Library Markets
Let us help you shop — or sell your wares — locally during the year!
Small Business Saturday Holiday Market @ Kirby Branch
Summer Reading Farmers Market @ SOKY Center
Locally Made Market @ SOKY Center
WCPL is very passionate about local farmers, artists, and crafters, and helping them extend their reach to our local community. We host several markets throughout the year, two one-day events (with a small fee or no fee to our vendors), as well as a Summer Reading Farmers Market series, which takes place every Saturday during the months of June and July. See below for details.
Summer Reading Farmers Market 2026
Summer Reading Farmers Market Details
This weekly Saturday market is designed to showcase local farmers/growers, crafters/artisans, and food trucks. All products sold will be made/created/authored by individuals and small businesses.
Additional Details:
- Location: @ SOKY Center (link to page), 636 Center Street
- Dates: Every Saturday in June and July (minus July 4) and August 1; 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. NOTE: July 16 will be Kid Vendors Market Day.
- Free parking: Stadium Park Plaza’s parking garage.
Information about this market and those through the year can also be found at SOKY Center’s web site.
Market Questions
Email Program Lead Léa Schenk at leas@warrenpl.org with any questions.
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.
From June 6, through August 1 (excluding July 4), folks can shop on Saturday mornings (8 a.m .to noon) for fresh produce, handmade creations, and local goods, as well as bring the whole family to enjoy pop-up storytimes, inflatables, costumed characters, and activities designed to keep all ages reading and thriving all summer long.
Special Dates
- Closed for the holiday: Saturday, July 4.
- Saturday, July 18, will be a special Kid Vendors Market Day, where youth entrepreneurs will be selling their wares!
- Character visits at the 10 a.m. storytime:
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- June 6: Bluey & Bingo
- June 13: Pikachu
- June 20: Olaf
- June 27: Skye & Chase
- July 11: The Grinch
- July 18: Scooby Doo
- July 25: Toothless
- August 1: Pete the Cat
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Schedule of WCPL-Hosted Markets
Summer Reading Farmers Market
- @ SOKY Center (link to page)
- 2026 Dates: Every Saturday in June and July (minus 7/4), ending August 1; 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Locally Made Market
- @ SOKY Center
- Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Small Business Saturday Holiday Market
- @ Bob Kirby Branch Library
- Date: The Saturday following Thanksgiving
