Join us to sign up for Summer Reading during our kickoff and party like it is 1974 for our 50th Anniversary! Refreshments and special events will occur throughout the day!
Southport 50th Anniversary Events
10:30-11:30 a.m.
History of Southport, IN
Help us celebrate Southport Library’s 50th birthday by joining us to hear some highlights about how the city of Southport went from a sparsely populated wilderness to the bustling city we know today.
Presented By: Barry Browning - Perry Township/Southport Historical Society
1-3 p.m.
Face Painting
Get your face painted by members of the Fabulously Fun Company
1-2 p.m.
Silly Safaris Meet and Greet
Meet up to three animals at these casual drop-in sessions presented by Silly Safaris. Ask your question and take a picture with the critters.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
PAWS to Read
Children can work on their reading skills by visiting one of our volunteer therapy dogs. Please contact the branch to register.
2:30 p.m.
Burmese Cultural Dance
Come see a traditional Burmese dance presented by the Burmese American Community Institute.
3-3:30 p.m
Summer Storytime at Southport
Children and families of all ages are invited for an active class featuring stories, songs, and rhymes focusing on summer fun.
AGE GROUP: | All Ages |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading Program | Multicultural | Class/Workshop |
TAGS: | Summer Reading Kickoff |
The Southport Branch began in 1967 as a small storefront in the Madison Square Shopping Center. Following acquisition of a site for a larger facility, the new 15,700-square-foot library opened in 1974 on East Stop 11 Road. Even before the move occurred, a group of Perry Township residents demonstrated support by raising more than $5,000 to provide additional books for the new library.