This summer we’re taking a look at where we think PBS KIDS characters would enjoy traveling in our great state. Explore Iowa with Arthur, Wild Kratts, Nature Cat and Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. They will be traveling around Iowa featuring different locations and places you and your family can enjoy. 

First up, join Arthur and his friends as they embark on a road trip through Iowa. They will be stopping at three public libraries: the Waverly Public Library, the Sioux City Public Library and the Burlington Public Library. Each library has a summer reading program and so many events to choose from!  Arthur Read is an aardvark who helps kids learn to get along and creatively solve problems, and one of his favorite places to be is the library. Check out Arthur with your little ones on air or on demand via the PBS KIDS App.  

Waverly Public Library

The Waverly Public Library has a fun-filled summer of reading and events.

Their summer reading program is in full swing but that doesn't mean you can't participate. Download the Beanstack app and complete activities for prizes like doodle boards, digital pets and push pops. The last day of their reading challenge will be July 31. The Waverly Public Library also has some special events in July such as Blank Park Zoo live animals (July 17), bubble stations (July 24) and butterfly tents (July 25).

Check out what all the Waverly Public Library has to offer via their website or socials.

Sioux City Public Library

The Sioux City Public Library has tons of fun activities to do all summer long!

For example, they have amazing summer reading programs for kids, teens and even adults. Sign up with the summer reading program through the free app Beanstack! There are chances to win great prizes this summer. The Sioux City Public Library also has tons of special events. Some of their past events include family yoga, celebrating Smokey the Bear's 80th birthday, making friendship bracelets, and karaoke night! There are tons of fun books to read and explore at the Sioux City Public Library.

Burlington Public Library

The Burlington Public Library has fun for the whole family this summer!

Burlington's summer reading program is being held from June 3 through August 3. Visit their website to register and pick up your reading logs at the library! The Burlington Public Library also has tons of events planned. For example, H20 Yeah! (Wednesdays), Brick Masters (Fridays), Bubble Bonanza! (July 30) and Adventures with Green Iowa Americorps (Mondays). Make sure to check out the Burlington Public Library's website for their full schedule of events. You don't want to miss what they have in store!

Iowa PBS would like to thank the Waverly, Sioux City and Burlington public libraries for sharing what they have in store for the summer. This is just a taste of what’s going on at Iowa’s public libraries - explore your local library and see what they have in store for your family.