Easton Public Library 2014 Children’s Summer Reading Program (up to Grade 5) Begins: Monday, June 23rd Ends: Friday, August 15th (at noon) Our 8-week Summer Reading Program is open to children entering Pre-K through Grade 5. Tweens & teens entering Grade 6 or higher are invited to participate in our Young Adult Summer Reading Program. The goal of the program is to encourage reading throughout the summer months. Books read must be age-appropriate. The Library’s summer reading goals are as follows: Grades Pre-K–1 = 3 books per week (24 books total) Grades 2 & 3 = 2 books per week (16 books total) Grades 4 & 5 = 1 book per week (8 books total) Children who meet their goal will receive a cool expanding flying disc OR clip-on magnetic sketcher, as well as a free kids’ ice cream cone from a local ice cream shop! They will also receive a special invitation to attend our Summer Reader Celebration Party on Friday, August 15th at 2:00pm for cake and entertainment by magician Debbie O’Carroll! Also, any child who doubles his/her reading goal will be entered into a mystery prize drawing! Sign-up begins on Monday, June 23rd at 10:00am. Summer readers who check out at least 8 books at sign-up will receive a pair of Big Look Binoculars! Looking forward to seeing you this summer and happy reading! Easton Public Library 691 Morehouse Road Easton, CT 06612 203-261-0134 www.eastonlibrary.org Hours Monday & Friday 10-5 Tuesday & Wednesday 10-8 Thursday 10-6 Saturday 10-3 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. Ongoing Programs (Registration is not required) Baby/Toddler Be-Bop (Ages 6-36 months) Tuesdays & Wednesdays @ 10:30am This 25-minute music & movement class incorporates popular children’s songs, finger plays, and simple stories while utilizing props such as puppets, tambourines, and rhythm sticks. It is intended to be an interactive class for children and their caregivers. Preschool Story Time (Ages 3+) Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 2:00pm Join us for stories and a themed craft. Note: There will be no Story Time on Tuesday, July 15th. Special Programs (Registration is required) Summer Reading Kickoff –Evan Gottfried’s Family Music Extravaganza Wednesday, June 25th @ 2:00pm (All Ages) Come along with Evan on his musical adventure, where everyone gets to be a kid! Get ready to shake, shine like a rainbow, reach up high like a tree, and “bubble” over with excitement! “Is There Water on Zork?” (Ages 7-12) Thursday, July 10th @ 11:00am Become inhabitants of the alien planet Zork and help Earthlings find water. After listening to the story June 29, 1999, participants will conduct simple experiments to test the characteristics of mystery liquids to discover if Zork has water. You will work in groups and use common household objects to test liquids for pH, adhesion, evaporation, and other properties to make your conclusions. This program is presented by the DEEP’s Kellogg Environmental Center. “Travels with Billy Green – The Seal” Creative Story Production (Ages 5 & up) Tuesday, July 15th @ 2:00pm Presented by local artist Mariette Kammerer, children will interpret artwork and create stories around it. “From Trash to Tunes” with Dennis Waring (Ages 5 & up) Friday, July 18th @ 2:00pm Join musician Dennis Waring as he plays his handmade musical instruments based on ideas from around the world. These instruments are made from materials which are usually thrown away as trash! Learn about the origins of music and gain new insight into folklore, music, craft, and science. “In the Woods: Who’s Been Here?” (Ages 4-6) Friday, July 25th @ 11:00am Come and listen to the story In the Woods: Who’s Been Here?, then expand your naturalist skills by solving mysteries of natural finds like footprints, feathers, twig chewings, and objects seen around the state. Each child will make and take home a nature journal of their own to help continue their exploration. This program is presented by the DEEP’s Kellogg Environmental Center. The Lego Movie - Rated PG (Ages 5 & up) Wednesday, July 30th @ 2:00pm Join us to watch this popular movie on our new state-of-the-art projection system. “Slime-ology” (Entering Grades 1 & 2) Wednesday, August 6th @ 2:00pm Join us in discovering the magic of polymers and exploring physical changes. Each child will make their own batches, and be able to take some home. This program is presented by the Discovery Museum. Summer Reader Celebration Party & Magician Debbie O’Carroll (Ages 3 & up) Thursday, August 15th @ 2:00pm Summer readers who meet or exceed their goal will receive a special invitation to join us for cake, magic, and fun! They will also be recognized with a Summer Reading certificate. Crafts (Registration is required) Craft Stick Fish (Gr. K-2) Tuesday, July 22nd @ 11:15am They’re colorful, even if they can’t swim. Sun, Moon & Stars Mobile (Gr. K-2) Tuesday, June 24th @ 11:15am Come and make this mobile with paper and a paper towel roll. Bee Needlepoint on Plastic Mesh (Gr. 3 & up) Wednesday, July 23rd @ 6:30pm Come and get the buzz! Button & Wire Insect Garden (Gr. 3 & up) Wednesday, June 25th @ 6:30pm These bugs inhabit a craft stick trellis. Paper Volcano (Gr. K-2) Thursday, June 26th @ 3:00pm This volcano won’t explode, except in your imagination! Paint Your Own Dragonfly (Gr. K-2) Thursday, July 24th @ 3:00pm This is a fun and relaxing activity. Clothespin Giraffe (Gr. 3 & up) Tuesday, July 29th @ 11:15am Use origami paper, a pompom, and clothespins to make this stately animal. Craft Stick Bracelet (Gr. 3 & up) Tuesday, July 1st @ 11:15am Surprising, easy, and fun to paint. Spider Web Craft (Gr. K-2) Thursday, July 31st @ 3:00pm He won’t come down your waterspout; he’ll stay in his web! Fourth of July Paper Bag Boat (Gr. K-2) Wednesday, July 2nd @ 6:30pm It’s red, white, and true blue! Glow-in-the-Dark Comet (Gr. 3 & up) Tuesday, August 5th @ 11:15am It’s made with a tennis ball. Fourth of July Tambourine (Gr. 3 & up) Thursday, July 3rd @ 3:00pm We’ll make some noise for the Fabulous 4th! Robot Collage (Gr. K-2) Wednesday, August 6th @ 6:30pm Will it be friendly or scary? You decide! Paper Cup Robot (Gr. K-2) Tuesday, July 8th @ 11:15am Come and make this cute little ‘bot. Jungle Plaque (Gr. 3 & up) Thursday, August 7th @ 3:00pm It’s done on paint stirrers with paint and foam animals. Beaded Wind Chimes (Gr. 3 & up) Wednesday, July 9th @ 6:30pm Make outdoor music with these. Paper Snail (Gr. K-2) Thursday, July 10th @ 3:00pm This is a cute and easy roll-up craft. Craft Stick Catapult (Gr. 3 & up) Tuesday, July 15th @ 11:15am Join us to make this early invention. Paper Bag Astronaut Helmet (Gr. K-2) Wednesday, July 16th @ 6:30pm This is easy to make and fun to wear! Robot Bank (Gr. 3 & up) Thursday, July 17th @ 3:00pm This bank makes it fun to save money! Cardboard Rocket (Gr. K-2) Tuesday, August 12th @ 11:15am Make this with a paper towel roll and your imagination! Cardboard Car (Gr. 3 & up) Wednesday, August 13th @ 6:30pm This old-fashioned car is made from a toilet paper roll. Seashell Box (Gr. 3 & up) Thursday, August 14th @ 3:00pm This box is just right for holding tiny treasures.