We're having fun at the library all summer long with this year's Summer Reading theme: Libraries Rock!

We're challenging the Longview community to read every day! The benefits of reading for pleasure have been scientifically proven: reading builds empathy, reduces stress, improves focus, memory, and analytical skills, and helps kids do better in school. Reading together builds strong relationships - whether it's a parent reading with a child or adults joining a book club. And, of course, reading can be really fun!

Everyone - babies through adults! - can earn prizes for reading by signing up and keeping track of your reading on Beanstack. Looking for something to read? Beanstack can help you there as well! Readers can personalize their profiles for book recommendations and browse library-created book lists.

Summer fun continues with events for all ages! Babies, toddlers, and their grown-ups are invited to Baby Beats, a special sing-along story time for our littlest library friends held Wednesday mornings beginning June 20. On Fridays, starting June 22, is Rock of Pages, a family story time that welcomes all ages for books, songs, jokes, and crafts. Summer events for teens kick off Tuesday, June 26 with a 90s Party at 6 PM. On Wednesday, June 27 at 3 PM we'll be hosting a special Family Sock Hop in the Library Auditorium featuring DJ Rick Yates! We'll have more events through July, ending with our big outdoor picnic on Tuesday, July 31 starring the dad-band Micah and Me. We'll also be celebrating adult summer reading with a performance by the Kilted Man on August 15 at 6 PM. 

You don't want to miss a moment of our rockin' summer! Pre-register on Beanstack today!

Wednesday, June 13 | 6 PM

Documentary filmmaker Ron Walker will present his films "This Place in Time - The Mount St. Helens Story," "Boxcar Days," and "Richard Smalls Steamboat" at 6 PM June 13 in the Library Auditorium.

Ron Walker has been making films for 48 years.  He worked as a film music composer in the 1970's for a Portland film production company called THE FILM LOFT. It was there that he took an interest in and learned the craft of cinematography and film editing. He likes to make films about people and their hobbies and passions and also films about local history. He also composes the music for his films.