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Summer 2013 Programs
***Registration for summer programs begins Saturday, May 25, 2013***
All programs require registration unless otherwise noted.
Special performances appear in italics.
Youth Summer Reading Club
June 1 - July 31
The theme is HAVE BOOK - WILL TRAVEL for ages birth to age 14. Read for fun and get prizes after reaching an age appropriate goal. Children that reach their goal will receive a book of their choice and a 'travel' prize. Grand prizes will be drawn from those who finish. Register at the Youth Reference Desk. The first 100 to register will receive movie tickets to Classic Cinemas in Fox Lake. Grand prizes will include bikes. Other prizes include a wagon, motorized toy vehicles, gift cards, and more! (R)
Round Lake Police Crime Prevention Program for Youth & Puppet Program (All ages)
Mondays 1:00 p.m.
June 3, 10, 17, 24 • July 1, 8, 15, 22
Attend special youth safety programs to be held throughout the summer. The Round Lake Police Officers and the Police Department Puppets will share ideas and talk about vandalism, theft, fire and personal safety, illegal street gangs, stranger danger, and substance and drug abuse. More info: The Round Lake Police Department (847) 546-8112. (NR)
Alien Antics Storytime (Ages 5-8)
Tuesday, June 4 • 6:00 p.m.
Do aliens exist? In these fun stories they do! Join us for some exciting tales about aliens and outer space. (R)
Plant Pals (Ages 5-9)
Wednesday, June 5 • 10:30 a.m.
Join us for this annual planting event as we plant flowers in the library's courtyard. Everyone receives a flowering plant for their garden. Wear old clothes and bring a small shovel or trowel. Meet at the Youth Reference Desk. (R)
Going to Grandma's (Ages 3-7)
Wednesday, June 5 • 6:00 p.m.
Join us for stories about where we go on summer vacation. (R)
Board Games (Ages 4 and up)
Thursday, June 6 • 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 1 • 5:00 p.m.
Join us to play board games, chat, and meet new friends. We will provide snacks and drinks. (R)
My Dad is the Best! (Ages 5-8)
Tuesday, June 11 • 6:00 p.m.
Get ready for Father's Day and join us for a storytime all about Dad! You'll be able to make a craft perfect to give to him on Father's Day! (R)
Veggie Garden Plantorama (Ages 5-9)
Wednesday, June 12 • 10:30 a.m.
Help us create a vegetable garden in front of the library. We will be planting tomatoes, peppers, pumpkins, sunflowers and much more! Wear old clothes and bring a small shovel or trowel so you can dig in the soil. Meet at the Youth Reference Desk. (R)
I Love You Daddy / Te Amo Papi (Ages 3-7)
Wednesday, June 12 • 6:00 p.m.
Join us and listen to a story about Dad and make a special craft for him. In Spanish (R)
Fireflies (Ages 8 and up)
Thursday, June 20 • 5:00 p.m.
We will learn a bit about the amazing firefly, and then we will make a firefly that actually lights up! (R)
Truly Remarkable Loon Presents: Juggle Books and Everything Else (All ages)
Saturday, June 22 • 1:00 p.m.
TR Loon is back with his juggling and purple silliness. Don't miss this fun family event to help kick off the summer season. Meeting Room (R)
Baby and Me (Ages 6 to 24 months)
Monday, June 24 • 11:00 a.m.
Monday, July 22 • 11:00 a.m.
This is a special baby library time to share stories, songs, rhymes, and bounces. There will also be time after the storytime for the parents to play with their babies, and to talk with each other. (R)
Travels with Rronaldo (Ages 4-7)
Thursday, June 27 • 5:00 p.m.
Rronaldo, Youth Services' moose mascot, is inviting you to spend some time listening to stories with him about travel, camping and other fun summer adventures. A camping craft and snack will be part of this travelogue. (R)
LEGO Club (Ages 5 and up)
Friday, June 28 • 1:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 26 • 1:00 p.m. or 2:30 p.m.
Use your imagination to build and create whatever you want. We will display your creation in the Youth Department. (R)
Celebrate Fourth of July (Ages 4-7)
Wednesday, July 3 • 6:00 p.m.
Join us for a Patriotic program. (R)
Christine Thornton presents "Draw Your Fantasy Ride" (Ages 7-10)
Wednesday, July 10 • 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ms. Thornton will show us how to draw fantasy creations that inspire our imagination. Drawing materials will be provided. Limit of 30 students. Meeting Room (R)
Have Fun with Puppets (Ages 9 and up)
Thursday, July 11 • 6:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 8 • 6:00 p.m.
Learn how puppets move and speak. Then invite your family and friends to watch you perform at the show! A puppet show will follow each class at 7:00 p.m. and is open to the public. Meeting Room (R)
Bubble Wonder Show presented by Geoff Akins (All ages)
Saturday, July 13 • 1:00 p.m.
Geoff "Merlin" Akins will amaze you with his magical bubble wonder show. Join us for Geoff's bubbles and his positive attitude. Meeting Room (R)
Sailing the Seas Storytime (Ages 5-8)
Wednesday, July 17 • 6:00 p.m.
All aboard ship! Sail away with us as we read sea stories and make a fun ocean craft. (R)
Toontastic (Ages 7-10)
Thursday, July 18 • 5:00 p.m.
Do you have an iPad that you can bring to the library? Join us and learn how to narrate and animate your characters in order to tell a story. After the scene is complete, music can be added to compliment your story. Make sure that you bring your iPad! (R)
Laura Doherty presents a Family Concert with a Travel Theme (Ages 2-10)
Wednesday, July 24 • 3:00 p.m.
Parents' Choice Award Winner, Laura Doherty, presents a family concert of traveling songs and music. Join in the fun! Meeting Room (R)
Science Club - Launch It! (Ages 8 and up)
Wednesday, July 24 • 4:30 p.m.
Be ready to make and try some different launching systems to blast things into the air. You will be amazed! (R)