Summer Reading Challenge 2026

The Gowanda Free Library will offer a Summer Reading Program filled with free, exciting events!

From June 29th to July 31st, 2025, we will offer at least one free program each day for you to participate in!

 

**Creative writing workshop for teens and adults with Gabrielle Esposito;

** Dig In! with Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve;

**Astronomy Night with Penn Dixie Fossil Park & Nature Reserve;

**Modern Dinosaurs with Buffalo Museum of Science;

**”A Clown is Born” with Kathleen Jeffers;

** SRC closing party & ice cream social

 

**Summer Reading Challenge (Sign up today!);

**Adventure Challenge (sign up today!);

**Week-long Independence Day Celebration;

**Crafts every day;

**Slime making;

**Dinosaur terrariums;

**Sand art;

**Pinwheel crafts;

**Birdhouses;

**Friendship bracelets making;

**Play day;

**Dinosaur hats;

**Tie-dye shirts;

**Dirt and worms pudding cups;

**Little Chef – Make your own pizza;

**Book Club;

**Storytimes;

**Minecraft gaming;

**Movie nights, and more!!!!

 

A big thank you to the Kiwanis Club of Gowanda for sponsoring our programs featuring special guests, and to the American Legion Post 409 for funding the prizes for the Summer Reading Challenge and an Independence Day celebration!

 

Stay tuned for our calendar, which will include dates and times for all these fantastic FREE programs we have planned for you!

If you need any information, feel free to call us at 716-532-3451.

 

We can’t wait to see everyone at the library!