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Summer Programs
June – August
2008

SUMMER READING CLUB

Niles Public Library Youth Services Presents
Our Annual Summer Reading Club

Get in the Game: READ!
June 9 – August 4

Play games, win prizes and get smarter! Bring your library card. Remember, little brothers and sisters, even if they aren’t reading yet, can play too! And parents have a special game just for them. Come in any time the library is open, except for the last half hour of each day.

SIGN UP FOR THESE PROGRAMS!

You can sign up online, at 847-663-6623, or at the Youth Services Desk. Sign up for programs beginning the 1 st of the month unless otherwise indicated.

JUNE

Book Buddies: Big and Little Sharing Books
Book Buddies meet between June 16 and August 29
Register by June 20

Parents: Would your child like extra time listening to stories? Would your beginning or struggling reader like extra practice reading? We will try to match your child with a teen or adult volunteer to share the joy of books. Buddies meet at the Library once a week during the summer for an hour. For more information or to sign up, call Clara at 847-663-6628.

Teens (going into 8 th grade and above) and Adults: Share the joy of reading with a child. If you have free time this summer and are in 8th grade or older, you can be a Book Buddy. Buddies read to and listen to children read once a week for an hour. The library provides all materials and training. For more information, call Clara at 847-663-6628.

Exciting Writing
3 pm – 4:15 pm
Grades 3-4 Tuesdays June 17-July 22
Grade 4-6 Wednesdays June 18-July 23

Come play with words and ideas and write about topics you enjoy. Activities will include:
Where do ideas come from? What do I know more about than anyone else and how can that help me write? Point of view - what does that have to do with me? How can I make my writing sparkle? What’s so cool about poetry?
Each session will include a quiet writing time and an opportunity to share. There will be weekly writing assignments. The final session will be an authors’ party when parents join us for refreshments and celebration of our work. Each participant will receive a folder and certificate. Niles Library cardholders register starting June 2. For others, registration starts June 9. To register, call Clara at 847-663-6623.

DDR Competition
Thursday, June 19 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Grades 5-12
Dance Dance Dance to see who will be the DDR champs.

Guitar Hero Competition
Thursday, June 19 3:15 pm – 5:00 pm
Grades 5-12

Compete to see who will be the Guitar Hero Champion (or just come and watch). You must register for the DDR and Guitar Hero competitions separately.

Chat & Chomp
Monday, June 30, 3:30 pm Skeleton Man by Joseph Bruchac
Grades 4-7

Read a book and while you talk about it, eat a snack and see if you can guess how it relates to the book. Sign up for each discussion at the first of the month. You will need to come to the library and pick up a book at the main circulation desk.

JULY

Scrapbook Journaling
Fridays, July 11 and 18, 1:00 – 2:00 pm
Grades 5 – 8

Description: Bring your photos and memories to combine into a great keepsake! Using acid and lignin-free materials, we will artfully arrange cropped photos and then create journal entries to accompany your pictures.

Chat & Chomp
Monday, July 14, 3:30 pm A Drowned Maiden’s Hair by Laura Amy Schlitz
Thursday, July 31, 4:00 pm A Coyote’s in the House by Elmore Leonard
Grades 4-7

Read a book and while you talk about it, eat a snack and see if you can guess how it relates to the book. You will need to come to the library and pick up a book at our circ desk.

Readers’ Theater
Saturday, July 19, 10 am – 12 pm
Grades 3 and up

Want to be part of a play, but without the fuss? Join this all-in-one rehearsal and production! 3rd grade and up, registration required. Parents, friends, brothers, sisters and cousins can join us at 11: 30 to watch the show!

Super Mario Kart for the Wii Tournament
Friday, July 25, 1:00–3:00 pm
Grades 3-8

Come and test your Wii skills in an all-new Super Mario Kart tournament! Space is limited! Munchies will be provided.

AUGUST

Create Your Own Computer Game
Tuesday, August 5 & Wednesday, August 6 th 12:30 pm OR 3:00 pm

Create your own computer game using Scratch, a graphical programming language. This program is in two sessions, and children must be available to attend both Tuesday and Wednesday sessions.

Library Legos
Thursday, August 7, 6:30– 8:30 pm
Ages 5 and up

Build some amazing Lego creations with Beth Weis! Sorry, we cannot admit children under age 5 because of the choking risk, but younger kids can sign up for Library Duplos (below). Parents or caregivers must stay in room for children grades 2 and under.

Library Duplos
Friday, August 8, 2:00– 3:30 pm
Ages 7 and under

Build some wonderful Lego creations with the larger size Lego blocks. Children must be accompanied by parents or caregivers.

Get Ready for Kindergarten
Tuesdays, August 5, 12 and 19, 10:30–11:30 am

Certified teacher Sandy Sweilem will work with children entering Kindergarten using numbers, letters, and fun activities to help them get ready to start school.

Indian Independence Day & Raksha Bandhan Celebration
Tuesday, August 12, 7:00 pm
Ages 3-8

Family storytime for children aged 3 to 8 and their caregivers. We will read some great stories in English and Hindi and the celebration includes singing, crafts, and snacks.
If you just want to learn a little more about Indian culture, come join the fun!

JUST DROP IN FOR THESE PROGRAMS

Babytime!
Mondays, 11 am – 12 pm

Short stories, familiar songs, activities, and a playtime for babies 2 and under. Babies must be accompanied by a caregiver.

Rise & Shine Storytime
Thursdays, 10 am

Drop in to hear some stories, sing some songs, and do some wiggling.  Ages 2-6 (younger children must attend with an adult caregiver).  No registration required.

Go Club
Saturdays, June 7, June 21, July 5, July 19, and August 16: 2:00– 3:00 pm
Ages 6 – 12

Learn the ancient game of Go, a game with simple rules but complex strategy, led by Bob Barber. The Go Club usually meets on the first and third Saturday of the month year-round.

DDR & Guitar Hero Practice
Tuesday, June 17 DDR 1:30 pm – 3:00 pm; Guitar Hero 3:15 pm - 5:00 pm
Grades 2-12

Practice your DDR skills for fun or to prepare for the tournament on Thursday, June 19 th.

Saturday Family Movies

Watch a family-friendly movie and enjoy a movie treat.

June 28, 2:00 pm--Spiderwick Chronicles rated PG, 101 minutes

July 26, 2:00 pm--National Treasure 2, rated PG, 126 minutes

August 23 2:00--The Water Horse, rated PG, 111 minutes

Talent Show

Do you have a special talent you’d like to show off? Drop in during one of the preview times below and show us your act, so you can participate in our Sixth Annual Talent Show! Acts should be no longer than 3 minutes and family friendly. Participants must be in grades K-8.

Previews (You must come to the library during one of these times to participate.)

Saturday, July 19 3:30-4:30 OR Monday, July 21 6:30-8:00, OR Thursday, July 24 2:30-4:00, OR Tuesday, July 29 6:30-8:00 PM.

GET TICKETS FOR THESE

Call 847-663-6623 or drop by the Youth Services desk to pick up tickets beginning the first day of the month.

JUNE 

Mother Goose and Friends
Wednesday, June 18, 10:00 am
Ages 2-6

Full of rhyme, puppetry, and fun props and creative dramatics, Mother Goose's program offers young children the opportunity to interact with storyteller Mary Jane Haley.

Cheeseprov!
Saturday, June 21, 2:00 pm
Ages 3 and up

HeadCheese Fat Boss productions wants you to get into the game with "Cheeseprov," an interactive theater event and workshop for all ages.

Ken Schultz, The Flying Fool
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 pm
Ages 3 and up

Come see Ken Schultz, "the Flying Fool" return to Niles with his juggling, physical comedy, humor and improvisation. Enjoy the audience participation and Ken's skills as he juggles bowling balls, eats fire and performs other antics sure to bring a laugh.

Green Golly and Her Golden Flute
Saturday, June 28, 11:00 am
Ages 4 and up

A mesmerizing Rapunzel story told with accompanying music by Flute Sweet and Tickletoons.

JULY

The Great American Challenge
Tuesday, July 15, 7:00 pm
Grades K-5 and their families

Ever want to participate in a TV game show? Test your skill and smarts about games in this fun-filled “Great American Challenge!” presented by American Eagle Productions.

Playbill!

Saturday, July 19 at 2 pm
Ages 3 and up

Returning for a seventh season, local teens create a play from script to production that will delight all ages. Don’t miss this performance of a family show!

Dr. Robert James Presents Animal Encounters
Monday, July 21, 2:00 pm
Ages 4 and up

Animal authority Dr. Robert James teaches children about animals and gives them a safe opportunity to meet them and even touch them! Tickets for this very popular program will go fast.

Dave Rudolf “Get in the Game” Concert
Tuesday, July 29, 2:00 pm
Ages 4 and up

Join the fun with Dave Rudolf and learn to participate, not spectate!  There will be hula hooping, limboing and more audience participation.  Come sing, dance and Get in the Game!

AUGUST

For Summer Reading Club Finishers

Where the Sidewalk Ends

Tuesday, August 19 4:00 pm OR 7:00 pm

Join us for this amazing musical production of Shel Silverstein's beloved "Where the Sidewalk Ends" by American Eagle Productions. Tickets will be handed out to Summer Reading Club finishers and their families.