SIGN UP SOON FOR THE 2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM

2009 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
WEDNESDAY MORNINGS AT
THE GREEN FREE LIBRARY
JUNE 24 — AUGUST 5

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS


All events take place on Wednesdays at 10:15am. Preschoolers (PreK) meet in the main room of the library. Children in grades K-6 meet at the Gmeiner Arts & Cultural Cente Pre-rstration is appreciated, but walk-ins are always welcome!

JUNE 24th

Paint a Pot, Plant a Flower with Jeff Himes — Start you summer with stories and seeds. (PreK)

Log Cabins & Turkey Tracks with Madalene Murphy — Enter the colorful world of quilts & quilt patterns to create a block for a library quilt.
(Grades K-6)

JULY 1st

Once upon a starry night… Star Gazing with Tim Morey (PreK)

Shape it Up! with Susie Karschner — Watch how to carve wooden figurines.(Grades K-6)

July 8th

Crazy Quilt Fun with Madalene Murphy — Come play around with fabric pieces. (PreK)

Drum Up Some Fun with the Windwalkers —Catch the beat of their Native American Music. (Grades K-6)

July 15th

Paint Your Pet Rock with Susan Christie — Give your pet rock a shiny coat. (PreK)

Pop-Up Art with Aleta Yarrow — Let your imagination burst with books. (This program may run longer than the others.)(Grades K-6)

July 22nd

Be Creative Puppet Show with Bruce Weaver & Friends. (PreK)

Stained Glass Showcase with Edie Seaman — Be dazzled by this beautiful art form. (Grades K-6)

July 29th
Kazoo With You with Tom Murphy — Get ready to make some music. (PreK)

Trashformations with Tim Stefanko — See how junk can be turned into fun! (Grades K-6)


AUGUST 5th

“That’s a Wrap!” Picnic- Wrap up your summer at our picnic for everyone who participated in the summer reading program!

(Picnic runs from 11am - 1pm and includes food, games/activities, crafts, and the presentation of grand prizes.)

IMAGINE THE FUN
YOU COULD HAVE...

...when you sign up for our Reading Rewards Program! Just stop by the library to pick up your weekly contract. Record the books & minutes that you read on the contract, then return it to us to receive your reward. All completed forms are entered for a chance to earn grand prizes that have been donated by local merchants. So the more you read, the better your chances are to win!

Rewards Program Requirements:

Children in grades K-2 must read independently for 90 minutes per week.

Children in grades 3-6 must read independently for 120 minutes per week.

NEW THIS YEAR! “READ-TO-ME”!

In an effort to promote early literacy, we will be providing incentives for young children whose families take time to read together for at least 60 minutes per week. Separate contracts will be available for preschoolers.




TO REGISTER
PLEASE CALL
724-4876
OR
STOP IN
AT THE LIBRARY