Special Programs Summer Read Volunteer Orientations (Entering Gr. 7 +) Wednesday, June 17 & Thursday, June 18 @ 3:00 p.m. Anyone wishing to volunteer this summer must attend one of these sessions. Registration is suggested. Summer Read Kickoff - Hula-Hoop! Saturday, June 20 @ 11:00 a.m. (All Ages) Kick off the summer at the library with a performance by Hula Hooper Judi Ann Jones. Registration is required. Tie Dye T-Shirts (Gr. 4+) Wednesday, June 24 @ 2:00 p.m. You bring the white shirt and we’ll bring the tie dye. Registration is required. Hooper (Gr. 2+) Thursday, June 25 @ 4:00 p.m. Jane Paley and her dog Hooper join us to read from Jane’s new book, the sequel to “Hooper Finds a Family,” the story of how Hooper survived Hurricane Katrina and found a new family. Registration is required. Rick Stromoski - Cartoonist (Gr. 3+) Monday, June 29 @ 1:00 p.m. Join us at the library as we learn and draw with Rick, author and illustrator of the comic Soup to Nutz. Registration is required. Unplugged Family Fun Night (All ages) Friday, July 10 @ 7:00 p.m. Leave your phones and tablets at home and join us at the library for board games, jewelry making, origami, keychains, and more. Pizza will be provided! Registration is required. Pop Art with Michael Albert (All ages) Tuesday, July 14 @ 3:00 p.m. Join us for this family program with New York based artist Michael Albert. Registration is required. Mr. Magic (All ages) Easton Public Library Programs for Kids, Teens, and Families Summer 2015 Monday, July 27 @ 1:30 p.m. Richard Rothstein AKA Mr. Magic will come to entertain us with his special Superhero themed magic show. Registration is required. Author Talk with Marc Nobleman (Gr. 3+) Monday, August 3 @ 3:00 p.m. Author Marc Nobleman will join us to talk about two of his children’s books, Boys of Steel: The Creators of Superman and Bill the Boy Wonder: The Secret Co-Creator of Batman. Registration is required. Summer Read Finale (All ages) Friday, August 14 @ 1:30 p.m. For those kids who complete their summer reading goal, Todd Brodeur joins us to perform his World Class Frisbee Show! By invitation only. 691 Morehouse Road Easton, CT 06612 203-261-0134 www.eastonlibrary.org Hours Monday 10-5 Tuesday & Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 10-6 Friday 10-5 Saturday 10-3 Ongoing Programs Baby/Toddler Be-Bop (6–36 months) Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:30 a.m. This 25-minute interactive music & movement class incorporates popular children’s songs, finger plays, and simple stories while utilizing props such as puppets, tambourines, and rhythm sticks. Registration is not required. Toddler Time (Ages 2 +) Fridays @ 10:30 a.m. In this stimulating and fun-filled program, children will play with toys and manipulatives that develop skills in color and shape recognition, dexterity, handeye coordination, and more. Registration is not required. Time for 3s Tuesdays @ 2:15 p.m. Join us for stories, songs, and fun! Registration is not required. Fun with 4s Thursdays @ 11:00 a.m. Join us for stories, songs, and a craft! Registration is not required. Minecraft Meetup (Gr. 4+) Tuesdays, June 23 & July 21 @ 3:45 p.m. Play Minecraft in the Fairfield County Minecraft server! Snacks will be provided. Remember to BRING YOUR OWN COMPUTER. Registration is required. Preschool Craft Time Tuesdays @ 11:15 a.m. June 23 - Superhero June 30 – Monster paper bag puppet July 7 – Rocket ship for an astronaut July 14 - Dalmatian July 21 – Police Car July 28 - Dragon August 4 - Knight August 11 – Shield Craft Time (Gr. K-3) Thursdays @ 2:00 p.m. Week by week, build your own superhero costume! June 25 – Mask July 2 – Cape July 9 – Olive leaf crown July 16 – Cuffs July 23 – Shield July 30 - Pennant August 6 - Monster August 13 - Villain Craft Time (Gr. 4+) Wednesdays @ 6:30 p.m. June 24 - Magnetic Chalkboard July 1- Superhero Photo Frame July 8 - Birdhouse Café July 15 - Little Lantern of Mine July 22 - Whirlygig August 5 - Bottle cap Necklace August 12 - Duct Tape Pencil Case All Ages Craft Friday, June 18 @ 4:00 p.m. Father’s Day Craft Registration is suggested for all crafts. Snap Buddies (Gr. 2-6) Mondays @ 3:00 p.m. Registration is required. Work with volunteers on our new Snap Circuits. This will be a hands-on program to teach kids about basic electricity and electronics. Writing Workshop (Gr. 5+) Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29 @ 2:00 p.m. Registration is required. Join us as Adrianna Robertson takes us through a four day creative writing workshop. There will be no regular programs during the weeks of June 15 and August 17 To register for programs, visit our website, call Lynn or Kym at 203-261-0134, or email [email protected] or [email protected] Program Attendance Policy The Library will charge a $5.00 fine to a patron’s library card when said patron fails to give the Library advance notice of their inability to attend a program for which they have registered. Unattended Children Policy Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.