Tag, toss & run: 40 classic lawn games by Paul Tukey & Victoria Rowell

The adventurous book of outdoor games: classic fun for daring boys and girls by Scott Strother

The kids' guide to classic games by Sheri Bell-Rehwoldt

Activities on the go: one-on-one fun for kids and adults by edited by Kate Brielmaier

Lazy days of summer by Judy Young and illustrated by Kathy O'Malley

Let's go outside!: outdoor activities and projects to get you and your kids closer to nature by Jennifer Ward ; illustrations by Susie Ghahremani

A mama for Owen by Marion Dane Bauer ; illustrated by John Butler

Owen & Mzee: the language of friendship by told by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Paula Kuhumbu ; with photographs by Peter Greste

Owen and Mzee: the true story of a remarkable friendship by told by Isabella Hatkoff, Craig Hatkoff, and Paula Kahumbu ; photographs by Peter Greste

Tarra & Bella: the elephant and dog who became best friends by text and photography by Carol Buckley

Friends by written by Catherine Thimmesh

The monkey and the dove: and four other true stories of animal friendships by Jennifer S. Holland

You can celebrate Get Outdoors Month all summer long. The official celebration takes place in June, but you can find activities to celebrate going outdoors throughout our Connect Your Summer experience. Use library materials to learn a new outdoor sport, plan an outdoor adventure, or just to find a great book to take outside. Share your experience to earn a badge.

During the month of June, check out our Great Outdoors Month display in the Tween Scene (pictured).

Who's on first? by Abbott & Costello ; illustrated by John Martz

A is for amazing moments: a sports alphabet by written by Brad Herzog ; illustrated by Melanie Rose

Happy like soccer by Maribeth Boelts ; illustrated by Lauren Castillo

Clorinda plays baseball! by Robert Kinerk ; illustrated by Steven Kellogg

Babar's Celesteville Games by Laurent de Brunhoff

The Babe & I by written by David A. Adler ; illustrated by Terry Widener

Lucky Luis by Gary Soto ; illustrated by Rhode Montijo

Share the ways you've been able to combine reading with gaming or sports. Earn your badge by sharing a photo of you reading a baseball book at a Tigers Game, reading about improving your chess skills while playing a formidable opponent, or come up with your own way of creatively reading while playing.

Bones never lie: how forensics helps solve history's mysteries by Elizabeth MacLeod

The mystery of Darwin's frog by Marty Crump ; illustrations by Steve Jenkins and Edel Rodriguez

Forensics and modern disasters by written by Rebecca Stefoff

The discovery and mystery of a dinosaur named Jane by Judith Williams

The case of the vanishing golden frogs: a scientific mystery by Sandra Markle

Enigmatic events by Gary L. Blackwood

When is a planet not a planet?: the story of Pluto by Elaine Scott

Hey all of you little folk, come to our library and get your dance on! This program is an open dance party for our littlest patrons to get movin' and groovin' with their grownups. This program is designed for new walkers up to 5 years old and is a great way to have some fun!

• Monday, June 24 from 1-1:30 PM
• Wednesday, July 24 from 10-10:30 AM
• Tuesday, August 6 from 1:00-1:30 PM

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