If you’re anything like me, the summer brings back fond memories of reading. And here in the hi-desert, there’s nothing better to do when it’s too hot to go outside than to stay indoors and read a book. I’m currently working my way through the thousand page collection of cartoonist Walt Simonson’s epic run on The Mighty Thor for Marvel comics.
If you’re keen to get reading, there’s a number of fun book events happening right now throughout the hi-desert.
For students who are now on school break, the Morongo Basin’s three library branches, Yucca Valley, Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms, are all providing programming through the end of July.
The county of San Bernardino is bringing animal shows, magic, artists and performers, and they will be dropping by all three libraries each week. There’s also weekly reading programs for all ages.
And as the weather in the Morongo Basin continues to be unseasonably hot, the county’s network of 32 branch library locations will be available during regular business hours as cooling locations for residents needing a break from the heat.
Joshua Tree Branch
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM:
June 12: Thor’s Reptile Family
June 26: Chazz – Jungle Drum Circle
July 3: Wildlife Adventure Time
July 10: Full Spectrum – The Astronaut Andy Magic Show
July 17: Mobile Zoo of Southern California
July 24: The Arty Loon Show!
Active Einsteins (For Library Beginners)
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Twentynine Palms Branch
Family Storytime
Mondays at 4:00 PM
Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m:
June 11: Mobile Zoo of Southern California
June 18: Full Spectrum – Electricity Show
June 25: Wildlife Adventure Time
July 2: California Joe
July 9: Party Puppet Show
July 16: Saving Wildlife International
July 23: The Arty Loon Show!
Kids Craft Station
Thursdays at 12:00 PM
Family Paint Event
Tuesday, June 4 at 5:00 PM
Active Einsteins (For Library Beginners)
Wednesdays at 2:00 PM
Yucca Valley Branch
Book and Craft
Mondays at 11:30 AM
Active Einsteins (For Library Beginners)
Tuesdays at 11:30 AM
Wednesdays at 11:30 AM & 4:00 PM
June 12: Thor’s Reptile Family – Summer Reptile Safari
June 26: Chazz – Jungle Drum Circle
July 3: Wildlife Adventure Time – Animal Show
July 10: Full Spectrum – The Astronaut Andy Magic Show
July 17: Mobile Zoo of Southern California
July 24: The Arty Loon Show!
Kids Craft Station
Thursdays at 11:30 AM
