Dixon Library is offering a variety of educational and recreational programs throughout the summer, including its annual summer reading program. The Summer Reading Program concludes July 22 with a Foam Party and Ice Cream Social. Photo courtesy of Dixon Library

DIXON, CA (MPG) - Dixon Library is offering a variety of educational and recreational programs throughout the summer, including free meals for youth, literacy activities, hands-on workshops and family entertainment.

In partnership with Dixon Unified School District, the library, located at 230 N. First St., is hosting Lunch at the Library from 11 a.m. to noon every weekday until July 24. The program provides free lunches and games for school-aged children and teens. Meals are available while supplies last and must be eaten on site. A child must be present to receive a meal. Lunches will not be served June 19 or July 3.

Teen-focused programming continues throughout the summer. Summer Smoothies for Teens takes place every Wednesday at 1 p.m. until July 22. The library also partners with Patelco Credit Union to offer financial literacy workshops for tweens and teens aged 10 to 18. The next session is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. July 1 and will cover topics including budgeting, savings and credit scores. Registration is recommended but not required.

The library’s Summer Reading Program features a series of free Wednesday morning presentations and performances for families.

Magician Perry Yan will kick off the lineup from 10 to 11 a.m. June 24. His show combines magic, comedy and storytelling for audiences of all ages.

From 10 to 11 a.m. July 1, representatives from NorCalBats will present a program about bats and their role in local ecosystems. The organization rescues, rehabilitates and releases bats throughout Northern California while promoting public education about the animals and their environmental benefits.

Teen-focused programming continues throughout the summer, including financial literacy workshops for tweens and teens aged 10 to 18. The next session is scheduled from 1 to 2 p.m. July 1. Photo courtesy of Dixon Library

Mad Science will visit the library from 10 to 11 a.m. July 8 with a program focused on air pressure and flight. The presentation will include demonstrations designed to explain scientific concepts through interactive experiments.

Award-winning ventriloquist Marc Griffiths will perform from 10 to 11 a.m. July 15. Griffith’s family-friendly show features comedy and a cast of puppet characters.

The Summer Reading Program concludes from 10 to 11 a.m. July 22 with a Foam Party and Ice Cream Social. Participants can cool off in non-toxic foam while dancing to music and enjoying ice cream. Bathing suits, towels and swimming goggles are recommended.

Families looking for reading opportunities beyond the library can also participate in the Third Annual Dixon Reading Trail, organized by Joy’s Book Nook. The free program includes 10 locations throughout Dixon, including local businesses, community organizations and the library itself.

Participants can visit each location, read or browse a featured book, collect stamps and earn a prize upon completing the trail. All locations now have materials available, though some displays may still be in the process of being set up. The reading trail will remain open throughout the summer, allowing families to participate at their own pace.

For more information about library activities, visit solanolibrary.com or call 1-866-572-7587.

For more information about the Reading Trail, join the Dixon Reading Trail 2026 Facebook Group.