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Summer Reading Kickoff with Tony
the Balloon Guy
Sign up for the summer reading club,
where you can earn prizes for weekly
reading. Play games, get a free balloon
animal and have your face painted.
• Thu., June 7
• 2-3:30 p.m.
Chess Club for Kids & Teens
Children and teens can play chess and
checkers with a teen volunteer.
• Mon., June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9,
16, 23
• 1-3 p.m.
Reading Buddies
High school volunteers offer reading
assistance by 30-minute appointment
to children in grades Pre-K through
5. Appointments can be made up to
a week ahead by calling the library or
stopping by in person.
• Tue., June 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10,
17, 24
• 3:30-6 p.m.
• Thu., June 14, 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26
• 4-6 p.m.
Spheres Bubble Show
This comedic fusion of art, science and
magic features bubble master Blaise
Ryndes.
• Thu., June 14
• 2-3 p.m.
Summer Craft Fest
Bring your creativity, and we'll provide
the arts and crafts materials.
• Thu., June 21
• 2-3:30 p.m.
Instrumental Explorations with Mr.
Brad
Explore the history of different musical
instruments from around the world
with Mr. Brad. There will be handson
activities and musical fun for all.
Recommended for ages 7 and older.
• Thu., June 28
• 2-3 p.m.
Dragon Egg Sculptures
Master crafter Jill Jackson will show
you how to make a dragon egg of your
own. Online registration is required.
Register each person separately. The
minimum age to participate is 8 years
old.
• Sat., July 7
• 2-3 p.m.
Peter Rabbit Puppet Extravaganza
Offer your child a genuine theatre
experience when Bits and Pieces
presents the musical version of Peter
Rabbit. After the show, make a puppet.
• Wed., July 11
• 2-2:45 p.m.
Julie Austin Family Concert
Attend the Libraries Rock concert
with musical guest Julie Austin. It is
guaranteed to get you dancing and
singing.
• Wed., July 18
• 2-3 p.m.
Color Wheelz Mobile Painting
Party
A Color Wheelz Mobile Party
instructor will guide students through
creating a beautiful painting on heavy
cardstock. Class is limited to 100
students. First come, first served.
• Wed., July 25
• 2-3 p.m.
Back to School Bash
The Clearwater Public Library and
Clearwater Police Department team
up to give away backpacks loaded
with school supplies to the first 100
children.
• Sat., Aug. 4
• 2-3 p.m.
Main Library
Let's Grow Baby-Oh!
This program is a gentle and fun
introduction to literacy through stories,
songs and fingerplays. Stay for play
and social time after the program. For
infants up to 24 months.
• Mon. through July 23
• 10:30-11:15 a.m.
YogaKids with Miss Susan
YogaKids is a wonderful combination
of music, stories, yoga poses and
guided relaxations. Parents are welcome
to participate. Bring your own yoga
mat if you have one. Registration is
recommended. For ages 7 and older.
• Sat., May 19, June 16, July 21
• 2-2:45 p.m.
Mad Science Workshop
This program takes place on select days
from 2-3:30 p.m. It is for ages 6 to 12,
and registration is required for each
session.
• Fri., May 25: Slime Time - Create
slime using the Mad Science recipe,
and then enter your creation in the
Slime Olympics. Take home your
own concoction of Mad Science
Slime™.
• Sat., June 9: Glow Show - Amazing
discoveries will come to light in
this class on things that glow bright
in the dark. Probe the properties
of light and explore some unusual
applications of glow-in-the-dark
technology—including the printing
of money. Use your Blacklight
Writer™ to make secret messages
that only you can see.
• Sat., June 23: Radical Robots -
Explore how robots can be used to
make life easier. Experiment with
robots that can do extraordinary
tasks, infrared robots, robotic arms
and even soccer playing robots.
Build your own robot hand to take
home.
• Sat., June 30: Slime Time - Create
slime using the Mad Science recipe,
and then enter your creation in the
Slime Olympics. Take home your
own concoction of Mad Science
Slime™.
• Fri., July 6: Harnessing Heat -
Witness a mini rocket launch while
learning the properties of heat.
Change the states of matter, turn
solid candy into floss and make
your own cotton candy that you
can eat.
LEGO Blocks @ the Library
Spend the afternoon at the library
building with the library’s set of LEGO
blocks.
• Wed., June 6, 13, 20, 27
• 2-4 p.m.
(Groups of 10 or more must register in advance.)
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