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Catch the Reading Bug
2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIBRARY
35 Kirby Ave., Mountain Top, PA 18707
Children ages 3 and older are invited to join in the summer reading fun!
Teens ages 12 & up may join the Metamorphosis @ Your Library Young Adult
Summer reading program.
Here's how the Summer Reading Program works!
Registration
Register at the library beginning June 16, 2008 and receive a schedule
of the summer activities and a plastic book bag. Fill out the game board
to be kept at the library, with your name, address, phone number, grade
and school. All books read must be checked out from the M.S. Kirby
Library. Game boards must be filled in and completed by Saturday, August 2!
Return your books to the library to get your game board stamped for each
category you complete and to record the titles of the books read. As a
reading reward, you may receive up to two mini prizes each week, while
supplies last.
Beginning Monday, June 16, register to attend programs and activities
scheduled to take place June 23 through July 12.
Beginning Monday, July 7, register to attend programs and activities
scheduled to take place July 14 through August 6.
Read at least 2 library books per week from the following categories:
* Read a paperback book
* Read a mystery
* Read a book about animals
* Read a non-fiction book
* Read a fiction book
* Read a rhyming book
* Read any book
* Re-read your favorite book
* Read any book... but read in bed!
* Try a downloadable e-audio book
* Read a Caldecott or Newbery
* Borrow a cookbook or craft book and make something Award book
* Using a book, learn three facts about an insect or spider
Closing Activities
Register to attend the closing program to be held on Wednesday, August 6.
Summer Reading Program participants who complete the program by reading
8 books will receive a certificate and a medal and have their name
entered in a random drawing for prizes.
Summer Reading Program participants who complete all categories on the
game board will receive all of the above, plus their name will be
entered into an additional random drawing for prizes!
Review the scheduled activities on the reverse side of this sheet and
remember to register for the programs at the time indicated. Children
must be the appropriate age in order to attend activities and programs.
Call the library at 474-9313 to register for programs or for more
information.
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Catch the Reading Bug at the MARIAN SUTHERLAND KIRBY LIBRARY
2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Registration starting June 16 for programs from June 23 to July 12
Activities for the whole family. Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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DATE
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AGE
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TIME
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PROGRAM
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Wed. June 25
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All Ages
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6:30pm
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Basic Butterfly 101 Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
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Activities for children. Check the age requirements.
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DATE
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AGE
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TIME
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PROGRAM
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Mon. June 23
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3 - 5
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1:30pm
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Story Time "Backyard Safari" - Peggy Jean Spaide
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Tues. June 24
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6 and older
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7:00pm
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"What's That Bug?" - Herb King
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Mon. June 30
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6 - 11
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1:30pm
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Story Time "A Bug's Life" - Peggy Jean Spaide
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Mon. July 7
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3 - 5
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1:30pm
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Story Time "Creepy Crawly Critters" - Peggy Jean Spaide
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Tues. July 8
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6 and older
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1:00pm
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"The Buzz about Bees" - Charlie Grube
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Sat. July 12
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6 and older
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10:00am
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"Spiders and Their Webs" - Herb King
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Activities for teens.
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DATE
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AGE
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TIME
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PROGRAM
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Mon. June 23
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12 and older
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10:00am
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Introduction to Mixed Martial Arts - Circular Strength Trainer Geoff Dixon
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Mon. June 30
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12 and older
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10:00am
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Introduction to Prasara Yoga - Circular Strength Trainer Geoff Dixon
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Mon. July 7
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12 and older
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10:00am
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Introduction to Tai Chi - Circular Strength Trainer Geoff Dixon
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Wed. July 9
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12 and older
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6:30pm
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"My Metamorphosis" A scrapbooking project - Peggy Jean Spaide
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Registration starting July 7 for programs from July 14 to August 6.
Activities for the whole family. Children age 7 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
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DATE
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AGE
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TIME
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PROGRAM
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Wed. Aug. 6
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All Ages
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6:30pm
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Ventriloquist Susan Klein and a Family of Friends
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Activities for children. Check the age requirements.
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DATE
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AGE
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TIME
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PROGRAM
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Mon. July 14
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4 - 10
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11:00am
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"Beautiful Bugs?" - Briana Betress, Assistant Park Naturalist, Frances Slocum State Park
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Tues. July 15
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8 and older
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7:00pm
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"Flying, but No Flies" - Herb King
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Mon. July 21
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3 - 5
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1:30pm
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Story Time "Flutter, Buzz, and Zoom - Peggy Jean Spaide"
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Wed. July 23
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4 - 8
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6:30pm
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The Wonder of Butterflies - Bear Mountain Butterfly Sanctuary
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Sat. July 26
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6 - 10
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10:00am
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"Eat A Bug" - The Vegetarian Way
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Mon. July 28
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6 - 12
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1:30pm
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Story Time "The Good, The Bad, and the (B)ugly" - Peggy Jean Spaide
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Activities for teens.
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DATE
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AGE
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TIME
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PROGRAM
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Sat. Aug 2
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12 and older
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10:00am
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"Metamorphic Heroes" - Herb King
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