Great River Regional Library's annual Summer Reading Program will kick off on Monday, June 5, and continue through Saturday, August 5. The program is open to all kids ages 0 to 18 and divided by age: pre-readers (ages 0 to 3), kids (ages 3 to 12), and teens. Visit your local GRRL library during open hours to sign up. Kids and teens can track their reading in the Beanstack app or using a paper slip, which they return to their library to be eligible for prize drawings at the end of the program. More info: https://griver.org/library-news/summer-reading-program-2023

Kick off summer with 5 days of fun! There's something for everyone at Albertville Friendly City Days, including a carnival, fireworks, parade, city-wide garage sale, and much more. Visit albertvillefriendlycitydays.com for a full schedule of events.

This year's Summer Reading Program theme is "Find Your Voice." What better way to find your voice this summer than with a ventriloquist! Ventriloquist James Wedgewood will be at the library to entertain you and make you laugh. While you are there, sign up for summer reading program and meet the St. Michael Royalty. This event is for all ages and sponsored by the St. Michael Friends of the Library.

Visit St. Cloud Federal Credit Union to enjoy a fun, FREE event featuring chalk drawing, games, prizes, hot dogs & ice cream.

Visit St. Michael Cinema for great kids movies all summer long for just $1 per person! Tickets available at stmichaelcinema.com. This week's movie is Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs. Showtimes: Saturday – 11:30am Sunday – 12pm & 6pm Monday – 10am Tuesday – 2pm & 6:30 pm Wednesday – 11:30am Thursday – 1pm Complete list of movies:

Enjoy free family entertainment at Prairie Park each week at Otsego's Splash & Play Tuesdays. This week's featured entertainer is Monty's Traveling Reptile Show. Entertainment will take place in the park shelter, or inside the Prairie Center if there is inclement weather.

How well do you know your creepy crawly critters? Bug Guy's show is specifically designed to teach young audiences about insects (and related arthropods) in a fun and entertaining way. It's a dynamic blend of show 'n tell, storytelling, interesting facts and fun hands-on activities that include LIVE critters from the Bug Guy's zoo.