June 2011 - Summer Library Program Begins!

Summer Library Program Kick-off Event: LaBak the Magician – Saturday, June 11 at 9:45 a.m.
Abracadabra! It’s Magic! LaBak the Magician presents mysteries from the enchanting world of magic. He does amazing things, causes things to disappear, performs extraordinary mental feats, amuses and confuses, and all with a twinkle and a smile!

Sign up begins June 11 for an exciting summer of fun and adventure! In addition to our usual Tuesday entertainers and family programs, we have special adult events, preschool story time, and activities for kids age 9-12 and teens age 13-18. There’s also a monthly Spanish story time. And the reading portion of the program is open to people of all ages!

Family Games & LEGO Club – Every Monday at 1:30

Beginning June 13, we’ll have LEGO building sets and loads of board games, as well as card games and puzzles, available for families every Monday at 1:30. Come out and have fun in this non-structured program.

Family Programs – Tuesdays at 1:30

• June 14  - Art Party     Get ready to make a mess and a masterpiece at this creativity explosion! Design a cool Japanese fan. Make an African mask, and wind yarn into a colorful god’s eye. All materials will be provided.
• June 21 Storywagon: Mama Baer     Mama Baer's lively style of storytelling is full of action, character voices, and lots of body language. She will entertain your entire family, whether they listen intently or join in to provide the meow of a cat or the echo of lion's roar. All you need to bring is your imagination to experience the magic of storytelling with Mama Baer!
• June 28 - Storywagon: Chris Fascione     Laughter abounds as Chris acts out children's literature while motivating kids to read in his fun, high-spirited, participatory programs. Combining storytelling, mime, acting and juggling, this unique one-of-a-kind story performer acts out a multitude of colorful characters as he leads his audience into the world of library books. Full of energy, humor and imagination, Chris delights kids and parents alike.

Tween Programs - Wednesdays from 3-4:30
(Suggested for ages 9-12)

• June 15 - Duct Tape Creations     Make flip flops, a wallet, or anything else you can come up with.
• June 22  - Siobhan Vivian Writing Workshop     Join acclaimed tween/teen author Siobhan Vivian for a writing workshop to practice your writing skills.
• June 29 - Canada Day!     Our neighbors to the north honor their independence in the summer, too. Let’s celebrate!

Teen programs - Thursdays from 3-4:30
(Suggested for ages 13-18) 
Titles for the All-You-Can-Read Buffet are available at the Library.

• June 16 - All-You-Can-Read Buffet: Same Difference    Sign up in advance if you want a copy of the book to keep and have signed by the author. First come, first served.
• June 22 - Siobhan Vivian Writing Workshop (Wednesday at 3 p.m.)     Learn how to write from acclaimed young adult author, Siobhan Vivian. You can’t get much more expert than that!
• June 23 - Ice Cream Creations    Make your own sweet treats. We’ll make ice cream sundaes the traditional way, and maybe we’ll make our own ice cream in a bag, too.
• June 30 - All-You-Can-Read Buffet: Hold Me Closer, Necromancer     Cool off inside while we discuss the elusive necromancer. This isn’t your ordinary book club. Need a book? Ask at the desk.

Library Board Meeting – Thursday, June 2 at 4 p.m.
Library Board meetings are open to the public.

Books and Bagels – Saturday, June 4 at 10 a.m.
This informal drop-in program gives you a chance to share a light breakfast and talk about what you're reading with other book lovers.  We'll present some book talks plus have some information about upcoming library programs.  Bakery, water and juice will be provided. Coffee, tea and hot chocolate are available for $.75 from the Friends Kiosk at the adult service desk.

What’s on Your Plate! – Tuesday, June 7 at 4 p.m.
Do you know what kinds of food and how much you should be eating? Learn how to build a nutritious and delicious plate in this workshop featuring the “New American Plate” meal plan. Presented by our UW Extension Family Living Coordinator Jenny Wehmeier, this presentation includes recipes and samples. Space is limited. Please pre-register.

Book Discussion – Wednesday, June 15 at 7 p.m.
The Geography of Bliss by Eric Weiner
This book takes the reader from America to Iceland to India in search of happiness, or, in the crabby author's case, moments of "un-unhappiness." The book uses a mixture of travel, psychology, science and humor to investigate not what happiness is, but where it is. NPR correspondent Weiner offers travelers of all moods some interesting new ideas for sunnier destinations and dispositions. Books and discussion guides are available at the library. Anyone who has read the book is welcome to attend.

Container Gardening – Thursday, June 16 at 2 p.m.
Limited space? No problem! Container gardens are an easy solution. Learn all about it at this workshop presented by Chrissy Regester, UW Extension Horticulturist. Please pre-register.

Preschool Storytime - Fridays at 10:00 a.m. from June 17 to August 5
Help your child prepare for school while having fun too! Meaningful literacy activities, such as reading, singing and playing with children, can impact a child’s brain development and subsequently help provide them with the pre-reading skills they need to start school. Children from birth through kindergarten age are welcome to attend with caregivers.

Cuentos en Español - Spanish Story Time - Wednesday, June 22 at 5 p.m.
A family story time in Spanish and English.

Temari: the Art of Japanese Thread Balls – Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m.

A thousand year old craft from Japan, Temari began as simple toy balls for children. Today, they are often given as gifts. As a spectacular decorating focal point, the design is mesmerizing, the concept is simple, and the end result is simply elegant! Learn to make a simple Temari design in this beginner’s workshop. Please pre-register. Each participant will need to bring #5 pearl cotton thread in colors of your choice.