Easton Public Library 2014 Children’s Summer Reading Program (up to Grade 5)

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.