Summer Programs for Kids

 Interactive Displays

Stop by the Headquarters, Porter, Salem Church and Snow libraries to have fun with interactive displays to keep you creating all summer long. All ages.

Headquarters

Wednesday June 17-Monday, June 29
Thumbs Up! Use your own thumbprints to make wonderful designs!

Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 19
Start with a Squiggle – Draw a story from one wavy line!  

Thursday, July 23-Tuesday, August 4
Great Art Hunt - Search the library for great artists and their masterpieces!

Saturday, August 8-Thursday, August 20
Let's Pretend Puppet Theater - Create your own play with our puppets!  

Salem Church

Wednesday June 17-Monday, June 29
Let's Pretend Puppet Theater - Create your own play with our puppets!

Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 19
Thumbs Up! Use your own thumbprints to make wonderful designs!

Thursday, July 23-Tuesday, August 4
Start with a Squiggle – Draw a story from one wavy line!

Saturday, August 8-Thursday, August 20
Great Art Hunt - Search the library for great artists and their masterpieces!

Snow

Wednesday June 17-Monday, June 29
Great Art Hunt - Search the library for great artists and their masterpieces!

Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 19

Let's Pretend Puppet Theater - Create your own play with our puppets!

Thursday, July 23-Tuesday, August 4
Thumbs Up! Use your own thumbprints to make wonderful designs!

Saturday, August 8-Thursday, August 20
Start with a Squiggle – Draw a story from one wavy line!

Porter

Wednesday June 17-Monday, June 29
Start with a Squiggle – Draw a story from one wavy line!

Friday, July 3-Sunday, July 19
Great Art Hunt - Search the library for great artists and their masterpieces!

Thursday, July 23-Tuesday, August 4
Let's Pretend Puppet Theater - Create your own play with our puppets!

Saturday, August 8-Thursday, August 20
Thumbs Up! Use your own thumbprints to make wonderful designs!

Maggie-Nificent: The Music, Magic, and Mayhem Show

Celebrate the 2009 Summer Reading Program and discover creative ways to have fun! Grades K-6.

• Wednesday, July 8, 1:00 at Cooper Branch, 3:30 at Montross Branch, and 6:00 at Newton Branch
   
• Wednesday, July 22, 1:30 at Snow Branch, and 4:00 at Salem Church Branch
   
• Thursday, July 23, 10:30 at Headquarters, and 1:00 at Porter Branch
   
   

Programs at Westmoreland

WACKY WEDNESDAYS 4 KIDS – Stories, crafts and movies all summer at Cooper

Summer program at 2:00 – 3:00 with stories, crafts, and fun, followed by the movie of the week at 3:15 with popcorn and snacks.

Week 1 – June 17 – 2:00 “Instrument petting zoo” followed with “Bolt” the movie. Week 2 – June 24 – Making of an orchestra followed by “Tales of Despereaux” Week 3 – July 1 – Making of an Artist followed by “Bedtime Stories”

Week 4 – July 8 – 1:00 for Maggie the Magnificent, storyteller

Week 5 – July 15 – Potter’s wheel working with clay followed by “Hotel for Dogs” Week 6 – July 22 – Cool collages followed by “City of Ember”

Week 7 – July 29 – Let it shine with drama followed by “Igor”

Week 8 – August 5 – Colorful science followed by “Open Season 11”

Week 9 – August 12 – Summer Reading Party

Potter Party at Newton

To celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday and the release of "Harry Potter & The Half-Blood Prince," play muggle games and win magical prizes, and a chance to win 2 tickets to the new Potter film. Please sign up. Wednesday, July 15, 7:00.

Where the Wild Things Are at Montross

Ferrets, tarantulas, and other exotic pets make an appearance. Owners will explain their care and habitats. Please sign up. Full Schedule

Time: 

Friday, July 24, 2009 11:00am - 12:00pm

End-of-the-Summer Parties

Ice Cream Social & Neighborhood Carnival at Porter

Bring the whole family to the grand finale of the 2009 Summer Reading Club!Saturday, August 15, 10:00-12:00. Free tickets available at the children’s desk beginning August 1.  

Library Kids’ Fest! at Salem Church

Join us for our end of the Summer Reading Club party and community festival! Ice cream, games, prizes, and more! For children up to age 12 and their families. Saturday, August 8, 10:00-12:00.

Summer Reading Club Ice Cream Party at HQ

Ice Cream! Face Painting! Activities sponsored by local community groups! Preschool-Grade 6. Tuesday, August 11, 2:30-4:30. Drop in.