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McKenzie Memorial Library Summer Event Calendar

Summer 2025

Posted Tuesday, May 13, 2025 4:31 pm

You can contact us at (731) 352-5741 and at mckenzielibrary731@gmail.com.

All events are free and will be held at McKenzie Memorial Library unless otherwise specified.

Toddler Time

5/27, 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29 at 3:30 pm
Ages 0-5
Join us for a delightful weekly story time, where we'll read the beloved Chicka Chicka Boom Boom and other books. Gather in our cozy space and don't miss this chance to spark a lifelong love for stories in your toddler!

Bloom in Color

5/29 at 1:00 pm
Ages 12+
Join us for a delightful and creative event to adorn hoops with flowers, transforming them into stunning pieces of home decor.

Community Canvas

5/31 any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
All Ages
Join us at any time during the day to help decorate a colorful banner that will be hung in the library.

Name That Emotion

6/2 at 3:00 pm
Ages 6-11
Join us to develop emotional intelligence by learning to define and identify emotions.

Go with the Flow

6/6 at 3:00 pm
Ages 6-11
Join us for a simple yet eye-catching art project that demonstrates the scientific concept of rheoscopic—or current-showing—fluids. The sensory stimulation is also great for neurodivergent children.

Mystery of the Missing Colors

6/7 any time between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm
All Ages
Join us in an escape room where all the world's colors have mysteriously vanished. As expert chromatic detectives, you and your team must solve intricate puzzles and unravel the enigmatic clues to restore the hues before time runs out. Will you bring back the brilliance or leave the world in grayscale forever?

Color Season Analysis

5/12 any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
Ages 12+
Join us to identify your unique color season—whether it be Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter. Color season analysis is a personalized program designed to help you discover the palette of colors that best complements your natural features.

Sensational Slime

6/14 at 11:00 am
Ages 6-11
Join our fun and interactive slime-making program, where creativity and science collide! Learn to mix and experiment with different ingredients to create your own unique, colorful, and stretchy slimes.

Fantastic Folds

6/16 at 3:00pm
Ages 6-11
Join us and discover the art of paper folding! Learn how to transform simple sheets of paper into intricate masterpieces.

Mini Masquerade

6/20 at 1:00 pm
All Ages
Join us for an afternoon of artistic expression and fun! Using an array of vibrant materials, this hands-on experience invites individuals of all ages to craft a masterpiece perfect for any masquerade ball.

Color of Friendship

5/21 at 11:00 am
Ages 6-11
Join us for a heartwarming event where creativity and connection intertwine! Gather with friends to craft vibrant friendship bracelets while enjoying a screening of the Disney Channel Original Movie, The Color of Friendship. Celebrate diversity, unity, and the beautiful bond of friendship in a fun and meaningful way.

Scavenging Stanzas

6/26 any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

Ages 12+
Join us in creating two types of found poetry (collage poetry and blackout poetry).

Color with Magic

6/27 at 1:00 pm at McKenzie Farmers' Market
All Ages
Colors, artwork, and magic combine together for a fun-filled reading event that will be remembered for summers to come!

Storybook Stroll

6/28 at 10:00 am at Discovery Park of America
Ages 6-11
Join us for a free day at Discovery Park! You must have attended a prior summer reading event and requested tickets from the librarians in order to attend.

Nailed It! Bad Art Contest

6/30 at 1:00 pm
All Ages
Join us for an art program inspired by the popular Netflix show, Nailed It! Create silly art and free yourself from high expectations. Ultimately, the creator of the worst art will receive a trophy.

Pages to Pendants

7/10 at 3:00 pm
Ages 12+
Join us in recycling old books and giving them a new life by turning them into home decor! Create a hanging pendant to take home.

Colorful Cookies

7/12 at 1:00 pm
Ages 6-19
Join us for a delightful cookie decorating program, where creativity meets confectionery! Perfect for a fun-filled afternoon with friends or family, this program promises a sweet experience and delectable treats to take home.

EnChroma Experience

7/14 at any time between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm
All Ages
Join us to try out color-correcting glasses explicitly made for color blind patrons, take a colorblind test, and see how the world looks with different types of color blindness.

Choose a Book by Its Color

7/18 at 3:00 pm
All Ages
Join us to expand art and reading horizons through a fun color-mixing activity. Attendees choose a favorite book from the library shelves or bring a favorite book from home. They choose two colors from its cover, then use those colors to fill in their coloring-mixing cards with new tints and shades (adding white and black, respectively).

All Dolled Up for Tea

7/19 at 11:00 am
Ages 6-11
Join us for tea with your favorite doll! We invite young ones to engage in whimsical activities, fostering creativity and friendship while enjoying delicious treats and storytelling in a magical setting. Refreshments will be provided.

Stitching Style

7/24 at 1:00 pm
Ages 12+
Join us to learn beginner sewing stitches and add personality by embroidering designs onto shoes. Bring your own canvas shoes!

Rainbow Splash Bash

7/26 at 11:00 am
All Ages
Join us for a vibrant tie-dye event where creativity knows no bounds! Bring your own white shirts, and we'll provide all the colorful supplies you need to transform them into unique, wearable art.

Color War

7/28 at 1:00 pm
Ages 6-19
Join us for a game of capture the flag! Teamwork, agility, and cunning tactics are crucial as you navigate obstacles and evade opponents to achieve victory, creating an unforgettable experience filled with excitement and camaraderie.