SRP kicks off Tuesday! 
The summer programming registrations are flooding in, but there's still room in some of this season's exciting offerings:
  • Reading, Writing, and 3D Printing will allow participants to explore the exciting new technology of 3D printing! Kids ages 12 and up, along with an adult family member, can attend one of two sessions (July 2 and 9 or July 16 and 23). On July 30, all participants will be welcome to attend a mini-Maker Faire to display the objects they designed and printed and discuss future 3D printer programs!
  • Masters of Code will introduce participants ages 11 and up to computer programming and its concepts, and teach them the basics of the computer language SCRATCH.
  • Behind the Scenes is a theatrical journey for ages 8 and up that will combine acting exercises with drama techniques and the history of theatre.
  • Superhero Boot Camp, for kids 7-9 years old, will include science stories, experiments, and fun for all. Come dressed as your own favorite hero and enjoy!
  • Craft projects like a papier mache bowl and wood burning will be offered on Mondays at 11 a.m. for ages 10 and up, as well!

Visit the library's online calendar to register for these and other events and activities.

And don't forget that the Summer Reading Program kicks off Tuesday, when Jester Jim performs at 6:30 p.m.! Book logging starts that day, as well - sign up for the SRP now if you haven't already, and revisit that site to log in and begin keeping a list of what you've read!

See you Tuesday! 
Coming up at the Wallkill Public Library
Tuesday: The library's Summer Reading Program officially begins! Participants can begin logging their books, and Jester Jim will be performing at 6:30 p.m.! Textile Tuesdays and the Quilters' Circle will also meet between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. in the community room of Town Hall.
Wednesday: Family Story Time is offered at 10:30 a.m. Family Stories and MakeIT Space takes place at 3:30 p.m. The Chess and Game Hour starts at 6 p.m. Family Maker Night takes place at 6:30 p.m.
Thursday: The 3DS StreetPass Club meets at 11 a.m. Hour of Code is held at 2 p.m. Reading, Writing, and 3D Printing is offered at 6 p.m. The Knit and Crochet Club meets at 6:30 p.m.
Friday: The Grab & Go Craft Demo will be offered at 11 a.m. - this week's project is hanger weaving. The first part of the Minecraft Challenge starts at 3 p.m.
Saturday: The library is closed in observance of Independence Day.
This summer, take a special Quest 
Kids who want to make the most of their Summer Reading Program experience are invited to chart a course to a special celebration this year!
Those who register for the SRP can pick up a Quest map at the library and follow the directions on the back of it. All you do is complete at least 15 of the tasks listed on the map, making sure to collect charms and stones along the way, and have a library staff member, program leader, or shop owner cross off the task you've completed.
Turn in your Quest map by 8 p.m. Aug. 4 and you'll receive a special invitation to the Top Reader Reception and Quest Celebration Aug. 6!
Good luck!
Amazon releases list of top picks 

Amazon's list of the Best Books of the Year So Far is out, and you can use it as a guideline the next time you're in the library!
The list includes Wallkill Public Library offerings like Dead Wake, The Nightingale, Missoula, and more. If there's a book on the list our library does not carry, you can order it - one of the other 46 libraries in the RCLS system will ship it over to Wallkill for you to pick up!
If you have questions about placing a hold on a book, don't hesitate to ask at the circ desk, or call us at 895-3707.
Friends' Used Book Shop sale starts today!
Get yourself set for summer vacation by stocking up on your favorite reads from the Friends' Used Book Shop!
The store's Back Room Book Sale takes place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. today; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. tomorrow; and during regular store hours next Thursday and Friday. Stop in then and pick up a bag of paperbacks and hardcovers for just $2, or a bag of children's books for $1. Choose from a huge selection of fiction and nonfiction and grab some great reads for the beach, lake, or your own backyard.
Though the bag sale only applies to titles in the store's back room, feel free to browse through the entire shop - those prices can't be beat, either!
As you can see, it's all about the books
For those who missed it, or want to enjoy it again, here's the opening number of this year's Books Alive! performance!
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