SUMMER READING 2026 KICK-OFF With Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys Band!

Get ready to sing, dance, and sign up for SUMMER READING! Our summer reading theme for 2026 is Plant a Seed, Read! For details on our program for this year, click here. There will be music provided by Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys! There will be crafts! There will be reading logs to grab! Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys are known for their engaging blend of rockin family music and heartfelt storytelling. The band brings audiences on a joyful journey through sound and imagination. Their performances invite folks of all ages to engage with big ideasencouraging kids (and grown-ups) to explore their voices, their communities, and the world around them. With catchy tunes, witty lyrics, and an irresistible groove, the band strikes the perfect chord between fun and inspiration, showing that music can both move your feet and open your mind. This program is made possible by the Nancy Lurensky Swidler Memorial Fund.