- Climbing Wall, 10 a.m.-Noon
- Gelly Ball, Noon-2 p.m.
- Human Battleship, 2-4 p.m.
- Reptile Isle, 4:30-5:30 p.m.
- Yard Games, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Sack Race, 10 a.m.
- Outdoor Storytime with Bubbles, 11 a.m
- Tug-o-war, 1 p.m
- Inflatable Jousting, 2 p.m.
- Summer Reading Chat, 3 p.m
June 12–Aug. 8, 2025
Grandstaff Summer Reading Program | McChord Summer Reading Program
Registration Kick-off (both locations) June 1st
Summer Reading Events
June 12: Summer Reading Kickoff, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m. Grandstaff & McChord Libraries
Registered participants may pick up their T-shirts and welcome packets. Throughout the day, we'll have board game and video game
stations set up and show three movies, too. You can also enjoy a magical beast-themed scavenger hunt, play the "Dr. Who" quotes quiz, have
a look at magical-themed materials, complete activity sheets and pick up bookmarks.
-Robotics Club-registration begins-open to grades 5–12, (June 12–25), 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
-Theater Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wear something comfortable and enjoy some free popcorn. Showtimes are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
-Teddy Bear Picnic, 5 p.m., McChord Library
Instead of going out into the woods today, come over to the McChord Library and picnic with us and your favorite stuffed animals. Enjoy some stories, sing songs, listen to music and visit with some other special bears!
June 14:
Military Collection Kickoff, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Unveiling of the Professional Military Education Library Section In connection with the Army's 250th Birthday, come check out this new addition to our library.
June 14-21: Mystical & Magical Week
Kick off the Summer Reading Program with magic and fantasy-genre events.
June 16:
-Wizard’s Chess & Quidditch Pong, 2–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Stop by to play the fun Harry Potter-themed games!
-Movies on the Lawn: (every Monday), 5–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Bring your blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks! We'll be playing Wicked!
June 17:
-Wand Making, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
-Amazing Magic Show with Jeff Evans, 4:30–5:30 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Free magic show recommended for ages 5 and older.
June 18:
-Yoga w/PUI, 9–9:45 a.m., Book Patch Library
Come to Book Patch Library and get stronger in both body and mind.
-Interactive Theater Storytime (every Wednesday), 10–11 a.m., Grandstaff Library
-Potion Making, 11 a.m.–1 p.m., Grandstaff Library
-Robotics Club-registration required, (every Wednesday), 4–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Designed for kids in grades 5–2. Participate in eight weeks of fun, hands-on robotics program where you will build a water–based robot and compete against other groups in the Soldiers Field House pool on base during the final week.
June 19: Library is closed.
June 20:
-Knights in Chivalry Training, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Participate in a series of knight's quest activities and become knighted when you complete them.
June 23-28: Sports Week
Enjoy sports-themed library materials, scavenger hunts and activity sheets.
June 23:
-Movies on the Lawn: (every Monday), 5–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Bring your blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks! We'll be playing Karate Kid!
June 24:
-Sports & Reptile Isle Day, 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Toss the Frisbees around, play chess with giant game pieces and go fishing in the kiddie pool throughout the day. Then participate in our
full schedule of activities (see web calendar for details)!
June 25:
-Yoga w/PUI, 9–9:45 a.m., Book Patch Library
Come to Book Patch Library and get stronger in both body and mind.
-Robotics Club-registration required, (every Wednesday), 4–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Designed for kids in grades 5–2. Participate in eight weeks of fun, hands-on robotics program where you will build a water–based robot and compete against other groups in the Soldiers Field House pool on base during the final week.
June 26:
-Theater Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wear something comfortable and enjoy some free popcorn. Showtimes are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
-Birds of Prey, 5 p.m., McChord Library
Come meet Janie Veltcamp, a biologist who specializes in birds of prey, and her stunning avian ambassadors. Learn about these amazing birds up close and personal.
June 28:
-Nerf Battle Royale, Noon–2 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Battle it out inside the library during our individual and team competitions. Bring your own Nerf guns and we'll supply the Nerf ammo.
June 30-July 5: Pac-Man Week
Chomp your way through our maze of activities this week.
June 30:
-Pac-Man Costume Contest, Noon–2 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Dress as your favorite Pac-Man character and stop by to show off your costume. Best-dressed winners will be chosen the next day. Prizes will be 3D-printed bookmarks and 3D-printed Pac-Man characters.
July 1:
-Life-sized Pac-Man Maze & Splash Party Day, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wander through the maze inside and outside the library to collect Pac-Man items to see how many points you can get. Then from 4:30–6:30 p.m., get soaked and sudsy at the Bubble/Foam Splash Party complete with a waterslide and water blasters.
July 2:
-Pac-Man Scavenger Hunt, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Collect as much as you can throughout the building and then turn in your items to receive a prize!
July 3:
-Pac-Man PlayStation Fun, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Play Pac-Man video games on your favorite consoles and devices — PlayStation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
-Spiderverse Suit-Up Spectacular , 5 p.m., McChord Library
Suit up in your favorite Spidey costume because McChord library is going into the spiderverse! We will be showing Marvel's Spiderman 2: Across the Spiderverse and encouraging everyone to come in costume.
July 4: Library Closed.
July 7-12: Field Week
Enjoy all things sports and outdoors related.
July 7:
-Giant Jenga, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Topple into some fun with our giant Jenga set.
July 8:
-Picnic and Outdoor Games, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Join us outside for fun and games like giant Jenga, Connect 4, bouncy houses, cornhole and more, plus scheduled games.
Bring your own picnic supplies to enjoy lunch outside.
Then on the event web page list:
July 9:
-Paper Plane Cornhole, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
How good are your paper-plane building skills? Aim for the best landings when you play paper plane cornhole with us!
July 10:
-Giant Tic-Tac-Toe, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Xs and Os battle it out during our giant version of tic-tac-toe.
-Outdoor Adventure Day. 5 p.m., Adventures Unlimited on McChord Field
Join McChord Library and let's get climbing with Outdoor Recreation as our SRP participants get free access to the indoor rock climbing wall on McChord. We might just have a guest appearance from the Washington State Park Service and their cuddly representative, Bagley the Beaver!
July 11:
-Giant Connect 4, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Can you get your game pieces lined up before your opponent does? Try our giant version of Connect 4 to find out!
July 12:
-Pick your Game Day, 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Come back to play your favorite games from this week including giant Jenga, giant tic-tac-toe, giant Connect 4 and paper plane cornhole.
-Teen Gelly Ball Battle, 5 p.m., McChord Library
Teens of JBLM, get ready to battle it out with our very own Gelly Ball Blasters! Gear up for safety with these less painful alternatives to paintball and go head-to-head with your fellow teens.
July 14-19: Pokémon Week (Pokémon Scavenger Hunt-All Week), Grandstaff Library
Come by to enjoy themed library materials, participate in a scavenger hunt, complete themed activity sheets and play video games. Earn two Pokémon badges for each day of activities you complete! Collect eight badges to receive a Pokémon Booster Pack on Friday or Saturday.
July 14:
-Catch A Pokémon, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Catch a water Pokémon to win a badge!
-Board/Card Games & Trivia, 2–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Stop by to play board/card games, trivia, crafts and Trainer ID station.
-Movies on the Lawn, ("Detective Pikachu"), 5–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Bring your blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks! We'll be playing Wicked!
July 15:
-Potato Evolution, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Stop by to play board/card games, trivia, crafts and Trainer ID station.
-Who's That Pokémon, 8:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Guess the Pokémon to win a badge!
July 16:
-Who's That Pokémon, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Guess the Pokémon to win a badge on those days!
-Pokémon Anagram, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Guess the Pokémon to win a badge!
-Yoga w/PUI, 9–9:45 a.m., Book Patch Library
Come to Book Patch Library and get stronger in both body and mind.
-Robotics Club-registration required, (every Wednesday), 4–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Designed for kids in grades 5–2. Participate in eight weeks of fun, hands-on robotics program where you will build a water–based robot and compete against other groups in the Soldiers Field House pool on base during the final week.
July 17:
-Theater Thursday, (“Lilo & Stitch” & “Batman Hush”), 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wear something comfortable and enjoy some free popcorn. Showtimes are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
-Who's That Pokémon, 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Guess the Pokémon to win a badge on those days!
-One World Taiko Japanese Drum Show, 5 p.m., McChord Library
The sound of drums will be filling the air at McChord with the Japanese art of Taiko! Watch these traditional performers create melodic rhythms for you and teach you a little about how important this art form is to Japanese culture.
July 18 & July 19:
-Pokémon Go and TCG- 8:30 a.m.– 4 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Play Pokémon Go and Trading Card Games. And, don't forget to bring in your badges to trade them for a Pokémon Booster Pack.
July 21-26: Beach Week
Enjoy themed materials, participate in scavenger hunts, complete activity sheets and admire (and possibly win) our beach-themed decorations!
July 21:
-Board/Card Games & Trivia, 2–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Stop by to play board/card games, trivia, crafts and Trainer ID station.
-Movies on the Lawn, ("Super Mario Bros."), 5–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Bring your blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks! We'll be playing Wicked!
July 22:
-Beach Day Sandcastle Competition, 2– 5 p.m., Shoreline Park
Paddleboard, canoe, kayak and participate in our sandcastle-building contest! Top three finishers will win one each of our beach-themed decorations.
July 23:
-Yoga w/PUI, 9–9:45 a.m., Book Patch Library
Come to Book Patch Library and get stronger in both body and mind.
-Robotics Club-registration required, (every Wednesday), 4–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Designed for kids in grades 5–2. Participate in eight weeks of fun, hands-on robotics program where you will build a water–based robot and compete against other groups in the Soldiers Field House pool on base during the final week.
July 24:
-Theater Thursday, (“Jumanji-The Next Level” & “Lara Croft-Tomb Raider & Cradle of Life”), 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wear something comfortable and enjoy some free popcorn. Showtimes are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
-Reptile Isle, 5 p.m., McChord Library
Let's get up close and personal with some scaley creatures as Don Riggs brings out his fabulous reptiles to educate you on their beauty and intelligence!
July 28-Aug. 2: Animal Crossings Week
Enjoy themed materials, participate in scavenger hunts, complete activity sheets and learn about fossil identification and geodes.
July 28:
-Board/Card Games & Trivia, 2–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Stop by to play board/card games, trivia, crafts and Trainer ID station.
-Movies on the Lawn, ("Paddington 2"), 5–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Bring your blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks! We'll be playing Wicked!
July 29:
-Animal Crossing Fossil Hunt Beach Day, 2– 5 p.m., Shoreline Park
Dig for and identify fossils at Shoreline Park and enjoy beach activities such as paddleboarding, canoeing and kayaking.
July 30:
-Yoga w/PUI, 9–9:45 a.m., Book Patch Library
Come to Book Patch Library and get stronger in both body and mind.
-Robotics Club-registration required, (every Wednesday), 4–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Designed for kids in grades 5–2. Participate in eight weeks of fun, hands-on robotics program where you will build a water–based robot and compete against other groups in the Soldiers Field House pool on base during the final week.
July 31:
-Theater Thursday, (“The Princess Bride” & “Rampage”), 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wear something comfortable and enjoy some free popcorn. Showtimes are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
-Family Beach Day, 5 p.m., Russell Landing Marina
McChord Library is partnering with Outdoor Recreation for a day on the beach! Come play some games and get out on the water with free rentals of kayaks, canoes and paddleboards.
Aug. 4-7: Summer Reading Wrap-up Week
Enjoy displayed materials, participate in scavenger hunts and complete activity sheets.
Aug. 4:
-Board/Card Games & Trivia, 2–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Stop by to play board/card games, trivia, crafts and Trainer ID station.
-Movies on the Lawn, ("Sonic Hedgehog"), 5–7 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Bring your blankets, chairs and favorite movie snacks! We'll be playing Wicked!
Aug. 6:
-Yoga w/PUI, 9–9:45 a.m., Book Patch Library
Come to Book Patch Library and get stronger in both body and mind.
-Robotics Club-registration required, (every Wednesday), 4–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Designed for kids in grades 5–2. Participate in eight weeks of fun, hands-on robotics program where you will build a water–based robot and compete against other groups in the Soldiers Field House pool on base during the final week.
Aug. 7:
-Theater Thursday, (“Clue The Movie” & “Dungeons & Dragons”), 8:30 a.m.–6 p.m., Grandstaff Library
Wear something comfortable and enjoy some free popcorn. Showtimes are 10 a.m., Noon, 2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Aug. 8:
-Summer Reading Finale Party, 4– 7 p.m., MWR Fest Tent
Celebrate your summer reading successes with a party! We're planning for a roving magician, inflatables, face-paint stations, a petting zoo, music, a climbing wall and prize announcements for readers with the most logged minutes for the summer.
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