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Summer Reading Program
Youth Programs

Hooked on Books Reading Fair – February

Families of preschoolers and elementary-age children are invited to Chaska High School
on Saturday, February 2, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. for a morning of fun projects, learning and entertainment. Come for an hour or stay the entire morning!

Poetry Challenge - April

(Nat'l Poetry Month) The Poetry Challenge is an event held during April to stimulate and involve grade school age children in the appreciation and creation of poetry. Children can write a poem; then turn it in to be judged for creativity and rhyme. Watch for more information to be posted in the library.

Book Club In A Bag Kits

These kits contain 10 paperback copies of a book and a notebook with discussion questions and author information. The kits can be reserved and can be checked out for six weeks. They can not be renewed. Thanks to the Friends of the Chanhassen Library and Target.

Summer Reading Program –
Teens and Children –
June 1 – August 14

Join the fun at your library and sign up for the reading program. Children are encouraged to read every day on their own or with someone and keep track of the time. Participants summer reading may complete the program one time and choose a new book to keep after 20 hours of reading. You may continue to read over the summer and enter the Readers Win Drawings for additional prizes. Pick up a reading record beginning June 1 and make it a goal to read at least 15-20 minutes every day! The last day to claim prizes is August 14. This program is for children from birth to age 11. Youth ages 12-18 may participate in the teen reading program. Programs are free for everyone! Registration is requested for some programs.

Continue to check the Chanhassen Library Calendar for updates to the summer reading program event schedule. For further information, call the Library at 952-227-1500.
More info on events.

  • Tuesday, June 14   11 am & 1 pm
    Bill the Juggler
  • Tuesday, June 21  11 am & 1 pm
    Clementown
  • Tuesday, June 28   11 am & 1 pm
    Matt Dunn Magician
  • Saturday, July 9  11 am
    Zoomobile
  • Tuesday, July 12  11 am & 1 pm
    Ross Sutter
  • Tuesday, July 19 11 am & 1 pm
    Dazzlin' Dave Yo Yo Master
  • Tuesday, July 26  11 am & 1 pm
    Brodini Family Comedy Magic

* Funding provided by a Community POWER:
Partners on Waste Education and Reduction/Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board grant and the Library Foundation of CarverCounty