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Summer Reading Kickoff Event
David Darwin: One Man Sideshow
June 18, 2025 - 6:30-7:15pm
Join Us for Our Summer Reading Kickoff!
Head to the Children’s Room to sign up for this year’s Summer Reading Program: Color Our World! Pick up reading logs to track your child’s weekly reading—just 100 minutes per week earns prizes and a shot at grand prizes at the end of the 8-week program.
Don’t miss our kickoff performance! This week features David Darwin, the One-Man Sideshow, known for wild stunts like sword swallowing, chair balancing, and unicycling with fine china—all delivered with sharp humor. You've seen him on Last Call with Carson Daly and The Late Late Show with James Corden—now catch him live!
📋 Registration is optional but appreciated for event updates. Please register here.
Book Buddies
6/23, 1:00-2:00pm
6/30, 1:00-2:00pm
Spots are limited! Registration is required
This event will take place in the children's department.
Are you looking to boost your child’s reading confidence? Our Summer Reading Buddies program is here to help!
Cartooning with Rick Stromoski
June 25, 2025 - 6:30-7:30
Registration is optional but appreciated, please register
Join us for a fun and imaginative drawing session where kids will learn how to create impossible animals—like a platypussycat, a bengalbunny, a coalabird, and even a kangorillapig!
DJ Mixup - Improv for Kids
July 2, 2025 - 6:30-7:15
Registration is optional but appreciated, please register
Comedy improv duo (D)an and (J)ason are back at HTFL, mixing up their favorite children’s stories with silly props and costumes that puts the audience center-stage.
Comedy Magic Show with Stu Rudnick
July 9, 2025 - 6:30-7:15
Registration is optional but appreciated, please register
Experience the Wonder of Magic at HTFL!
Who doesn’t love a little magic? Join us for an unforgettable Summer Reading event featuring Stu’s dazzling illusions and award-winning showmanship.
Arlo Draws an Octopus: Art & Read with Brandywine Museum
July 16, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:30
Registration is optional but appreciated, please register
Young children and their grownups are invited to join a Brandywine Museum of Art educator for a fun Read-Aloud experience.
Science in the Summer with the Franklin Institute:
Be a Health Scientist!
July 31, 2024 - 2:00
Registration is required for this program, please register
Children entering 3rd–6th grades in September 2025 are invited to join us this summer as we explore ideas, materials, and careers in the health sciences. The program will take place on two consecutive days. Each day, we will offer at least 2 of the 5 career activities as part of the program: Be a Cardiologist!; Be a Dietician!; Be an Athletic Trainer!; Be an Epidemiologist!; Be an Orthopedic Doctor!.
Robert Rogers Puppet Theater
July 30, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:15
Registration is optional but appreciated, please register here
Bringing the wondrous world of puppetry to HTFL!
Science Heroes Presents: "Adventure of the Missing Color"
August 13, 2025 - 6:30 - 7:15
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!
