Summer Reading Program - Ramsey County Libraries

Ramsey County Library
2012 Summer Reading Program
June 9 - August 12, 2012
TEENS ONLY
A Celebration of Summer Reading
June 9 - August 12, 2012
RAMSEY COUNTY
LIBRARY LOCATIONS
www.rclreads.org
Maplewood
3025 Southlawn Drive
651-724-6003
Mounds View
2576 County Road 10
651-724-6004
New Brighton
400 10th Street NW
651-724-6002
North St. Paul
2300 North St. Paul Dr.
651-724-6005
Roseville
2180 North Hamline
651-724-6001
Shoreview
4570 N. Victoria Street
651-724-6006
White Bear Lake
4698 Clark Avenue
651-724-6007
Publication funded jointly by Friends of Ramsey County Libraries and Ramsey County Library.
White Bear Lake
4698 Clark Avenue
651-724-6007
Shoreview
4570 N. Victoria Street
651-724-6006
Roseville
2180 North Hamline
651-724-6001
North St. Paul
2300 North St. Paul Dr.
651-724-6005
New Brighton
400 10th Street NW
651-724-6002
Mounds View
2576 County Road 10
651-724-6004
Maplewood
3025 Southlawn Drive
651-724-6003
RAMSEY COUNTY
LIBRARY LOCATIONS
www.rclreads.org
Bookawocky: A Celebration of Summer Reading
Teen Summer Reading Program
June 9 - August 12, 2012
Get reading this summer with Bookawocky, a celebration of summer
reading!
All you have to do is read a book and tell us what you think of it. Go
to the library's website, www.rclreads.org/teens, and fill out our
*NEW* online review slip to enter
into a weekly prize drawing. You
can enter as many reviews as you
like and there are no limits on prizes. Your reviews will be posted in
our library catalog and the best
ones will be featured on Ramsey
County Library's website each
week! Open to ages 12 through 19.
Join us as we kick off the Summer Reading Program on Saturday,
June 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the library in Roseville. Hang out in the
teen room all afternoon with a live DJ and gaming, but be sure to
come back at 7 p.m. for a night like no other when the Upper
Midwest Professional Wrestlers bring the smackdown to the library!
“Bookawocky” is sponsored by the Friends of the
Ramsey County Libraries, Metropolitan Library
Service Agency (MELSA) and Flaherty's Arden Bowl.
www.flahertysbowl.com
Pro Wrestling in the Library!
Saturday, June 9 7 p.m.
RCL - Roseville
Twelve wrestlers, six matches, a ring and an
announcer are bringing the smackdown to
your library. Join us as we kick off the Teen
Summer Reading Program with the help of
the Upper Midwest Professional Wrestlers.
Open for all ages, the event will include Summer Reading Program
information and refreshments.
Please note: The Summer Reading Program is NOT competitive. Not all activities and prizes are
appropriate for children under five years old. Some coupons may have age limits. All prizes available
while supplies last.
The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Friends of the
Ramsey County Libraries and Metropolitan Library Service Agency
(MELSA), with additional contributions from Minnesota State Fair,
Culver’s Family Restaurants and Waterpark of America.
Ages 5 - 11 - Track the amount of time you spend reading
with a reading record from Ramsey County Library. After
recording 10 and 20 hours, present your reading record to
library staff to receive prizes.
To participate:
Ages 4 and under - Pick up a special reading record at
your local library. Color in an item each day you read or
have books read to you. After 10 days of reading, bring
the record to any Ramsey County Library for a prize!
Get reading with "Bookawocky," Ramsey County Library’s
2012 Summer Reading Program! Designed to inspire and
encourage children of all ages to read as much as they
want throughout the summer, the Summer Reading
Program is a fun way to explore new books.
Bookawocky: A Celebration of Summer Reading
Children's Summer Reading Program
June 9 - August 12, 2012
Parent Resources
Studies show that one of the best activities a parent
can do is read with their child. Reading together
strengthens the parent/child relationship, promotes
academic success and develops communication skills.
While the act of reading is important, what parents
read to their children is just as important.
Tami Lee,
Selecting books with positive, accurate depictions of
Children’s Librarian
different cultures and ethnicities can help children be
more comfortable with themselves and their communities. Books that
depict a multitude of cultures allow children to develop an understanding of others, while giving affirmation to children of diverse backgrounds. Choosing books that show people from diverse backgrounds
playing, working and problem-solving together help children understand that even despite differences, all people share common feelings,
hopes and dreams.
Ramsey County Library strives to offer a wide variety of materials that
reflect the cultural diversity of our community. Your children’s librarian
would be happy to help you find multicultural materials for your child,
including book lists, picture books, music and electronic resources.
YOUR SUMMER READING LIST
Looking for a good book this summer? Here’s a list of recommended
multicultural reads from Children's Librarian Tami Lee.
Whose Toes Are Those? by Jabari Asim
Round is a Mooncake: A Book of Shapes by Roseanne Thong
Lola Loves Stories by Anna McQuinn
Uncle Peter's Amazing Chinese Wedding by Lenore Look
I Lost My Tooth in Africa by Penda Diakite
Dear Primo: A Letter to My Cousin by Duncan Tonatiuh
Anna Hibiscus by Atinuke
Feathers by Jacqueline Woodson
Birchbark House by Louise Erdrich
Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
Heart and Soul: The Story of America and African Americans
by Kadir Nelson
Come talk about Manga; stay and watch Anime. Snacks
always provided; witty remarks optional.
Mondays, 3:30 p.m. June 4, 18 / July 2, 16 / August 6
RCL - Maplewood
Manga and Anime Club
A book club for guys going into 6th or 7th grade. Register and pick up
free copies of the books we will be reading. Discuss, eat and play some
games along the way. Enroll online or contact a Teen Librarian.
Tuesdays, 2 p.m. June 19 / July 10, 17
RCL - Roseville
Guys Read
 Mondays, 2 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23
RCL - Mounds View
 Thursdays, 1 p.m. July 26 / August 2, 9, 16
RCL - Maplewood
The following book clubs are for students entering
8th grade and up. Register and pick up free copies
of the books we will be reading. Enroll online or
contact a Teen Librarian.
Teen Book Clubs
 Wednesdays, 1 p.m.
July 25 / August 1, 8, 15
RCL - White Bear Lake
Pizza will be served!
 Wednesdays, 6 p.m.
June 13, 27 / July 11, 25
RCL - Shoreview  Tuesdays, 4 p.m.
June 26 / July 3, 10, 17, 24
RCL - Maplewood
The following book clubs are geared toward students entering 6th and
7th grades. Register and pick up free copies of the books we will be
reading. Enroll online or contact a Teen Librarian.
Tween Book Clubs
2012 Summer Festival
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Saturday, June 9
Family Activities: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Teens: 2 - 4 p.m. and 7 - 9 p.m.*
RCL - Roseville
 Mondays, 3:30 p.m.
 Tuesdays, 2 p.m.
June 11, 25 / July 9, 23 / August 6
June 26 / July 24 / August 28
RCL - Maplewood RCL - White Bear Lake
Take a break from the grind with a movie on the big screen. Popcorn
provided! Contact hosting library for movie titles.
Teen Matinees
Photo by Frank Mazzocco
*Flip booklet over for more information on teen activities.
Create Your Own Book!
June 11 - 18
RCL - Maplewood
June 11, 10 a.m. / June 12, 1 p.m.
June 13, 1 p.m. / June 14, 10 a.m.
RCL - White Bear Lake
Community Art Camp
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 Tuesdays,
 Thursdays,
3:30 p.m. July 10, 17, 24, 31
RCL - Roseville
Mondays, 3 p.m.
June 18, 25 / July 9, 16
RCL - Shoreview
4 p.m.
July 12, 19, 26
RCL - Mounds View
Teen Advisory Board
 Mondays,
Saturdays, 2 - 3 p.m.
June 9 / July 14 / August 11
RCL - Maplewood
The following book clubs are geared toward students entering 4th and
5th grades. Find book titles on the Library's website or by calling the
hosting library. Space is limited; register early at the library.
The Teen Advisory Board decides what happens in the Teen Room in
addition to eating snacks, playing games and having fun! If you want to
have a say in what the library offers, this is a great opportunity to have
your voice heard.
Summer Book Clubs
Magic: The Gathering
Cosponsored by School District 624 and the White Bear Lake Community Services and Recreation Department.
Sundays, 2 - 5 p.m.
June 10, 24 / July 8, 22 / August 12, 26
RCL - Maplewood
The Junior Author's Association presents this four-day program where
children will learn to create and illustrate their very own book. Materials
will be provided. Registration required; limited to 20 participants.
If you're a newbie, come and learn how to play. If
you're a player, come and challenge someone new. If
you're hungry, come eat snacks.
Appropriate for children grades K to 9
3 p.m.
June 18, 25 / July 2, 9, 16
RCL - Maplewood Ramsey County Library and Educational Equity Alliance are pleased to
offer a week-long camp to create new art for the library! Drop off your
ideas for a community-based mural at the library the first week of June,
then join us June 11 through 18 to create it. Contact a Teen Librarian for
details.
This free event is sponsored by the Friends of the Ramsey County Libraries,
Culver’s Family Restaurants and Waterpark of America.
Community Art Camp Mural Unveiling
Friday, July 13, 5:30 p.m.
RCL - Maplewood
Refreshments, crafts, entertainment and, of course,
your summer reading materials will all be available. Enjoy a visit from
the Roseville Fire Department and Gibbs Farm, crafts with Abrakadoodle
and a storytime with Half-Pint Horses. Don't forget your camera for photo-ops with Minnesota author Debra Frasier's Alphabet Fair!
Everyone is welcome to come to a special opening for the new mural.
Celebrate the start of summer reading with
Ramsey County Library’s annual summer reading
program kick-off!
Vizlit Book Club
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
June 12 / July 10
RCL - North St. Paul
Appropriate for ages 4 to 9
Who knew?! A book club with no pre-assigned reading?! Participants
will get together and write stories based on images presented to them.
This fun, interactive book club helps participants increase their writing,
visual literacy and social skills. Think of graphic novels and Mad Libs all
smushed together. Pizza provided!
Girl Power! A Running Book Club
Tuesdays, 10:15 a.m. - noon
June 19, 26 / July 3, 10
RCL - Roseville
For girls entering 4th or 5th grade
This unique program will combine training for a future 5K with reading
and community discovery! Explore the trails between the library and
Central Park in Roseville during our adult-supervised outings.
This book club combines physical activity—which promotes physical
and mental health, including self-esteem—with reading to help young
women gain a deeper appreciation for themselves, their communities
and their unlimited potential.
No running experience necessary. All workouts will be non-competitive
and girls are encouraged to go at their own pace. Contact the library in
Roseville to register. Registrants must be able to attend all four sessions.
Yu-Gi-Oh / Pokemon Card Club
Wednesdays, 3 p.m.
Starts June 13; no meeting July 4
RCL - Maplewood
Appropriate for children ages 8 to 13
Calling all avid Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon card players and
collectors! Bring your Yu-Gi-Oh Duelist and Pokemon
card sets to trade, share and play. Prizes will be awarded
and snacks will be served.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Begin by attending a screening of Miss Representation, then tell your
own story. Ramsey County Library and CTV North Suburbs are partnering to offer the opportunity for girls, ages 11 to 14, to make an autobiographical TV show. Participants will make new friends, watch and discuss important media made by women and learn about TV production.
Visit www.CTV15.org/teens/younglenses for more information.
Young Lenses: Girl's Eye View
 Saturday, June 30, 2 p.m.
RCL - Maplewood
 Sunday, June 24, 2 p.m.
RCL - Roseville
 Monday, June 18, 2 p.m.
RCL - Mounds View
Join us for a special screening of the award-winning
documentary Miss Representation:
Miss Representation
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Kicking off a riveting sci-fi trilogy, National Book
Award winner Pete Hautman plunges us into a world
where time is a tool—and the question is, who will
control it? Come hear Pete Hautman read from his
newest book, The Obsidian Blade.
Saturday, June 16
2 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview
Meet the Author: Pete Hautman
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Got a story you've been working on that's going to be the next megahit?
Or just want to start something new? Take it to the next level in this fun
writing workshop where you'll get tips to become a better writer.
Saturday, June 16
1 - 2 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview
Write After Hunger Games
Scott Rolfs Drawing Classes
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Mondays, 1 p.m.
June 11, 18, 25
RCL - Shoreview
Monster Trucks
Mondays, 3 p.m.
June 11, 18, 25
RCL - Mounds View
 Zombies
Tuesdays, 1 p.m.
June 12, 19, 26
RCL - Maplewood
These programs are funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Video Boot Camp
 Animals
Saturdays, 1 - 3 p.m.
July 7, 14, 21
RCL - Maplewood
Join local artist Scott Rolfs for fun drawing classes on
multiple themes. Space is limited; register at the library.
Want to learn how to make your own movies from beginning to end?
Suburban Community Channels (SCC) will teach you scriptwriting,
videorecording and editing with Final Cut Pro in this three-day workshop. Participating teens will also earn certification to use SCC cameras!
Limited to 12; participants must attend all three days.
Appropriate for children ages 8 to 12
Dinosaurs and Fossils
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Monday, July 9, 6:30 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview
Monday, July 30, 2 p.m.
RCL - Maplewood
Amateur paleontologist Bob Buresh will be on
hand to educate and inform kids about the world
of dinosaur and fossil hunting.
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Anime Club
Wednesday, June 13, 1:30 p.m.
RCL - Mounds View
Mondays, 3 - 5 p.m.
July 2, 9, 16, 23
RCL - Mounds View
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Whether you're an Anime expert, or you are just curious,
you're welcome at the Anime Club! In addition to watching new Anime, we'll explore Japanese culture with origami, new foods and Cosplay.
Appropriate for children ages 8 and up
Make Your Own Basket
Young Lenses: Girl's Eye View Opening
Come for the snacks, stay for the Wii, Kinect and PS3 games!
Appropriate games for kids under 11 will be available for play.
Saturday, August 18
2 p.m.
RCL - Roseville
Appropriate for children ages 11 and under
The public is invited to share in the Young Lenses: Girl's Eye View experience. Join us for a viewing of all the works created in the project.
Tuesdays, 4:30 p.m. - 6 p.m.
June 19 / July 31 / August 28
RCL - Maplewood
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Gaming for the Under 11 Crowd
Dungeons and Dragons
Local basket-maker Cynthia Stuck will show attendees how to create a
hand-woven basket to take home. Materials will be provided. Limited to
12 participants; contact the library in Maplewood to register.
Saturdays, 2 - 4 p.m.
June 30 / July 7, 14, 21, 28 / August 4
RCL - Roseville
Appropriate for children ages 9 to 14
We've got the Dungeon Master, you've got the desire for power, wealth
and adventure. Come enjoy role playing at its finest!
Thursday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.
RCL - Maplewood
Family Film
RCL - White Bear Lake
 RCL - Maplewood
Tuesdays, 2 p.m.
Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m.
June 19 / July 17 / August 21
June 26 / July 31 / August 28
Come see a movie on the big screen! Snacks will be served. Contact hosting library for title.
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Amy Boese
651-724-6065
[email protected]
These programs are funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Maplewood
Marcus Lowry
651-724-6029
[email protected]
Roseville
LEGO® Club
Wednesdays, 1:30 p.m.
June 20 / July 18 / August 8
RCL - Roseville Appropriate for children ages 5 to 11
Contact a Teen Librarian
BYOB! Bring your own bricks! Come to the library to create, share and
construct for the love of LEGOS®. Parents of children under age eight are
asked to stay with their children.
Learn to Juggle
Saturdays, 2 p.m.
June 23 & June 30
RCL - Shoreview Appropriate for children ages 8 and up
Learn juggling basics with world record holder, Stefan Brancel. Sign up
for one or both days. Limit of 10 participants; registration required.
These programs are funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
ID your stuff with customized backpack taggies that last forever and
look crazy good.
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August 18: Shrinky Dink Backpack Tags
Turn boring into beautiful with this class
on decorating paper. Final projects will be turned into journals to take
home.
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August 11: Marbling Paper
Create customized boxes or switch plates
for your room.
The Write Stuff
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Thursday, June 28, 2 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview Appropriate for children ages 6 and up
August 4: Decoupage Collage
Saturdays, 1 - 3 p.m.
RCL - Maplewood
Making It: Hands-On Teen Art
program.
How many different ways are there to write a letter?
From miniature notes to giant puzzle postcards to
origami envelopes, the possibilities are endless!
Minnesota author David LaRochelle will get you
thinking, creating and writing in this fun, hands-on
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Juggling Basics
Tuesday, July 17, 2 p.m.
RCL - New Brighton Appropriate for children ages 9 to 14
Throw things! Catch things! Learn the basics of juggling with Lori from
a Touch of Magic Entertainment. Limited to 20 participants.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Films from some of Minnesota’s newest up-and-coming filmmakers
under age 18 will be shown in the teen rooms this summer. Films in the
Twin Cities Youth Media Network program span a range of genres, from
storytelling and documentaries to music videos and more. Contact a
teen librarian for details or to schedule a viewing!
RCL - Maplewood
RCL - Roseville
Annual Youth Media Showcase Viewings
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2 p.m. - SV#
30
3 p.m. - MP
Ink, Paper and Books
Thursday, August 16, 2 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
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Join Professor Sepoc for a paper chromatography
experiment using water-soluble markers and
coffee filters. It's both art and science!
3 p.m. - MP
Appropriate for children ages 4 and up
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
Saturday, July 21, 2 p.m.
RCL - Mounds View
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Color Un-Mixing
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Science Outside the Box:
Ink, Paper and Books
Science Outside the Box
3 p.m. - MP
These programs are funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
Join professional entertainers from A Touch of Magic Entertainment in
workshops covering the following cool skills that are guaranteed to
make you and your friends smile!
 July 12: Juggling (limited to 20 participants, so register early!)
 July 19: Improvisation/Physical Comedy
 August 2: Balloon Sculpting
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Appropriate for children ages 8 to 13
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Appropriate for children ages 6 to 9
The Children's Theatre Company is hosting a mini theater camp at the library! Explore costumes, props, story-making and
basic acting skills. The last day will include a theatrical presentation for
parents. Contact the library in Maplewood to register; participants must
register for all three sessions.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Family Film
6:30 p.m. - MP
4:30 p.m. - MP
Gaming for Under 11
2 p.m. - WB
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20
Theater Camp
Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. - noon
July 21, 28 / August 4
RCL - Maplewood
2 p.m. - WB
Family Film
Professor Sepoc will have you making ink, writing with quills and then
examining papers under a microscope. You will even make a book to
take home! Registration required; limited to 16 participants.
Teen Matinee
Appropriate for children ages 5 and up
Kids' Programs Teen Programs SUMMER PERFORMERS
10:30 a.m. - MP
LEGO® Contest
Thursdays, 1 p.m.
RCL - North St. Paul
*Space limited-first-come, first-served #Registration required
Summer Smiles Series
Making It:
Shrinky Dink
Backpack Tags
1 p.m. - MP#
Saturday, August 18
1 p.m. - MP#
10:30 a.m. - RV*
1 p.m. - RV
3 p.m. - MV
Japanese Culture Fair
1 p.m. - WB#
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3 p.m. - MP
1 p.m. - MP
3 p.m. - SV
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10:30 a.m. - SV
SCHIFFELLY PUPPETS
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3:30 p.m. - MP
Teen Matinee
3:30 p.m. - MP
Manga & Anime Club
10:30 a.m. - MP
BECCA & OSCAR'S
BIG BREAK
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6
Appropriate for children ages 7 and up
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Tuesday, July 24, 2 p.m.
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Thursday, July 26, 3 p.m.
Be inspired! Learn about several Olympic sports and see demonstrations
from Sun Yi's Tae Kwon Do Academy and the University of Minnesota
Fencing Club.
Join us for a "Taste of England" as we sample tea, listen to the Story Man
from England and get a taste for the country hosting this summer's
Olympic games. Registration required; limited to 24 participants.
This program is funded with money from Minnesota's Art and Cultural Heritage Fund.
Japanese Culture Fair
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Japanese Culture Fair
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
6th - 7th Book Club
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1 p.m. - MP#
1:30 p.m. - RV
LEGO® Club
8th & Up Book Club
OKEE DOKEE BROTHERS
8th & Up Book Club
10:30 a.m. - RV*
1 p.m. - WB#
10:30 a.m. - NS*
6th - 7th Book Club
TREASURE BEYOND
MEASURE
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8
RCL - Shoreview
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Making It:
Marbling Paper
1 p.m. - MP#
Saturday, August 11
10:30 a.m. - NB*
1 p.m. - NS
3 p.m. - MP
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
1 p.m. - WB#
August
10:30 a.m. - MV*
MIXED NUTS
6th - 7th Book Club
2
1
BECCA & OSCAR'S
BIG BREAK
10
Summer Smiles:
Balloon Sculpting
1 p.m. - MP#
10:30 a.m. - RV*
8th & Up Book Club
BILL THE JUGGLER
3
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
SCIENCE MUSEUM:
Follow the Evidence
Making It:
Decoupage Collage
1 p.m. - MP#
Theater Camp
10:30 a.m. - MP#
Friday
Saturday, August 4
Summer Olympics Celebration
Tuesday, August 14
RCL - Maplewood, 1 p.m.
RCL - Shoreview, 3 p.m.
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Wednesday, August 15
RCL - Roseville, 1 p.m.
RCL - Mounds View, 3 p.m.
St. Paul Intercultural Institute presents the
Japanese Culture Fair. University students
from Japan will showcase traditional
Japanese arts and crafts which may include
origami, calligraphy, language and martial
arts. Bring the whole family to this fun-filled
event!
Ready to Build: A Library LEGO® Contest
Friday, August 24
RCL - Maplewood
10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.: Drop off entries
1 - 2 p.m.: Public votes on creations
3 p.m.: Winners announced
Ramsey County Library is hosting a
construction competition for kids ages 3 to
14. Simply build at home and bring your
creation to the library in Maplewood for a chance to win a prize. Prizes
awarded by age. One entry per person, please. Participants may use all
types of LEGOS® or any other brand of interlocking brick construction
toys.
Family Film
6:30 p.m. - MP
4:30 p.m. - MP
Gaming for Under 11
2 p.m. - MP
Dinosaurs and Fossils
3:30 p.m. - RV#
4th - 5th Book Club
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4 p.m. - MP#
3:30 p.m. - MP
3 p.m. - MV
Anime Club
2 p.m. - MV#
Kids' Programs Teen Programs SUMMER PERFORMERS
*Space limited-first-come, first-served #Registration required
Theater Camp
10:30 a.m. - MP#
4 p.m. - MV#
4th - 5th Book Club
6 p.m. - SV#
6th - 7th Book Club
3 p.m. - SV#
3 p.m. - MP
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
3:30 p.m. - RV#
2 p.m. - WB
4th - 5th Book Club
1 p.m. - WB#
6th - 7th Book Club
Teen Matinee
8th & Up Book Club
Teen Matinee
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3:30 p.m. - MP
10:30 a.m. - MP
BILL THE JUGGLER
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2 p.m. - SV
Olympics Celebration:
Be Inspired
4 p.m. - MP#
6th - 7th Book Club
25
3 p.m. - MP
10:30 a.m. - MV*
BILL THE JUGGLER
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Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
3:30 p.m. - RV#
6th - 7th Book Club
Olympics Celebration:
Taste of England
1 p.m. - MP#
4 p.m. - MV#
10:30 a.m. - RV*
BOOKROBATICS
8th & Up Book Club
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10:30 a.m. - WB*
Saturday, July 28
SNAPDRAGON SEEDS
Video Boot Camp
1 p.m. - MP#
Science Outside the Box:
Color Un-Mixing
2 p.m. - MV
Manga & Anime Club
Mixed Nuts - What is everyone laughing about? It's the funniest
comedy duo, Mixed Nuts! Think of us as your old favorites HalfPint and Oscar ... but without the clown make-up. Join us for
physical comedy, age-appropriate humor and uproarious audience
participation.
4th - 5th Book Club
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Magical Matt Dunn - A 40-minute action packed comedy magic
show for ALL ages. This fast paced, funny and extremely visual
show incorporates a live rabbit and goldfish! Kids get to be a part of
the show.
3 p.m. - SV#
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Como Zoo: Bugawocky - Learn all about why insects and creepy
crawlies are awesome in this bug-centric program by Como Zoo.
4th - 5th Book Club
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Clementown - Clementown plays music off their CD, "PolkaBats
and Octopus Slacks – the music!" They project Calef Brown’s
artwork and play guitar, electric bass, accordion, and percussion,
and sing and discuss the illustrations with the kids.
1:30 p.m. - RV
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Brodini Comedy - High-energy magic with lots of audience
participation. Scarves, coins, cards, balls, ropes and ordinary items
become animate objects of wonder … with your help!
LEGO® Club
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Bookrobatics - Entertainment with a twist on learning new skills.
Come see how you can use books as a launching point for acrobatic
adventures.
2 p.m. - WB

Bill the Juggler - Comedy juggling with lots of audience participation
and an emphasis on reading.
Family Film

Becca & Oscar's Big Break - With a delightful blend of music, silliness
and physical comedy, you’ll find yourself giggling as these two
compete for the stage, for the laughs and for your heart.
3 p.m. - MV

The Bazillions - Twin Cities' exciting new children's rock-n-roll band.
Their debut album "Rock-n-Roll Recess" features dangerously catchy
tunes about macaroni and cheese, a messy room, accidentally breaking
the neighbor’s window and other events in the daily life of a kid.
Anime Club

P e r f o r m e r
4th - 5th Book Club
S u m m e r
Theater Camp
10:30 a.m. - MP#
Saturday, July 21
BECCA & OSCAR'S
BIG BREAK
10:30 a.m. - NB*
Summer Smiles:
Improv and Comedy
1 p.m. - NS
4 p.m. - MV#
4th - 5th Book Club

19
1 p.m. - NS#
COMO ZOO:
Bugawocky
6th - 7th Book Club

10:30 a.m. - NS*
6 p.m. - SV#

2 p.m. - RV#

3 p.m. - MP#
4th - 5th Book Club
2 p.m. - MV#
10:30 a.m. - SV
8th & Up Book Club
SNAPDRAGON SEEDS
16
6:30 p.m. - SV
Dinosaurs and Fossils
3:30 p.m. - MP
Teen Matinee
3 p.m. - SV#
4th - 5th Book Club
3 p.m. - MV
3 p.m. - MP#
Anime Club
17
4 p.m. - MP#
2 p.m. - NB#
Guys Read
Juggling Basics
6th - 7th Book Club
2 p.m. - RV#
Guys Read
3:30 p.m. - RV#
4th - 5th Book Club
18
3 p.m. - MP
10:30 a.m. - MV*
1 p.m. - NS
10:15 a.m. - RV#
Vizlit Book Club
Girl Power! Book Club
4th - 5th Book Club
2 p.m. - MV#
9
3:30 p.m. - MP
Manga & Anime Club
3 p.m. - MV
Anime Club
8th & Up Book Club
10
4 p.m. - MP#
10:15 a.m. - RV#
6th - 7th Book Club
Girl Power! Book Club
3 p.m. - MP#
4th - 5th Book Club
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
MAGICAL MATT DUNN
12
11
ALL LIBRARIES
CLOSED
Happy
Independence
Day!
5
4
2 p.m. - MV#
Video Boot Camp
1 p.m. - MP#
5:30 p.m. - MP
Saturday, July 14
Mural Unveiling
Summer Smiles: Juggling

3
8th & Up Book Club
2

20
13
10:30 a.m. - WB*
Video Boot Camp
1 p.m. - MP#
Saturday, July 7
6
July
Friday
Thursday
Wednesday
Tuesday
Monday
BILL THE JUGGLER
D e s c r i p t i o n s

The Okee Dokee Brothers - This two-member band from
Minneapolis make twangy, toe-tapping folk music with smart,
funny lyrics that are equal parts hillbilly, 7-year-old boy and
your favorite teacher.
RADZoo - Interactive, informative presentation featuring a dozen
reptiles and amphibians including frogs, turtles, lizards, snakes and
one small alligator. Everyone will have a chance to touch a reptile at
the end of the program.
Schiffelly Puppets - The Schiffelly Puppets bring the art of puppetry
to your library! Comic situations, original puppet characters and
morals are added to classic fairy tales creating an action packed,
fun-filled and humorous show. Bring the whole family!
Science Museum: Follow the Evidence - Find out what scientists
observe about different types of clues and how they use that
information to solve crimes and mysteries.
Snapdragon Seeds - Upbeat, fun educational children's music, with
the idea that anyone can be creative. Snapdragon Seeds teaches
rhymes, patterns, synonyms, sentence structure, songwriting,
movement and the intellectual power of asking questions.
Treasure Beyond Measure - When greedy Capt’n Curley inherits
his father's pirate ship, he seeks to locate the world’s greatest treasure!
Join this silly pirate as he embarks on an adventure filled with
physical comedy, funny magic and uproarious audience participation.
Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam! - Wendy's Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam!
is a totally interactive music program designed for children and
families. Every child at the show gets an opportunity to dance, jump,
move and be a part of the concert.
3:30 p.m. - MP
10 a.m. - WB#
RADZOO
10:30 a.m. - SV
10:30 a.m. - MP
1 p.m. - WB#
10:15 a.m. - RV#
10:15 a.m. - RV#
Family Film
6:30 p.m. - MP
4 p.m. - MP#
6th - 7th Book Club
2 p.m. - WB
Teen Matinee
1 p.m. - MP#
Drawing Class: Zombies
Girl Power! Book Club
26
4:30 p.m. - MP
Gaming for Under 11
2 p.m. - RV#
Guys Read
2 p.m. - WB
Family Film
1 p.m. - MP#
Drawing Class: Zombies
Girl Power! Book Club
19
1 p.m. - NS
Vizlit Book Club
1 p.m. - MP#
Drawing Class: Zombies
Create Your Own Book
12
5
1 p.m. - WB#
Wednesday
10:30 a.m. - MV*
THE BAZILLIONS
10 a.m. - WB#
28
21
2 p.m. - SV
The Write Stuff
10:30 a.m. - MP#
Make Your Own Basket
Saturday, June 16
10:30 a.m. - WB*
BRODINI COMEDY
7 p.m. - RV
Pro Wrestling
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. - RV
Summer Festival
Summer Reading
Begins!
Saturday, June 9
29
22
Miss Representation
2 p.m. - MP
Learn to Juggle
2 p.m. - SV#
Saturday, June 30
RADZOO
10:30 a.m. - WB*
Miss Representation
2 p.m. - RV
Sunday, June 24
Learn to Juggle
2 p.m. - SV#
Saturday, June 23
10:30 a.m. - NB*
CLEMENTOWN
2 p.m. - SV
Pete Hautman
Write After Hunger Games
1 p.m. - SV
15
8
Saturday, June 9
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
RCL - Roseville
Create Your Own Book
14
1
Friday
SUMMER FESTIVAL
Thursday
*Space limited-first-come, first-served #Registration required
6 p.m. - SV#
6th - 7th Book Club
3 p.m. - MP
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
27
3 p.m. - MP
1:30 p.m. - RV
LEGO® Club
10:30 a.m. - NS*
WENDY'S WIGGLE,
JIGGLE AND JAM!
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
20
6 p.m. - SV#
6th - 7th Book Club
3 p.m. - MP
Yu-Gi-Oh/Pokemon Club
1:30 p.m. - MV
Dinosaurs and Fossils
Create Your Own Book
13
Kids' Programs Teen Programs SUMMER PERFORMERS
3:30 p.m. - MP
Teen Matinee
3 p.m. - SV#
4th - 5th Book Club
3 p.m. - MV#
Drawing Class: Monster
Trucks
3 p.m. - MP#
4th - 5th Book Club
1 p.m. - SV#
Drawing Class: Animals
SNAPDRAGON SEEDS
25
3:30 p.m. - MP
Manga & Anime Club
3 p.m. - SV#
4th - 5th Book Club
3 p.m. - MV#
Drawing Class: Monster
Trucks
3 p.m. - MP#
4th - 5th Book Club
2 p.m. - MV
Miss Representation
1 p.m. - SV#
Drawing Class: Animals
18
3:30 p.m. - MP
Teen Matinee
3 p.m. - MV#
Drawing Class: Monster
Trucks
1 p.m. - SV#
Drawing Class: Animals
Create Your Own Book
11
Manga & Anime Club
4
Tuesday
June
Monday