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Catch the Reading Bug

Catch the Reading Bug @Your Library
2008 Summer Library Program

2008 Metamorphosis
Summer Library Program for Teens

 

Online Registration Form
(Reading Records can be picked up at the library starting June 9)

Please note: Because of space limitations and in consideration for our performers, these performances are intended for school-aged children, kindergarten and up. The exceptions are the evening program, David Stokes, Slugs and Bugs, on June 24 and Ken Lonnquist, Love Bugs on July 15 which are open to families. We ask parents to respect these restrictions. No registration is required for these performances.

PROGRAMS

Summer Library Program Kick-Off: Tuesday, June 24, 6:30 p.m. - David Stokes, Slugs and Bugs
From the loved (butterflies) to the unloved (spiders)... Using live creatures, animal artifacts and toys/puppets, we will examine up close common arthropods and invertebrate animals and how they impact our lives. Bring your camera! This is a family program.

Tuesday, July 1, 2 p.m. - Jane Swiggum--Black Light Camp--Bugged
A unique show performed in the purple glow of ultraviolet lights with music, storytelling, puppets, dazzling lights and special effects. See peeking insects, a hokey pokey fest, the very hungry caterpillar and more. This program is for school age children, Kindergarten and older.

Tuesday, July 8, 2 p.m. - Jeff McMullen-- The Magic of Laughter
The circus comes to town in the form of Jeff McMullen, who will present his comedy magic show "The Magic of Laughter." Jeff juggles things you never thought possible, makes things vanish at will and performs many other magical feats to tickle your funny bone... regardless of whether you are young or young at heart. The most important talent that Jeff will share is the special ability to make people laugh, to leave their cares behind and enter a world of happiness and fun... a kind and gentle world... a "Jeff" world! This program is for school age children, Kindergarten and older.

Tuesday, July 15, 2 p.m. - Ken Lonnquist-- Love Bugs
Gasp at romantic danger in "The Spider and The Fly," thrill to the passion of "Lady Bug" and experience the life-changing "Gonna Be a Butterfly." Not into Bug Love? Find out how it all began in the African creation story "Flutterby!" Come and boogie to the music at "The Ugly Bug Ball"! Ken Lonnquist weaves facts and hilarious fantasy into his songs! Go buggy laughing (and singing) along with Ken-- all summer long! This is a family program.

Tuesday, July 22, 3 p.m. (please note time change)- Sue Black-- Goin' Buggy for Books!
Grasshoppers sing, ants dance, and a brave mouse saves the day! Join Sue Black in this delightful mix of stories and songs about all kinds of cool critters. And watch out! There'll be plenty of buggy boogyin' goin' on too! With help from the audience, you never know what will happen next. This program is for school-age children, Kindergarten and older.

Tuesday, July 29, 2 p.m. - Mark McKillip-- Here Comes the Reading Bug
Mark McKillip combines puppetry and storytelling to present the benefits and joys of reading for young and school age children. This program is for school age children, Kindergarten and older.

Thursday, August 14, 2:00 p.m. Ice Cream Sundae Party
Children going into kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to an ice cream sundae party to celebrate their reading accomplishments. Registration is required. Please register by August 11 if you plan to attend.. The rain date will be Friday, August 15.

Note: If you have a disability and need special accommodations to attend these programs, please call 849-4217 two weeks in advance.

Participants in Waunakee Public Library's Summer Library Program may be photographed by newspaper photographers or library staff members. These photographs may appear in newspapers or on the library's web site. Parents who do not want their children photographed should notify library staff.

Stories for Kids
Wednesdays 10-10:30 a.m. OR 2-2:30 p.m.

No registration is required. Families are invited to join us for stories, songs, puppet
shows and plays all around our summer theme of insects.

June 18

July 2

July 16

July 30

Toddler Time
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. June 10- July 22
Toddler Time is 20 minutes of stories, songs, fingerplays, and fun for toddlers, 18 to 36 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is required.

 

Reading Incentive Program
We encourage all children to join our summer reading program. This year children, ages preschool through first grade, can participate in our special "Cubs" reading program. This reading program is especially geared to the "Read-to-me" set and for those just developing their new reading skills. Second through fifth graders will join our regular reading program.

To join, come in and pick up a reading record and keep track of minutes you spend reading or being read to. You can win up to three prizes a week. After 240 minutes, you may pick up a coupon for a personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut (only one per summer and available for preschoolers, ages 3 and up, through 8th grade). Your name will be entered into weekly drawings for books after you have read or been read to for 1 1/2 hours. This also entitles you to autograph our "Celebrity Reader's" Board.

Drama Club
Budding actors and actresses going into Grades 3 and up are invited to join our drama club in its presentation of the play "Arabian Nights."

Rehearsals will be held from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday, August 4 through Thursday, August 7. Family and friends are invited to the performance on Thursday, August 7, at 7 p.m. Registration for the Drama Club will be held from July 1 through July 18. Participants must be able to attend all rehearsals as well as the final performance.

Buddy Bears
Take one of our "Buddy Bears" with you on your vacation. These nine library bears will be available once school is out for the summer. The bears travel with their own backpack, a notebook to record your trip adventures, a book of travel games, a teddy bear story, and a card game. The bears may be checked out for two weeks. You and your bear are invited to send a postcard to the library. Postcards and photos of your travels will be displayed at the library.

Online Registration
You will again be able to register online to participate in the summer reading program. Pick up a reading record starting June 9 at the library and begin your reading!