Be Creative @ Your Library!
Enrollment begins Monday May 18th for the 2009 Summer Reading Program “Be Creative @ Your Library”.
The Kick-Off event will be a special showing of “The Tale of Despereaux” at the Rex Theater June 1st @ 4:00pm free for all children enrolled in the program. The movie is based on the book by Kate DiCamillo and rated G. Refreshments will be provided.
All participants will sign up in one of the following categories: Family Reader, Read on Your Own, or Teen Reader. Family readers will set a goal of number of books to be read, all others may set their goal of number of books, or number of pages. Prizes will be earned after every ten books, or 200 pages.(maximun 6 prizes per child.) Children successfully completing their reading contract may choose a paperback book at the conclusion of the program July 10th at the celebration party. Magician, Dan-Dan the Magic Man will provide the entertainment at this event.
Creative programs for all ages will be provided each Monday June 8-July 6th. These include Let’s Make Music, Pressed Flowers, Milford Nature Center, and Creative Collage.
Tuesdays 2-3:00 pm are set aside for 7-9 year olds
Wednesdays 3-4:00 pm for 10-12 year olds
Thursdays 10:30-11:15am for 0-2 year olds & 3-6 year olds
These weekly times will include stories, activities, crafts, and snacks!
Teens are invited to “Lunch at the Library”* on the following dates: June 4th, June 18th, and July 9th @ 1:00pm * Bring a sack lunch. Drinks provided.
Our goal is to provide a fun, worthwhile reading program to foster a love of books and to encourage children to read over the summer months in order to maintain or improve reading skills.
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