After a whole summer of stories, crafts, and growing our love of reading & learning together, it’s time to celebrate!
Our very first Little Joy Summer Reading Program is wrapping up, and we can’t wait to gather for our End of Summer Party Saturday, August 30 from 10am – 12pm at Little Village.
This party is our way of saying thank you for being part of something so special. Here’s what you can look forward to:
🎁 Super Jackpot Giveaway
• Happening at 11:30 AM. Make sure you’re there, because you must be present to win!
• Don’t forget to bring your activity tracker. Every 10 minutes read = an entry, and we’ll be pulling names live at the party. Kids will get to count out their tickets to enter the giveaway. Make sure you come before 11:30am so you can get your tickets in!
🍦 Sweet Treats & Café Goodies
• The Joy Ice Cream Trike will be serving up scoops from 10am– 12pm.
• Inside the café, we’ll have a fall drink preview, plus breakfast sandwiches and more to keep everyone fueled for fun.
🎨 Crafts, Play & More
• Back-to-school craft stations for kids to create and take home.
• A water table for outdoor sensory fun.
• Playtime inside the café for kids who want to run, climb, and explore.
👕 Don’t Forget Your Shirt & Tote
• T-shirt pick-up is happening at the party! Didn’t order yours yet? No worries! We’ll have a few extras in each size available.
Don't forget to stop by the t-shirt signing station where you can write sweet notes, doodles or sign your name on your friend's shirts and have them sign yours too! Perfect camp-style way to "sign off" on the summer of reading.
• Bring along your tote bag so you can carry home all your books, crafts, and goodies. We'll also have a station where you can write in your favorite summer books on your totes!
• Families can also redeem their tickets during the event.
🚗 Parking Tips
We recommend parking along 65th & Garfield Streets for easy access to the café and patio.
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This has been such a joyful season of reading with your families. We’ve loved seeing your kiddos discover new stories, strengthen their love of books, and light up with excitement each week. Tomorrow, we get to celebrate that journey together.
See you at the party!
With gratitude,
Your Friends at Little Village & Joy Ice Cream
