MRL Summer Reading Kickoff

Schedule

Sun May 31 2026 at 01:00 pm to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Turner Pavillion | Harrisonburg, VA

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Kick off the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge with crafts, games, and fun! Join us for our free SRC Kickoff Party at Turner Pavilion in Harrisonburg. We welcome all ages for our family-friendly event with activities, live music from Nick Branson, book chats, and games! Food and beverages will be served by Cuban Flavor Grilled Cheese Mania, Restless Moons Brewing, and Sage Bird Ciderworks. Whether you're 5 or 55, our Kickoff will have something for EVERYONE, so come celebrate the start of Summer Reading with us!
The MRL Summer Reading Kickoff is proudly sponsored by Riner Rentals and Harrisonburg Kiwanis Club, Rion-Bowman VFW 632, Anicira, Brown Edwards Certified Public Accountants, Burke & Herbert Bank, Elkton Eyecare, Gaines Group, InterChange, JMU Libraries, and Larson Wealth Management.
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Turner Pavillion, Staff of Life Bread, 228 S Liberty St, Harrisonburg, VA 22801, United States

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