The Young Adult summer reading program is sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For more information, call the Eugene Public Library Youth Reference Desk at 682-8316. June 26 through August 25 This summer, youth can participate in a variety of free summer recreation programs throughout the city. Ongoing activities in city parks take place Monday through Friday, June 26 through August 25. The event features children making and racing their very own dragon boats, a Chinese Lion Dance, storytelling and puppet show, Chinese bingo and more.
Many park sites feature a wading pool suitable for preschool age children.
The SKIP sites include Monroe, University, Washington, State Street, and Trainsong parks, and Petersen Barn and Westmoreland community centers. SKIP will also be held at Adams, Washington and Whiteaker elementary schools. The SKIP program also features weekly visits from visual and performing artists from the Maude Kerns Art Center and the University of Oregon youth enrichment dance and music programs. Food for Lane County will also be at park sites distributing free snacks or lunch. Activities such as outdoor recreation adventures, poetry, nonviolent leadership workshops and special events are planned.