Summer Newsletter 

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We have created a unique summer reading challenge for kids and teens which runs through Aug. 2. Not only do participants earn rewards for reading books, but they are also rewarded for making projects and attending special events and programs at the library! 

 

Upcoming Programs	Date	Time
3D Printing Studio *	7/1	4 PM
Band Book Club	7/2	4 PM
Rat-a-Tat-Tat	7/3	6:30 PM
DIYT's Zombie Terrariums	7/8	4 PM
Arrrrr! Pirate Treasure Hunt	7/10	6:30 PM
Black Ops 2 Tournament	7/11	6 PM
Mid-Summer Stuffed Animal Sleepover	7/11	6:30 PM
The Great Grilled Cheese Battle	7/12	1 PM
Jim Gill *	7/12	2 PM
3D Printing Studio *	7/15	4 PM
Band Book Club	7/16	4 PM
Girls Night In	7/16	6:30 PM
Kid-Sized Candy Land	7/17	6:30 PM

 

Red: Teens

 

At the time this list is published, there are still openings in these programs. Each program is linked to its description and registration form. Drop-in programs have an asterisk (*).  

 

We will be celebrating the half-way point of our Make Some Noise Summer Reading Challenge with a performance by Jim Gill on Saturday, July 12, from 2 to 3 p.m. on the library lawn. The award-winning musician will perform original music, clap-alongs, and imaginative dances. Registration is not required for this all-ages family event. (Event will move indoors if it rains.) 

 

 

Participants can sign up for Make Some Noise in-person at the library or online. Click here for more information or to sign up. 

 

When participants register, they will receive a Participation Log to track what they read, what they make, and which programs and events they attend. This Participation Log is their ticket into the Grand Finale Event on Aug. 2.

 

 

READ: Participants will record the titles of the books they read in their Participation Log. (There is also an online option available for those who are interested.) Read eight books and win one free book of their choosing!

 

MAKE: Participants are invited to create various projects in our Makerspace and Digital Media Lab. Projects include art, science, robotics, electronics, music, video, and more. Every time a participant makes something at the library, they will receive a ticket to enter our grand prize drawings. 

 

CONNECT: Participants can attend library programs and events like weekly musical storytimes, Lego and Minecraft Clubs, videogame tournaments, performances by Jim Gill, Smarty Pants, and more. Every time a participant attends an event or program, they will receive a ticket to enter our grand prize drawings

 

 

Only participants who complete Make Some Noise will be eligible to attend the Grand Finale Event on Saturday, Aug. 2. The event, an indoor carnival celebration with special guest Smarty Pants and his Big Balloon Show, will feature magic, comedy, and Smarty's award-winning balloon props. To be eligible to attend the Grand Finale Event, participants must complete at least 16 challenges, which can be any combination of Reads, Makes, or Connects.

 

 

Every time a participant completes a challenge - every time they read a book, make something at the library, or attend an event or program - they will receive a ticket to enter our grand prize drawings which will be announced at the end of the summer. The more they participate, the better their chances are to win!