Library: Youth Summer 17 (Groups of 10 or more must register in advance.) Library Mad Science This spectacular, science-themed show is designed to amaze and entertain audiences. The show will explore the science of magic. Groups of 10 or more must call to reserve a spot. • Fri., July 21, 2-2:45 p.m. Fun Side of Math: Digital Scavenger Hunt Who says math can't be fun? In this workshop, kids will learn that it can be fun. Participants will take photographs and use them to gain an understanding of whole numbers, integers and fractions. Digital cameras will be provided. This program is best for students in grades 2-6. Registration is requested. • Thu., July 27, 5-6 p.m. Tricky Dogs The Tricky Dogs show is a circus-style comedy dog show starring six terriers, one poodle and their pet human, Rick Martin. Groups of 10 or more must call the library to reserve spots with the youth librarian. • Fri., July 28, 2-2:45 p.m. Back to School Bash & Summer Raffle Drawing Free school supplies and backpacks will be given to the first 200 children who attend. Tony the Balloon Guy and facepainter Phyllis will be in attendance to make free balloon animals and paint faces. The winners of the summer reading raffle will be announced. • Sat., Aug. 5, 2-3 p.m. Fun Side of Math: Cool Tricks with the Number 10 This program shows children how to use the number 10 in different ways to solve problems faster. Learning the “magic of ten” is practiced through interactive games and food. Please register online. Best for grades 2-6; younger students may attend alongside a participating parent. • Thu., Aug. 24, 5-6 p.m. Guerrilla Storytime Sundays Come to the youth play area on Sundays for impromptu story times for the whole family. A quick 15-minute storytime will be held anytime between noon and 2:30 p.m. on Sundays when there are at least four children. Enjoy a picture book or two and a fun song or nursery rhyme as you play. What could be better on a Sunday? • Sun., noon-2:30 p.m. Mother's Day Tea Party Celebrate those very special adults: mothers or others who love and care for us. Bring your special caregiver with you to a tea party in their honor. Enjoy stories, crafts and goodies. • Wed., May 10, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Mothers, or Others, Who Care For Us Share stories and songs about mothers and make crafts for that special person in your life. For ages 5 and older. • Sat., May 13, 2-3 p.m. Pokémon League Bring your Pokémon team via handheld video games or trading cards. Crafts and interactive activities will be provided. For ages 8-15. • Sun., May 14, June 11, July 9, Aug. 13 • 2-4 p.m. Homeschool Discovery Lab Homeschool families are invited to play, learn and interact with others while having fun with STEAM - science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics. Bring along your sense of wonder and love of learning. • Thu., May, 18, 1:30-3 p.m. Wii Game Too Come and play video games, board games and trading card games. Gaming consoles and board games will be provided. Bring your own trading card decks and handheld gaming devices. For ages 8-12. • Thu., May 18, June 1, July 6, 20, Aug. 3, 17 • 4-5:30 p.m. Main M Library Fu Fun with Math & Science Early Lit Literacy Parent/Child Workshop Th This free, interactive, early literacy wo workshop is for parents and caregivers of children up to age 5. Using fun and easy activities that can be done during day-to-day routines, you will learn different ways to explore nature, choose books that support early math and science concepts, and build vocabulary necessary for counting, comparing and building an understanding of the scientific world. You are encouraged but not required to bring your child. • Mon., May 1, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Star Wars Day Soiree May the fourth be with you! Come and celebrate all things Star Wars with games and crafts. The Star Wars Day Soiree is open for Padawans and their families. • Thu., May 4, 5-6 p.m. Maker Break Come by after school for a low-key tech or craft session. Possible activities include spheros, henna tattoos, Shrinky Dinks, perler beads, button making, mug decorating and more. • Fri., May 5, 19, June 2, 16, July 7, 21, Aug. 4, 18 • 3-4:30 p.m. Watch What You Read! Great books almost always get made into movies. During each month, read a modern classic chapter book, and then meet to watch the movie version. Discussion will follow the viewing. Is the book better than the movie? You tell us! For ages 9-12. • Sat., 2-4 p.m. • May 6: Read “The BFG,” by Roald Dahl, and watch the 2016 movie. • June 3: Read “Hoot,” by Carl Hiaasen, and watch the 2006 movie. • July 1: Read “Diary of a Wimpy Kid,” by Jeff Kinney, and watch the 2010 movie.
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