Welcome to our annual Summer Reading Program. Programs are listed on our events calendar here.
Themes for Summer 2025!
Level Up Your Library
Mixed Media Art (Tweens and Teens)

Ready to mix it up and unleash your creativity? Join our Mixed Media Art Program—a creative space …
September 12 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm atThornton Public LibraryAdult Paint Night

Come paint with us! Walk-in painters are welcome, but seats are limited! To secure your spot, paymen…
September 12 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm atThornton American LegionMonthly Hangout Adult Book Club

Join Our Monthly Hangout Adult Book Club! Looking for a cozy space to share your love for reading? J…
September 17 @ 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm atThornton Public LibraryLibrary Board Meeting

All are welcome!
September 18 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm atThornton Public LibraryTots and Tales

Stories, songs, and smiles for your little ones! Join us for Tots and Tales. Storytime, a joyful pro…
September 20 @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am atThornton Public LibraryAnime Cafe

Anime fans—this one’s for you! Step into our Anime Café, the ultimate meet-up for tweens and te…
September 20 @ 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm atThornton Public LibraryMessy Mondays

Get ready to make a mess and have a blast! Join us for Messy Monday, a fun-filled children’s art p…
September 22 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm atThornton Public LibraryPBS Kids Play and Learn

Get ready to play, learn, and laugh together! Join us for the PBS Kids Play and Learn Program—an e…
September 22 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm atThornton Public LibraryTeen Space

Calling all teens—your space, your vibe! Step into Teen Space at the library—a program just for …
September 23 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm atThornton Public LibraryCookies and Comics (Tweens and Teens)

Sweet treats and epic reads—what more could you want? 🍪📖 Join our Cookies & Comics Club just…
September 23 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm atThornton Public Library
Our Sponsors
We want to thank each of our sponsors for this year. The children and adults participating love the encouragement and support!.













