Cannelton library hosts whimsical youth activity for local families
The Cannelton Branch gave families a free June 18 stop for children ages 3 to 11, paired with summer reading and other hands-on programs.
The Perry County Public Library’s Cannelton Branch gave local families an hourlong, no-cost summer option June 18 when the Cannelton Cabinet of Curiosities filled 210 S. 8th Street with whimsical wonders for children ages 3 through 11. The 5 to 6 p.m. program was built as a hands-on, imaginative outing for younger children and the adults who bring them.
The library described the activity as a magical adventure of mystical artifacts, bottled potions and imaginative treasures, the kind of sensory programming that gives children something to do beyond screen time and gives parents and grandparents a safe, nearby place to take them. In a town like Cannelton, that matters because families do not always have a long list of affordable youth activities to choose from during the summer months.
The Cannelton Branch itself is positioned as more than a stop for books. Perry County Public Library says the branch is a unique and inviting space designed for connection and creativity, with regular hours Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The branch is located at 210 S. 8th Street, Cannelton, IN 47520, and its listed phone number is 812-547-6028.
The Cabinet of Curiosities also fit into a busier summer calendar at the library. Perry County Public Library’s Children’s & Young Adult Summer Reading Program ran from May 26 through July 17, and the adult Summer Reading Bingo ran from May 26 through July 14, giving the branch system a full season of activities for different ages. June’s Cannelton schedule also included Junk Journaling on June 10 and Mah-Jongg on June 5 and 19, reinforcing the branch’s role as a place for both children’s programming and adult gatherings.
That broader network stretches beyond Cannelton. Perry County Public Library says it operates two branches and a bookmobile, and the library says the Perry County Bookmobile first hit the road on November 26, 1962. For Perry County families, that long-running setup continues to put library services in reach, whether the need is books, games, or a structured place for children to spend a summer hour.
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