“Every Hero Has a Story”

2016 Summer Reading

GreensboroPublic Library

Read and Earn Prizes!1. SummerReadingisforallyouth–pre-readersthroughhighschoolstudents.Registeratyour

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Prizes recommended for children 3 years & above. Programs subject to change without notice.

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Summer

Reading 2016

Sign-Up Begins

June 1st

June 2 ............Lego Fun • Drop by to build with Legos. All ages. 3:30 pm. McNairy.June 6 ............All-Star Dance Party • Sign up for summer reading and kick off the summer with a dance party! All ages.

10:30 am. McNairy.June 11............ Sensory Storytime • Join us for sensory play and an interactive storytime for children with special needs,

especially those on the autism spectrum. All ages. 3 pm. McNairy.June 11............Autism Afternoon • Customers with autism are encouraged to visit the library. For more information,

contact librarian Kelly Proudfit, a parent of a child with autism, at kelly.proudfit@greensboro-nc.gov. All ages. 3:30 - 6 pm. McNairy.

June 13 ........... Inside Out • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.June 13 ........... Sit-Down Volley Ball Tournament • Join us for wacky volleyball with a twist. In this game, you’ll sit on

the floor and try hitting a giant beach ball! School age. 3 pm. Central.June 13 ...........Minute to Win It • Race the clock with some fun and crazy games. Compete to win Cookie Face, Junk in

the Trunk and more! Family event. 6:30 pm. Hemphill. June 14 ...........Air Bud Movie Marathon • 10 am - Air Bud, Rated PG; 12 noon- Air Bud: World Pup, Rated G;

3 pm - Air Bud: Seventh Inning Fetch, Rated G; 6:30 pm - Air Buddies, Rated PG. All ages. Hemphill.June 14 ...........Kids Konstruction • Families, come build with LEGOs, Tinker Toys, Lincoln Logs, Marble Works, and more.

All ages. 6 - 8 pm. Glenwood.June 15 ...........Fish the Magish • Enjoy the excitement of magic with lots of fun and audience participation. 2 pm.

McGirt-Horton.June 15 ...........Mad Science • High-energy entertainment and education unite in this exciting science program full of

surprises. All ages. 3 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.June 16 ...........Dancing Stories with April Turner • This interactive performance will delight audiences with African

stories, songs, and traditional musical instruments. All ages. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.

Batter Up - It’s June

Batter Up - It’s June (continued)June 16 ...........Baseball Festival • Celebrate America’s pastime with ballpark crafts and activities, including a special

appearance by Guilford, the mascot for the Greensboro Grasshoppers! All ages. 2:30 pm. McNairy.June 16 ...........Tail-Wagging Tutors • Rookie readers can read to therapy dogs. Call 373-2046 for appointment. Thursday

from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Central.June 18 ...........2nd Annual Star Wars Festival • Awaken the Force at this stellar event. Complete the Jedi Training

Academy. Design a droid and make your own light saber. Dress in your Star Wars best. Enjoy refreshments, face painting, costume characters and more. For kids, teens and adults. 2 - 4 pm. Hemphill.

June 20 ..........Monday Morning Movies presents The Big Green • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood. June 20 ..........Minions •Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.June 20 .......... Inside Out • Rated PG. 2 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.June 20 ..........Minions Movie • Rated PG. School age. 3 pm. Central.June 20 ..........Captain Jim • It’s time for some swashbuckling magic with our favorite pirate. All ages. 3 pm. McNairy.June 21 ...........Mad Science • The crowd will be going wild, and fans will be on their feet when they see the spectacular

science demonstrations this Mad Scientist performs. School age. 2:30 pm. Benjamin. June 21 ...........Groove to the Beets • Enjoy music, nutrition, local veggies, and movement. Meet our local veggies and

learn how they help our bodies move. School-age. 6:30 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.June 22 ..........Festival of Community Champions • Enjoy activities and prizes. Meet champions from the community:

Reading Connections, Co-Op Extension, City’s Field Operations, Fire Dept, Water Dept, GTCC, NC-A&T, UNC-G, NC Hospital of Veterinarian Medicine, and many more. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.

June 22 ..........Toy Factory • Use simple materials to create your own toys. Make a flying saucer, CD spinner, and pompom popper. All ages. 3 pm. Hemphill.

June 22 ..........Reptiles “For Goodness SNAKES” • A Walk in the Woods Environmental Education Company will bring live reptiles including snakes, turtles, and a lizard. All ages. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.

June 22 ..........Lego Afternoon • We will announce the theme at the start of the hour and then it’s time to create. School age. 4 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.

June 23 ..........Futbol Festival: Soccer Around the World • Join the celebration with drills, face painting, design your own soccer uniform, team flags, and more. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.

June 23 ..........The Peanuts Movie • Rated G. 3 pm. McNairy.June 27 ..........Monday Morning Movies presents The Sandlot • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood. June 27 ..........Shaun the Sheep • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.June 27 ..........Cheerleading Mini-Camp • Join a former NFL Cheerleader for a fun mini-camp learning cheers and

moves. Preschoolers at 1 pm. School age at 2 pm. Central.June 27 ..........Pan • Rated PG. 6:30 pm. Hemphill.June 28 ..........Olympic Odyssey • Celebrate Greece and the original Olympics while crafting your laurels, feeding

Cerberus, admiring live animals from the NC Zoo and more. All ages. 2:30 pm. Benjamin. June 29 ..........Golf FUNdamentals • Registration required for this special lesson, courtesy of First Tee of the Triad and

Parks & Recreation Department. E-mail christine.griffith@greensboro-nc.gov to register. School age. 9:30 am. Windsor Recreation Center, 1601 E. Gate City Blvd.

June 29 ..........Mad Science • The Mad Scientist will present fun science experiments that will surprise, excite and keep you on your scientific toes this summer! 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.

June 29 ..........Tom Mason, the Blue Buccaneer • Captain Tom will perform swashbuckling songs inspired by the age of pirates. Kids can sing and dance while learning about piratical history and pirate-talk! All ages. 3 pm. Central.

June 29 ..........The Good Dinosaur • Rated PG. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.June 29 ..........Field Day Festival • Join us for three-legged races, sack races, soccer drills, golf skills, giant tic tac toe, and

more. Make sweatbands, design a gold medal, and more. All ages. 3 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.June 30 ..........Aesop’s Fables by Bright Star Performance Troupe • From The Fox and the Grapes and The Tortoise and

the Hare to The Boy who Cried Wolf and The Lion and the Mouse these animal-filled adventures focus on honesty, compassion, hard work and kindness. School age. 10 am. Central.

June 30 ..........Outdoor Adventure • Explore Price Park through letterboxing, orienteering, and geocaching. School-age. 2 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.

June 30 ..........Big Bang Boom • This nationally-known band will entertain with a high-energy, grooving and moving kids’ concert. All ages. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.

June 30 ..........Bright Star Touring Theatre’s Aesop’s Fables • Enjoy some fast-paced animal adventures with acclaimed national company, Bright Star Theatre. All ages. 3 pm. Hemphill.

June 30 ..........Mad Science • This high-energy show is an entertaining blend of science and fun. All ages. 3 pm. McNairy.June 30 ..........Bright Star Touring Theatre: “Once Upon a Time” • Prepare to laugh as we watch hysterical

reenactments of Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk. All ages. 7 pm. Vance Chavis.

Play Ball - July is here!July 5 ............. The Magic of Ronald McDonald • Ronald McDonald swings for the fences as he tells jokes, juggles and

performs magic. All ages. 2:30 pm. Benjamin. July 6 .............Animals of NC Museum of Natural Sciences • The NC Museum will bring frogs, snakes, rabbits, and

more, to show how these animals are champions of their environment. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. July 6 .............The Peanuts Movie • Rated G. 2 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.July 6 ............. Shaun the Sheep • Rated PG. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.July 7 ............. Eastern Music Festival • Enjoy classical music with a visiting string quartet. All ages. 10 am. Central. July 7 ............. Eastern Music Festival • Classical music that’s just right for kids! All ages welcome. 10:30 am. Hemphill.July 7 ............. Team USA • Celebrate the red, white, and blue with art and games. Create a fireworks ring and a

windsock. Play USA Sports trivia. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.July 7 .............The Good Dinosaur • Rated PG. 3 pm. McNairy.July 9 .............On Your Mark, Get Set: Let’s Go to Italy • Check out Alpine Climbing gear, test your noodle

knowledge, enjoy a sweet treat invented in Italy and more! All ages. 10:30 am. Benjamin.July 9 ............. T-Shirt Saturday • Identify yourself as the champion you are! Bring a white or light colored t-shirt to

design a T-Shirt of your own. 11 am. McGirt-Horton.July 11 ............Monday Morning Movies presents Cool Runnings • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood.July 11 ............ Eastern Music Festival Performance – A visiting string quartet performs classical music for all ages.

10:30 am. McNairy.July 11 ............Goosebumps • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.July 11 ............Arcade Adventure Festival • Don’t miss our unique games and attractions, each featuring a beloved

character from a children’s book. Try your luck at Whack-a-Pigeon or the Curious Garden Mini-Golf! Amp up at the Tweedle Beetle Paddle Battles and the Where the Wild Things Are Spear Toss! Or relax at the Ferdinand the Bull flower craft. All ages. 2:30 – 4:30 pm. Central.

July 11 ............A World of Color • Create a masterpiece with canvas, paint and masking tape! 6:30 pm. HemphillJuly 12 ............ Eastern Music Festival • An EMF string quartet will play age-related pieces. Meet the musicians and their

instruments and ask questions. All ages invited. 10 am. McGirt-Horton.July 12 ............ Eastern Music Festival • Enjoy a special presentation of classical music. All ages. 10:30 am. Vance Chavis.July 12 ............Colonial Times on Tuesday • Travel back in time like Jack & Annie from the Magic Treehouse and join

Benjamin Branch at Caldwell Historic Museum for Early American toys and activities plus a gingery treat. 2:30 pm. Caldwell Historic Museum at Tanger Bicentennial Garden, 1105 Hobbs Rd.

July 12 ............Vegi-Magic • Be amazed and amused by the talented Fish the Magish. 3 pm. Hemphill.July 12 ............ Life-Sized Candy Land • Play this family favorite on a life-sized game board. Drop-in Candy Land is also

available on July 13 & 14 at 10:30 and 11:30 am. All ages. 5 – 8:30 pm. McNairy. July 13 ............Moving for Good Health • Join Nurse Cassey, who will lead us on a healthy journey. Learn about

moving, healthy foods, and healthy habits with activities, games and prizes. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.July 13 ............ Summer Fun and Fitness Festival with Windsor Recreation Center • Enjoy games, obstacle courses,

makerspace stations, and special treats. All ages. 3 pm. Windsor Recreation Center, 1601E. Gate City Blvd.July 13 ............ Big Bang Boom! • It’s time to get loud in the library! Come boogie with us to music that parents AND

children will love! All ages. 6:30 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards. July 14 ............Games Around the World Festival • Play games from around the world and make your own Mancala

game. School age. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.July 18 ............Monday Morning Movies presents The Karate Kid • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood.July 18 ............ Strange Magic • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. July 18 ............Construction Junction: Juggling Clubs! • You’ll make your own clubs for juggling. Bring 3 empty plastic

soda bottles with caps and we’ll supply the colorful duct tape. School age. 2 - 3 pm. Central.July 19 ............ Eastern Music Festival for Kids • This string quartet is in a league of its own, and they’re on a mission to

share the love of music with kids. All ages. 10:30 and 11:30 am. Benjamin. July 19 ............ Brain Games Festival • Combine creative fun with science. Create a spectroscope, construct a straw flyer

and paint with crystal watercolors. Solve brain teasers and design an optical illusion. 3 pm. Hemphill.July 20 ...........North Carolina Zoo’s Animal Olympics • Meet live animals and experience unique biofacts. Animals of

different sizes, shapes, skills and talents will be introduced. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. July 20 ...........April Turner: Dancing Stories • Join in with interactive songs and dances that express stories of African

culture. All ages. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.July 21 ............Michael Jordan to the Max • Not rated. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.July 21 ............Magic Tree House Festival • Climb the rope ladder and enjoy an afternoon of fun activities and crafts

from Jack and Annie’s adventures, featuring ninjas, surfing, soccer and more! All ages. 2:30 pm. McNairy.July 21 ............ Tail-Wagging Tutors • Rookie readers can read to therapy dogs. Call 373-2046 for appointment.

Thursday from 3:30 – 4:30 pm. Central.July 22 ...........Didgeridoo Down Under • Don’t miss this interactive show combining Australian music, culture,

puppetry, comedy, and reading motivation. Make your own didgeridoo. 10 am. Glenwood.

July 22 ...........Didgeridoo Down Under • Experience Australian music, comedy and culture, plus enjoy some added fun with Australian cricket and rugby, and even some didgeri-dancing. All ages. 3 pm. Central.

July 23 ...........On Your Mark, Get Set: Let’s Go to Australia • Listen to a digeridoo, try your hand at throwing a boomerang, make Aboriginal-inspired art and more! All ages. 10:30 am. Benjamin.

July 23 ........... 3rd Annual Positive Youth Rap Contest • Youth in grades K – 12 can share their positive raps and have a chance to win prizes. Registration required. E-mail christine.griffith@greensboro-nc.gov to register. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.

July 23 ........... Sensory Storytime • Join us for sensory play and an interactive storytime for children with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum. All ages. 3 pm. Glenn McNairy.

July 23 ...........Autism Afternoon • Customers with autism are encouraged to visit the library. For more information, contact librarian Kelly Proudfit, a parent of a child with autism, at kelly.proudfit@greensboro-nc.gov. All ages. 3:30 - 6 pm. McNairy.

July 25 ...........Monday Morning Movies presents Space Jam • 88 min, PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood.July 25 ........... Flow Circus • Enjoy this exciting performance with a unique blend of magic and juggling. All ages. 11 am.

Vance Chavis.July 25 ...........The Good Dinosaur • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.July 25 ...........Construction Junction: Make your own Footbag • Come and make a footbag toy for juggling with

your feet! School age. 2:30 - 3:30 pm. Central. July 25 ........... Flow Circus • A juggling and magic show full of comedy and creativity. Previously seen on Disney Cruise

Lines and off-Broadway. All ages. 3 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.July 25 ........... Splash Night • Join us outside for our annual water games. Relay races, water balloon toss, sprinklers plus

popsicles. Dress for mess. Family event. 6:30 pm. Hemphill. July 25 ........... Flow Circus • Join us for an amazing evening of juggling, magic, and fun. All ages. 7 pm. McNairy.July 26 ...........Aventura South America • From the Amazon to Rio, enjoy tropical animals from the NC Museum of

Natural Sciences plus art, games and other activities. All ages. 2:30 pm. Benjamin. July 26 ...........The Peanuts Movie • Rated G. 3 pm. Hemphill.July 26 ........... Bling! Bling! Jewelry Makerspace • Bring your creativity and we’ll provide tools and materials for pop

top bracelets, steampunk junk jewelry, and beads galore. All ages. 6-8 pm. Glenwood.July 27 ...........April Turner : West African Dance • Enjoy a journey through West African culture in this interactive

performance that explains the meanings and uses of their songs and dances. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. July 27 ........... Inside Out • Rated PG. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.July 27 ........... Lego Afternoon • We will announce the theme at the start of the hour and then it’s time to create.

School age. 4 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.July 28 ........... Eastern Music Festival • Classical music just right for kids! School age. 11 am. Kathleen Clay Edwards.July 28 ...........Mad Science • This show delivers a unique science enrichment experience, full of excitement and a

wow-factor. School age. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.July 28 ........... Big Bang Boom • You won’t be able to resist singing and dancing along at the high-energy show featuring

covers and original music for children. All ages. 3 pm. McNairy.July 31 ............Harry Potter’s Birthday • Celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday and the new book Harry Potter and the

Cursed Child with an activity and craft. All ages. 3 – 5 pm. McNairy.

Play Ball - July is here! (continued)

Bottom of the Ninth - August Already?August 1 ..........Monday Morning Movies presents The Mighty Ducks • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood.August 1 ..........The SPONGEBOB Movie: Sponge Out of Water • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. August 1 ..........Pirate Party Festival • Ahoy there! Join us for treasure hunts, sword-making, pirate jewelry, swordplay

lessons, pirate movies, Blackbeard crafts, and all things pirate-like! All ages. 2:30 - 4:30 pm. Central.August 1 ..........Exercise your Brain • Science and math fun for everyone. Explore baking soda paint and tessellation art.

Engineer a marble run and experience the magic of a Mobius strip. Family event. 6:30 pm. Hemphill. August 2 .........Take Care of Your Teeth • Listen to a story about dental hygiene and check out the Dental Van. Kids of

all ages can join in activities and receive a dental check up. 10 am. McGirt-Horton.August 2 .........Dancing Stories with April Turner • Ms. Turner’s interactive performances of traditional African dances

are a slam dunk with audiences! All ages. 2:30 pm. Benjamin.August 2 .........Family Book Night: Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library • Read this funny, action-packed chapter

book by Chris Grabenstein and join us for puzzles, games, and book discussion. All ages. 7 pm. McNairy.August 3 .........Down to Earth Aerials • You’ve never seen anything like this! Join us for a unique exhibition with

Amanda the Aerialist. All ages. 11 am. Hemphill.

Bottom of the Ninth - August Already? (continued)August 3 .........Amanda the Aerialist • Watch Amanda perform aerial routines on strips of fabric while hanging from a

16-foot rig. She will also discuss the history of the circus and acrobatic education. 3 pm. McGirt-Horton. August 3 .........Minions • Rated PG. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.August 3 .........The World of Harry Potter Festival • Dress up as your favorite character, bring your own broom and

take the Hogwarts Express to our wizarding world! Construct a Nimbus 2000 bookmark, make a magic wand, let the Sorting Hat determine your house, and more! All ages. 3 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.

August 3 .........Amanda the Aerialist • The Amazing Amanda will perform death-defying airborne feats, give a brief history of the circus, and answer questions during this interactive show! 7 pm. Central.

August 4 .........Recycled Games Makerspace • Make your own games from recyclables and enjoy bowling, ball-toss, mancala, and checkers. School age. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.

August 4 .........Shaun the Sheep • Rated PG. 3 pm. McNairy.August 6 .........On Your Mark, Get Set: Let’s Go to Japan • Watch a martial arts demonstration, make an origami

samurai helmet, test your palate with some extreme flavors and more! All ages. 10:30 am. Benjamin.August 6 .........Sensory Storytime • Join us for sensory play and an interactive storytime for children with special needs,

especially those on the autism spectrum. All ages. 3 pm. Glenn McNairy.August 6 .........Autism Afternoon • Customers with autism are encouraged to visit the library. For more information,

contact librarian Kelly Proudfit, a parent of a child with autism, at kelly.proudfit@greensboro-nc.gov. All ages. 3:30 - 6 pm. McNairy.

August 8 .........Monday Morning Movies presents Little Giants • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood.August 8 .........Gold Medal Dance Party • Celebrate the Olympics with a dance party! All ages. 10:30 am. McNairy.August 8 .........Hotel Transylvania 2 • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. August 8 .........The Boy Who Would be Captain Hook (live performance) • Born without his right hand and fitted

with a prosthetic hook, David sits on the sidelines of recess until the game becomes Peter Pan! Actor David Harrell shares his own childhood in this story of acceptance and inclusion. Grades K-4. 3 pm. Central.

August 8 .........Sports Game Night • Wear your team apparel, enjoy some snacks and compete against each other during family game night. 6:30 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.

August 9 .........Captain Jim • With lightning quick reflexes and the heart of a champion, this pirate will perform acts of magic, illusion and inspiration. All ages. 2:30 pm. Benjamin.

August 9 .........The Boy Who Would be Captain Hook • What happens when you refuse to be defined by your circumstances and change the game? UNCG grad and New York actor David Harrell shares his own childhood in this story of acceptance and inclusion. School-age. 3 pm. Hemphill.

August 10 ........Good Health is the Name of the Game • The Co-op Extension will show us how to stay well by making healthy food selections. Enjoy games and prizes. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.

August 10 ........Sports Zone • Enjoy interactive games and makerspaces based on popular sports-themed books. School age. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.

August 10 ........David Harrell: The Boy Who Would be Captain Hook • Born without his right hand and fitted with a prosthetic hook, David sits on the sidelines of recess until the game becomes Peter Pan! Grades K-4. 3 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.

August 11 ........Flex your Creative Muscle • Local artist Brandon Breeze will show us how to turn drinking straws, pipe cleaners, and beads into flexible, bendable action figures for your own adventure. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton.

August 11 ........Zootopia • Rated PG. 2:30 pm. Glenwood.August 11 ........Kung Fu Panda 3 • Rated PG. 3 pm. McNairy.August 13 ........Art Journaling Olympics Saturday • See how far you can go developing your own art journal. We’ll

have plenty of paints, brushes, and other materials. 1 - 3 pm. McGirt-Horton.August 15 ........Monday Morning Movies presents Snow Buddies • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Glenwood.August 15 ........Minions •. Rated PG. 2 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.August 15 ........Construction Junction: Marble Slide! • Design your own marble slide, and then test the laws of gravity.

Bring empty paper towel tubes and marbles. School age. 3 - 4 pm. Central.August 15 ........Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip • Rated PG. 6:30 pm. Hemphill.August 17 ........Norm of the North • Rated PG. 3 pm. Vance Chavis.August 17 ........Lego Afternoon • We will announce the theme at the start of the hour and then it’s time to create.

School age. 4 pm. Kathleen Clay Edwards.August 18 ........Tail-Wagging Tutors • Rookie readers can read to therapy dogs. Call 373-2046 for appointment. 3:30 -

4:30 pm. Central. August 23 .......Back to School Bash • Celebrate with stories, games, art activities, and popsicles. 6:30 pm. Glenwood.

Little Kids Interactive Storytimes

Benjamin BranchMondays & Tuesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am and Wednesdays at 6:15 pm. June 6 - 8 ..........................On Your Mark, Get Set: Splash!June 13 - 15 ... Get Set: Hug Your Dad or uncle or grandpa!June 20 - 22 ........... On Your Mark, Get Set: Pack a Picnic!July 5 - 6 ....................... On Your Mark, Get Set: Blast Off!July 11 - 13 ........ On Your Mark, Get Set: Eat Your Veggies!July 18 & 20 ................On Your Mark, Get Set: Let’s Build!July 25 - 27 ...On Your Mark, Get Set: Jump, Spin & Stretch!August 1 - 3 ............... On Your Mark, Get Set: To the Zoo! August 8 - 10 .......... On Your Mark, Get Set: Tie Your Shoes!August 15 - 17 ..................... On Your Mark, Get Set: Bark!August 22 - 24 ........On Your Mark, Get Set: To the Beach!

Central LibraryBabies/Toddlers at 9:30 am on Wednesdays & Fridays. Birth - 5 at 10:30 Wednesday & Friday, and 1:30 pm on Thursday. June 1 - 3 ...............................................Monkey Business!June 8 - 10 ................................ Getting Sick, Getting WellJune 15 - 17 ............................................... Ocean AnimalsJune 22 - 24 .............................................Garden VeggiesJune 29 - July 1 ......................................... Fourth of July! July 6 - 8 .............................................Sunshine & ShadowJuly 13 - 15 .................................................... Zoo AnimalsJuly 20 - 22 ...................................................Outer SpaceJuly 27 - 29 .............................Fire Fighters to the Rescue! August 3 - 5 .............. Elephants, Hippos & Rhinos, oh my!August 10 - 12 ......................................................Bubbles!August 17 - 19 ......................................... Fun at the Beach August 24 - 26 ...................................Creepy Crawly Bugs

Glenwood BranchWednesdays at 10:30 am.June 1 ...........................Get in the Game with Team SportsJune 15 ...............................................Creepy Crawly BugsJune 22 ................................................Pirates & PrincessesJune 29 ..............................................Fireworks & FirefliesJuly 6 ........................................................ Yoga StorytimeJuly 13 ............................................................. Ball GamesJuly 20 ..............Music & More with Eastern Music FestivalJuly 27 ....................................................... Listen & MoveAugust 3 ..................................................... Preschool PalsAugust 10 ........................................ Friends Around TownAugust 24 ...................................................... ABCs & 123sAugust 31 ................................................... Big Yellow Bus

Hemphill BranchThursdays at 10 am.June 2 .......................................................... All about MeJune 9 .......................................... Good Old Summertime June 16 ........................................................... Jungle GymJune 23 .................................................... Moon and StarsJune 30 ............................................... Once Upon a TimeJuly 7 ............................................................ Let’s Pretend July 14 .................................................On the Road Again July 21 ....................................................... Back to NatureJuly 28 ................................................... Down by the Sea August 4 ............................................................... Move It August 11 ..........................................Get Ready for School

Kathleen Clay Edwards BranchTuesdays at 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 am and 1:30 pm. Wednesdays at 9:30 & 10:30 am. June 7 & 8 ........................................... Tweet, Tweet!June 14 & 15 ............................... Trucks on the MoveJune 28 ....................................Yummy in my TummyJuly 6 .............................Chugga Chugga, Choo ChooJuly 12 & 13 .........................................Under the SeaJuly 19 & 20 ................................................Dog DaysJuly 26 & 27 ................................................ Cat TalesAugust 16 & 17 ........................... Dig Those DinosaursAugust 23 & 24 ..................................Back to SchoolAugust 30 & 31 .................................Itty, Bitty Babies

McGirt-Horton BranchTuesdays at 10 am. June 7 .................................Splish Splash at the BeachJune 14 .....................................Get Ready to RecycleJune 21 ...............................................Trucks to TouchJune 28 ..................Book Fun with Ronald McDonald July 5 ................................................. Sheep Blast Off July 12 ............................................ Music to Our EarsJuly 19 .............Toddler Fun &Games for Good Health July 26 ..................................... Picnic of Fruity SnacksAugust 2 ...............................Teeth Tales & Dental Van August 9 ............................................ Let’s Take a TripAugust 16 .......................................... Bikes on the Go August 23 ................................................. Buggy BugsAugust 30 ................................................... Color Fun

Glenn McNairy BranchTuesdays at 6:30 pm, Wednesdays & Thursdays at 10 & 11 am.June 7 - 9 .................................................Have a Ball June 14 - 16 ............................................... Batter Up! June 21 - 23 ......................................Summer Garden June 28 - 30 ...............................................Yoga Zoo July 5 - 7 ................................. Red Light, Green LightJuly 12 - 14 ..............................................Sweet TreatsJuly 19 - 21 .................................................. Surf’s UpJuly 26 - 28 ................................... Jump and BounceAugust 2 - 4 .........................................Birthday PartyAugust 9 - 11 ........................................Fun in the Sun

Vance Chavis BranchTuesdays at 11 am.June 23 ..................................................... In SummerJune 28 ............................. Time to Wriggle and ReadJuly 5 .......................................... Stories about SportsJuly 12 .....................Eastern Music Festival (10:30 am)July 19 .................................... Up, Down, All Around July 26 .......................... Music and Movement, Part 1August 2 ........................Music and Movement, Part 2August 9 ......................................... Everybody DanceAugust 16 ........................................ Ready for School

Simple books, hand rhymes, felt-board stories and fun-filled learning for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.

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