Early registration has opened for York County Libraries' 2019 SummerQuest, "A Universe of Stories." To register children, readers may visit http://summerquest.yorklibraries.org. The free program is geared for children from birth to age 18 and will run from Saturday, June 1, to Sunday, Aug. 18. This year's SummerQuest will explore the universe through hundreds of family-friendly activities. Children only need a free York County Libraries card to participate.
After children are preregistered, they may pick up their SummerQuest packets at one of the three kickoff events on June 1. Children are encouraged to bring their library cards. The kickoff events, featuring free entertainment and activities, will take place from 10 a.m. to noon at Richard Nixon Park on Nixon Drive in York; Guthrie Memorial Library, 2 Library Place, Hanover; and Dover Township Community Center, 3700 Davidsburg Road, Dover.
Each location will have its own roster of activities. Highlights at Richard Nixon Park will include traveling magician Papa Tater, Jeri Jones and his sun scope, therapy dogs, face painting by Anna Lipinski and York Bubble Lady Debbie Flaum. Guthrie Memorial Library festivities will include a hula hoop demonstration by Lucy Brice at 10:15 a.m. and a demonstration by the Capital City Jedi Knights at 11:15 a.m. In addition, strolling magician Marc Charisse, the Hanover fire and police departments, the York County Sheriff's Office and therapy dogs will all be present as part of the event. At the Dover Township Community Center, the celebration will include local author MJ McCloskey, strolling magician Michael Thomas, 911 Command Center and a balloon sculpture. In addition, community partners, including FOCUS, Safe Kids, GO York! and the Master Watershed Stewards, will be present along with food vendors. All locations will have SummerQuest packets of goodies, information and giveaway drawing tickets ready for pickup. Registration on-site will also be available.
Many local businesses have donated prizes to encourage children to keep reading and to stay active over the summer months.
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