Summer Reading 2026

Summer Reading in Southern Cayuga — “Unearth a Story” Summer 2026

Reading Logs & Summer Challenges

» Download your Summer Reading packet, including the Reading Log, Summer Challenges, and a list of events!
» ¡Descarga tu paquete de Lectura de Verano, que incluye el Registro de Lectura, los Desafíos de Verano y una lista de eventos!

There are 3 ways you can earn a certificate for an ice cream cone at CREAM AT THE TOP! You can choose any of them you want to do.

  1. Mark a circle for each day you read. You can color it, check it off, or use a sticker. After you mark 20 circles come to Aurora or Hazard Library to get your certificate. Keep reading this summer! This includes library books, personal books, e-books, and audiobooks.
  2. Take the Summer Challenge! Complete each of the 10 challenges and then come to the Aurora or Hazard Library to get your certificate.
  3. Attend 5 library programs. After you attend 5 programs, come to the Aurora or Hazard Library to get your certificate.

PLEASE RETURN YOUR LOG to Aurora or Hazard Library by the end of August or to your SCCS teacher in September for a special prize!

 

¡Hay 3 formas de obtener un certificado por un cono de helado en CREAM AT THE TOP! Puedes elegir cualqiera de ellos que quieras hacer.

  1. Colorea un círculo por cada día que leas. Después de colorear 20 círculos, ven a la Biblioteca Aurora o Hazard para obtener tu certificado. ¡Sigue leyendo este verano! Esto incluye libros de la biblioteca, libros personales, libros electrónicos y audiolibros.
  2. ¡Acepta el Desafío de Verano! Complete cada uno de los 10 desafíos y luego ven a la Biblioteca Aurora o Hazard para obtener tu certificado.
  3. Asiste a 5 programas de la biblioteca. Después de asistir a 5 programas, ven a la Biblioteca Aurora o Hazard para obtener tu certificado.

¡POR FAVOR DEVUELVE TU REGISTRO a la biblioteca de Aurora o Hazard al fin de agosto o a tu maestro de SCCS en Septiembre para recibir un premio especial!

Other Activities

Dungeons & Dragons for KIDS

Create your character, roll the dice, and team up for an exciting tabletop roleplaying adventure!

» Sign up if you are interested in joining a 4-session summer campaign!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org or call 315-364-8074

Funded by an FLLS Outreach Mini-Grant

 

Chess Club

For players of all ages and all levels looking for friendly competition.

Every 4th Wednesday from 5 to 7 PM.

Please bring your own chess set.

Chess set donations welcome!

Special Events

Family Movie Night: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

Free admission and snacks! Rated PG.

Graphic Novel Book Club

This event is full. Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org to be put on the waitlist and to hear about future meetings!

For Ages 10-13, our SUMMER meeting will be Wednesday, July 8, from 6-7 PM.

We will discuss the book, The Secret Garden on 81st Street by Ivy Noelle Weir, create your own terrarium, and munch on snacks with friends!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org or stop by the library to REGISTER and pick up a copy of the book.

Funded by the Rosen Library Fund

The Great and Powerful Dave the Magician

All ages are invited to join ‘Jurassic Dave’ Moreland, aka ‘The Great & Powerful Dave’, for this high-energy 45-minute magic show filled with adventure, suspense, comedy, audience participation – and dionsaurs!

Funded by the Culler Fund for Tompkins County

Dan the Snakeman

The perennial favorite returns!

Free! Held at the Wells College Golf Club

The REV Summer Youth Tour: Jack and the Turnip Root

A new fairy tale featuring Jack (of Beanstalk fame), now spoiled and wealthy from the Giant’s treasures.

Jack tosses away a strange turnip—only for it to grow into a tangle that pulls him into a world of tiny Ground Elves.

Free for all ages!

Written by Kyle Adkins. Funded by the Auburn Public Theater—Statewide Community Regrants (SCR) Local Arts Funding. Also funded by The Village of Aurora.

Dino Explorers Book Club

Travel back millions of years into the past, as The Secret Explorers rescue a precious dinosaur egg.

Discuss the book, create your own I SPY Explorers Bottle, and have fun with fellow explorers!

Email staff@aurorafreelibrary.org or stop by the library to REGISTER and pick up a copy of your book.

Funded by the Rosen Library Fund

Dinosaurs Rock

Join us for a Jurassic Journey! See and touch life-size and genuine museum exhibit pieces up-close while learning from a Dinosaurs Rock expert!

Hands-On, too! Go on a fossil dig—find a real fossil to keep! All free!

Free book giveaway to the first 50 people!

Funded by the Rosen Library Fund and cosponsored by Hazard Library

T-Rex Tea Party

Stomp! Chomp! & ROAR!
Come party like a dinosaur!

» Bring a picnic lunch for the library lawn

» Taste some T-Rex Tea

» Make a Dino Dirt Cup Dessert

» Dinosaur-themed crafts & activities

» PLUS… Balloon sculpture by Sir James!

Costumes welcome!

Geology Rocks! With the Rock Doc

Two great events with Dr. Millis, aka the Rock Doc!

10 AM—Interactive Geology talk for kids

Designed for 2nd grade and up but all welcome.

Each child will receive 3 rocks to start or add to their rock collections! Geode cracking after the talk!

 

1 PM—Geology talk for Teens & Adults

Dr. Millis will touch upon different geology related topics, including the variety of quartz and the Adirondack Mountains. Geode cracking after the talk!

 

A Mini Gem and Mineral Sale will be held after each talk with proceeds going to the Library! A special thanks to Dr. Millis for his time & donations.