Can your family walk one mile together?
Ride bikes together?
Visit a new park?
Physical activity helps children stay healthy and ready to learn.
Challenge your child to find:
• A nonfiction book
• A mystery
• A book about animals
• A book set in another country
• A graphic novel
Exploring different genres helps children discover new interests and keeps reading fun.
Turn your road trip into a literacy adventure. Encourage children to read road signs, restaurant names, maps, billboards, and historical markers.
Reading is everywhere—not just in books.
Events like our very own Fourth of July Loggerodeo, Footrace, and Rodeo happen because volunteers dedicate countless hours to making them successful.
History isn't just about the past. It's about the people who continue building our community today.
It's a wonderful opportunity to help children connect local history to the places they know today.
Grandparents, older siblings, cousins, and family friends can all help build literacy skills simply by sharing a favorite story.
Just 15–20 minutes of reading each day can make a difference.
The Northern State Recreation Area offers miles of trails and opportunities to explore nature close to home.
Pack water, wear comfortable shoes, and head out for an adventure.
Visit the Heritage Flight Museum in Burlington and explore historic aircraft, military history, and aviation technology.
History comes alive when children can see it up close.
Choose a book everyone can enjoy and spend a few minutes each week talking about favorite characters, funny moments, or what might happen next.
Reading together builds vocabulary, comprehension, and a lifelong love of books.
Challenge your family to have a "90s Summer" by putting away devices and spending more time outdoors.
Adventure is waiting just outside your door.
Did you know we have a local museum right here in town?
The Sedro-Woolley Museum offers a fascinating look at local history, pioneer life, logging, and the people who helped shape our community.
• Location: 725 Murdock Street
• Open Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from noon to 3 p.m.
• Admission is by donation.
It's not too late to join the library' Summer Reading Program! Reading challenges, events, prizes, and activities are available.
Summer reading helps students maintain important literacy skills and keeps young minds engaged between school years.
Learn more and sign up: https://centralskagitlibrary.org/summer-reading/
Many families don't realize Pomona Grange Park features interpretive trails, local plant information, Friday Creek access, and opportunities to spot salmon during spawning season.
This is a great place to learn while exploring this summer!
Can you find:
• A pine cone
• A bird
• A butterfly
• A cedar tree
• A flowing stream
Outdoor exploration builds observation skills and curiosity.
The last day of school may be here, but we're already preparing for the 2026–27 school year!
Our Back-to-School webpage is your one-stop resource for important information, including school start dates, supply lists, school hours, transportation information, registration resources, meal information, annual notifications, and more.
We'll continue updating the page throughout the summer, so be sure to check back for the latest information.
Back-to-School Information:
https://sedrowoolleywa.sites.thrillshare.com/page/back-to-school
We hope everyone has a safe, fun, and relaxing summer break!
