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SUMMER READING CLUB 2009


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The Summer Reading Club is for preschoolers - 8th grade.

 Come to the library whenever you choose from July 6 thru August 7 to tell us about the books you have read. If you report once a week there will be a new prize each week.

Registration begins Monday, June 15th

Book reporting begins Monday, July 6th!


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KICK-OFF CRAFT
ant paradeTo celebrate the beginning of our SUMMER READING CLUB there
will be a "KICK-OFF" CRAFT for children in grades K-3 on
Wednesday, July 1 or Thursday, July 2 at 11:00

Registration begins Monday June 15th
DESSERT AND DISCUSSIONboy reading
                                       Grades 4-6

We will read one book a week for three weeks which we will discuss over dessert.
Tuesday evenings at 7 pm beginning July 14.


Registration begins June 15.

boy readingBOOK BUDDIES
      Preschoolers ages 3-5

Children come to the library on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 for 5 weeks beginning July 7th.

 BOOK BUDDIES  are students in grades 6-9 who will read stories to small groups of children and will assist the librarian in group activities.

NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY.  Come if you can!

SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
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SCRAP-ART WORKSHOP
Grades K-5

Let your imagination go wild with recycled materials
  Wednesday, July 8 @ 2:00 or 3:30
 

Registration begins Monday, June 15
PRINTMAKINGprintmaking
                                      Grades 1-5

Create your own masterpiece with Printmaker MICHAEL KRASOWITZ

Wednesday, July 15 @ 2:00

Registration begins Wednesday, July 1.

science MAD SCIENCE OF LONG ISLAND
Grades 1-5

Three workshops that will keep you thinking this summer:

DRY ICECAPADES - Friday, July 24 @ 2:00
Registration begins Wednesday, July 8

OPTICAL ILLUSIONS - Friday, July 31 @ 2:00
Registration begins Friday, July 24

MISSION NUTRITION - Friday, August 7 @ 2:00
Registration begins Friday, July 31
YOGA AND A SNACK
Grades 4-6yoga

Come to the library with your own mat (if you have one).  We will supply the instructor and the snack!

Wednesday, July 22 @ 3:00 - Registration begins Wednesday, July 8
Wednesday, July 29 @ 3:00 - Registration begins Wednesday, July 22
Thursday, August 6 @ 3:00 - Registration begins Wednesday, July 29
video gamesWii GAME AFTERNOONS
Grades 4-6

Join in the fun of tournament competition

Friday, July 10 @ 3:00 - Registration begins Monday, June 29

Friday, August 14 @ 3:00 - Registration begins Monday, August 3
PJ STORY TIMEpjs

Come to the library on Thursday evenings July 2 thru August 6 at 7 pm.  There will be 30 minutes of sleepy stories.  Children can wear their favorite PJs and bring along a special stuffed animal friend.

NO REGISTRATION IS NECESSARY
CUDDLE UP WITH A PUP
Grades 2-3

A volunteer from Bide-a-Wee's Reading to Dogs Program will be at the library on
Thursday, August 20 @ 11:00

REGISTRATION for 15 minute Readings with the dog will begin Friday, July 31.
Space is limited.
children playingPLAY HOORAY

For children 18 months to 5 years old with a caregiver.  Music, play and more!

Wednesday, August 19 @ 11:00 - Registration begins Wednesday, August 11
Wednesday, August 26 @ 11:00 - Registration begins Wednesday, August 19
MOVIESmovies
Newly released feature films will be shown.

Check back for dates and movie titles.
music notesSUMMER READING CLUB PARTYmusic notes

For children of all ages!

JANICE BUCKNER will help us celebrate with stories and songs
Tuesday, August 11 @ 7 pm