Editor’s Pick

 Adults are invited to sign up for a free Adult Summer Reading 2015 at the Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd. and submit reviews at www.summerreading.org or in the library by 5 p.m. on Aug. 28. Prizes will be awarded to the four individuals who read the most books and post/submit reviews. Winners will be announced on Aug. 29 at 2:30 p.m. This program is open only to those who select the Bronx Library Center as their local library. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

Onstage

 City Parks Foundation presents SummerStage Kids free performing arts events featuring Marika Hughes & Bottom Heavy, July 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Van Cortlandt Park’s Classic Playground, VC Park South and Orloff Avenue. For more information, call (212) 360-8281 or (212) 353-9585.

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents The New York Exceptions in Concert, featuring ‘50s and ‘60s rock and roll, June 27 at 2:30 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

 Events

The Fordham Road BID presents an Outdoor Film Festival, June 26 at 8:30 p.m. at Bryan Park (Fordham and Kingsbridge roads), “Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.” For more information, visit fordhamroadbid.org.

The Museum of Bronx History, 3266 Bainbridge Ave., hosts a free talk by author Phil Coltoff on his book, “The Block,” about his growing up in the Crotona Park section of the South Bronx. For more information, call (718) 881-8900.

Bronx Museum of the Arts presents free First Friday, July 3, 6 to 10 p.m., film, “White Wedding,” at Joyce Kilmer Park (Grand Concourse between 161st and 164th streets). Rain location is at the museum, 1040 Grand Concourse. For more information, call (718) 681-6000.

Wave Hill, a Bronx oasis at 675 W. 252nd St. in Riverdale, offers Family Art Projects: Lavender Blooms, to use the lavender flower to make pillows and sachets, June 27 and 28; and Nature’s Canvas Bag, to create a leafy impression on a canvas bag, July 4 and 5; both in WH House from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Also scheduled is Outdoor Music Wednesdays: July 1 – Lumiere String Quartet featuring Broadway, popular and patriotic tunes; and July 8 – Katie Mullins, singer/musician; both on the grounds from 7 to 8 p.m. (bring chair, no blankets; free with admission to grounds). Grounds admission is free until noon Saturdays and Tuesdays all year. For more information and a schedule of events including tours and walks, call (718) 549-3200.

 The public is invited to ride the free Bronx Culture Trolley, which transports visitors on the first Wednesday of every month (except January and September), to free Bronx hot spots. Trolley night starts with a 5 p.m. reception at the Longwood Art Gallery at Hostos Community College, 450 Grand Concourse (at 149th Street). From there, the trolley departs at 5:30, 6:30, and 7:30 p.m. Next ride is on July 1. Riders can get on and off at any scheduled stop and spend as much time as they wish at any or all of the featured venues. For more information and a detailed schedule, call (718) 931-9500 ext. 33 or log on to www.bronxarts.org.

Library Events

The Bronx Library Center, 310 E. Kingsbridge Rd., presents for children: Preschool Story Time at 11 a.m.: (ages 3 to 5 years), and Toddler Play Time at noon: (ages 18 to 36 months); both on June 25; Hands-On Projects (ages 7 to 12): Visor Hat Making, June 25 at 4 p.m., and Super Book Making, July 9 at 2 p.m.; Reading Aloud at 11 a.m.: (ages 3 to 8), to enjoy picture books, July 6, 8 and 9; and film: July 7 at 2 p.m. For teens/young adults, there is: Put a Hero on It: to decorate a T-shirt with a photo of your favorite hero, June 29 at 4 p.m. For more information, call (718) 579-4244/46/57 or visit www.nypl.org.

The Mosholu Library, 285 E. 205th St., offers for children: Toddler Story Time: (ages 18 to 36 months), songs and rhymes, June 25 at 10:30 a.m.; and Three Ancient Myths and My Annoying Sister: (ages 5 to 12), performance presented by Urban Stages, June 26 at 3:30 p.m. Adults can enjoy: Film: “American Sniper,” June 27 at 2 p.m.; and Knitting Circle: Thursdays at 3 p.m. For more information, call (718) 882-8239.

The Jerome Park Library, 118 Eames Place (near Kingsbridge Road), offers for kids: Get Active Fridays: (ages 5 to 12), dance and zumba, June 26 at 3 p.m.; and African Dancing and Folktales: (ages infant to 12 years), performance by Urban Stages, July 8 at 2 p.m. For teens/young adults, there is: Paint on Silk: to create anything from a bandana to hair ties to bracelets or wall art (materials are provided), July 7 at 2 p.m. For more information, call (718) 549-5200.

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