Summer Reading Club

An annual Summer Reading Club is offered to encourage kids to read throughout the summer months. Kids of all ages are encouraged to join in the fun. Activities include presentations, crafts, and games. Many Summer Reading Club activities require pre-registration. Please note that whenever you see a double asterisk after the program date, seating will be limited and you can register for the program at the Circulation Desk. The 2012 Summer Reading Club theme is "DREAM BIG, READ!"
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| June 11 ** | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| June 12 | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| June 13 | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am | |||||||||
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Book: The Magic Pillow by Demi |
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| Look Whooo's Reading | |||||||||||
| June 18 ** | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| June 19 | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| June 20 | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am | |||||||||
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Book: Who Goes There by Jennifer Ericsson |
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| Light Up the Night | |||||||||||
| June 25 | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| June 26 | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| June 27 | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am | |||||||||
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Book: Fireflies by Juli Brinckloe Craft: Firefly Jar/Star Fan |
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| Reach for the Stars | |||||||||||
| July 2 | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| July 3 | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| July 4 | Wednesday-Closed | Holiday! | |||||||||
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Book: Zoo in the Sky by Jacqueline Mitton Craft: Star-Spangled Wavers |
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| Explore the Night | |||||||||||
| July 9 ** | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| July 10 ** | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| July 11 ** | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am | |||||||||
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Craft: Spinning Bat Top |
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| By the Light of the Moon | |||||||||||
| July 16 | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| July 17 ** | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| July 18 | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am | |||||||||
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Book: Thirteen Moons on Turtle's Back by Joseph Bruchac Craft: Moon Lantern Speaker: Tuesday - Barney the Clown/Balloonia |
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| Monster Mash | |||||||||||
| July 23 ** | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| July 24 | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| July 25 | Wednesday |
10:00 - 11:30 am |
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Book: Dark Night by Dorothee DeMonfreid Craft: Monster Boo-Boo Bag, Monster Bookmark Speakers: Monday - Groove Club/Big Dreams: A Musical Slumber Party |
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| Creatures of the Night | |||||||||||
| July 30 ** | Monday | 1:30 - 3:00 pm | |||||||||
| July 31 ** | Tuesday | 6:00 - 7:30 pm | |||||||||
| August 1 ** | Wednesday | 10:00 - 11:30 am | |||||||||
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Book: Wolves in the Walls by Neil Gaiman Craft: Howling Wolf Sand Art Picture Speaker: Monday - Gator Dave - Night Watch Tuesday and Wednesday - Marne Titchenell - Wonders of Bats |
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| Camping Capers | |||||||||||
| Summer Reading Wrap-Up Parties | |||||||||||
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SLEEPOVER SHENANIGANS.jpg)
Friday, August 10, 2012
Summer Reading participants who complete a chapter book and a book report will be eligible for a sleepover at the library on Friday, August 10, 2012, at 6:00 p.m. Participants need to be picked up at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 11, and will need a signed parental permission slip before the event. If there is a large number of participants, a drawing will be held to determine who will participate. Reading more chapter books gives you a better chance of being selected.
Please pick up book report forms at the Children's Desk downstairs. This program will be limited to 20 participants in third through sixth grade.
STAR READERS
Story Time
June 5 - August 9, 2012
Story Times are Tuesdays from 5:30 - 6:00 pm and Thursdays from 11:00 - 11:30 am and is open to Preschoolers 2 1/2 - 5 years old.
Pre-Registration is not required.
| June 5 & 7 | Summer Wishes |
| June 12 & 14 | Starry Night |
| June 19 & 21 | Raccoon Moon |
| June 26 & 28 | Flashing Fireflies |
| July 3 & 5 | Follow Your Dream |
| July 10 & 12 | Wild Things Rumpus |
| July 17 & 19 | Night Owls |
| July 24 & 26 | Batty Lullaby |
| July 31 & August 2 | Camp-Out |
| August 7 & 9 | Sandman Stories |

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