions. Can’t forget to thank our wonderful sponsors who have made all of the fun at the Llano Library possible – thank you County of Llano, Friends of the Llano Library, Llano National Bank, Badu House, Dairy Queen, City of Llano, Parrish Dentistry, Arrowhead Bank, Ruth Fowler, W.C. and Laurie Jameson, Larry and Cynthia Cervenka, and Jam McGee.

 And don’t forget the great program at the Lakeshore Library this month on June 26 at 2:30 p.m.! Highland Lakes Master Gardener Sheryl Yantis will present an informative program on “Gardening For Wildlife: Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc.” She will talk about why these backyard visitors are desirable and what you can do to attract more to your yard. To reserve your seat at this program, call the library at 325-379-1174.

 For more information on any events and programs please call the library – Llano Library at 325-247-5248, Kingsland Library at 325-388-3170, and the Lakeshore Library at 325-379-1174. Also, find the Llano County Library System on Facebook to stay up-to-date with all of the programs and events.