Library

Summer "Ready to Read"
for Babies, Toddlers, Preschoolers and Kindergartners

Ready to Read is designed for children from birth through the completion of kindergarten.

Children begin learning pre-reading skills from birth.

Ready to Read, our award-winning summer library program, is designed to help young children acquire pre-reading skills with fun and educational parent-directed activities.

When you register you'll receive your activity guide complete with information about ready to read skills, ready to read activities, an activity log, and instructions for participating in the program. Participants will receive fun rewards for completing weekly activities.

Registration begins on Monday June 9.

Ready to Read begins on Monday June 16 and runs through Thursday, July 24.

Summer Reading
for School-Age Children

Summer Reading is designed for children who have completed first through eighth grades.

Kids who read succeed. The summer reading program is a fun way to encourage your child to spend time reading! Participating in summer reading can play an important role in creating fluent, lifelong readers.

Participants will receive their own personal reading log to record the titles of the books they have read. Children will receive one ticket for each book read for a weekly drawing of prizes. The more you read, the greater your chance of winning.

Registration begins on Monday June 9.

Reporting begins on Monday June 16 and runs through Thursday, July 24.

Summer 2008 Programs

Art In The Park

Join the staff of the Children's Library for a fun morning in the park. We'll be creating with paints, scissors, play dough, chalk, shaving cream, bubbles and a few surprises. Remember to dress for a mess and keep your finger crossed for sunshine and blue skies. Additional parking is available at the USC Recreation Center.

Registration begins Monday, May 19.

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Ready To Read Adventures

Come to the Library for a fun and educational morning filled with crafts, games and activities based on different learning concepts.

Dates:	June 17 Colors and Shapes June 24 Letters July 1    Opposites July 8    Rhymes July 15 What Comes Next? (Patterns) July 22 Numbers
Who:	Pre-Readers ages 3 years and older accompanied by an adult
When:	Tuesdays, June 17 - July 22 from 10 a.m. - Noon
Where:	Children's Library

Registration begins Monday, June 9.

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I'm Going To First Grade!

Getting ready to read can be fun! All kids who have completed kindergarten are invited to participate in this hour long program. Once again, this year we will be featuring our canine volunteers Molly and Piper! Each week Norman and Rona Pookman, volunteers for Therapy Dogs International, will be bringing their dogs who love to hear stories read by boys and girls. We'll also be planning activities, games, and stories designed to reinforce ready to read skills.

Who:	All kids who are going into 1st grade
When:	Wednesdays, June 18 - July 9 at 2:15 p.m.
Where:	Children's Story Room

Registration begins Monday, June 9.

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I Love To Read!

Here's an opportunity for kids who have completed first and second grades to practice their reading skills with student volunteers. Once again, this year we will be featuring our canine volunteers Molly and Piper! Each week Norman and Rona Pookman, volunteers for Therapy Dogs International, will be bringing their dogs who love to hear stories read by boys and girls.

Registration begins Monday, June 9.

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Bug Science

Explore the fascinating world of bugs in this evening program. Begin hatching butterflies, learn about bug-ology, and have fun with activities and games.

Who:	Kids who have completed 2nd - 4th grade
When:	Thursday, June 19 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where:	Children's Story Room

Registration begins Monday, June 9.

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Bugs 'R Us

Come to this special weekly program for a fun afternoon of creepy, crawly bugs. Each week, a different species of bugs will be explored through hands-on activities and a special presenter.

Dates:	June 23 The Carnegie Science Center presents Creepy Critters June 30 The Regional Environmental Education Center presents Spiders July 7 The Carnegie Museum of Natural History presents Butterflies July 14 The USC Citizens for Land Stewards featuring Backyard Bugs July 21 Local Beekeeper Franny Brown presents Bees
Who:	Kids who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade
When:	Mondays, June 23 - July 21 from 2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Where:	Children's Library

Registration begins Monday, June 9.

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Celebrate the 4th of July!

Celebrate the Fourth of July at this special evening program. In addition to fun Independence Day themed activities, we will also be having our weekly prize drawing for the Summer Reading Program.

	Who:	Kids of all ages with a parent, grandparent, or caregiver
	When:	Thursday, July 3 from 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (Drawing at 8:00 p.m.)
	Where:	Children's Library

Registration begins Monday, June 16.

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Hey, Fly Guy Super Adventure

Celebrate all things Fly Guy in this program that will feature the hilarious literary adventures of the character, games, and activities.

Who:	Kids who have completed Kindergarten through 2nd grade
When:	Thursday, July 17 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Where:	Children's Story Room

Registration begins Monday, June 30.

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Critter Carnival

We'll wrap up Summer Reading with a fun afternoon at the library. Stop in and report for the last time and stay and play. Plan to join us and celebrate the end of Summer Reading.

Registration begins Monday, July 7.

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