youth services newsletter june 2013
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THE B ERMUDA NAT IONAL L I BRARY
OUTH SERVICES 74 CHURCH STREET HAMILTON HM 12 ● TELEPHONE: 295—0487 ● FAX: 296-0973
Pick up your passport and get on board! Children can travel anywhere they like this summer through books!
TRAVEL GUDELINES Pick up your passport star ng July 1st.
Read all genres within a con nent to get page stamped. Books read must be library books.
Complete as many passports as you like. Hand in passport at the comple on of each level for the
following prizes:‐ • 3 con nents = 1st level prize
• 6 con nents = 2 level prize • 7th con nent = Entry cket for Grand prize draw &
• invita on to end of summer party GRAND PRIZE:
Round trip cket on JetBlue to any of their des na ons
ALSO...Daily activities, prizes and much more! ACTIVITY REGISTRATION STARTS JUNE 3rd
HOURS: Mon.-THUR. 9 a.m.—5 P.M. ● Fri. 10 a.m.—5 p.m. ● Sat. 9 a.m.—5 p.m.
JUNE 2013 VOL 11, ISSUE 1
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TOADS AND DIAMONDS
HEATHER TOMLISON “What is your soul’s desire?” Two sisters blessed with gifts from an ancient goddess, one asked for beauty another to protect her family. But what will happen if these gifts are uncovered? Greed, jealousy and fear will push these two sisters into an adventure they never expected, where cultures collide and their lives will literally hang in the balance. Henry, Holt & Co. 2010 YA/TOM 288 pgs.
AGE GROUP 11‐13 1st ‐Alys Webber—Saltus
2nd—Isabella Wright—BHS
3rd—Grace McNamara—BHS
AGE GROUP—14 –18 1st—Jahlae Albuoy—Berkeley
2nd—Keishaun Samuels—Berkeley
3rd—Devine Easton—Berkeley
By Clintel Jones
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BOOK CLUB! If you are
interested in joining a fun,
ac vity driven book club, then
come to the library.
Fill out the sign up sheet that is available at the circula on
desk, and become a part of the club!
MAGAZINES
AVAILABLE FOR CHECK OUT
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Dial-A-Story 295-9698 June 1-7 Raggylug June 8– 14 Village Blacksmith June 15-21 Coyote & the woodpecker June 22 - 28 Emperor’s New Clothes
WEEKLY EVENTS
WEDNESDAYS—TEEN ADVISORY BOARD—4:00— 5:30 p.m.
THURSDAYS—BOOK BABIES—9:30—10:15 a.m.
THURSDAYS—BOYS’ CLUB—3:45—5:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS—BOOK BABIES—9:30—10:15 a.m.
SATURDAYS—STORYTIME—10:30—11:15 a.m.
SATURDAY—GIRLS’ CLUB—12 noon—2:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS—CHESS CLUB—3:00—5:00 p.m.
COMPLIMENTARY WI-FI and
INTERNET SERVICE
Wheels on the bus CHECK IT OUT!
PLAYAWAY VIEW SPOTLIGHT
BOOK BABIES THURSDAY & SATURDAY
9:30 AM
6mos.—24 mos.
Books, music and fun!
JUNE & JULY NO BOOK BABIES IN AUGUST
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 10:00 a.m. –
Storytime 2 10:00 a.m. –
Journalism
3 10:00 a.m. – The Little
Mermaid
4 10:00 a.m. – Bda.
Ghost Stories
5
2:30 p.m. – Forensics MOVIE DAY
2:30 p.m. – Finding Nemo
2:30 p.m. - Fencing AFRICA
8 10:00 a.m. –
Storytime
9 10:00 a.m. –
Sketching 10 10:00 a.m. – Aladdin
11 10:00 a.m. –
First Aid
12
2:30 p.m. – Bird
Care
2:30 p.m. – Fitness
Fun
MOVIE DAY
2:30 p.m. –The Original
Karate Kid 2
2:30 p.m. – Bermuda
Games
ASIA
15 10:00 a.m. –
Storytime 16 10:00 a.m. –
Raising Chickens
17 10:00 a.m. – Rio
1810:00 a.m. –
Country Line
Dancing
19
2:30 p.m. - Yoga
2:30 p.m. - Motocross
MOVIE DAY
2:30 p.m. – Madagascar
2:30 p.m. – Puppet
Making
AUSTRALIA
22 10:00 a.m. –
Storytime
23 10:00 a.m. –
Bermuda Crafts
24 10:00 a.m. –
Ratatouille
25 10:00 a.m. –
STEM
26
2:30 p.m. –
Settlement House
2:30 –
Tae Kwon Do
MOVIE DAY
2:30 p.m. - TinTin
2:30 p.m –
Air Brushing
EUROPE
29 10:00 a.m. –
Storytime 30 10:00 a.m. –
Cooking
31 10:00 a.m. – UP
2:30 p.m. – Games
Afternoon
2:30 p.m. - Archery
MOVIE DAY
Bermuda National Library
Youth Services
Summer Reading Program 2013
JULY 2013
All
Programs
$3.00
Friday Travel Days:
Grab your passports and join us
on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. as we
explore different countries and
learn about their music, cooking
and culture!
Story and Craft Mondays
Come & enjoy stories, music
and create something of your
own.
Age: 5+
Dates: July 1,8,15,22,29;
August 5, 12 Time:
10:00 a.m.
Movie Days
Bring a friend and watch some
great movies. Popcorn and
drink included. Age: 3+
Dates: 10:00 a.m.
3 July – The Little Mermaid
10 July – Aladdin
17 July – Rio
24 July – Ratatouille
31 July – Up
7 August – Cars
14 August – Kung Fu Panda 2
Dates: 2:30 p.m.
3 July – Finding Nemo
10 July– Original Karate Kid 2
17 July - Madagascar
24 July – TinTin
7 August – Gulliver’s Travels
14 August - Mulan
Journalism
Have you ever wanted to be an ace
reporter? Come find out about
reporting and test your observation
skills!
Age: 10-14
Date: 2 July
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Forensics
Test your crime solving skills and
find out how police solve crimes!
Age: 7+
Date: 2 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Bermuda Ghost Stories
Are you in the mood for a fright?
Listen to John Cox tell you about his
real-life ghostly encounters.
Age: 7+
Date: 4 July
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Fencing
Find out if you’ve got what it takes to
be a modern-day swashbuckler.
Age: 7+
Date: 4 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Bird Care
Have you ever thought about having
a pet bird? See some of the different
kinds of birds and learn what you
need to have a happy pet! Age: 7+
Date: 8 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Sketching
In a country like Bermuda, there’s lots
of inspiration- Meet artist Graham
Foster and learn how to sketch!
Age: 7+
Date: 9 July
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Fitness Fun
Participate in a fun workout. Wear
comfortable clothes and bring a towel.
Age: 7+
Date: 9 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
First Aid
Learn some of the basic things you
can do in an emergency situation.
Age: 7+
Date: 11 July
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Bermuda Games
Come and have ‘the fun’ and try some
early Bermuda games.
Age: 6+
Date: 11 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Yoga
Try an activity that’s been around for
thousands of years and learn how to
become more strong and flexible.
Age: 7+
Date: 15 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Raising Chickens
Do you love eggs? Ever thought
about raising chickens and
having fresh eggs every day?
Discover some of the types of
chickens and learn how to care
for them in this fun workshop.
Age: 7+
Date: 16 July
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Motocross
Have you got what it takes to be
a motocross rider? Learn what
you need to get started in this
exciting sport!
Age: 7+
Date: 16 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Country Line Dancing
Bring your cowboy hat and get
ready to hoot and holler as you
get dancing!
Age: 7+
Date: 18 July
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Puppet Making
See how Jim Henson and the
folks at Sesame Street got their
start by learning how to make
your own puppets.
Age: 7+
Date: 18 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Settlement House
Have you ever wondered how the
original settlers built shelters
without any modern tools? Come
find out how it was done!
Age: 7+
Date: 22 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Bermuda Crafts
Just about anything you see
around you can be made into a
craft. Let Ronnie Chameau teach
you how to make beautiful crafts
from what you find outside!
Age: 7+
Date: 23 July
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Tae Kwon Do
This Korean martial art combines
combat and self-defense
techniques exercise and
discipline. Learn the basics of this
awesome sport!
Age: 7+
Date: 23 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
STEM (Science, Technology
Engineering & Mathematics)
Meet some BELCO engineers
and try some cool science
experiments!
Age: 7+
Date: 25 July
Time: 10:30 a.m.
Airbrushing
Have you seen some of the amazing
decals on the cars and signs around
Bermuda? Talk to the artist and learn
how they’re made.
Age: 7+
Date: 25 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Games Afternoon
Bring your favorite board games and
make new friends having an
afternoon of fun.
Age: 6+
Date: 29 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Cooking
Practice your cooking skills and
make some tasty treats.
Age: 7+
Date: 30 July
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Archery
Archery is everywhere this year from
The Hunger Games to Brave and now
Bermuda. Give it a try and bring out
your inner Robin Hood!
Age: 7+
Date: 30 July
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Bermuda Plants
Come learn the hidden secrets of the
green world from the Curator of the
Botanical Gardens himself!
Age: 7+
Date: 6 August
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Reader’s Theater
This will be a fun activity involving
the reading and acting out of classic
children’s stories. Then turn the
stories on their head by coming up
with your own version!
Age: 7+
Date: 6 August
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Teddy Bear Picnic
Grab your favorite furry friend come
for a morning of stories, snacks and
games at the Botanical Gardens.
*Parents must stay with children*
Age: 3+
Date: 8 August
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Scavenger Hunt
How good a tracker are you? Test
your skills against other teams in a
fun scavenger hunt!
Age: 7+
Date: 15 August
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Healthy Eating and Cooking
Find out how to eat your way to
a healthier you and learn to
make some healthy snacks you
can enjoy after school.
Age: 7+
Date: 13 August
Time: 10:00 a.m.
African Dance
Break out your sense of rhythm
and see how music, storytelling,
percussion and drumming come
together in an amazing dance!
Age: 7+
Date: 13 August
Time: 2:30 p.m.
Knitting
The perfect present is just ahead
– once you learn the basics in
this workshop (needles and yarn
included), there’s no end to
what you can make!
Age: 7+
Date: 15 August
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Playdough Sculpture
Whip up a batch of play dough
and have some fun turning it
into fantastic sculptures.
Age: 7+
Date: 15 August
Time: 2:30 p.m.
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
1 2
CUP MATCH CUP MATCH
5 6 10:00 a.m.-
Bermuda Plants
7 10:00 a.m.-
Cars 8 10:00 a.m.-
Teddy Bear Picnic 9
10:00 a.m. –
Storytime
2:30 p.m. –
Reader’s Theater
MOVIE DAY
2:30 p.m. –
Gulliver’s Travels
2:30 p.m. –
Scavenger Hunt
NORTH
AMERICA
12
13 10:00 a.m.-
Healthy Eating
14 10:00 a.m.-
Kung Fu
Panda2
15 10:00 a.m.-
Knitting 16
10:00 a.m. –
Storytime
2:30 p.m. –
African Dance
MOVIE DAY
2:30 p.m. –
Mulan
2:30 p.m. –
Playdough
Making
SOUTH
AMERICA
19 20 21
22 23
26 27 28 29 30
All Programs
$3.00
Friday Travel Days:
Grab your passports and
join us on Fridays at 10:00
a.m. as we explore different
countries and learn about
their music, food and
culture!
Bermuda National Library
Youth Services
Summer Reading Program
2013 August 2013
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