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Throughout the year there are fall and spring story hours which last 4-6 weeks each, summer activity programs, and a summer reading program.
For more information call the hotline at 873-5710 or the library at 346-2091.
For a story over the phone call 873-5710. 		Bug Reading on an Inner Tube

For information on children's programs contact Meaghan Bowman

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MP3 Bug Summer Programs 2008

Summer Reading Program:
indentCatch the Reading Bug!
  • The Summer Reading Program "Catch the Reading Bug!" begins June 2 and ends July 31. Use the "Reading Record Race" on pages 3 & 4 to keep track of your summer reading minutes.
  • When you have reached a hexagon labeled "Prize!", you may come to the library to claim a prize.
  • Claiming a prize also gives you a chance to be entered in drawings for additional prizes.
  • Attendance at various library programs throughout the summer also allows you to enter the drawings for these prizes.
  • Reading books, magazines, graphic novels, listening to audio books, being read to, or reading aloud all count toward reading minutes.
  • July 31st is the last day to claim prizes!
  • Possible drawing prizes include but are not limited to:
    Marengo Cave passes (& canoe rental), Indiana State Museum tickets, Park Theater movie tickets, Indiana Repertory Theatre tickets, Indianapolis Children's Museum passes, Pizza, Wolf Theater movie passes, Holiday World & Splashin' Safari tickets, Restaurant Gift certificates, and more!
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Kids Activities

Tie-Dye Days
Bring a white shirt from home and make a great tie-dye creation to wear to celebrate summer! (Wear old clothes & shoes and sunscreen!)
Preschool: Monday, June 2 at 10am & 1pm
School-Age: Tuesday, June 3 at 1pm & Thursday, June 5 at 10am
A Ladybug Reading

Preschool Reading Camp
This is a story, craft, and activity time for children ages 3-5.
Mondays at 10am & 1pm
June 16 - 30

School Age Reading Camp
Children entering grades K-6 will get to participate in a variety of activities including crafts, scavenger hunts, read-alouds.
Thursdays at 1pm
June 19 - July 3, July 17 - 24

Preschool Butterfly Party
Love butterflies? Children ages 3-5 will have butterfly-themed crafts & games.
Monday, July 14 at 10am & 1pm

Preschool Spider Party
Children ages 3-5 will enjoy spider-themed crafts & games!
Monday, July 21 at 10am & 1pm

Author & Illustrator Club
Children entering grades 1-6: Like drawing and writing? Come write and illustrate your very own book! Tuesdays at 1pm
June 17 - July 1, July 15 - 22

Story Time with a Mystery Guest
Date to be announced.

Magician
Marcus Lehmann presents
"The Magic in Books"
Tuesday, June 24 at 11am

Scrapbooking Party
Remember your summer by making a couple special pages for your scrapbook!
Monday, July 28 at 6pm

Puppet Show
Steven's Puppets present: "Aladdin" with fascinating marionettes!
Tuesday, July 29 at 11am

Movie Night
Bug Mystery Movie
Can you guess what it's going to be?
Thursday, July 31 at 6pm

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fun sites to visit on the computer :

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World's Yuckiest Site
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Quillo's Online Zoo
The Internet Public Library
Kids Space
Ben's Guide to U.S. Government
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The Robot Zoo
Judy Blume's Home Base
Arthur
Great sites for kids from American Library Association
Book Adventure--a reading motivation site.
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For parents and Teachers
Children's Museum in Indianapolis
Newbery Winners, 1922-1999 from the American Library Association
Caldecott Winners, 1938-1999 from the American Library Association
Links for Parents, Teachers and Caregivers from the American Library Association
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Page by Ilah Allsop.
Last updated 6/2/08.