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Summer Library Program June 3rd - July 26th

Babies - Kindergarten

Parents or caregivers will read to a child or vice versa. For each book read one word to describe the book will be entered in a reading log. After 10 books are read the child will be able to pick out a book and earn a slip for a weekly drawing.

Grades 1-6

Participants will complete activity cards and earn slips for weekly drawings. Reading, games, challenges, scavenger hunts, crafts and more make this program something everyone can enjoy!

Special Programs

Great Scott and the Magical Archeology Adventure
Wednesday June 5, 2013
2:00 p.m. @ the Library
We kick off our Summer Program with the magic of Scott Oberman. This is going to be a great, fun, show filled with magic, music, ventriloquism, and laughter

Juggling Funny Stories!
Tuesday June 18, 2013
10:00 a.m. @ the MES Gym
Story performer Chris Fascione acts out children's contemporary and classical literature in a fast-paced, fun-filled performance. His show incorporates his unique style of acting, storytelling and physical comedy.

Rodeo Lunch!
Tuesday July 2, 2013
12:15 p.m. @ the Library
Don’t miss the Library’s annual celebration of the Rodeo – lunch with the Rodeo Royalty! We provide the lunch. (ages 8 and up)

Digging Those Dino's
Thursday July 11, 2013 10:00 a.m. @ the Library
Dino is back with his exotic animals! This show always packs the house so get here early for a good seat.

Touch a Truck!
Thursday July 18, 2013
10:30 a.m. @ the Library
Join us for a special summer story hour. We’ll share stories about diggers and dumpers and then go outside to explore a BIG TRUCK!

Variety Show & Finale Picnic
Thursday July 25, 2013
11:00 a.m. @ the Library
Wise Guy & His Gal are comedy-variety show performers that use acting-story telling, singing, dancing, puppets, audience participation and lots of comedy. Stick around for the annual summer picnic serving up your favorite picnic foods including ice cream!

Library Programming

Lunch Bunch 12:15 p.m. (ages 8+)
Tuesdays June 11 & 25
July 2 & 16

Lego Adventure 2:00 p.m. (ages 6-9)
Thursdays in June

Story Hour 10:30 a.m. (ages 2-5)
Thursdays in August

Babygarten 11:00 a.m. (ages 0-2)
Thursdays in August

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Posted on: Fri, 05/10/2013 - 2:30pm | by Lyn

Read Aloud 15 Minutes

Learn more about this National Campaign.



15 minutes of reading aloud each day can change the face of education in this country.
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Mo Willems

Who's Mo Willems? Only one of our FAVORITE authors!
His new book, "Goldilocks and the Three Dinosaurs', will make you laugh out loud. We have several more of his books available here at the library and his website has lots of fun activities.

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Posted on: Sat, 11/03/2012 - 5:22pm | by Lyn

Babygarten™ @ the Library

Babygarten @ the LibraryBabygarten™ is much more than a playgroup!

Infants and children under 2-years of age and their caregivers will share nursery rhymes, songs, finger plays, bounces and books. The session always concludes with a free play period. Call the library for details at 920-596-2252.

Thursdays in October, November, January, February, April, May, July and August @ 11:00am - no registration is required.

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Posted on: Wed, 01/06/2010 - 11:46am | by Lyn

Story Hour @ the Library

Preschool Story Hour for ages 2-5 on Thursdays at 10:30 am - no registration required. Story Hour is scheduled for most Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:00 a.m. in October, November, January, February, April, May, July and August and is held in the meeting room at the library. Contact the library @ 920-596-2252 for details.

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Posted on: Fri, 07/17/2009 - 11:22am | by Lyn