East Rockaway Public Library

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SUMMER READING CLUB 2013

Dig into reading slogan

The Summer Reading Club is for children in preschool - 8th grade.

 Come to the library whenever you choose from July 1 thru August 9 to tell us about the books you have read.
If you report once a week there will be a new prize each week.

Registration begins Monday, June 10

Book reporting begins Monday, July 1
boy & girl making craftKICK-OFF CRAFT
Grades K-3

To celebrate the beginning of our SUMMER READING CLUB
there will be a "KICK-OFF" CRAFT on
Tuesday, June 25 at 11:00 am

Registration begins Monday June 10.
DESSERT AND DISCUSSIONcupcake
                                     
We will read one book a week for three weeks which we will discuss over dessert.
Grades 4-6
Tuesday evenings at 7 pm beginning July 16.

Grades 7-9
Monday evenings at 7pm beginning July 8


Registration begins Monday, June 10 

badger and mouse readingBOOK BUDDIES
      Preschoolers ages 3-5

Children come to the library on Tuesday at 10:30 or 3:30 starting
July 2 and ending July 30.
BOOK BUDDIES  are students in grades 6-9 who will read stories to
 small groups of children and help make a craft each week.

No Registration is Necessary.  Come if you can!

PJ STORY TIMEpjs
Ages 2 1/2 and older (must be able to sit & listen to stories)

Thursday evenings at 7 pm. from July 11-August 8

 There will be 30 minutes of sleepy stories.  Children can wear
 their favorite PJs and bring along a special stuffed animal friend.

No Registration is Necessary
SPECIAL PROGRAMS:
bingoFamily Bingo Night
For Families!  Kids 4 years old and up! (Must come with a parent)

Monday, June 24 @ 7 PM
Registration begins June 10

Monday, August 26 @ 7 PM
Registration begins August 12
Family Lego Afternoons
lego brickChildren ages 4 and up with an adult. 
(Children will not be allowed in without an adult)

Thursdays at 3:00

July 11 - Registration begins June 10
July 25 - Registration begins July 11
archeologistMad Science Of Long Island
Grades K-4

Detective Science - Wednesday, July 3  @ 2:00
Registration begins Monday, June 10

  Super Structures - Wednesday, July 10 @ 2:00
Registration begins Wednesday, July 3

Long Island Children's Museumbug
Grades K-4

Bug Bites!  Wednesday, July 17 @ 2:00
Registration begins Wednesday, July 10

Imagine That - Art Education 
Art Safari!  Wednesday, July 24 @ 2:00
Registration begins Wednesday, July 17
girl jumpingJump Bunch
Grades K-4

Enjoy an afternoon of fun & fitness!
Wednesday, July 31 @ 2:00 

Registration begins Wednesday, July 24.
YA Crafternoonsbeaver builder
Grades 5 & up

Friday, July 19 @ 3:00  -  Registration begins Friday, July 5
Thursday, August 22 @ 3:00  -  Registration begins Thursday, August 8

 
sand castleCold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum
Sand is Grand!!

Wednesday, August 7 @ 2:00
Registration begins Wednesday, July 31
boy playing drum    Play Hooray  
18 mos. - 5 years with a caregiver

Wednesday, August 14 @ 1:00
 Registration begins Wednesday, August 7

Wednesday, August 21 @ 1:00
Registration begins August 14
cuddle with puppyCuddle Up With A Pup

Children in grades 2-3 (in September) can read to a furry friend!
Monday, August 12 @ 2:00
Registration begins Monday, July 29
Family Movie Afternoonmovie projector

Come enjoy a free movie and some snacks!

 Thursday, August 15 @ 3:00
porcupineSUMMER READING CLUB PARTY    frog reading

The WHOLE FAMILY is invited to a night of fun with
  Nature Nick's Animal Adventures

Tuesday, August 20 @ 7 PM


No Registration is Necessary

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