YOUTH PROGRAMS

Current programs for kids, families, and teens at Mount Vernon City Library. Questions? Email youth@mountvernonwa.gov or call (360) 336-6209.

Summer Reading Program

Our summer reading program runs from July 5 to August 16. Readers can either record the minutes they read/listen to books online at mountvernonwa.beanstack.org or they can participate on paper and complete a bingo card. Everyone who participates receives a free book, while supplies last.

Summer Events Include:

Color by Numbers Scavenger Hunt (runs July 5 - August 16)
Chalk the Riverwalk - July 15, 2pm
Storybook Yoga & Storywalk Launch - July 28, 2pm at Hillcrest Park
Kindness Rocks! (rock painting) - August 5, 2pm outside the Library
Tie-Dye* - August 10, drop-in between 12-4 at Tri-Dee Parking Lot
- Pre-registration starting July 5 is required for this event so we can get you the correct shirt size

Summer Reading Preview

Learn how to participate and get a sneak peak at the summer events this year.

This year's theme, "Reading Colors your World," focuses on colors and the many ways that reading can expand your world. We encourage readers to get creative, try new things, explore art and find beauty in diversity.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors: Friends of the Mount Vernon Library, Tri-Dee Arts, and Mount Vernon Parks & Rec.

Storytime To Go

While the library is closed to the public, we’ll be offering Storytime To Go - online weekly read alouds and activities for you to share at home with your kiddos.

Each week on Tuesday, we’ll be posting a link to an online story and movement, math, and hands on activities. You’ll be able to enjoy a storytime experience in the comfort of your own home, and as your schedule allows.

May 25 - "Rhyming Dust Bunnies" Activity Guide

May 18 - "A Big Guy Took My Ball" Activity Guide

May 11 - "If You're Hoppy and You Know It" Activity Guide

May 4 - "Stuck" Activity Guide

Hora de cuentos bilingüe / Bilingual Story Time

Online weekly read alouds of bilingual books every Thursday with themed activities to accompany the story and encourage readers to think beyond the book.

May 27 - "Tiny T-Rex" Activity Guide

May 20 - "Dreamers" Activity Guide

May 13 - "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" Activity Guide

May 6 - "De Donde Eres" Activity Guide

April 29 - "Book Fiesta" Activity Guide

April 21 - "Call Me Tree" Activity Guide

New Youth and Teen Books

We're always adding new books to our collection! Below you can browse lists to see the most recent titles we've added each month.

If you would like to view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image.

New YA - June

New Picture Books - June

New Junior Fiction - June

New Junior Non-Fiction - June

Libros Nuevos / New Spanish Books

¡Los libros son para todos! Books are for everyone! Below you can browse lists to see the most recent Spanish titles we've added each month. You'll find some translations of popular English titles, but also a great selection of books written by Spanish speaking authors.

If you would like to quickly view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image.

Libros Nuevos #1 - Mayo

Libros Nuevos #2 - Mayo

Libros Nuevos - Abril 2021

FEATURED RESOURCES

Click here for our full youth and families resource page and discover tons of education ideas, links to online storytimes, and art, math, and science activities for all ages.

BOOKLISTS

A sampling of books for varying ages, interests and reading levels available for checkout at Mount Vernon City Library.

Click on each list to enlarge and view titles. If you would like to quickly view a title in our catalog to see availability and/or place a hold, simply click on the corresponding cover image.