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Summer Reading Buddies is a program designed to develop leadership skills and volunteerism in Older Buddies as they support Little Buddies in emerging literacy skills and a love of reading. Registration as a Little or Older Buddy is required! Program dates: Wednesdays, June 24 - August 5 #### Session schedule: - 11:00-11:15am Older Buddies mini-training session - 11:15-11:30am Little Buddies arrive; group game/activity - 11:30-12:00pm One-on-one reading ### Who can be a Little Buddy? - Pre-K age through 5th grade. - No minimum reading/writing skills required. - Must be able to sit with Older Buddy for 30 minutes of reading (can take movement breaks if needed). - Must be able to attend at least six of the 8 meetings at the library OR arrange to meet your buddy at a different mutually convenient time/place (could even be on Zoom). ### Requirements for volunteering as an Older Buddy - Older Buddies must be in middle school or high school (grades 6-12). - You do not have to be a “serious” reader, just someone who enjoys reading or wants to rediscover the joy of reading. - Attend at least six of the 8 meetings at the library OR arrange to meet your buddy at a different mutually convenient time/place (could even be on Zoom). - Be fully engaged, kind, and patient with your Little Buddy. They will be looking up to you and following your lead! - Fill out a pre- and post-survey about your experience. - No phone or other personal device use during reading sessions. ### What do Older Buddies do? Mentor a younger reader in pre-K through 5th grade! This is an opportunity to build a connection with a younger reader (Little Buddy) over the summer to support their emerging literacy and a life-long love of reading. Each session will begin with 15 minutes of training for Older Buddies, 15 minutes of a group game, and 30 minutes of one-on-one reading. Participation counts towards community service hours.

Join us for a ukulele strum along! Music packets are provided. If you are new to the group, please arrive at least 15 minutes early to get set up with your music packet. Need a ukulele? Check out our Ukulele Lending Program! Contact the Peshastin Library for more details at (509) 548-7821 or peshastin@ncwlibraries.org.

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Do you love the beautiful natural areas and gardens at WRI? Are you interested in learning about the native plants that grow here, and ways to protect them and the ecosystem they are a part of? Then come join our newly rebranded Nature Menders Volunteer Group! (Previously known as Weed Warriors) You will learn all about the common invasive plant species that threaten the local native plant and animal communities here in Leavenworth, all while helping to increase biodiversity at WRI. Tools and gloves will be provided but bring your own if you have something special you prefer using. Dress is layers appropriate for the weather, bring your reusable water bottle, and get ready to get your hands dirty! Nature Menders will meet weekly during Spring and early Summer on Wednesdays from 8:30am-10:30am. We will meet at the far end of the parking lot by the Raven and Nest sculpture, at the top of the Native Plant Garden. Stay for as little or as long as you like. Your help is greatly appreciated! The more hands the merrier when it comes to caring for our native plant neighbors. Please email Tiffa to let them know you plan to attend and sign our 2026 Volunteer Waiver online before arriving.

Always free and family-friendly!

Grab a friend and join us every Thursday for a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math)-y time exploring our Summer Library Program theme: Plant a Seed, Read! Each week, we'll dive into an art or craft project and related STEM concepts. Registration required. Participants will be divided into older and younger groups. Today's Topic: Wildflower Seed Paper Germination

The Parking Advisory Committee is charged with evaluating how both public and private parking spaces are utilized, identify issues and then responding with appropriate policies and management strategies that align with community objectives.

Full – waitlist available! Join us for a Mexican folkloric dance class series with local teacher Sandy Zárate! Participants will learn the fundamentals of folkloric dance and explore dances from different regions of Mexico. This course is geared towards youth in grades 1st through 7th and will be taught in English and Spanish. This series will include 13 hour-long class sessions, as well as a final performance on Saturday, July 25th, as part of the Peshastin Friends of the Library Ice Cream Social. A brief meeting will be held at the beginning of the first class on Tuesday, June 16th for parents and caregivers to discuss class content and expectations. Pre-registration is required. If you register and your plans change and you are no longer able to participate, please let us know so we can make your spot available to another student.

Leavenworth Bike Fest brings back Bike 'n Brews and Bike 'n Juice for the kiddos. Add in the brand new SchötterFest Gravel Race; Alpen Tour de Flüsse century rides; live music on the Main Stage featuring Hell's Belles and other local favorites; a bike expo; food trucks; the official Icicle Brewing Finish Line Beer Fest - and we've got a festival on our hands!