Summer Reading Program

July 1ST-aUG 21ST

Join the 2025 Adult Summer Reading Program and win prizes just for doing what you love — READING! Submit reviews, complete a Summer Reading Tracker, attend adult summer programs, or do all 3 and each time you will be entered to win one of our amazing raffle prizes!

Summer Reading Trackers will available at the circulation desk. Submit your completed Tracker to the circulation desk on or before August 21st.

Attend adult summer programs between July 17th and August 19th.

Drawing for prizes will be done on August 22nd.

Young Adult

Track Summer Reading and win prizes along the way! Complete your Tracker for a BIG prize! Summer Reading Trackers will be available at the circulation desk. Each time you complete reading a book, be sure to ask for a raffle ticket to be eligible for the grand prizes. A small prize will also be given at that time. Submit your completed Tracker to the circulation desk on or before August 21st. Drawing for prizes will be done on August 22nd. Open to Emerson Residents Entering Grades 7th-12th.

Complete a Summer Reading Tracker and each time you will be given a raffle ticket entered to win a prize!

1st Place: $25 Amazon Gift Card

2nd Place: $15 Dairy Queen Gift Card

3rd Place: $10 Dunkin' Donuts Gift Card

Classes & Events

WELLNESS FOR ADULTS

Join Shelley from Every Little Thing Yoga for Chair Yoga!

Mondays: July 7th - August 4th

@ 1:30pm

We will gently move our bodies, encouraging mobility and flexibility, and find some peace together in a fully-supported, adaptable class. No experience needed.

Chairs will be provided. Classes will move outdoors weather permitting. These classes are for adults of all abilities.

Knit & Crochet

Join the Knitters Circle for an afternoon of knitting and crochet. All levels of experience are welcome.

Basic materials will be provided, or bring your own.

Registration Recommended, Drop-In Welcome.

Mondays @ 1:30-3:30pm

July 7th - August 18th

*No Class 7/14

bring art to life

Join us for the Paisley Workshop with Swetha Shenoy and learn the art of drawing letters and create your own hand-lettered artwork! Once you learn the basics of hand lettering, you can create all year long! Use this fun technique to personalize cards, gift tags, place cards, and even your journal! The possibilities are endless! 

Tuesday, July 17th @ 6pm

Registration Required Online. Open to the Residents of Emerson Only. Ages 18+. Registration Opens July 1st at 10am!

have fun with shaving cream

During this craft event with Robin Johnson from Garden Arts for Adults, you won’t believe how fun and easy it is to make beautiful marbleized paper! Great for notecards, seating cards, scrapbooking, and anything you can think of! Grab a friend and come have fun. Plus, we get to play with shaving cream!

Tuesday, July 22nd @ 6pm

Registration Required Online. Open to the Residents of Emerson Only, Ages 18+. Registration Opens July 1st at 10am!

get creative with clay

This self directed workshop will provide a fun, therapeutic experience crafting your own unique pottery using an easy, step-by-step DIY kit, complete with clear instructions to guide and inspire your creative freedom.

Tuesday, August 12th @ 6pm

Registration Required Online. Open to the Residents of Emerson Only, Ages 18+. Registration Opens August 1st at 10am!

make colorful art with tiles

The art of Mosaic goes back for centuries! Join Robin Johnson from Garden Arts for Adults to make your own eye-catching, timeless tilework on a 5x5 wood form. Turn these colorful gems into a geometric delight!

Tuesday, August 19th @ 6pm

Registration Required Online. Open to the Residents of Emerson Only, Ages 18+. Registration Opens August 1st at 10am!

Movie Showings

THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE HOME

Wednesday Matinee @ 1pm

Join us for an afternoon film!

July 16th:

“The Friend”

Rated R. 2hrs.

Drama/Comedy

Online Content

FITNESS AT HOME

Bold Yoga is a virtual studio for Libraries. This new service supports patrons in creating healthy, mindful lifestyles by making classes available on their time, offering fitness classes for all different ability levels. Includes Bendy Bookworm Kids videos!

Vacation mode: ON

A little movement, a lot of relaxation with Bold Yoga. Did you know your library gives you access to FREE yoga classes? Yep— even while you're on vacation, you've got yoga, meditations, and more in your pocket! With sunrise stretches to hotel-room sweat sessions, your library’s digital workout programs on Bold Yoga will keep you moving — even miles from home.

Login Credentials Upon Request

 Book Groups

Returns in the Fall of 2025!