Where Literacy Meets Local Flavor
The Summer Reading Market is more than a farmers market—it’s a celebration of community, healthy living, and the joy of reading. Hosted under the SOKY Pavilion during the warmer months, the market brings together local growers, makers, and library programming in one lively, family-friendly space.
Come shop fresh produce, discover local goods, and enjoy pop-up storytimes, free books, and special events designed to keep all ages reading and thriving all summer long.
Interested in Being a Vendor?
Are you a local author, artisan, or farmer? Join our vibrant community market and showcase your unique offerings!
First-come, first-served vendor spots available.
Connect with your community and share your passion.
Apply today to secure your vendor spot!
See What’s Happening This Season
The Summer Reading Market is packed with fresh finds, community activities, and family fun all summer long. Check out the schedule below to find market dates, special events, and pop-up programs you won’t want to miss.
Saturdays in June & July
Every weekend, the SOKY Center pavilion (formerly SoKY Marketplace) will come alive on Saturdays between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with food trucks, produce and craft vendors, occasional live music, plus exciting activities for kids.
Visit 636 Center Street this summer to browse, shop, and play!
Dates include:
- June 7, 14, 21, 28
- July 5, 12, 19, 26
Contact katieh@warrenpl.org for more information.
JUNE Highlights
June 7: Opening Day!
- Storytime at 10:30 a.m.
- Live music by Willie Huston 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
- Drop-in nature inspired art class with Flora Nye
- Inflables & other kids activities
June 14
- Castle & Quest Party activities (listed below) PLUS live music by Hugh Trimble 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
June 21
- Storytime with a farmer at 10:30 a.m.
- Bowling Green Fire Department “touch a truck”
- Quill writing class hosted by Kentucky Historical Society. Register here.
- Inflatables & other kids activities
June 28
- Carnival Party activities (listed below)
Special PARTY Dates in JUNE
Saturday, June 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Castle & Quest Party at the Market
Join us for a merry day of medieval merriment! Step back in time to a world of knights, castles, and grand festivities, including jousting, a petting zoo, and crafts!
Saturday, June 28, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Carnival Party at the Market
Join us for a day of carnival thrills and family fun! Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with games, excitement, and hands-on activities, including a dunking booth, a petting zoo, Skee-Ball, an aerial swing, and classic carnival games for all ages!
JULY Highlights
July 5
- LEGO play area hosted by Bricks & Minifigs
- Drone demonstrations by the Warren Co. Sheriff
- Inflatables & other kids activities
July 12
- Dino Dig Party activities (see below) PLUS art class with Kate Latham 10 a.m. to noon
July 19
- Steel Drum Music: noon to 1 p.m.
- LEGO play area hosted by Bricks & Minifigs
- Inflatables & other kids activities
July 26
- Summer Reading Finale activities (listed below)
Special PARTY Dates in JULY
Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Dino Dig Party at the Market
Join us for a prehistoric adventure millions of years in the making! Experience a dino-filled day of thrills, hands-on fun, and larger-than-life creatures, including the Feller Express Dino Show at 12 noon, a petting zoo, Boris the dinosaur, and a dino dig experience!
Saturday, July 26, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Summer Reading Finale at the Market
Join us for an outdoor adventure celebrating nature and the great outdoors! Enjoy a day of wildlife, water fun, and hands-on exploration, including a visit from Smokey Bear, a forestry pump truck where kids can cool off as they get sprayed with water, a petting zoo, and an immersive Hundred Acre Woods walk-through experience inside the building!
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Free parking is available in the Stadium Park Plaza parking structure. When not reserved for vendors, a few spots are also available beneath the Pavilion (except those marked for SKyPAC).
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