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Thursday, July 9 | 12:00pm

Pack and Paint Lunch Bunch

Large Print Room, Shaler North Hills Library

Bring your lunch, and we’ll provide a drink and plenty of fun as we explore stories and crafts each week for those entering kindergarten in the fall (or ages 5 or 6) without a caregiver. Please register. And yes— we will be PAINTING EVERY WEEK — dress to mess!

Thursday, July 9 | 1:00pm

Stories and Songs at the Etna Pool and Playground

Join Miss Jill, Miss Ing, and their musical friends for stories and songs! Grab a free book to keep forever! Meet us at the Etna Pool Playground! SUMMER FOOD FOR CHILDREN/TEENS UP TO AGE 18 WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE ETNA POOL/PARK FROM 12:00 – 1:30 PM! THANKS TO NORTH…

Thursday, July 9 | 1:00pm

Design-Build-Engineer Adventure! A two-day camp!

Community Room–Entire Room, Shaler North Hills Library

A two-day engineering adventure for students entering 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th grades! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED TO ATTEND. Please plan to attend both days. Design and build projects as part of this engineering adventure. Learn how engineers dream up creative, practical solutions to improve the world. Meet other students and two…

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Summer Reading @ Your SNHL– June 1 to August 16

Every fossil holds a secret, every story hides a mystery. This summer, dig into stories filled with buried secrets, mysterious creatures, forgotten worlds, and adventures that refuse to stay extinct. Turn the page—if you dare—and Unearth a Story. We can’t wait to see you!

All Ages Register & Keep Track Here!

Shaler Garden Club Presents the Great Gardens Tour: Sunday July 12 from 11AM to 4PM

It’s the 18th Annual Shaler Great Gardens Tour! Treat yourself to a walk through five spectacular local gardens, which will delight your senses and inspire your creativity. All proceeds benefit the Shaler North Hills Library.

Purchase Your Tour Tickets Here!

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Sunday, July 19 | 11:00am

Touch-a-Truck!

Offsite, Shaler North Hills Library

NEW LOCATION! Scott Primary School! Let’s celebrate the people and the vehicles that move our community forward! Kids and families can check out cool work vehicles! Participants will share information and fun activities. Raffles and hot dogs for sale! Free for all ages .

Sunday, August 2 | 5:00pm

16th Annual Car Cruise at Scott Primary

Offsite, Shaler North Hills Library

NEW LOCATION!! Scott Primary!! Join oldies DJ Clint Stokes for a night of doo-wop and the coolest, classic cruise cars! 50/50 raffle, hot dogs and raffle baskets. Free for cruisers and visitors. A fun night for all ages.

Friday, August 7 | 7:00pm

Phantom of the Library

All Library, Shaler North Hills Library

What goes on in the library after dark? Find out tonight! Working in small teams, travel through the darkened rooms of the library looking for candy treasures. But watch out– if you’re caught by the PHANTOM, you’ll find yourself frozen in the dungeon! You can use your phone’s flashlight or…

Enter the 2026 Great Gardens Contest!

The Shaler Garden Club and the Shaler North Hills Library invite gardeners of all abilities and all garden types to put their best green thumbs forward to showcase their gardens. This is a casual and fun contest that celebrates all kinds of gardens! Entries are due July 6th. Download and view the entry form for more information on how to enter. Don’t forget to tell us your story!

Download the entry form HERE!

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