Roanoke Public Libraries

2011 Summer Reading Program

Schedule of Activities

This program is sponsored by the Roanoke Public Library Foundation

For more

information

please call

853-2955

Kimoyo Kimoyo offers educational programs in cultural diversity.

These programs bring primarily African culture to life

through history, storytelling, dance, music and art to

enhance awareness and appreciation. Kimoyo will offer

jewelry making, drumming, and dancing programs.

Vito’s Pizza

Local pizza eatery Vito’s Pizza will give a pizza tossing

demonstration at your local library. Children will be able

to enjoy a piece of pizza after the show!

Mike Klee - The Magician For over 20 years Mike Klee has been entertaining

audiences along the East Coast with his hilarious style

of family magic. All of his shows are packed full of

interactive magic with strong motivational messages

designed to inspire audiences to want to learn more.

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The June Bug Center The June Bug Center is a nonprofit education and

healing center in Floyd County. They will offer

elephant, parrot, and dragon puppet making workshops.

Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo Little Critters Traveling Petting Zoo will feature Alpacas,

originally from the Andes mountains in South America.

Our furry friends are descended from fine-fibered

Chileans.

Sally’s Face Painting Fantasy Roanoke and southwestern Virginia's premier face and

body artist loves transforming people of all ages into

fun characters. Sally will create face painting designs

with a North American theme.

Super Kicks Karate

Super Kicks Karate will offer a family style martial

arts demonstration. Children will learn to improve

their focus, discipline, confidence, and ability to set

positive personal goals.

Musica Musica is a class that introduces very young children to

the Spanish language. This program incorporates music,

poetry, movement, and play to help make learning a

second language fun and memorable.

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Schedule of Activities

Africa

June 20 - 25

Monday, June 20 10:30 a.m. Kimoyo - Dancing & Drums

(Main)

Tuesday, June 21 10:30 a.m. Kimoyo - Dancing & Drums

(Jackson Park)

Tuesday, June 21 10:30 a.m. Storytime in the Reading

Garden (Gainsboro)

Tuesday, June 21 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Yoga

(Raleigh Court)

Tuesday, June 21 3:00 p.m. Movie: Lion King (Melrose)

Tuesday, June 21 6:00 p.m. Lego Play Day (Main)

Wednesday, June 22 10:30 a.m. Kimoyo - Dancing & Drums

(Williamson Road)

Wednesday, June 22 10:30 a.m. Movie: Lion King

(Raleigh Court)

Wednesday, June 22 5:00 p.m. Movie: Madagascar: Escape to

Africa 2 (Melrose)

Thursday, June 23 10:30 a.m. Kimoyo - Jewelry Making *

(Raleigh Court)

Thursday, June 23 10:00 a.m. Storytime and June Bug

Elephant Puppets *

(Williamson Road)

Friday, June 24 10:30 a.m. Kimoyo - Jewelry Making *

(Gainsboro)

Friday, June 24 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Yoga

(Williamson Road)

Friday, June 24 10:00 a.m. Movie: Madagascar: Escape to

Africa 2 (Main)

Friday, June 24 2:00 p.m. Computer Class for Kids

Photo Fun * (Main)

Saturday, June 25 10:30 a.m. Kimoyo - Jewelry Making *

(Melrose)

Saturday, June 25 2:00 p.m. Movie & Craft: Born Free

(Jackson Park)

Saturday, June 25 2:00 p.m. Family Movie (Gainsboro)

Asterisked (*) programs require

registration. Pleas call 853.2955

to reserve your spot.

Schedule of Activities

Africa

June 20 - 25

Monday, June 27 10:30 a.m. Vito’s Pizza - Pizza Tossing

(Jackson Park)

Monday, June 27 11:30 a.m. Pack Your Lunch (Pre-K Movie)

(Gainsboro)

Monday, June 27 3:00 p.m. Vito’s Pizza - Pizza Tossing

(Melrose)

Tuesday, June 28 10:00 a.m. Storytime/Fancy Nancy

Party * (Williamson Road)

Tuesday, June 28 10:30 a.m. Movie: Tale of Despereaux

(Raleigh Court)

Wednesday, June 29 5:00 p.m. Movie: Harry Potter

(Williamson Road)

Thursday, June 30 10:30 a.m. Mike Klee - The Magician

(Williamson Road)

Thursday, June 30 10:30 a.m. Nesting Doll Stories & Craft

(Jackson Park)

Thursday, June 30 10:30 a.m. Vito’s Pizza - Pizza Tossing

(Main)

Thursday, June 30 2:00 p.m. Mike Klee - The Magician

(Raleigh Court)

Thursday, June 30 3:00 p.m. Vito’s Pizza - Pizza Tossing

(Gainsboro)

Friday, July 1 10:30 a.m. Madeline Party *

(Raleigh Court)

Friday, July 1 10:00 a.m. Movie: Around the World

in 80 Days (Main)

Schedule of Activities

Europe

June 27 - July 2

Please call your local library in advance when

bringing groups of 5 or more to any of the

Summer Reading Programs.

Friday, July 1 2:00 p.m. Computer Class for Kids -

Photo Fun * (Jackson Park)

Friday, July 1 2:00 p.m. Movie: Nanny McPhee

(Williamson Road)

Friday, July 1 3:00 p.m. Movie: Ratatouille (Melrose)

Saturday, July 2 2:00 p.m. Movie: Madeline

(Jackson Park)

Saturday, July 2 3:00 p.m. Movie: Tale of Despereaux

(Melrose)

Schedule of Activities

Europe

June 27 - July 2

Tuesday, July 5 10:30 a.m. Foam Bead Bracelet Craft *

(Gainsboro)

Tuesday, July 5 3:00 p.m. Movie: Finding Nemo (Melrose)

Wednesday, July 6 10:30 a.m. Foam Bead Bracelet Craft *

(Raleigh Court)

Wednesday, July 6 10:30 a.m. Rain Sticks Craft * (Main)

Thursday, July 7 10:30 a.m. Mike Klee - The Magician

(Main)

Thursday, July 7 10:30 a.m. Dot Art River Rock Craft *

(Williamson Road)

Thursday, July 7 12:30 p.m. Dot Art River Rock Craft *

(Jackson Park)

Thursday, July 7 2:00 p.m. Mike Klee - The Magician

(Gainsboro)

Friday, July 8 10:00 a.m. Movie: Finding Nemo (Main)

Friday, July 8 10:30 a.m. Mike Klee - The Magician

(Jackson Park)

Friday, July 8 10:30 a.m. Rain Sticks Craft * (Melrose)

Friday, July 8 2:00 p.m. Movie: The Rescuers Down

Under (Williamson Road)

Friday, July 8 2:00 p.m. Mike Klee - The Magician

(Melrose)

Friday, July 8 2:00 p.m. Computer Class for Kids -

Photo Fun * (Gainsboro)

Saturday, July 9 2:00 p.m. Movie: The Rescuers Down

Under (Jackson Park)

Saturday, July 9 2:00 p.m. Family Movie (Gainsboro)

Schedule of Activities

Australia

July 5 - 9

Monday, July 11 10:30 a.m. Musica Class (Gainsboro)

Tuesday, July 12 11:30 a.m. Pack Your Lunch (Pre-K Movie)

(Gainsboro)

Tuesday, July 12 4:30 p.m. Little Critters Petting Zoo

Alpacas (Jackson Park)

Tuesday, July 12 3:30 p.m. Movie: Up (Melrose)

Wednesday, July 13 10:30 a.m. Musica Class (Raleigh Court)

Wednesday, July 13 10:30 a.m. June Bug - Parrot Puppets *

(Melrose)

Thursday, July 14 10:30 a.m. Storytime/Craft

(Williamson Road)

Thursday, July 14 6:00 p.m. Little Critters Petting Zoo

Alpacas (Main)

Friday, July 15 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Yoga

(Williamson Road)

Friday, July 15 10:00 a.m. Movie: Up (Main)

Saturday, July 16 10:30 a.m. Little Critters Petting Zoo

Alpacas (Williamson Road)

Saturday, July 16 2:00 p.m. Family Movie (Gainsboro)

Saturday, July 16 2:00 p.m. Movie: Pirates of the

Caribbean (Melrose)

Schedule of Activities

South America

July 11– 16

Monday, July 18 10:30 a.m. Face Painting * (Main)

Monday, July 18 10:30 a.m. Native American Pinch Pot

Craft * (Gainsboro)

Monday, July 18 12:30 p.m. Native American Pinch Pot

Craft * (Jackson Park)

Tuesday, July 19 10:30 a.m. Face Painting * (Jackson Park)

Tuesday, July 19 3:00 p.m. Movie: Secretariat (Melrose)

Tuesday, July 19 10:30 a.m. Storytime in the Reading

Garden (Gainsboro)

Tuesday, July 19 6:00 p.m. Lego Play Day (Main)

Thursday, July 21 10:00 a.m. Preschool Storytime & Snack

(Jackson Park)

Wednesday, July 20 10:30 a.m. Face Painting * (Raleigh Court)

Thursday, July 21 10:30 a.m. Face Painting *(Gainsboro)

Thursday, July 21 10:30 a.m. Pressed Flower Placemat

Craft * (Raleigh Craft)

Thursday, July 21 12:30 p.m. Pressed Flower Placemat

Craft * (Williamson Road)

Friday, July 22 10:00 a.m. Storytime/Face Painting *

(Williamson Road)

Friday, July 22 10:00 a.m. Movie: Yogi Bear (Main)

Friday, July 22 3:00 p.m. Movie: Yogi Bear (Melrose)

Saturday, July 23 10:30 a.m. Face Painting * (Melrose)

Saturday, July 23 2:00 p.m. Movie: Kit Kittredge: An

American Girl (Jackson Park)

Schedule of Activities

North America

July 18 - 23

Monday, July 25 10:30 a.m. Japanese Fans Craft *

(Jackson Park)

Monday, July 25 12:30 p.m. Japanese Fans Craft *

(Gainsboro)

Tuesday, July 26 10:30 a.m. Super Kicks Karate (Melrose)

Tuesday, July 26 11:30 a.m. Pack Your Lunch - Pre-K

Movie (Gainsboro)

Tuesday, July 26 3:00 p.m. Movie: Karate Kid (Melrose)

Wednesday, July 27 10:30 a.m. Super Kicks Karate (Main)

Wednesday, July 27 10:30 a.m. June Bug - Dragon Puppets *

(Raleigh Court)

Thursday, July 28 10:30 a.m. Super Kicks Karate

(Raleigh Court)

Thursday, July 28 10:00 a.m. Storytime & Thai Door

Hanger Craft*

(Williamson Road)

Friday, July 29 10:00 a.m. Movie: Mulan (Main)

Friday, July 29 10:30 a.m. Smart Start

(Williamson Road)

Friday, July 29 10:30 a.m. Baby & Me Yoga

(Raleigh Court)

Saturday, July 30 11:00 a.m. End of Summer Celebration

(Williamson Road)

Saturday, July 30 2:00 p.m. Family Movie (Gainsboro)

Saturday, July 30 3:00 p.m. Movie: Mulan (Melrose)

Schedule of Activities

Asia

July 25 - 30

This program is sponsored by the Roanoke Public Library Foundation

City of Roanoke Library Branches

Main Library Melrose

706 S. Jefferson St. 2607 Salem Turnpike

853-2955 853-2648

Gainsboro Williamson Road

15 Patton Ave. 3837 Williamson Rd.

853-2540 853-2340

Jackson Park Raleigh Court

1101 Morningside St. 2112 Grandin Rd.

853-2640 853-2240

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summer. Sign up for the Summer Reading Program

at any Roanoke City Library. All programs are

free and open to the public. Read 10 books and

get some great prizes!