Get ready to rock out this summer by attending Willard Library's third annual Summer Reading Kickoff. Drop by  to find out what's planned for summer reading with the theme Willard Rocks. Children, teens, and adults are invited to sign up for the summer reading program and pick up summer brochures, which are filled with three months of fantastic events. A DJ will play rock 'n‘ roll so you can show off your dance moves and dress up for some fun pictures in a photo booth. Cool Mama's Ice Cream truck will be offering sweet treats. The always popular Bubbleman will create amazing bubble shapes using an ordinary soap solution. Also, representatives from the Kingman Museum and Leila Arboretum will have activity tables for hands-on science. This event will be fun for all ages.

Wednesday, June 13, 5-7 p.m.    

Helen Warner Branch

Kick off Super Tuesdays with Compañeros de Flamenco, the passionate music and dance of Spain. The colorful costumes, the compelling guitar music, and the intricate footwork tell the story of Spain’s multicultural heritage. Day cares and camps with six or more children must register and should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Tuesday, June 19, 1 and 6:30 p.m.    

Miller Stone Building

Kick off summer reading with a concert by Tonks and the Aurors, a Wizard Rock band that has been playing rock music about Harry Potter and slaying death-eaters since 2007. This summer, they’ll be rocking and registering voters with the Harry Potter Alliance’s Wizard Rock the Vote. This concert also will feature the wizard and nerd rock stylings of Tianna and the cliffhangers, who celebrate making your own story out of every book through song. Steph Anderson fronts Tonks and the Aurors, which has recently expanded to songs that draw inspiration from The Hunger Games series, Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series, John Green’s books, and even The West Wing.

Friday, June 22, 7 p.m.                                                                   

Kellogg Community College Binda Performing Arts Center

Rock out with award-winning singer and songwriter Randy Kaplan. He blends American roots music, country blues, and comedy in this family concert that's not just for kids! Day cares and camps with six or more children must register and should arrive 15 minutes before the start of the program.

Tuesday, June 26, 1 p.m.                                                         

Miller Stone Building

Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.                                                         

Helen Warner Branch

Willard Library is pleased to announce the launch of the all-new Freegal Music Service with an entirely new website and new apps for the iOS and Google stores. A simple, clean and modern new interface to help library card holders quickly explore the breadth and depth of their content base, which is now 15 million tracks and includes music videos and audiobooks. A clean and modern new interface to effortlessly browse through our music collection! Try the new Freegal Music today!