Events for Kids & Family Summer Reading Kickoff Saturday, June 1@10:30a in Auditorium We are kicking off Summer Reading with Indiana Wild who is bringing live animals such as a hairy armadillo, snake, lizard, tortoise, Kookaburra, and more. For all ages. Summer Reading Club: Adventure Begins at Your Library Saturday, June 1-Saturday, July 27 Are you ready to read and have a chance to win prizes? Pick up your adventure path pass at the Youth Services desk. For ages birth-12. Book Advisor for a Week! Saturday, June 1 - Saturday, August 31 Ever wanted to create a display of your favorite books at the library? Grab a form to fill out and return it to the Youth Services desk. If chosen, you will be contacted with all the details and your display will be up for a week in the Youth Services Department. For ages 5-12. Story Time: Adventure Begins at Your Library To be determined. Please call the library for dates and times. Design Your Own Sunglasses Tuesday, June 4@3p in Auditorium There’s a bright summer ahead! Join us to decorate your own sunglasses. For ages 3-12. Registration begins on May 28. Zentangle Art Adventure Wednesday, June 5@10:30a in Auditorium Make doodles with markers and foil as our medium. For ages 2-6. Registration begins on May 29. Book It! Book Folding 101 Tuesday, June 11@2p in Auditorium Join us to learn how to make folded book art! For ages 6-12. Registration begins on June 4. Father’s Day Gift Wednesday, June 12 - Friday, June 14 Make a small gift for Dad or Grandpa for Father’s Day. For ages 3-12. While supplies last. Saturday Crafternoon Saturday, June 15@9a-11a in Auditorium Children 12 years and younger are invited to drop in and make some crafts. Bring your own snacks and join us for fun. Registration begins on June 8. * All programs take place in Youth Services unless otherwise noted. Caregivers should attend programs with child. Spots requiring registration will be held for 10 minutes past start time, then will be opened to walk-ins. Snack Necklaces Monday, June 17@12p-4p Make your own snack necklace to munch on in case you get hungry! For ages 3-12. Ready for Kindergarten: Are You Ready to Learn? Thursday, June 20@10:30a If you’re headed to kindergarten, join us for a six-week session to hear stories and learn related skills. Learn about good behavior in the classroom and practice some kindergarten concepts. Registration begins on June 3. Bingo for Books: Summer Adventure Saturday, June 22@3:30p in Auditorium Children up to 12 years are welcome to join summer picture bingo to win books and prizes. Registration begins on June 15. Perler Bead Fun Wednesday, June 26@5-7p Drop in to create with Perler beads. For ages 5-12. Ready For Kindergarten: Can We Be Friends? Thursday, June 27@10:30a in Auditorium If you’re headed to kindergarten, join us to learn about interacting with other kids and reinforce skills like managing emotions and understanding empathy. Registration begins June 3. Patriotic Scavenger Hunt Monday, July 1 - Saturday, July 6 Go on a scavenger hunt looking for patriotic pictures around Youth Services. Puzzle Day Monday, July 8@11:30a-7p Drop in to put together puzzles. Crazy Art Adventure Wednesday, July 10@10:30a in Auditorium Make a painting using unusual painting tools. For ages 2-6. Registration begins on July 3. Ready for Kindergarten: Sing the ABC’s with Me Thursday, July 11@10:30a If you’re headed to kindergarten, join us to practice writing skills and basic phonics and letter recognition. Registration begins on June 3. Crazy for Coloring Monday, July 15@6p Do you enjoy coloring? If so, we will have some fun things to color. Registration begins on July 8. For ages 5-12. Board Game Night Tuesday, July 16@4p-7p Come and play some board games! Emoji Fun Wednesday, July 17@10a-7p Enjoy some emoji crafts for World Emoji Day! Ready for Kindergarten: Talk to Me Thursday, July 18@10:30a If you’re headed to kindergarten, join us to work on expanding our vocabulary. Bring a small item to participate in a show and tell. Registration begins on June 3. Summer Electronics Camp Monday, July 22 - Thursday, July 25@10a-1p Memorial Book Room Experience hands on learning and explore electrical circuits and other electronicsbased activities. Create electromagnets, burglar alarms, and blinking lights. No prior knowledge of electronics is required. For ages 10-16. Registration begins on June 24. Learning Adventure Tuesday, July 23@9a-4p Working on your ABC’s and 123’s? A variety of learning activities will be available between 9a and 4p to learn at your own pace. Puzzle Day Wednesday, July 24@9:30a-7p Drop in to put together puzzles. Ready for Kindergarten: Come Play with Me Thursday, July 25@10:30a If you’re headed to kindergarten, join us to take a break from busy schedules and learn to interact with our peers through play activities. Registration begins on June 3. Saturday Crafternoon Saturday, July 27@9a-11a in Auditorium Children 12 years and younger are invited to drop in and make some crafts. Bring your own snacks and join us as we make Olympics themed crafts and cheer on the USA. Registration begins on July 20. Space Adventure Camp Tuesday, July 30@2p in Memorial Book Room If you’re in grades 3-5 join us for outer space fun. Learn about the solar system and Earth’s moon with crafts and then find out what it’s like to be an astronaut with hands on activities and a space snack taste test. Registration begins on July 23. Ready for Kindergarten: Make Time for Math Thursday, August 1@10:30a If you’re headed to kindergarten, join us to reinforce early math concepts. Registration begins on June 3. Insect Scavenger Hunt Monday, August 5 - Saturday, August 10 Go on a scavenger hunt looking for bugs hidden around Youth Services. Playdoh Play Monday, August 5@11:30a-7p Drop in to create with Playdoh. While supplies last. For ages 2-12. Pencil Toppers Tuesday, August 6@11:30a-7p Drop in to decorate pencils. For ages 5-12. Printmaking with a Purpose Monday, August 12@6p Create your own print and use it to decorate a tote bag. For ages 6-12. Registration begins on August 5. Lego Fun Night Tuesday, August 14@4p-7p Drop in to create with Legos. Saturday Crafternoon Saturday, August 24@9a-11a in Auditorium Children 12 years and younger are invited to drop in and make some crafts. Bring your own snacks and join us for fun. Registration begins on August 17. Color Your Own Bookmark Tuesday, August 27@9:30a-7p Design your own bookmark.
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