Summer Reading Program 2013
If you would like to bring a group of 5 or more children to a story time, please call the library in advance (no need to call in advance for Special Event Thursdays). Children under the age of eleven must always be supervised by an adult, in all areas of the library. A parent or adult caregiver of children under age eleven must remain in the library while children are attending programs.
Toddler Time
Wednesdays, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Children's Area
Birth through Age 3
Babies, toddlers, and their caregivers are invited to enjoy lively interactive programs that focus on early literacy skills. Each session features a read-aloud story, rhymes, fingerplays, and lots of songs.
- June 5
- June 12
- June 19
- June 26
- July 3
- July 10
- July 17
- July 24
Pre-School Story Time
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 2:00
Children's Auditorium
Ages 3 through 5
Pre-school Story Time gives children and their caregivers the opportunity to enjoy books, songs, puppets, fingerplays, and a simple craft project.
- June 4/5 - Dig in the Garden
- June 11/12 - Dino Dig!
- June 18/19 - I Dig Big Machines
- June 25/26 - Creeping Critters
- July 2/3 - Going on a Treasure Hunt
- July 9/10 - Dig into the Past
Bring your teddy bear or other stuffed animal for a Stuffed Friends Library Sleepover! - July 16/17 - Muddy Fun!
- July 23/24 - My Library Rocks!
School Age Program
Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9:30 am, 11:00 am & 2:00
Shiloh Room
Ages 6 through 9
These fun-filled programs feature stories, songs, activities, and crafts. Children of all abilities are welcome!
Adults are not required to attend school-age programs; however, an adult must stay with children who are 7 years old and under at all times while in the Library.
- June 4/5 - Where There's Mud There's Worms
- June 11/12 - Great Day to Play in the Garden
- June 18/19 - Burrowing Animals
- June 25/26 - Let's Rock
- July 2/3 - Caves and Cave Dwellers
- July 9/10 - Buried Treasure
- July 16/17 - Digging Dinosaurs
- July 23/24 - Egyptians and their Mummies
Junior Book Club
Tuesdays, 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Children's Department
Ages 10 through 11
- June 4 - Sea Turtles ... They Dig the Sand! Do You?
- June 11 - You Say Potatoes, I Say Potahtoes
- June 18 - Garbage Helps the Garden Grow
- June 25 - So You Want to Be an Archaelogist
- July 2 - Meet the Mummies & Pyramid Party
- July 9 - Mining for Gold (please bring your favorite stone or fossil!)
- July 16 - Cool Caves
- July 23 - Rockin' Rock Art
Spanish Story Time for Families / Cuentos en Español para Familias
Thursdays, 4:00 pm
Children's Auditorium
Spanish Story Time is designed for families to enjoy stories, songs, puppets, and fingerplays. A simple craft project follows.
- June 6 - Everything Grows
- June 13 - Dig It, Build It, Go!
- June 20 - Dig It Up
- June 27 - Fun in the Mud
- July 4 - Library Closed
- July 11 - Gone Underground
- July 18 - Digging for Treasures