the complete Summer Reading flyer

Summer Reading Sponsors 2016
Platinum Sponsors
Friends of Wadsworth Library
Livingston Arts
Bronze Sponsors
Geneseo Chiropractic
Sponsors
Applebees, Seabreeze Park
Wadsworth Library
Summer Reading Program
2016
24 Center Street, Geneseo, NY 14454
(585) 243-0440
www.wadslib.com
Dear Summer Readers and Families,
We invite you to join us for this year’s summer
reading program, “On Your Mark, Get Set...READ!”
We have a fun-filled summer ahead with lots of exciting
books to read and special library events. Come enjoy
musicians, storytellers, magicians, puppeteers, and more.
We’ll be drawing, singing, eating, and creating so don’t
miss out! You will also have the opportunity to read books
and win prizes on your own.
We hope that all of these activities will encourage your
love of books and reading.
Be sure to register for the summer reading program and
pick up your game board at the service desk. For each 20
minute block of time that you read, color one square on
your game board. At each milestone (200, 400, 600, 800,
and 1000 minutes) bring your reading log into the library
and pick up your milestone prize!
Registration begins Monday, June 27
Happy Reading!
Science Rules!
Breaking the Buoyancy Bubble
Monday, August 8—Friday, August 12
3:30-5:00 pm
Open to students in grades 3-5
Instructor: Joe DeBell
Investigate the phenomenon of buoyancy! We’ll
make clay boats, explore the differences between
objects placed in salt water and fresh, and challenge
ourselves to build boats capable of holding a variety
of weights. Toward the end of the week we will
construct a hydrometer in order to compare the levels at which objects float. Sponsored by Friends of
Wadsworth Library.
Registration is required. Sign-up begins June 1st
Summer Storytime Programs
Sing, Sign, and Play
Tuesdays from 10:00—10:30 am
July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9
This six-week session is recommended for babies 6-24
months old and their caregivers. Each class is 30 minutes
long and has a weekly theme. We will use music, books, and
playful activities to help hearing babies and adults learn
simple ASL signs while having fun. This class will be led by
certified Baby Signing Time instructor Linda Schmackpfeffer.
Registration is required. Sign-up begins June 1st. Sponsored
by Friends of Wadsworth Library.
Toddler Tales
Wednesdays from 10:00—10:30 am
July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10
The Toddler Tales program is a blend of Books & Babies and
Preschool Storytime activities. A variety of stories are
combined with songs, rhymes, finger plays, crafts, and
free play. This program is appropriate for children ages 2-3
years old. Registration is not required.
Preschool Storytime
Tuesdays from 10:45—11:15 am
July 5, 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9
Wednesdays from 11:00—11:30 am
July 6, 13, 20, 27 and August 3, 10
Preschool storytime is for children ages 3-5 and includes
books, poetry, music, finger plays, crafts, and free play.
Registration is not required.
Summer Reading Events
*Starred events are made possible with funds from the Decentralization Program, a regrant
program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Andrew
Cuomo and the New York State Council on the Arts and administered by Livingston Arts
Center, a member-supported organization.
Summer Reading Kick-Off!
Monday, June 27 from 2:00 to 3:30 pm
Come register for the summer reading program and enjoy face painting
and balloons! Open to children of all ages. Sponsored by Friends of
Wadsworth Library.
Story Walk at the Temple Hill Oak Grove
Thursday, July 7 from 2:00-3:00 pm
We will run, skip, and jump through the oak grove as we “story walk”
through Storm is Coming by Heather Tekavec. The oak grove is located
off of Temple Hill Rd in Geneseo, adjacent to the cemetery. Look for the
balloons! Open to children of all ages.
Sports & Fitness Magic Show
Monday, July 11 from 2:00-3:00 pm
The "Sports & Fitness Magic show” with magician Cris Johnson is a funfilled, interactive program of magic and comedy for children. Open to
children ages 3 and up. Sponsored by Friends of Wadsworth Library
Homespun Community Dance*
Thursday, July 14 from 2:00-3:00 pm
A foot-stomping, hand-clapping good time! Live music played on
traditional instruments such as banjo, fiddle, and pennywhistle will get
dancers of all ages up and moving as they learn about the history and
musical traditions of different cultures. Open to children ages 4 and up.
Sponsored by Livingston Arts.
Storyteller Cris Riedel*
Monday, July 18 from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Spend an hour relaxing and listening to some wonderful tales told by
local storyteller Cris Riedel. Open to children ages 3 and up.
Sponsored by Livingston Arts.
Thursday at the Theater
Thursday, July 21 at 2:00 pm
Join us for “Zootopia”, rated PG. Popcorn will be provided! Open to
children ages 3 and up. Children need to be accompanied by an
adult. Sponsored by Friends of Wadsworth Library.
Magic Marlin
Monday, July 25 from 2:00-3:00 pm
A fun-filled magical event with storytelling, audience participation,
puppets, music, and more! Sponsored in part by Geneseo
Chiropractic and Friends of Wadsworth Library.
Ozobots!
Monday, August 1 from 2:00-3:00 pm and
Thursday, August 4 from 6:30-7:30 pm
Ozobots are a fun new tool designed to draw kids into learning
programming! Open to children ages 8-12. Registration begins June 1.
We have a limited number of bots!
Crafternoon: Sportball I Love Reading Bookmark
Thursday, August 4 from 2:00-2:45 pm
Make your own sports-themed beaded bookmark to take home. Open to
children ages 5 and up. Registration begins June 1. Space is limited.
19th Century Games
Thursday, July 28 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Steel Drum Paradise*
Monday, August 8 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Who doesn't love playing with the simple toys of yesterday? Children
are encouraged to try jackstraws, cup-and-ball, the whimmy-diddle,
buzz saw, and much more. For children of all ages and their families.
Sponsored by Friends of Wadsworth Library.
See how people came up with the idea of making musical instruments
out of oil barrels! You’ll experience something both traditional and modern as you listen to Afro-Caribbean percussion, found instruments, even
trash cans and auto parts. Open to children ages 3 and up. Sponsored by
Friends of Wadsworth Library.
Yoga for Kids
Friday, July 29
2:00-2:30 pm Children in grades K-2
3:00-3:45 pm Children in grades 3-6
Come join us for a child-friendly yoga class incorporating breathing,
movement, affirmations, and relaxation. This class will use children's
books to guide the yoga movements and encourage body awareness,
strength, and balance in an empowering way. Class taught by
Lindsey Greco, Radiant Child Yoga Certified Teacher. Please bring a
yoga mat or towel and wear comfortable clothes. Registration begins
June 1. Space is limited. Sponsored by Friends of Wadsworth Library.
The Spoon Man
Monday, August 1 from 10:30-11:30 am
Come and get SPOONED! Join us for an afternoon of comedy and
musical fun with Jim Cruise, “The Spoon Man!” Open to children
ages 3 and up. Sponsored by Friends of Wadsworth Library.
Robert Rogers’ Puppets
Thursday, August 11 from 2:00-3:00 pm
Puppeteer Robert Rogers will present a performance of “The Tortoise
and the Hare...the Rest of the Story”. Sponsored by Friends of
Wadsworth Library. This is the last large event of the summer. Please
stay and join us for ice cream afterward!
My First Day of Kindergarten
Tuesday, August 23 from 10:30-11:15 am
If you’re starting kindergarten this year, this program’s for you!
Celebrate the first day of school with specially-selected stories and a
craft. Registration begins June 1. Space is limited.