Library: Youth
Summer 17
(Groups of 10 or more must register in advance.)
Library
Little Ones Music and Stories
This program is an active storytime
designed for toddlers. Each week, the
program will explore a new theme with
fun songs to dance and sing to, lots of
movement and stories. For ages 2 to 3.
• Tue., through July 31
• 10:30-11 a.m.
Your Child's Development: A Parent
Education Session
Join Help Me Grow Pinellas and
the Clearwater Public Library
Youth Services for an educational
session for parents and caregivers
on child development. Learn basic
developmental milestones, the
importance of screenings and how the
Help Me Grow program can help your
family. Parents may attend with or
without their child. Sensory and craft
activities to stimulate early literacy will
be presented, and attendees can get a
free children's book while supplies last.
• Wed., May 2
• 11 a.m.-noon
Wii Game Too
An extra day of gaming activities just
for kids - teens aren't the only ones
gaming in the library now! Every first
and third Thursday, come for 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 7 to 12.
• Thu., May 3, 17, June 7, 21, July 5,
19, Aug. 2, 16
• 4-5:30 p.m.
Pokémon League
Bring your Pokémon team via
handheld video games or trading cards.
New to Pokémon or don't have your
own Nintendo DS? Don't sweat it!
Novice and experience players alike
are welcome. Crafts and interactive
activities will be provided. For ages 8
to 15.
• Sun., May 13, June 10, July 8, Aug.
12
• 2-4 p.m.
Discovery Stations
Children and their 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.
• Wed., June 6, 20, July 18
• 10:30-11:45 a.m.
STEAM-y Summer Library Camp
Spend a week of summer afternoons
enjoying technology, art, library literacy
and music. Every day has a different
adventure waiting for you. Registration
is required. For students in grades 2
and up.
• Mon.-Fri., June 11-15
• noon-4 p.m.
Musical Explorations with Mr. Brad
Explore the world of music with Mr.
Brad's high-energy show for families.
• Mon., June 11
• 2-3 p.m.
Painting on Canvas with The Color
Wheelz!
Children will create their own canvas
masterpiece through fun, easy-to-follow
step-by-step instruction. This program
is for ages 7 to 13. Space is limited,
and registration is required. (Although
aprons are provided, it is suggested to
dress for a mess.)
• Tue., June 12
• 4-5 p.m.
Libraries Rock Summer Storytime
Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more.
Participate in fun literacy activities for
preschool through primary grades.
• Wed., June 13, 27, July 11, 25
• 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Summer STEAM Session
Delve into the STEAM topic of the
week. Online registration is required.
Recommended for ages 7 to 12.
• Thu., 2-3:30 p.m.
• June 14: Caricature Drawing
• June 21: Radical Robots
• June 28: Glow in the Dark Painting
• July 12: Green Screen Techniques
• July 19: Rocks & Minerals
• July 26: Music and Technology
Ukulele Academy
This is a four-day series led by an
instructor from the Tampa Bay
Ukulele Society. Classes are held four
consecutive days to allow concepts to
be built upon each class. On Friday,
students will perform a concert for
parents and receive a diploma. Ukuleles
will be provided for the class, and
you must commit to all four classes.
Limited to 25 students, and registration
is required. Enter your registration for
the Tuesday class to reserve your spot
for the week. For children ages 8 to 13
and their interested caregivers.
• Tue.-Fri., May 29-June 1
• 3-4:30 p.m.
Comic Con Mascot Contest
Call to artists! Here is your chance to
have your “Hero/Villain" become the
face of the 2019 Clearwater Comic
Con. One original character design
will be selected to promote next year’s
event. A prize will be awarded for first
place. Second and third place winners
will be recognized.
• Submit your mascot design
beginning June 1
• Deadline for all submissions is Sept. 1
• Submit entries to comiccon@
myclearwater.com
• Guidelines and entry forms are at
myclearwaterlibrary.com
Lego Masters
Show off your building skill in this
timed challenge. A different theme will
be offered each week. At the end of the
time, winners will be selected to have
their works displayed on the youth
floor. For ages 7 to 12. Registration is
required.
• Fri., June 1, 8, 15, 22
• 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Summer Reading Kick Off
Sign up for summer reading, visit
craft and activity stations and sit for a
caricature portrait.
• Mon., June 4
• 2-3 p.m.
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