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It's time for Summer Reading!
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The staff of the Greensburg-Decatur County Public Library, Bookmobile, and Westport Branch are so excited to begin the Summer Reading program and all of the fun that goes along with it!
 Join us for the Summer Reading Kick-off at the Greensburg Library on Wednesday, June 3 from 4 - 7 p.m.You can sign up for the program, have popcorn and lemonade, make a super hero mask and get a temporary tattoo. Bring your camera for some pictures in our Super Hero Photo Booth! 
Enjoy Coyote Chris and his favorite animals with 
at 6 p.m.
No registration necessary.
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You can become a SUPER READER!
Here's how the
Summer Reading Program works and the prizes you can win!
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Signing up for and participating in the Summer Reading program is SUPER easy!
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SUPER Prizes! Prizes! Prizes!
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Sign up with a user name and password and start reading!
Pre-readers will have a goal of 14 books read to them for each level. Elementary students, teens and adults will read either 210 minutes or 210 pages per level. Students and adults reading to pre-readers can count that time, as well. You can read books, magazines, eBooks, audio books, newspapers, etc. As you finish each level, stop by the Library to pick up your prize and put your drawing slip in the bag of your choice. It's just that easy! And, the Library is making it even easier by waiving the fines on any child or teen card one time for the summer. So, nothing will stop a child from becoming a SUPER READER at the Library! (Fine forgiveness on late fees from the Greensburg or Westport Libraries only. We cannot waive fees for lost or damaged items.)  Keep scrolling for more information about programming and other activities! |
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Prizes for children and teens are:
Level 1 - Choice of book (Teens may also choose earbuds)
Level 2 - Ticket for one free ride at the Decatur County 4-H Fair
Level 3 - Coupon for free food from a local restaurant
Level 4 - Choice of candy or snack food
In addition, anyone who finishes level one will also be invited to the End of Summer Reading Pool Party
at the city pool.
Adult prizes are:
Level 1: A $5.00 fine forgiveness card
Level 2: Free cup of library coffee, tea, or hot chocolate
Level 3: Choice of pen or sticky notes
Level 4: Choice of candy or snack food
All prizes must be collected in
order by week.
You may collect only one prize per week.
In addition to the prizes for each level, everyone will receive an entry form, per level, to place as entry for a drawing at the end of the program. The drawing prizes for kids and teens include:Olaf Snow Cone Machine Giant Coloring Books & Twistable Crayons Frozen Headphones Batman Walkie Talkies Batman Lego Set Avenger's Lego Set Big Joe Bean Bag Chair Fishing Pole One year subscription to National Geographic Little Kids magazine One year subscription to National Geographic Kids magazine Pool Party at the YMCA Connor Prairie Tickets Kindle Fire John Green 4 book set Indianapolis Indians tickets King's Island tickets Newport Aquarium tickets Children's Museum tickets Gift Cards from Wendy's, McDonalds, Wal-mart, Amazon, Wolf Theaters, and Dairy Queen The drawing prizes for adults are:Kindle Fire Gift certificate toward carpet cleaning from Watkins Hydra Steam 2 tickets to the Indiana Repertory Theatre A gift basket from Napoleon State Bank, including a $50 gift card 
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Children's Room Activities
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Wednesday, June 3
- 4 - 7 p.m. - Summer Reading Kickoff
- 6 p.m. Silly Safaris
Thursday, June 4
- 10 a.m. - Lots of Legos program
- All day - Make and Take Craft - Big Cheer Hand
Tuesday, June 8
- 10 a.m. - Super Hero Training Camp
- 2 p.m. - Super Hero Training Camp
Wednesday, June 10
- 2 p.m. - Touch a Truck program
Thursday, June 11
- 10 a.m. Super Sensory Day
- All day - Make and Take Craft - Camo Hero Bracelet
Friday, June 12- 10 a.m. - Maker Space - Finger print crafts and flip book
Tuesday, June 16 - 10 a.m. - Super Hero Snacks
- 2 p.m.- Super Hero Snacks
Wednesday, June 17 Thursday, June 18 - 10 a.m. - Mother Goose on the Loose program
- All day - Make and Take Craft - Father's Day Card
Friday, June 19 - 10 a.m. - Maker Space - Tissue Paper Crafts
Tuesday, June 23 - 10 a.m. - Super Hero Science
- 2 p.m. - Super Hero Science
Wednesday, June 24 - 2 p.m. Minnetrista Theater presents Jill and the Beanstalk
Thursday, June 25 - All day - Make and Take Craft - Ninja Stress Balls
- 10 a.m. - Life Sized Games for T'weens (grades 3 - 5)
Friday, June 26 - 10 a.m. - Maker Space - Fun with Paint
Tuesday, June 30 - 10 a.m. - Super Spies
- 2 p.m. - Super Spies
Wednesday, July 1 Thursday, July 2 - All day - Make and Take - 4th of July Craft
Wednesday, July 8 - 7 p.m. - End of Summer Reading Pool Party (for all students who have finished level 1 of the Reading Program)
Thursday, July 9 - 10 a.m. - Drop-in Lego Program
- All Day - Make and Take Craft - Lego Cookies
Thursday, July 16 - All day - Make and Take Craft - Back To School
Registration is required for most programs. Call 812-663-2826 or visit us online at www.greensburglibrary.org/events. Keep going... There's a Book Sale coming up! |
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 Thursday, June 4
- 1 p.m. - We're in Kahoots! Online Trivia Game
Thursday, June 11
- 1:00 p.m. Maker Space Mania
Monday, June 15
- 1 p.m. - Suminagashi (Floating Ink) Painting
Thursday, June 18
- 1 p.m. - Don't Go Into the Water! Shark Week program
Friday, June 19
- 10 a.m. - Survive the Zombie Apocalypse! Survival Training
- 1:30 p.m. - Survive the Zombie Apocalypse! Survival Training
Thursday, June 25
- 1 p.m. - Escape the Ordinary Board Games! Go Life Sized!
Friday, June 26
- 1 p.m. - Clothespin Photo Wreath
Thursday, July 2
- 1 p.m. - 4th of July T-shirt Painting
Thursday, July 9
- 1 p.m. - Annual Water and Shaving Cream Day!
 Tuesday, June 9 - 6 p.m. Monthly "Knit Night" meeting
Monday, June 15 - 6 p.m. Fermented Beverage Showcase
Tuesday, June 23 - 6 p.m. - Chocolate and Canvas
Tuesday, July 14 - 6 p.m. - Monthly "Knit Night" meeting
Thursday, July 16 - 6 p.m. - Computer Fundamentals Class - Hardware, Software and Saving Files.
Registration is required for most Teen and Adult programs. Call 812-663-2826 or visit us online at www,greensburglibrary.org/events. Don't forget! The Children's Room will also be holding Toddler Time and Story Time during the month of June. Sign up your kids or grand-kids! 
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Activities at the Westport Branch Library
Kids
Monday, June 2 ~ 2 p.m.Lots of Lego's ProgramGrades 1 - 5Monday, June 15 ~ 2 p.m.Super Hero Snacks ProgramGrades 1 - 5 Kid programs last 1 hour and snacks will be served.Teens
Monday, June 22 ~ 2 p.m.Suminigashi (floating ink) Painting ProgramGrades 6 - 12Monday, June 29 ~ 2 p.m.Clothespin Photo Wreath ProgramGrades 6 - 12Teen programs last 1 1/2 hours and snacks will be served.Registration is required for all programs - call 812-663-2826 orregister online at www.greensburglibrary.org/events.
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 Arby's
Children's Museum of Indianapolis
Cincinnati Reds
Dairy Queen
Daughters of Isabella
Decatur County Shrine Club
Decatur County YMCA
Delta Theta Tau
Friends of the Library
Greensburg Kiwanis Club
Greensburg Lions Club
Honda Mfg of Indiana
Indianapolis Indians
Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra
KidsCommons
King's Island Knights of St. John  Little Caesar's Pizza
Napoleon State Bank
Newport Aquarium
Papa John's Pizza Pizzalicious REMC Community Trust The Optimist Club of Greensburg Tri Kappa Sorority Wal-Mart Watkins Cleaning Inc.
Wendy's
You are all SUPER HEROES
and we couldn't do it without you!
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The Library will be closed on Saturday, July 4th.
Happy Independence Day!
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Friends of the Library Book Sale |
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Summer Food Service Program
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The Friends of the Library
will hold their
Summer Vacation Book Sale
Monday, July 6 - Saturday, July 11.
Donations of used books, magazines, DVD's, audiobooks, etc. are being accepted for book sales. You can drop your donations off at the Library.
Your support is always appreciated!  Keep reading to meet some
of the Library staff!
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The Greensburg Library is happy and excited to participate in Summer Food Service Program
in cooperation with the
Decatur County YMCA.
The Greensburg Public Library will be a meal site on
Monday's
from 11 - 11:45 a.m.
During the school year, over 50% of Greensburg/Decatur County school children receive free and reduced-price breakfast and lunch. But, when school is out, many of the children relying on these school meals go hungry. Summer meal programs help close that gap. Summer meals give children the nutrition they need so they are ready to learn when they return to school.
What is this program?
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is part of the National School Lunch Program. This is a federally-funded, state-administered program that provides nutritious meals to
children in low-income areas during
the months when school is not in session.
There is no cost for the lunch, but some rules do apply. Lunches will be served to any child age birth to 18. The lunch must be eaten at the Library during the designated times.For more information, contact the Library at 812-663-2826 or the
YMCA at 812-663-9622.In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write:
USDA
Director
Office of Adjudication
1400 Independence Avenue
SW Washington, DC 20250-9410
or call toll-free (866) 632-9992. Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339; or (800) 845-6163 (Spanish). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.
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Meet our Staff!
There will be some new faces at the Library this summer! Stop by to meet:
Mariel Gowder
Mariel has been at the Library for "four wonderful weeks!" She says the best part
of working at the Library is "helping patrons, especially kids, find that one
special book they've been looking for...just helping people in general is fun
and rewarding!"
Mariel shares a small house with her boyfriend, Dillon and two fat cats. She enjoys hiking in Brown County, visiting friends, shopping and reading. Her favorite author is Ellen Hopkins and she is currently "obsessed" with the TV series, Game of Thrones.Mariel grew up in Georgia where she spent time volunteering at the local animal shelter on Saturdays. She is a North Decatur graduate from the class of 2012.Kelsey MoormanKelsey has also been at the Library for four weeks. She is training as a Student Page and will be busy this summer shelving books and helping patrons with the Summer Reading program. Kelsey is a North Decatur High School student and is involved in many school activities, including National Honor Society, SADD, High-Five, Student Council, Academic Team, Choir, Drama Club, Key Club and FCCLA. In her free time (when she has any!) Kelsey likes to read and travel. She has been involved in dance for 10 years and has been in six musicals. She has an older brother, Eric, and their mom and dad are Beth and Tom Moorman. She has a dog named Rosie and a cat named Checkers. Her favorite book series is Tiger's Curse by Colleen Houck. Kelsey loves movies, but can't decide on a favorite. Her favorite quote comes from the movie Kung Fu Panda, "Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That's why it's called present." Kelsey loves colored pens and notebooks and says that, "basically, I think that office supplies are the bomb!" Landon Phillips
Landon started at the Library in July of 2014. He is also a Student Page. This will be his first summer working through Summer Reading. He says the best part of his job is "being a help to people." In his free time, Landon likes to play video games, watch movies and use the computer. His favorite movies are Transformers, The Dark Knight, The Avengers, Oblivion, Mission Impossible and James Bond. Landon is the middle child with an older brother and a younger sister. He also has a dog named Layla.
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Donate at the Library!
Monday, June 22
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Click here to schedule an appointment.
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Greensburg Public Library
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm
Friday: 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sunday: Closed
Phone: 812-663-2826 ~ Children's Room - 812-663-4455
Westport Branch Library
Hours:
Monday - Thursday: 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Phone - 812-591-2330
Bookmobile
The Bookmobile runs a route Monday - Thursday and is at the Farmer's Market
on Fridays. Get more info here.
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