Reading to Dogs: Read to Chelsea
5/6/2013
3:30 PM
- Monday, June 24, 2013 5:00 PM
Mondays, 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Have fun reading with Chelsea our Reading Dog. Chelsea is a registered therapy and reading dog. Reading to dogs provides children with a non-judgmental and comforting environment to practice their reading skills. Readers from 1st through 5th grade can sign up for 20 minute sessions. Children love reading to dogs. Sign up early at the children’s desk for the spots that are convenient for you.
Beginners Summer String Lessons
7/8/2013
9:00 AM
- Monday, August 26, 2013 9:30 AM
Monday, July 8, 15, Tuesday, July 23, Monday, July 29 and Monday, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:00a.m. - 9:30a.m.
8 children entering Grades 2–4.
Beginners will learn the parts of the instrument, how to correctly hold the instrument, how to pluck, and elementary notes. They will learn to pluck a short song for the recital held on August 26th at 10:00a.m. Please enter child’s age, grade, instrument (violin, viola, cello) and amount/years of experience in note to instructor box. (Children need to bring their own instrument). BPJ603
Experienced Summer String Lessons
7/8/2013
9:30 AM
- Monday, August 26, 2013 10:00 AM
Monday, July 8, 15, Tuesday, July 23, Monday, July 29 and Monday, August 5, 12, 19, 26, 9:30a.m. – 10:00a.m.
8 children entering Grades 5–6.
Experienced students will review and expand on what they already know. They will prepare a song for the recital and also perform in a duet, trio or quartet. The recital will be held on August 26th at 10:00a.m. Please enter child’s age, grade, instrument (violin, viola, cello) and amount/years of experience.in the note to instructor box. (Children need to bring their own instrument). BPJ606
Summer Story Crafts
7/9/2013
10:00 AM
- Tuesday, August 13, 2013 10:30 AM
Tuesdays, July 9, 23, & August 6, 13, 10:00a.m.
24 children.
Celebrate this year’s summer reading club theme “Dig Into Reading!” Explore the world beneath your feet through stories and crafts. Register for each class separately. BPJ421
Jungle Quick Sand
7/10/2013
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
25 children.
Ever get a sinking feeling? Come learn about quicksand, that strange “solid ground” that isn’t. Make your own ooey, gooey quicksand and test it out on some unlucky jungle critters. How can we escape from quicksand? Take home your own quicksand sample…if you escape. Dress for a mess! BPJ408
Gardening Club
7/11/2013
11:00 AM
- Thursday, August 22, 2013 11:30 AM
Thursday, July 11, 25 & August 8, 22, 11:00a.m.
20 children.
Get ready to dig in the dirt! Join Anne Soper as she teaches you about vegetable gardening. Plant and care for our library garden and watch it grow! Weather Permitting. BPJ403
Parent’s Night Out
7/12/2013
7:00 PM
- 8:30 PM
25 children.
This program is back by popular demand. Parents, do you need a few extra hours to run some errands? Drop your children off at the library for popcorn, a drink and a viewing of the movie “Rise of the Guardians”. BPJ411
Construction Zone
7/24/2013
4:00 PM
- 5:30 PM
Wednesday, July 24, 4:00p.m. or 5:00p.m.
25 children.
Come together for Lego building fun and creativity. If you or someone you know has Legos that they no longer use, please donate them to the Library for use during this program. BPJ431
Summer Lanterns
7/31/2013
4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
25 children.
Don’t have time to catch fireflies? Then light up your life with mason jar lanterns. Each lantern is unique. BPJ417
Creative Cookies
8/5/2013
4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
30 children.
Guy Gagliano, professional baker will show you everything you need to know to decorate delicious pail and shovel cookies for the summer season. All you need to bring is your creativity! BPJ418
Rock Your World
8/7/2013
4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
25 children.
Think you know all about rocks and how they are formed? Think again as we explore some interesting facts about rocks. Then we will create masterpieces out of two very simple materials – rocks and pencils. BPJ419
Beach Bingo
8/9/2013
3:00 PM
- 3:30 PM
20 children, entering Grades 1-2.
Join us outside in the courtyard, weather permitting, for a game of beach bingo. Win prizes, listen to a story and dig into sand for a special surprise! Bring a beach towel to sit on and enjoy this fun summertime program. BPJ608
Life Beneath Our Feet
8/14/2013
10:30 AM
- 11:00 AM
30 children.
Just as much is going on beneath your feet as is going on above your head. Discover some of the animals that live there and the tools they have to survive. Sweetbriar will share some of the animals that dwell under the leaf litter, in holes and burrows and beneath rocks and logs. Participants will meet a rabbit, a salamander, a snake and more. BPJ422
Jumbo Speed Stacking Competition
8/16/2013
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
25 children entering Grades 3-5.
Participants will have lots of good competitive fun in this program. Try to get the fastest time stacking jumbo buckets with your teammates. Healthy fruits, snacks and beverages will be served during this program. BPJ607
Library Book Bingo
8/20/2013
10:00 AM
- 11:30 AM
25 children entering Grades 3-5.
Library Book Bingo is back! Your quick eyes and nimble fingers will help you win school supplies that you will need when school starts. BPJ609
JumpBunch 60 Second Challenge
8/21/2013
4:00 PM
- 4:30 PM
25 children.
JumpBunch 60 second challenge is back! Children will work in teams through 6-8 activities. This program is a little competitive and sometimes silly. Each activity is carefully crafted to sharpen fine and gross motor skills, encouraging teamwork and problem solving. BPJ423
