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Learn about volunteer service projects — local, state, or worldwide. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Eat ice cream, talk about books you like, and hear about more books. Refreshments provided by the Friends of the Aberdeen Timberland Library. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Hear two professional photographers talk about finding jobs taking pictures, like photo journalist Peter Parker/Spiderman. Check out books about photography and do a related craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

The City of Aberdeen was founded by Mr. Samuel Benn on May 28, 1868, when Sam and his family landed on the banks of the Lower Chehalis. Mr. Benn’s birthday, July 2, is our official Founders’ Day. Join us the Saturday prior to Independence Day each year to celebrate our city and its rich history full of logging, fishing, saloons, brothels, crime, mystery, culture and much, much more.
There will be a parade starting at 11:00 a.m., once the parade is over stroll to Broadway Street to enjoy the children’s fun area and vendors of all kinds. Enjoy the day and end it with a Beer Garden with live music to dance to your hearts content.
America’s Music is a free film series highlighting popular music genres from the 20th century. This session covers Mambo music and features the film “Latin Music USA.” Bring your lunch and enjoy the treats and beverages provided.
Learn how to send and decode secret messages and other nifty spy tricks. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.

Enjoy three days of Independence Day celebrations with Seabrook.
Friday, July 3
Our annual Porch Illumination walk and home decoration event is on July 3 from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 p.m. Join us in Crescent Park for s’mores, volleyball, and voting after the walk. Bring your roasting stick and special ingredients for a community s’mores roast while everyone drops off their ballots from the Porch Illumination.
Head up to the Saturday Market for fun including kids activities and a Bike Parade! Enjoy live music from The Bruce Hughes Band from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Front Street. Fireworks are not allowed within Seabrook town limits, but we recommend a trip down to the beach. Please read the fireworks restrictions below.
A tradition on the North Beach! Meet us on the sand at 9:00 a.m. to collect debris and leftovers from the previous night’s celebration to leave our coastline cleaner than it was before!

Three days of Independence Day celebrations continues in Seabrook this Saturday and Sunday.
Head up to the Saturday Market for fun including kids activities and a Bike Parade! Enjoy live music from The Bruce Hughes Band from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Front Street. Fireworks are not allowed within Seabrook town limits, but we recommend a trip down to the beach. Please read the fireworks restrictions below.
A tradition on the North Beach! Meet us on the sand at 9:00 a.m. to collect debris and leftovers from the previous night’s celebration to leave our coastline cleaner than it was before!

The Independence Day fun continues this Sunday in Seabrook with a tradition on the North Beach! Meet us on the sand at 9:00 a.m. to collect debris and leftovers from the previous night’s celebration to leave our coastline cleaner than it was before!
Our own Aquaman, Alan Rammer, will talk about the mysterious creatures living in our local waters, show interesting specimens and tools of his trade. Children can check out marine biology-related books and do a craft. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Bring your ideas and sketches, we’ll provide the supplies to complete your comic strip. If you are entering 6th – 12th grade, enter the TRL Comic Strip Contest. Elementary-aged participants, enter the Elma Timberland Library Comic Strip Contest. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Teens and tweens – You’re invited for ice cream, board games, and manga/comic upcycling crafts. Supplies will be provided. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.
Artist Nicole Pelham will show you how to make your cartoon heroes come to life. This event is part of Summer Reading, a Timberland Regional Library district-wide program.