July 2010
June | August
(Tan dates indicate events.
Rose dates indicate Library closings.)
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Register for programs with an asterisk ("*") beginning two weeks before the date, at the Children's desk or by phone (734-326-6123)
> Thursday, July 1st
Hidden Treasure Craft
1:00pm to 4:00pm, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Drop in for crafts every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. For all ages, no registration required.
> Friday, July 2nd
Priate Pals Playtime
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children & their caregivers are invited to stop by & enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. No registration is necessary.
> Saturday, July 3rd
Step Into Stories: Saturdays in July
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Saturday morning in July. Children may stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour. Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! Minutes count toward your reading log total! No registration required.
> Tuesday, July 6th
Tadpole Tales
10:30am to 11:00am, Meeting Room B
Bring the whole family to Tadpole Tales on Tuesdays at 10:30am in Meeting Room B. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, finger plays & songs. No registration required.
> Wednesday, July 7th
Sail Into Books
10:30am to 11:30am
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Wednesday during the Summer Reading Program. What better way to encourage children to enjoy the benefit of books? Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! No registration required.
*Shells Galore
2:00pm to 3:00pm, Ages 7 - 12, Meeting Room B
Let's see what kind of decorative picture you can make using shells. We have shells aplenty, shells galore! Registration begins June 23rd.
> Thursday, July 8th
Hidden Treasure Craft
1:00pm to 4:00pm, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Drop in for crafts every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. For all ages, no registration required.
> Friday, July 9th
Pirate Pals Playtime
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children & their caregivers are invited to stop by & enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. No registration is necessary.
> Saturday, July 10th
Step Into Stories: Saturdays in July
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Saturday morning in July. Children may stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour. Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! Minutes count toward your reading log total! No registration required.
Family Matinee Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a free screening of a family movie. No registration is required, all ages are welcome. CHILDREN UNDER 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's desk for more information (734-326-6123).
> Monday, July 12th
*Ripple Effect
7:00pm to 8:00pm, Ages 6 - 11, Meeting Rooms A and B
Dance is an enjoyable form of self-expression. Not only is it fun, it's also a perfect form of exercise. Come learn some new dance steps at the library with Miss Stephanie. Wear relaxed, easy-to-move-in clothing and tennis shoes. *PARENTS WILL BE INVITED TO JOIN YOU FOR THE LAST 5 MINUTES AND WATCH YOU PERFORM. Registration begins June 28th.
> Tuesday, July 13th
Tadpole Tales
10:30am to 11:00am, Meeting Room B
Bring the whole family to Tadpole Tales on Tuesdays at 10:30am in Meeting Room B. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, finger plays & songs. No registration required.
> Wednesday, July 14th
Sail Into Books
10:30am to 11:30am
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Wednesday during the Summer Reading Program. What better way to encourage children to enjoy the benefit of books? Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! No registration required.
*Imagination Creation
2:00pm to 3:00pm, Ages 7 - 12, Meeting Rooms A and B
Have fun making your own creation from recycled materials. Let your imagination go wild! Registration begins June 30th.
> Thursday, July 15th
Hidden Treasure Craft
1:00pm to 4:00pm, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Drop in for crafts every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. For all ages, no registration required.
> Friday, July 16th
Pirate Pals Playtime
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children & their caregivers are invited to stop by & enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. No registration is necessary.
> Saturday, July 17th
Summer Sidewalk Chalk
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Outside
Would you like to help decorate the library's sidewalks for our Summer Reading Program? What kinds of water scenes & sea creatures can you draw? Supplies provided! No registration required. PROGRAM WILL BE CANCELED IF IT RAINS.
Step Into Stories: Saturdays in July
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Saturday morning in July. Children may stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour. Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! Minutes count toward your reading log total! No registration required.
Family Matinee Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come and join us for a free screening of a family movie. No registration is required, all ages welcome. CHILDREN UNDER 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's desk for more information (734-326-6123).
> Monday, July 19th
*Readers' Theater Workshop & Performance
6:00pm to 8:00pm, Ages 7 & UP, Meeting Rooms A and B
Good readers, 7yrs. & older, put your love of books into action! We'll read a short play and have fun acting out the story using simple props and costumes. The public is invited to watch at 7:30pm. Light refreshments will be served. *THIS IS A 2 HOUR PROGRAM. PLEASE BRING YUR CHILD ON TIME-PROGRAM BEGINS PROMPTLY @ 6 pm. (We need every minute to prepare for our show!)Registration begins July 3rd.
> Tuesday, July 20th
Tadpole Tales
10:30am to 11:00am, Meeting Room B
Bring the whole family to Tadpole Tales on Tuesdays at 10:30am in Meeting Room B. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, finger plays & songs. No registration required.
> Wednesday, July 21st
Sail Into Books
10:30am to 11:30am
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Wednesday during the Summer Reading Program. What better way to encourage children to enjoy the benefit of books? Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! No registration required.
*Sea Friend Puppet
2:00pm to 3:00pm, Ages 5 - 8, Meeting Room B
Make a mermaid or merman puppet in this fun creative craft. Perfect for imaginative play, your paper craft will bring stories to life. Registration begins July 7th.
> Thursday, July 22nd
Hidden Treasure Craft
1:00pm to 4:00pm, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Drop in for crafts every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. For all ages, no registration required.
> Friday, July 23rd
Pirate Pals Playtime
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children & their caregivers are invited to stop by & enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educational toys. No registration necessary.
> Saturday, July 24th
Step Into Stories: Saturdays in July
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Saturday morning in July. Children may stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour. Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! Minutes count toward your reading log total! No registration required.
Family Matinee Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a free screening of a family movie. No registration is required, all ages are welcome. CHILDREN UNDER 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's desk for more information (734-326-6123).
> Monday, July 26th
*Hawaiian Dance Workshop 1
7:00pm to 7:30pm, Ages 6 - 9, Meeting Rooms A and B
Aloha! Have you ever wanted to learn to hula? Children will learn basic hula steps and a complete Hawaiian Dance. *BE SURE TO WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES, SOCKS AND THAT GRASS/HULA SKIRT IF YOU HAVE ONE! Registration begins July 12th.
*Hawaiian Dance Workshop 2
7:45pm to 8:15pm, Ages 10 - 12, Meeting Rooms A and B
Aloha! Have your ever wanted to learn the hula? Children will learn basic hula steps and a complete Hawaiian Dance. *BE SURE TO WEAR COMFORTABLE CLOTHES, SOCKS AND WEAR THAT GRASS/HULA SKIRT IF YOU HAVE ONE! Registration begins July 12th.
> Tuesday, July 27th
Tadpole Tales
10:30am to 11:00am, Meeting Room B
Bring the whole family to Tadpole Tales on Tuesdays at 10:30am in Meeting Room B. Enjoy 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, finger plays & songs. No registration required.
> Wednesday, July 28th
Sail Into Books
10:30am to 11:30am
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Wednesday during the Summer Reading Program. What better way to encourage children to enjoy the benefit of books? Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! No registration required.
*Hydro Bracelets 1pm
1:00pm to 2:00pm, Ages 3 - 12, Children's Activity Room
We'll have a splash-tastic time creating a colorful bracelet for you to wear (or share). Registration begins July 14th.
*Hydro Bracelets 3 pm
3:00pm to 4:00pm, Ages 3 - 12, Children's Activity Room
We'll have a splash-tastic time creating a colorful bracelet for you to wear (or share). Registration beging July 14th.
> Thursday, July 29th
Hidden Treasure Craft
1:00pm to 4:00pm, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Drop in for crafts every Thursday from 1 to 4 pm. For all ages, no registration required.
> Friday, July 30th
Pirate Pals Playtime
10:00am to 11:30am, Children's Activity Room
Young children & their caregivers are invited to stop by & enjoy meeting new friends while playing with the library's educattional toys. No registration is necessary.
> Saturday, July 31st
Step Into Stories: Saturdays in July
10:30am to 11:30am, All Ages, Children's Activity Room
Members of our staff & volunteer team will be reading stories aloud every Saturday morning in July. Children may stay for 10 minutes, or the whole hour. Language-rich experiences are important for literacy development & children love to see colorful pictures that bring stories to life. Please stop in & share the fun! Minutes count toward yur reading log total! No registration required.
Family Matinee Movie
1:00pm to 2:30pm, Meeting Rooms A and B
Come join us for a free screening of a family movie. No registration is required, all ages are welcome. CHILDREN UNDER 10 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. Call the Children's desk for more information (734-326-6123).
