Central Youth Department's
2008 Catch The Reading Bug

Check Out The Summer Reading Web Page!!


 

Harry Potter Film Festival – Jul. 30, W, 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. In celebration of Harry’s birthday, come to our Harry Potter film festival in the Story Castle. The magic will be on screen. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

 

Children

 

Catch the Storytelling Bug! – Jun. 19, 23, Jul. 7, 17 10:30 a.m. Come to the Story Castle to hear some stories about bugs and all kinds critters. Ages 3-6.

Stop Bugging Me- I’m watching a movie! – Jun. 2, 11, 16, 25, 30, Jul. 9, 14, 23 10:30 a.m. till 12:30 p.m. Come by the Story Castle and watch some very buggy movies!

 

Stone Lion Puppets – Jun. 9, M 10:30 a.m.

 

Bug Crafts – Jun. 10, 24, Jul. 8, Tu 10:30 a.m. Come to the Youth Department and have fun doing some bug crafts. Ages 6 and up. Pre-registration required.

 

 

Crazy About Creepy-Crawlies! – Jun. 20, F 10:30 a.m.  A program about the fascinating world of insects.

 

Bob Parsons – Jun. 26, Th, 1 p.m. Robert Parsons brings zany puppet fun with Mr. Blister's Circus. Not a flea in sight!

 

Be a Bizzy Bee @ Your Library! – Jul. 10, Th 10:30 a.m. Come to the library to learn about bees and beekeeping. Bees help plants and flowers grow and can be a really fun hobby. The program will include live bees. All ages

 

Spinning a Yarn with Mr. Mac – Jul. 15, Tu 10:30 a.m. Come here a master storyteller weave some great stories and songs. Ages 3-8

 

The Magical World of Ronald McDonald – Jul. 18, Fr 10:30 a.m. Come watch Ronald McDonald and his wonderful magic show. Ages 3-6

 

Wrap Up the Summer with Larry’s Library Ant-ics - Jul. 21, M 10:30 a.m. Jeepers creepers, Magic Man Larry Moore is at it again. Join Larry at the Central Library in the Arrington Auditorium as he brings backyard magic to life. All ages

 

 

 

Teens

Check Out the Teen Summer Reading Web Page!!

 

Dance Dance Revolution Contest- Jun. 12, Th., 10:30 a.m. Think you can dance? Then register for our first Dance Dance Revolution video contest. There will be prizes for the top dancers so get your dancing moves ready! Pre-registration required, Teens only, pre-registration required.

 

Get a Buzz @ Your Library! – Jun. 18, W 10:30 a.m. Come to the library to learn about the hobby and business of beekeeping (or apiculture). Apiculture is a fun hobby and can be a good business opportunity as well. The program will include live bees. Teens only.

 

Metamorph into a Video Gamer @ Your Library! – Jul. 11, F 10:30 a.m. Come to the library to play some cool video games. Teens only, pre-registration required.

 

Balloon Today / Sculpture Tomorrow – Jul. 17, Th., 1 p.m. Have you ever wondered how to make animals, hats, or other balloon objects?  Well now is your chance to learn.  Join Larry Moore as he shows us how to metamorphose an ordinary balloon into something very extraordinary. Teens only, pre-registration required.
 
Something is Cooking @ Your Library! – Jul. 22, Tu, 10:30 a.m. Come to the library to celebrate the ending of summer. We will be cooking up some great treats. You must have completed the summer reading program. Teens only, pre-registration required.

 

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