Seating at most programs is first-come, first-served, except for groups of 10 or more, who must register in advance by calling 367-8710. Workshops are limited in size and all participants must register in advance to attend.
Summer Tutoring Program Struggling readers who have completed first, second, third, fourth, or fifth grade can receive eight hours of reading instruction with trained reading tutors. Registration is required and begins May 5, 2008. For registration information, call 367-8710. Summer tutoring is funded through a grant from Dollar General.
Oak View: Tutoring at the Oak View Branch will be held on Monday and Thursday mornings, June 2 through 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. or from 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Ronning: Tutoring at the Ronning Branch will be held on Monday and Wednesday mornings, July 7 through 30, from 10 to 11 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12 noon.
Bug Songs Songwriter and musician Tom Cornwell will kick off the summer reading club with his funny and creative songs about insects. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins May 14 at 8:45 a.m.
Oak View: Wednesday, May 28 at 10:05 a.m. Caille: Wednesday, May 28, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, May 29, at 10:05 and 11 a.m. Garretson: Thursday, May 29, at 2 p.m. Brandon Elem. Carpet Gym: Friday, May 30, at 10:05 a.m. Crooks: Friday, May 30, at 1 p.m.
The Water Spout Puppet Show The neighborhood will never be the same after a spider comes to live in a busy rain gutter. Seating is first-come, first-served, for these performances for children three years old and up, except for groups of ten or more, who must preregister to attend by calling 367-8710. Group registration will begin on May 19th.
Oak View: Tuesday, June 3 - 10:05 am and 1:00 pm Caille: Wednesday, June 4 - 10:05 am and 1:00 pm Ronning: Thursday, June 5 - 10:05 am and 1:00 pm Hartford: Thursday, June 5 - 3:30 pm Brandon Elementary Carpet Gym: Friday, June 6 - 10:05 am Baltic: Friday, June 6 - 1:00 pm
Preschool Storytime This weekly storytime features stories, songs, fingergames, and films for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. Preschool Storytime will be hold at 10:05 and 10:45 a.m. at all locations. The 10:05 program is not available to groups of ten or more.
Main: Tuesdays - June 10, 17, 24; July 22, 29, August 5 Oak View: Wednesdays - June 11, 18, 25; July 23, 30, August 6 Caille: Wednesdays - June 11, 18, 25; July 23, 30, August 6 Ronning : Thursdays - June 12, 19, 26; July 24, 31, August 7
Bitten by the Magic Bug Magician Chris Collins will present a fun-filled magic show for the whole family. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins May 27 at 8:45 a.m.
Oak View: Tuesday, June 10, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, June 11, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, June 12, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Brandon Elementary Carpet Gym: Friday, June 13, at 10:05 a.m.
Six-Legged Wonders Sertoma Butterfly House Education Coordinator Annie Rezac and her sidekick, Cecil the Caterpillar, will introduce elementary school-aged kids to the wonders of butterflies and insects. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins June 2 at 8:45 a.m.
Oak View: Tuesday, June 17, at 1 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, June 18, at 1 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, June 19, at 1 p.m. Brandon Elementary Carpet Gym: Friday, June 20, at 10:05 a.m.
Buggy Balloon Show Children’s performing artist Mr. Twister will delight you with his new balloon show featuring Super Flea, the world’s only insect daredevil. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins June 9 at 8:45 a.m.
Oak View: Tuesday, June 24, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, June 25, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, June 26, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Brandon Elementary Carpet Gym: Friday, June 27, at 10:05 a.m.
Ugly Bug Craft Use the ingredients we have on hand to create your own Ugly Bug at this drop-in, make-it-and-take-it workshop for the whole family. Groups of 10 or more should call in advance to schedule a start time. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins June 16 at 8:45 a.m.
Humboldt: Monday, June 30, from 3 to 4 p.m. Oak View: Tuesday, July 1, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Valley Springs: Tuesday, July 1, from 3 to 4 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, July 2, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Double Play Concert The world’s only flute-and-tuba duo will perform a lively kids’ concert featuring tunes to make you buggy. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins June 23 at 8:45 a.m.
Oak View: Tuesday, July 8, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, July 9, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, July 10, at 1 and 2:30 p.m. Brandon Elementary Carpet Gym: Friday, July 11, at 10:05 a.m.
Puppet Show: A Very Fishy Tale A young boy goes fishing and makes the mistake of using a bookworm for bait. Registration for groups of 10 or more begins June 30 at 8:45 a.m.
Oak View: Tuesday, July 15, at 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, July 16, at 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, July 17, at 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m. Brandon Elementary Carpet Gym: Friday, July 18, at 10:05 a.m. Colton: Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m.
Fingerprint Bug Art Workshop Use your own fingerprints to create all kinds of bugs. This hourlong workshop is for children who have completed second grade and up. Registration is required and begins July 7 at 8:45 a.m. Limit 20 participants per session.
Oak View: Tuesday, July 22, at 2 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, July 23, at 2 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, July 24, at 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, July 25, at 2 p.m.
Bug Games Workshop Learn to play a variety of bug games such as Pass the Bug, Roly-Poly Ping Pong, Ouch!, and Tarantella in this workshop for children who have completed second grade and up. Registration is required and begins July 14 at 8:45 a.m. Limit 20 participants per session.
Oak View: Tuesday, July 29, at 2 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, July 30, at 2 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, July 31, at 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, August 1, at 2 p.m.
Lapsit . . . is a language enrichment program of rhymes and songs and finger plays for children 6 months to 24 months old to attend with their parents or caregivers. Lapsit is held at 10:05 a.m.
Oak View: Thursday, May 8 Ronning: Friday, May 9
Crafty Kids … is a story and craft activity for elementary school students. Each program will last one hour and feature stories along with a make-it-and-take-it craft. The program will be for children in grades K through 5.
Oak View : Thursday, May 8 at 3 p.m.
Toddlertime . . . is a weekly 30-minute program of stories, songs, and finger games for 2-year-olds and their parents or caregivers to attend together.
Preschool Storytime ... is a weekly storytime that features stories, songs, fingergames, and films for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds. Children must be registered to attend one of these weekly sessions. Please register by calling or visiting the hosting branch.
