June 2017

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TEEN SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENT:
CARTOONING WITH CORY
Wednesday, June 14, 6 to 7pm
Local cartoonist Cory Laub will teach teens
to draw some of their favorite cartoon
characters, while entertaining them with
facts about animation and comic book
trivia. Participants are encouraged to
register for the “Build a Better World”
Summer Reading Club. Anyone who joins
will get a prize and reading log. The more
books you read this summer the more
prizes you get For middle school and high
school kids only.
TINY TOTS SOCIAL TIME
Thursday, June 15, 10:30 to 11:15am
Children, ages 9 months to 4 years, enjoy
free-play time with age-appropriate toys,
puzzles and books while the adults get to
socialize, too.
FATHER’S
DAY
STORYTIME
Thursday,
June 15, 6:30
to 7pm
Bring
your dad,
grandpa,
or uncle
for stories,
songs, and
a special
craft. For ages 3 and older.
BRICKS ‘N’ BOOKS
Tuesday, June 20, 2 to 2:45pm
Children, ages 6 and older, bring your
imagination and Lego building skills to the
library. At each Bricks and Books meeting
we will have a new building challenge.
Conquer each challenge with a buddy or
work on your own.
TEEN PHOTOGRAPHY MINI-CAMP WITH
JEREMIAH JENNER
Tuesday, June 20, June 21, 5:30 to 7:30pm
Bring your camera and join certified
photography instructor Jeremiah Jenner
for two fun-filled sessions. Day 1 will be
Color and Composition: Learn the basics
of creative dynamic and fun images. Day 2
will be Flower Power: Explore the colorful
world of nature and flowers.
STEP-INTO-SUMMER MURAL PAINTING
Wednesday, June 21, 2 to 3:30pm
It’s the first day of summer! What better
way to celebrate than to add your creative
mark on a giant mural that will be displayed
at the library all season long? This is an
all-ages family fun painting event. Drop in
during library hours to participate.
GAME SQUAD
Thursday, June 22, 4 to 4:45pm
Children, ages 7 and older, will get
the chance to connect through
the library’s WiFi to play with fellow
gamers while also socializing in
person. Participants must bring
their own devices (iPad, Nintendo
DS, etc.) with their preferred games
already downloaded.
AFTERNOON FILM & DISCUSSION:
JACKIE
Saturday, June 24, 2 to 4:30pm
Jackie is a portrait of one of the
most important and tragic moments
in American history, seen through
the eyes of the iconic First Lady,
then Jacqueline Kennedy (played
by Natalie Portman). Registration
required.
FAMILY CRAFT: PAINT A FAIRY DOOR
Saturday, June 24, 11 to 11:30am
Children and their favorite adults will
have fun together painting a ceramic fairy
door that’s perfect for a garden or any
decorative spot.
ARTS, BOOKS, AND CULTURE DISCUSSION
GROUP
Monday, June 26, 10:30 to 11:30am
Similar to a current events group, but
focused on entertainment and culture,
this lively discussion will cover topics like:
What’s on the bestseller list? What’s big
at the box office? What have you been
reading or watching? Get your culture fix as
we chat. Registration required.
PEACEFUL PIECES
JIGSAW PUZZLE
MEETUP
Tuesday, June 27,
10:30am to noon
Put it all together with
new and old friends
during this relaxing
morning of jigsaw
puzzles. Enjoy snacks, listen to music, and
get that sense of completion. Adults only.
Registration required. P
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