It will be a summer reading celebration, and everyone is invited.

Strasburg-Heisler Library, 143 Precision Ave., will hold its Summer Reading Program kickoff party on Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event will be held outside in front of the building, weather permitting. It will be canceled if there is inclement weather. The library will provide its regular services during its normal Saturday hours, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

"It's a good time to start off summer by getting kids involved with reading," Strasburg-Heisler Library director JJ Landis said. "It's a lot of fun for the community."

There will be a bounce house sponsored by Paradise Station (The Red Caboose Motel, Casey Jones' Restaurant, and The Barn at Paradise Station). Joe on the Go Coffee Co. and Penny's Ice Cream Truck will have beverages and tasty treats for sale. Strasburg Fire Company will bring a truck for photo ops, and officers from the Strasburg Borough Police Department will be on hand to interact with kids.

There will also be giveaways, cornhole, and a giant bowling game. The Railroad Museum of Pennsylvania will have a table, and the Strasburg Seniors will provide kids with a chance to "Read With a Grandma."

Bluey, the tireless blue puppy from the eponymous television series, will make an appearance.

"The main goal is to get kids to sign up for the Summer Reading Program, so we will help with that," Landis said.

The Summer Reading Program, with the theme "Color Our World," is for people under 20 years old and will run through Saturday, Aug. 16.

"The program gives kids a love for the library," said Landis. "It's a place (they) can come and check out anything they want and keeps them reading over the summer when they're not in school."

Participants read books and complete activities to win prizes donated by local businesses. Casey Jones' Restaurant at Paradise Station, Strasburg Rail Road, Waters Edge Mini Golf, and Cherry Crest Adventure Farm are among the businesses that have donated tickets for free or at a reduced price.

"It gives kids an incentive to work towards something if they are interested in the prizes," Landis said.

Kids can also register for the Summer Reading Program by going to https://strasburglibrary.org or by visiting the library during normal business hours. Strasburg-Heisler Library is open Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The library will hold several activities for children in conjunction with the Summer Reading Program, including a visit from a magician, an art club led by a certified art teacher, an art program presented by the American Swedish Historical Museum, a drumming program taught by Tammy Hessen, and presentations by the Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation.

Landis said the programs were in jeopardy because of budget cuts before an anonymous group of philanthropists called Putting Others First came to the rescue. "A partner stepped up and approached us and offered to sponsor children's programs for a year," said Landis. "We're very grateful. They're wonderful. They are a reminder that there is support for libraries and for the community. That's a good example for all of us."