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It’s Summertime and the Reading is Easy…

Make a Splash…Read!
Kindergarten through fifth graders can read their favorite books for weekly prizes. Sign up your preschooler for the Gold Coast Read-To-Me Kids Club.

School Summer Reading Lists Now Available!
Pick up a copy today.  Look for the brightly colored stickers on the spines of the books to locate your required summer reading for each grade.  Green is for elementary school, pink is for middle school and yellow is for high school.  Need help finding a great book?  Ask a librarian!

Miss Ashley Crafts
Thurs., July 8 — Designer Cork Board      Grades K-2 3-3:30P.M.
Have fun decorating a cork board for your room.
Thurs., July 22 — Creative Writing Workshop Grades 3-5 3-3:30P.M.
Write your own story, in a notebook provided, using a scenic photograph for inspiration.
Thurs., Aug. 12 — Sun Mosaics                  Grades K-2 3-3:30P.M.
Bright pieces of foam create a shining sun mosaic.
Thurs., Aug. 26 — Magnets                         Grades 3-5  3-3:30P.M.
Make a cute magnet to use or give as a gift.

Family Scavenger Hunt
Sat., July 10                                                                10:30A.M.-3:00P.M.
Choose a team name and pick up a checklist. The team that finishes first with the greatest number of items wins a prize. The checklist plus all the items must be brought to the Children’s Room no later than 3pm.

“A Time for Kids”             Ages 18 months-5 years
Tues., July 13 — Hidden Pictures                                    1:30P.M.
Thurs., July 22 — Frog                                                    11:00A.M.
Tues., Aug. 10 — Mr. Potato Head                                  1:30P.M.
Thurs., Aug. 19 — Lunchbox                                            1:00A.M.
Preschoolers learn through creative movement, singing and dancing, storytelling, and arts and crafts.

Books Before Bedtime                    Ages 3-6
Tues., July 13, 20; Aug. 3, 10                   7:00P.M.
Wear PJs or comfy clothes to this evening story time.

Play Hooray                              Ages 3-24 months 
Fri., July 16; Thurs., July 29; Fri., Aug. 6; Mon., Aug. 16 11:00A.M.
Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music and movement.

Catfish Charlie    Grades K-5
Sat., July 17                                     2:00P.M.
Create this cool, colorful ocean creature that holds a surprise snack in his mouth. Cleverly decorate with spray paint.
 
Father Goose Story Time        Ages12-35 months
Mon., July 19, 26; Aug. 2                     11:00A.M.
Parents, grandparents and caregivers are invited to share some quality time with their children during thirty-minute Circle Time. Sessions highlight nursery rhymes, stories and songs.

Starfish Placemat and Coaster           Grades K-5
Tues., July 20                                                     4:00P.M.
Paint an underwater scene on a canvas placemat and a starfish on a coaster.  It's sure to put a smile on your face at every meal.

Picture Book Films                             Ages 3-5
Fri., July 23, 30; Aug. 13, 20                        11:00A.M.
This thirty-minute program presents short films based on children’s favorite picture books.

Baking Coach Delights                    Grades K-5
Sat., July 24 — Pool Cake                          2:00P.M.
Make waves in your fully-decorated 7" round pool cake.  Everyone goes home with a cake in a bakery box to share with friends and family!
Wed., Aug. 18 — Make Ice Cream              4-5:00P.M.
Learn how to make ice cream and then enjoy eating it at the library.  Everyone goes home with a recipe for making ice cream from scratch.

BOOK TALKS
Tues., July 27, Aug. 17        Grades 3-4                             7-8:00P.M.
Wed., July 28, Aug. 25        Grades 5                                7-8:00P.M.
Thurs., July 29, Aug. 19       Grades 1-2                             4-5:00P.M.
Join your friends in lively book discussion.

Fractured Fairytale Play (at the Annex)     Ages 3-6
Wed., July 28                                                          5-5:30pm
Local teens perform for your enjoyment.

Story Time with Miss Ashley                     Ages 3-5
Wed., July 28; Aug. 4, 11                                        11:00A.M.
This half-hour session provides an opportunity for developing social skills and a love of reading.

Game Night                                       Grades 4-5
Wed., Aug. 11                                          7:00P.M.
Bring your own board, cards, or Wii games to share, or come to learn and enjoy new ones.

Underwater Scene Painted Canvas Grades K-5
Sat., Aug. 14                                                    2:00P.M.
Paint an undersea world on stretched canvas and create a beautiful piece of artwork to hang on your wall.

End of Summer Reading Party:
Flow Circus
Sat., Aug. 21                                                        2-3:00P.M.
Flow Circus engages audiences of all ages in experiences of play that captivate, energize, and inspire.

Rubber Duck Design Contest
Sat., June 26 through Sat., Aug. 14
Rubber Duckie...you might be the one!  Two ducks will be selected to win a prize: one from Grades K-2, the other from Grades 3-5.  Ducks will be judged on originality, style, and color...so let your imagination run wild! Pick up your duck and form in the Children's Room today!  All ducks must be submitted no later than August 14.

Letterboxing: A Family Adventure
Sat., June 26 through Tues., Aug. 31
Letterboxing provides an intriguing mix of treasure hunting, navigation and exploration. See Children’s Room for details.

2nd Annual Bookmark Contest
Create an original bookmark based on the 2010 Make a Splash Summer Reading theme. Contest begins June 26; all bookmarks must be submitted no later than August 14th. Two bookmarks will be selected to be printed and given out at the library: one from Grades K through 2, and one from Grades 3 through 5.

Need Homework Help?
If you are an elementary or secondary school student, take advantage of Live Homework Help and Live Librarian, both easily accessible from your home's internet-connected PC. Live Homework Help is available any day of the week from 2:00P.M. to 10:00P.M. The Live Librarian service is online 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Get help with school assignments, resumé writing, or using electronic resources more effectively.