HCL GUIDE TO SUMMER

HCL GUIDE TO SUMMER
CALENDAR OF EVENTS FOR JUNE-AUGUST 2015
3101 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA 15101
PHONE 412-684-1098 • FAX 412-684-1097 • WEB www.hamptoncommunitylibrary.org
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR
EVERYONE THIS SUMMER AT HCL
Summer Reading is here, and the Hampton
Community Library has programs for all
ages to get involved in! Over 115 individual
programs and activities have been planned
for this summer’s Reading Clubs. Summer
Reading isn’t just for kids!
2015 SUMMER READING CLUB
It’s time to soar into reading and become a superhero as we start the 2015 Summer Reading Club.
Lots of fun programs are planned for you to discover new books, and learn that every hero
has a story. Registration begins June 2, 2015.
WHAT YOU NEED TO DO—IT’S AS EASY AS 1-2-3!
1) READ—All books must be read for the first time
after June 1, 2015.
You can read alone, or be read to by someone. We would prefer
that the books are checked out from Hampton Community
Library. This helps to keep our circulation statistics up, which
is important for our funding! But if you just bought new books
for the summer, feel free to read them—they count, too! When
you register, you will get a reading folder. As you read, please list
your books, magazines, and eBooks in your folder.
2) VISIT—Bring your folder with you every time you visit the Library!
When you come to the Library, you will get a special WEEKLY PRIZE (only ONE PRIZE per week)
and TWO RAFFLE tickets to take a chance on a variety of prizes. If you read more throughout
the week, list those items; each time you come back to the Library that same week with new titles
listed in your folder, you will get another TWO RAFFLE tickets! (Please note, you will only get
one WEEKLY PRIZE each week, no matter how many times you visit the Library.)
3) CELEBRATE—Our “End of Summer Reading Club Picnic” will be on August 13!
Mark your calendars! All raffle prizes will be awarded at the party. Winners do not need to
be present; they will be notified by phone. But we hope to see you there for a fun evening!
The reading programs are simple: read books;
get raffle tickets; win prizes! To help encourage
children and young adults to read, we will also
be offering a variety of programming created
around the summer themes.
For elementary students, if your school has
asked you to read throughout the summer,
please consider our program as a way to fulfill
your assignment. Read one book, and it counts
for both programs! At the Library, magazines,
books on CD, eBooks, and age appropriate
books all count. If you received new books,
they also count. We love when you check out
books from the Library, but we are happy to
see you reading books from home, too.
WHAT ELSE CAN YOU READ?
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EVERY HERO HAS A STORY: Preschoolers
through 4th Graders will be able to become
Super Readers. Read books, visit the library,
join in our programs, and win great prizes!
UNMASK: Kids in 5th Grade through High
School. What will you discover when you
unmask a new book? Adventure? Mystery?
Romance? Zombies? Read books for your
chance to win prizes, plus take part in our
programs.
ESCAPE THE ORDINARY: All adults. How
will you escape the ordinary? Check-out a good
book, borrow a DVD, try a different genre,
or just learn something new by visiting the
Library. Read books, win prizes.
Over 115 Programs & Activities planned for everyone—
toddlers through adults!
Magazines do count! Check out our collection.
eBooks do count! Read on-the-go with your Kindle, Nook, or iPad.
Books on Tape/CD do count! Listen to them while following along
in the book or take them with you on vacation and listen in the car.
Watching movies does NOT count! It’s important to read throughout
the summer so you will be ready for school in September. Of course,
you can always watch movies for fun—we have plenty to share.
Everything is on the Honor System! We hope you are reading books
for your age/grade level.
HAMPTON
COMMUNITY LIBRARY
SUMMER HOURS
Effective June 7, 2015 thru August 22, 2015
Monday . . . . . . . . .CLOSED
Hampton
Community
Library
celebrates
its Silver Anniversary (25 years) this year!
For the summer, we thought it would be fun to
hide silver tickets throughout the Library. If you
find a silver ticket in a book, magazine, DVD,
book on CD, puppet kit, CD kit, in a plant, on
Tuesday . . . . .9:30AM-7:30PM
Fluffy, etc., bring it in for a chance at one of
Wednesday . . . 9:30AM-7:30PM
the
Thursday . . . . 9:30AM-7:30PM
Friday . . . . . .9:30AM-5:00PM
great
prizes
being
offered
in
our
2015 Summer Reading Program.
We wish all of our Readers
Saturday . . . . 9:00AM-1:00PM
a fun and safe summer, and we
Sunday . . . . . . . . . CLOSED
can’t wait to see you at the Library!
Some programs require pre-registration.
Please see the event descriptions on the
calendar, check our website, or call the Library
for more specific information on any program.
For all programs requiring registration, please
contact the Hampton Community Library at
412-684-1098 to register.
A Hampton Community Center ID is not
needed to participate in any Library program.
HCL 25TH ANNIVERSARY PICNIC
Thursday, August 13 . . . . . .4:30PM-6:30PM
It’s time to celebrate the end of another
Summer Reading program, and HCL’s 25 years
of connecting people with books! There will be
games, crafts, music, and picnic foods to say
“thank you” for your support of the Hampton
Community Library! Check back with the
Library during the summer for more details.
Registration is required.
AMAZING ADVENTURES IN ART
Wednesdays, July 8 through August 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00PM-2:00PM
Calling all budding artists between the ages
of 8 and 12! Bring your berets & paintbrushes,
and join Miss Jen this summer for 6 weeks
of Amazing Adventures in Art. We’ll learn
about the very first painting in the world, meet
famous artists, and make our own masterpieces.
Each week we’ll explore a different style of art,
and then create our very own versions to take
home. Be sure to wear a shirt that you don’t
mind getting all messy!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY,
HARRY POTTER!
Friday, July 31 . . . . . . . . . 6:00PM-7:30PM
Calling all Wizards, Witches, and Muggles
between the ages of 7 and 11! Celebrate Harry’s
birthday with us. We’ll sort into Hogwarts
houses, explore some of Harry’s favorite classes,
and make some magical mementos to take
home.
Registration is required.
Registration is required so that we have
enough supplies for all our Picassos.
Space is limited, so register early.
Super Story Times
Story Time will be offered every day of the week! There is something for all ages.
Please note that while story times will be geared to the ages noted, we welcome
all our Caped Crusaders to join in the adventure! Stop in between swim lessons and
summer fun to learn about the heroes in the world—real and make believe!
No registration is necessary for these weekly story times.
SUPER STORIES!
TINY TITANS AND SUPER MOUSIE!
Tuesdays, June 9 through August 11
. . . .10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
A story time with plenty of superhero fun! Each
half-hour session is sure to be filled with fun,
laughter, songs, and new friends. Story times
will be geared toward preschoolers, but younger
siblings are invited to attend. Choose either of
the weekly sessions.
Wednesdays, June 10 through August 12
. . . .10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
Thursdays, June 11 through August 13
. . . .10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
Parents, grandparents, and caregivers of little
ones under the age of three, this story time is
designed just for you! Build a foundation of
literacy with your baby through stories, songs,
and interactive play. Stop in and find out what
super powers Mousie might have! Choose any
of the four sessions. (Older siblings are invited
along, too.)
Registration is not necessary.
Registration is not necessary.
SUPERHERO TRAINING ACADEMY
Thursdays, June 18 through July 23
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00PM-2:00PM
Can you leap over tall buildings in a single
bound? Do you know how far Superman
can fly? Have you ever wanted to know how
to lasso a bad guy like Wonder Woman?
You will after attending the Library’s Superhero
Training Academy! Each week, cadets will
learn new skills and facts about our favorite
superheroes: Ironman, The Hulk, Captain
America, Wonder Woman, and so many more.
Cadets must be between the ages of 5 and 8.
TO INFINITY AND BEYOND!
MUSIC AND PLAY TIME
Wednesdays, June 10 through August 12
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00PM-1:30PM
Why don’t you buzz by the Library as we
assemble for a special music and movement
story time that encourages active play and
dance. We will fly like Superman, jump like
Batman, balance like Ironman, and flex our
muscles like The Hulk! For all little heroes
between ages 4 and 7.
Registration is required.
Registration is not necessary.
FLUFFY’S SUPER SLEEPOVER
AND BEDTIME STORY TIME
Tuesday, July 21 . . . . . . . . 7:00PM-7:30PM
Wear your PJs to this special bedtime story time
for you and your stuffed animal friend. Then
Fluffy and all his stuffed animal friends will
sleep over in the Library. (Only stuffed animals
are sleeping over!) All friends will be available
to be picked up the next day by their owners.
Registration is appreciated.
MISS NANCY’S TOP SECRET TALES
Outdoor Book Drop
When the building is closed,
please use the outdoor-access
Book Drop at the corner of the
Hampton Community Center.
Available 24/7!
Fridays, June 12 through August 14
. . . .10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
Be on the lookout for lots of top secret fun!
We will be searching for ways to fill our time
with fun, laughter, songs, and new friends.
Story times will be geared toward preschoolers,
but younger siblings are invited to attend.
Choose either of the weekly sessions.
Registration is not necessary.
CHANGES ARE COMING TO
THE SAT AND ACT TESTS!
DON’T GET LEFT BEHIND!
Thursday, July 23 . . . . . . . 5:30PM-7:30PM
Are you confused about the changes to the
upcoming SAT and ACT tests? Huntington
Learning Center is providing an informational
seminar to describe these changes, and to help
you decide which test is right for you.
Registration is required. The program is free.
BETTY’S BOOK BUZZ
Thursdays, June 11 and July 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1:00PM-2:00PM
Check out our newest book club! Join Betty
as she gives her opinions (both good and bad)
about each month’s selection. Copies of the
books are available at the Library. Make new
friends, meet new books!
PIN-TEA-RESTING FRIDAYS: AN
ADULT CRAFT AND HAPPY HOUR
Fridays, June 12 and July 24
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5:00PM-6:00PM
Adults can join us for a happy hour event like
no other! Spend an hour or so away from the
kids, to do lists, and work while you play in the
Library after we’re closed. Learn how to make
a cool craft from Pinterest while sampling
delicious tea drinks made by local tea shop
owner Danielle Spinola of The Tea Loft.
Registration and a $5 donation are requested.
Must be 21 or over.
USING MINDFULNESS TO CHANGE
YOUR ORGANIZING HABITS
HHS COMMUNITY SERVICE?
HCL is looking for Summer Volunteers
Need to complete some Community Service
hours? Why not spend them in air-conditioned
comfort at the Library? HCL needs helpers for
the Summer Reading Program.
Young adults who need to fulfill volunteer
hours—don’t wait until the end of the next
school year. Stop in and sign up to volunteer at
the Library during the summer, and those ten
hours will be done before school even starts!
Please call Miss Eileen at the Library
for details.
NO SHAME BOOK CLUB
Tuesdays, July 7 and August 4
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6:30PM-7:30PM
Are you an adult who has been caught reading
YA lit? Do you take the cover off the book
once you buy it? When you come to the Library
to check out the book, do you say it’s for your
daughter or niece, even though you don’t have
either? Then this book club is for you! Join us
as we proudly discuss some of the best titles in
YA lit.
Registration is appreciated.
July 7:
Paper Towns
by John Green
(movie to be released soon)
August 4:
Miss Peregrine’s Home
for Peculiar Children
by Riggs Ransom
Registration is appreciated.
June 11:
Under the Wide and
Starry Sky
by Nancy Horan
July 9:
Necessary Lies
by Diane Chamberlain
August:
Enjoy your summer!
See you in September.
SUMMER HEALTH CHECK
Wednesday, June 10 . . . . . 9:30AM-12:00PM
Start your summer off right and come to a
mini health fair. Free readings will be available
for Bone Density, Blood Pressure, Body Fat
Analysis, and Postural Evaluations.
Reserve your spot today! Event will be held
in the main lobby of the Community Center.
Thursday, June 18 . . . . . . . 6:30PM-8:00PM
Join local author, Joyce Wilde, M.S. of The
Wilde Woman’s Guide to Organizing in 5 Simple
Steps, for a workshop on how to effectively
create lasting change. The program will focus
on assisting those of us who would like to be
organized as a way of living, rather than as a
temporary style. You will learn to organize your
physical space, and understand the emotional
influences that create such disorganization in
the first place.
Registration is required.
SUMMER SCRAPBOOKING CLUB
Make summer a time to finish your scrapbooks!
Whether you have already been scrapbooking
for years, or you are just starting out, join
us for a few hours, and get those memories
preserved. Or sign-up for our all-day marathon!
Scrapbooking will take place in Hampton
Community Center, Great Room A.
There is a $10 fee for the all-day program to
cover prizes and materials.
Tuesday, June 2 . . . . . . . .10:00AM-1:00PM
Monthly Scrapbooking Club
Tuesday, July 14 . . . . . . . 10:00AM-1:00PM
Monthly Scrapbooking Club
Tuesday, August 18 . . . . . .10:00AM-4:00PM
Scrapbooking Luau ($10 fee)
Hampton Community Library
would like to thank Huntington
Learning Centers for printing
our 2015 Summer Calendar!
MURDER BY THE BOOK:
A MYSTERY BOOK CLUB
Wednesdays, June 17, July 15,
and August 19
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30PM-7:30PM
Join us as we start our fourth year! Each month
we will discuss a different title selected by the
club members. Copies of the book are available
at the Library. A great chance to make new
friends, discover new authors, and get a clue!
Registration is appreciated. Program brought
to you by the HCL Friends.
June 17:
The Intercept
by Dick Wolf
July 15:
The Silkworm
by Robert Galbraith
August 19: The Murder Artist
by John Case
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CALENDAR OF SUMMER EVENTS
JUNE-AUGUST 2015
SUN
MON
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
7
JUNE
8
9
10
11
12
13
SOUR INTO READING!
14
SUMMER
READING
registration
begins
June 2
15
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
· Summer Health Check
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
9:30AM-12:00PM
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
· Betty’s Book Buzz
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
· To Infinity and Beyond
16
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
17
28
22
29
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
· Pin-Tea-Resting Happy Hour
5:00PM-6:00PM ($5 DONATION)
18
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· Superhero Training Academy
1:00PM-1:30PM
· Murder by the Book
23
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
30
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
24
1:00PM-2:00PM
· Mindfulness...Organizing Habits
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· Superhero Training Academy
1:00PM-1:30PM
1
JULY
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
1:00PM-2:00PM
2
20BECOME A SUPER READER
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
26
We’re just getting
started with
Summer Reading!
Set a goal, and
be a super reader!
3
Pick up some
new books.
You never
know what you
might uncover.
4
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· Superhero Training Academy
1:00PM-1:30PM
27
UNMASK A GREAT BOOK
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
19
6:30PM-8:00PM
25
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
Stop by the Library
to register for 2015
Summer Reading
Clubs starting June 2!
10:15AM-10:45AM
1:00PM-1:30PM
6:30PM-7:30PM
21
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
LIBRARY
LIBRARY
CLOSED
CLOSED
HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
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6
7
8
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
12
13
14
· Scrapbooking
10:00AM-1:00PM
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
19
20
21
· Super Stories
15
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
· To Infinity and Beyond
· Amazing Adventures in Art
27
28
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
16
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· Superhero Training Academy
1:00PM-2:00PM
1:00PM-2:00PM
17
3
4
22
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
23
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
1:00PM-2:00PM
· SAT/ACT Changes
1:00PM-2:00PM
29
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
24
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· Superhero Training Academy
1:00PM-1:30PM
· Amazing Adventures in Art
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
· Pin-Tea-Resting Happy Hour
5:00PM-6:00PM ($5 DONATION)
5:30PM-7:30PM
30
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
31
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
· No Shame Book Club
6:30PM-7:30PM
9
10
11
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
11:15AM-11:45AM
Check out a
new book, and
remember to
get your tickets!
1
AUGUST
10:15AM-10:45AM
11:15AM-11:45AM
· Happy Birthday, Harry Potter
· Amazing Adventures in Art
6:00PM-7:30PM
6
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
Have you been
remembering to
stop by and report
how many books
you’ve read?
· Top Secret Tales
1:00PM-1:30PM
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
25 BE A HERO! READ!
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
5
· Super Stories
18ESCAPE THE ORDINARY
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
2
Stop by each
week to report
how many books
you’ve read and
get raffle tickets!
6:30PM-7:30PM
7:00PM-7:30PM
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11 BAM! POW! READ!
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
· Murder by the Book
11:15AM-11:45AM
· Fluffy’s Super Sleepover
1:00PM-2:00PM
· Betty’s Book Buzz
1:00PM-2:00PM
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Super Stories
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· Superhero Training Academy
1:00PM-1:30PM
· Amazing Adventures in Art
6:30PM-7:30PM
10
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
11:15AM-11:45AM
· No Shame Book Club
9
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
7
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
1:00PM-1:30PM
· Amazing Adventures in Art
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
8 BOOM! KABLAM!
Summer Reading
is almost over—
time to get ready
to party!
1:00PM-2:00PM
12
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· To Infinity and Beyond
1:00PM-1:30PM
13
· Tiny Titans/Super Mousie
10:15AM-10:45AM or 11:15AM-11:45AM
· 25th Anniversary Picnic
4:30PM-6:30PM
· Amazing Adventures in Art
14
15 THIS SUMMER I ...
· Top Secret Tales
10:15AM-10:45AM
· Top Secret Tales
11:15AM-11:45AM
… learned that
every hero has a
story!
Hope everyone
had fun!
1:00PM-2:00PM
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17
18
· Scrapbooking Luau
10:00AM-4:00PM ($10 FEE)
19
20
21
22
· Murder by the Book
6:30PM-7:30PM
FALL HOURS BEGIN
AUGUST 23.
Some programs require pre-registration. Please see the event descriptions inside, check our website, or call the Library for specific information on any program.