If you drive past the Statesboro Regional Library this weekend, you might notice the parking lot a little fuller than usual. There’s a reason for that. Summer programming is in full swing, and our library is packed with the kind of free, family-friendly happenings that make Bulloch County feel like home.

I stopped in earlier this week to drop off a stack of books my kids had finally finished, and I came out with a calendar full of things I wanted to tell our patients about. From dinosaur crafts to a Saturday afternoon “dino building” activity, from a senior crafting morning to a chess night for the whole family, there’s genuinely something for every age in our community next week. So I figured today’s post should be a friendly heads-up — a neighbor letting neighbors know what’s out there.

What’s Happening This Weekend

According to the Statesboro Herald community calendar, Saturday afternoon brings a Dino Building Activity to the Statesboro Regional Library at 2 p.m. It’s open to the whole family and free to attend. If your kids are anything like mine, the words “dinosaur” and “build” in the same sentence are basically a guaranteed yes.

The library is also still taking signups for the Summer Reading Program 2026, which runs all summer and gives away weekly prizes to readers of all ages. Registration is open on Beanstack, and the library staff can walk you through it if you’d rather sign up in person. You can reach them at (912) 764-1341 with any questions.

A Full Week Ahead for Every Age

Looking past the weekend, the rest of the week is one of the busiest stretches of the summer at the library. Here are a few that caught my eye:

Monday, June 22, brings a Senior Pour, Set, Create activity at 11 a.m. for our neighbors 55 and older, and a Constellation Craft at 4 p.m. for the whole family. Tuesday, June 23, has Baby Play Time at 10 a.m. for the littlest readers (ages 0 to 24 months) and an Adult Tote Bags craft at 11 a.m. for grown-ups who want a creative break.

Wednesday, June 24, might be the busiest day on the board: a Toddler Dino Art Craft at 10:30 a.m., a Kids’ Stone Mosaics session at 3 p.m. for ages 6 to 11, a family Chess activity at 6 p.m., and a Summer Kids’ Club meetup over at the Statesboro Mall at 10:30 a.m. featuring dinosaur origami.

Thursday, June 25, includes a Doc Magic performance at 10:30 a.m. (this one always pulls a crowd), Teen Mosaic Tiles at 4 p.m., and the Adult Book Club at 4:45 p.m. Friday, June 26, closes out the week with Family Bingo at 11 a.m., a Dinosaur Dungeons & Dragons adventure at 1 p.m., and a Dinosaur Lanterns craft at 3 p.m.

And looking just a touch further out, Saturday, June 27, brings the America’s 250th “Tell Your Story” event with Youth Connect from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. — a nice way to start thinking about the country’s upcoming sesquicentennial-and-a-half birthday with our kids.

Why a Pharmacist Is Talking About the Library

Fair question. The honest answer is that I think about community health a lot, and the library is one of the most underrated wellness resources we have in Bulloch County. Hear me out.

For kids, reading is brain food. The research has been clear for years that early literacy supports language development, attention, and even the social skills children need for kindergarten. Summer reading programs in particular help fight the “summer slide” that can set young readers back when school’s out. A library card and twenty minutes a day is one of the cheapest, most effective wellness investments a parent can make.

For seniors, programs like the Senior Pour, Set, Create activity do more than make a pretty centerpiece. They get folks out of the house, into conversation, and using their hands and minds together. Social connection and cognitive engagement are two of the most consistent predictors of healthy aging that I see in the literature — and at the counter every day.

And for parents, grandparents, and caregivers? An air-conditioned library on a hot Statesboro afternoon, with free activities and friendly staff, is a small mercy. We could all use a few more of those.

Walker Pharmacy’s Place in This Community

My family has been part of Statesboro and Brooklet since 1984. That’s when my dad opened the first Walker Pharmacy with a simple idea: take care of folks like family. Four locations across Statesboro, Brooklet, and Lyons later, we’re still doing it. We’re still answering the phone, still knowing names, still talking to neighbors at the ballfield and the library and the grocery store.

So when I see something good happening in our community — like a library packed with kids learning, seniors crafting, and families playing bingo together — I want to point at it and say, “Look at this. This is why we love it here.”

If you want to make Walker Pharmacy part of your week too, you can always learn more about our four locations at walkerpharmacy.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the Statesboro Regional Library located?

The main branch is at 124 South Main Street in downtown Statesboro. You can reach them by phone at (912) 764-1341 for hours and program details.

Is the Summer Reading Program really free?

Yes. The Summer Reading Program 2026 is free for all ages, and prizes are awarded weekly. Registration happens through Beanstack, and the library staff is happy to help you sign up.

Do I need to register in advance for the weekend activities?

Per the Herald’s community calendar, most weekend and weekday craft activities at the library are open to the whole family without separate registration, but the Summer Kids’ Club at the Statesboro Mall is the rare one that doesn’t require signup. For anything specific, a quick call to (912) 764-1341 will sort you out.

What’s the health benefit of reading for kids in the summer?

Twenty minutes a day of independent or read-aloud reading during the summer helps fight what teachers call the “summer slide” — the loss of reading skill that can happen during long school breaks. Just as importantly, reading supports vocabulary growth, attention span, and a calm, focused habit that pays off for the rest of a child’s life.

How does Walker Pharmacy support community wellness beyond the prescription counter?

We try to show up where our neighbors are — in school events, community sponsorships, and the small everyday conversations at the counter. The pharmacy is one piece of a healthy community. The library, the schools, the ballfields, and the porches where folks visit are all part of it too.

Come See Us — And Make the Library Your Next Stop

If you’ve been thinking about moving your prescriptions to a locally-owned pharmacy that knows your name, we’d love to take care of you. Transferring is easier than most folks think, and we handle the paperwork on our end. You can start the process anytime at walkerpharmacy.com/transfer-prescriptions/.

And then maybe take the family by the library this weekend. There’s a dinosaur waiting to be built.

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical or health advice. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before making changes to your health regimen. Event details sourced from the Statesboro Herald community calendar; please confirm times directly with the Statesboro Regional Library at (912) 764-1341.

— Jordan Walker, PharmD | Owner, Walker Pharmacy

Walker Pharmacy — taking care of you like family since 1984.