SUMMER READING CLUB
The Summer Reading Club is open to children 12 and under. Reading logs are available from Tuesday, June 1, 2010 until Monday, August 9, 2010. Children who complete the program, by reading (or being read to) for 10 hours, will receive a certificate and prize. Readers must turn in their logs by August 31st to claim their prize.
Participants may read as many hours as they wish and will earn a raffle ticket for every 10 hours read. The ticket may be used for a chance at additional prizes. Raffle prizes will be drawn on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. Readers do not need to be present to win.
PROGRAMS
So Much to Do…
Watch it Wednesdays: Family Films
June 16, 23, 30; July 14,21, 28; August 4, 11 at 10 a.m.
June 23, July 21 & August 4 at 6:30 p.m.
Enjoy these films with the whole family.
June 23, 10 a.m: Andre
June 23, 6:30 p.m.: Free Willy: Escape from Pirate's Cove
June 30, 10 a.m.: Ponyo
July 14, 10 a.m.: Nim's Island
July 21, 10 a.m.: Finding Nemo
July 21, 6:30 p.m.: Island of the Blue Dolphins
July 28, 10 a.m.: The Reef
August 4, 10 a.m.: The Water Horse: Legend of the Deep
August 4, 6:30 p.m.: The Little Mermaid
August 11, 10 a.m.: Surf's Up
Make & Take Thursdays
July 1, 22 & August 5 from 3-4:30 p.m.
Be creative with this drop-in craft program for all ages.
Deserted Island Book Club
July 15 & August 12 at 4 p.m. (Thursdays)
Read about and discuss life on a deserted island, with a related activity, for children 9 and up.
July 15: Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell
August 12: The Cay by Theodore Taylor
Summer Science
Friday, July 23 & Monday, August 2 at 3 p.m.
Science fun with hands-on activities for children 5-9. Registration required, as space is limited.
Stories & Songs
Toddler Time
Tuesdays & Fridays at 10:15 a.m.
Join Miss Jackie for stories, songs, crafts and special guests. For children birth-3.
Preschool/Kindergarten
Thursdays at 10:00 a.m.
Enjoy stories, songs, crafts and activities with Miss Audrey. For children 3-6.
Sleepytime Storytime
June 14, July 12 & August 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Come in pajamas, bring a favorite stuffed animal and enjoy an evening storytime with Miss Audrey. For children of all ages.
Saturday Stories
June 12, July 10& August 7 at 7:30 p.m.
Stories, songs and crafts for the whole family to enjoy together on a Saturday morning.
Dial-a-Story
Call 734-1006 and 734-1007 at any time to hear a short story, song, riddle or poem. Each line offers a different story and is changed often.
Special Events
Seashell Style
Sundays, June 13, July 11 & August 8 at 2 p.m.
Children ages 10-12 will enjoy making stylish seashell art with Miss Jackie. Registration required.
Nature with Bonni Jones
Children ages 7 and up will enjoy learning about nature with live examples in these programs from Bonni Jones:
Little Critters: June 17 at 7 p.m. & June 22 at 4 p.m.
Undersea Wonders: July 20 at 4 p.m. & July 24 at 2 p.m.
Reptiles & Amphibians: August 7 at 2 p.m. & August 10 at 4 p.m.
DSWA
Tuesday, June 29 at 4 p.m.
Children ages 8-12 will learn about the Delaware Solid Waste Authority and the importance of recycling with Sarah Burns of DSWA.
Setting Up an Aquarium
Tuesday, July 6 at 4 p.m.
Learn how to set up an aquarium with Terry Wisk of "The Fish Bowl" in this program for children 5 and up.
H 2 OH! The Magic Water Show
Wednesday July 7 a5 10 a.m.
Children will enjoy the magic of Mike Rose.
This program is made possible by collaboration between the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware Division of Libraries.
Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre
Monday, July 12 at 10 a.m.
Join Robin Hood and his merry men as they lead the Sherriff of Nottingham on a wild goose chase in Rehoboth Summer Children's Theatre's production of "Robin Hood."
"Kerplunk!"
Tuesday, July 13 at 3 p.m.
Explore wetlands and marshes in this hands-on program presented by the Girl Scouts of the Chesapeake Bay Council for children ages 5-10.
Percy Jackson
Sundays, July 18 & August 1 at 2 p.m.
Enjoy the books? Join us for a book discussion and activities on July 18th, then watch The Lightning Thief on August 1st. Registration required.
Water!
Monday, July 26 at 3 p.m.
Children 10-12 will learn about the water of Delaware and how some of the things we do can pollute our water with Lara Allison, from Delaware's Department of Natural Resources Division of Water Resources. Registration required.
Magic Pots and Bottles
Monday, August 2 at 10 a.m.
A fun puppet show with Kathleen Jacobs using characters made from recycled materials.
This program is made possible by collaboration between the Delaware Division of the Arts and the Delaware Division of Libraries.
Program registration will begin June 1st.
