Dive Into Summer and Meet New Library Mascot on Saturday

Celebrate the start of summer at the second annual Dive into Summer event in Richland on Saturday, June 15. This celebration combines all the fun the season offers, like recreation, music, book challenges, crafts, big rigs, and information on community-wide activities throughout the summer.

Start the afternoon with a one-dollar ($1) swim session at 1:30 p.m. or the second session at 3:45 p.m. at George Prout Pool, 1005 Swift Boulevard. The festivities move to John Dam Plaza where the band, Groove Principal, (comprised of local school educators) sponsored by the Friends of the Richland Public Library, will provide fun, family entertainment from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. There will be food and beverage vendors, over 11 partner organizations showcasing their summer activities, lawn games hosted by Richland Parks and Recreation, an all-age summer reading program registration, and much more. 

You will not want to miss the exciting announcement and entrance of the long-anticipated library mascot who will emerge at 7:00 p.m.  
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John Dam Plaza is located at 815 George Washington Way. This evening event is free.