# Event Details

- **Event Name**: SUMMER READING PROGRAM: CALKINS NATURE WALK
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am
- **Event Description**: Plant a Seed, Read this summer with a fun, all-ages activity in partnership with Calkins Nature Area! Starting at the library, participants will follow the StoryWalk™ through the city park and back, engaging in hands-on learning as they explore and identify the vegetation found along the way. This interactive program blends movement and nature exploration—perfect for growing curiosity and a love of the outdoors all summer long. This program is open to all ages. Children who have not just completed Kindergarten must have a caretaker over the age of 16 with them at the library. 

To learn more about Calkins Nature Area, visit https://www.hardincountyia.gov/calkins-nature-area . 

To register for 2026 Summer Reading Program, visit: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSdu8m.../viewform

The Tuesday Summer Reading Program is open to all ages. The program runs on Tuesdays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. unless otherwise announced. Planned activities are subject to change. Students must be enrolled online or in person at the library by a parent or guardian to attend. Participants are expected to follow program expectations of behavior. Parents and/or Guardians are responsible for ensuring that students understand and follow the program expectations of behavior. Children who have not yet completed Kindergarten must have a caregiver 16 or older present while at the library.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/alden/summer-reading-program-calkins-nature-walk/200030046872642
- **Event Categories**: 
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 13

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Alden
- **state**: IA
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Dr. Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library
- **lat**: 42.51971
- **long**: -93.37458
- **full address**: Dr. Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library, 1012 Water St, Alden, IA 50006-7719, United States

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is SUMMER READING PROGRAM: CALKINS NATURE WALK being held?
  - **A:** SUMMER READING PROGRAM: CALKINS NATURE WALK takes place on Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 10:30 am to Tue, 23 Jun, 2026 at 11:30 am at Dr. Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library, 1012 Water St, Alden, IA 50006-7719, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing SUMMER READING PROGRAM: CALKINS NATURE WALK?
  - **A:** SUMMER READING PROGRAM: CALKINS NATURE WALK is organized by Dr. Grace O. Doane Alden Public Library.

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