Summer Fun!

Summer Reading Program

Children from birth to age 18 may sign up for Summer Reading program as soon as school lets out. Children will sign a contract and make a goal of how many books he/she will read during the summer. Children will receive a prize for their reading accomplishments when they turn in their completed reading log, beginning June 15 through Friday, July 31. Limit one prize per child.

Summer Reading Kick-off

The summer reading kick-off celebration will be held Saturday, May 30 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Activities include:

• RIF book distribution-each child and young adult may choose two free books to keep.
• Ice cream will be served starting at 1:00 pm.
• Ringmaster Dennis Proter from Happy Faces Entertainment will present “Under the Big Top” at 1:30 pm.

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• Tuesday, June 2: Pictionary-Be creative with TV shows, movies, and more.
• Tuesday, June 9: Bead Work-Wooden beads are the foundation for a bracelet or key chain.
Wednesday, July 8: Political Buttons-We’ll create buttons form your favorite issue.

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Story Time

Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays,
to June 2 to July 23

Story Time is for preschoolers through early elementary age. Children and parents will enjoy stories, finger plays, crafts, and snacks.

• June 2, 3, 4-We’re singing, storytime’s beginning.
• June 9, 10, 11-Cha-Cha Chicken, life in the coop is oh so sweet.
• June 16, 17, 18-Quilts are warm and cozy for all kinds of weather.
• June 23, 24, 25-Boogie Woogie Bunny!
• June 30, July 1, 2-Shake, Rattle, and Roll!
• July 7, 8, 9-Star shine on our flag.
• July 14, 15, 16-Plays, Television, Movies, and Stage.
• July 21, 22, 23-Ballerinas in their tutus, bid you tootle-oo.

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Family Nights

All ages are welcome to come and enjoy a fun-filled evening at your library! All programs are held on Thursdays evenings at 7:00 pm.

• June 4-Bob Goodin will be here to “Color Your World” with puppets and more.
• June 11-Ronald Meagher from American Black Belt Academy will show us some martial arts.
• June 18-Denise Sullivan from Leavenworth County Extension Office will “Book and Cook’ for us.
• June 25-Priscilla Howe will tell us amazing stories with her puppet friends.
• July 9-Vivian Ross will come as the “Laundress of the Frontier” and clean us up.
• July 16-The Leavenworth Fire Department will be here to talk about fire safety.
• July 23-Come and play Bingo and win books galore!

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