Summer Programs: June 2010 - August 2010
Summer Storytimes | Crafts | Family Movies | Get Creative | Reading Fun | Special Programs
If programs require registration, you may call 847-663-6622, come in to the library, or go directly to the Children’s Schedule of Events and double-click on the program you want to attend.
(D) Drop-in, no registration necessary.
(R) Register at www.nileslibrary.org, in person or by calling 847-663-6622 at the beginning of each month.
(NR) No registration required.
(T) Call 847-663-6622 or drop by to reserve your tickets at the beginning of each month.
Babytime (NR)
Mondays 11am
Babies (2 and under)
Continuous year round drop-in program for children ages birth to two years old with an adult. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and an extended playtime afterward.
Rise & Shine Storytime (NR)
Thursdays 10am
Ages 2-6
Drop in to hear some stories, sing some songs, and do some wiggling. Children attend with an adult.
Crafts
Drop In Craft Program (D)
Friday, August 20
Drop in anytime before 4pm and create a craft to take home. While supplies last.
Family Movies
Join us for large-screen movies and a movie treat. No registration needed.
| 2pm, Sat., July 17 | Special Wizard of Oz Sing-Along All ages |
| 2pm, Sat., July 24 | Tooth Fairy (PG, 120 minutes) |
| 2pm, Sat., August 28 | Percy Jackson and the Olympians (PG, 120 minutes) |
Create Your Own Videogames
Friday, July 23 12-2pm (R) OR 2:30-4:30pm (R)
Grades 4-8
Learn to create videogames online! Join us for a two hour workshop using Scratch, an exciting program you can use to create your own games and then upload them on the Scratch website. Imagine - Program – Share! Register beginning July 1.
How to Draw Mythological Creatures (R)
6:30-8pm Wednesday, August 18
Ages 7 and up
Attention, fantasy fans! This popular drawing workshop offered by professional artist/teacher Christine Thornton is for you. You’ll learn the techniques and skills to create a really cool mythological creature!
Reading Fun
Chat & Chomps
Grades 4-6
Enjoy a book discussion and treats! Get a jump on Battle of the Books for next year or just come for the food and fun!
3:30pm Tuesday, August 10 The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd (R)
Call or register online beginning July 1.
Books will be on hold at the Circulation desk beginning the 1st of each month.
Special Programs
Bibliopop Dance Parties! (NR)
10am Friday, August 13
Families with babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids
Bring your family and friends as we crank up the tunes and boogie down in the Niles Library! It's fun for the whole family! DJ Miss Cate will be spinning all the best tunes from our terrific music collection.
Ocean Adventure: Great White Shark (T)
10am Tuesday, July 27
Families
Experience the thrill of the amazing great white sharks in this fascinating multimedia presentation! Call to reserve your free tickets beginning July 1.
Truly Remarkable Loon Comedy Juggling Act (T)
7pm, July 29
Families
Join this truly remarkable performer for big thrills and fun! Call to reserve your free tickets beginning July 1.
Life-Size Candyland (R)
3pm Tuesday, August 3
Grades 2 and up
Come play this delicious game, where **YOU** are the pieces! Register beginning July 1.
Playbill (R)
11am Saturday, July 31
Families
Returning for its 8th season, local teens create a play from script to production that will delight all ages. A perfect family outing! Register beginning July 1.
The BFG (T)
4pm or 6:30pm Tuesday, August 17
Summer Reading Club finishers and their families
Join us for this amazing live theatrical production of Roald Dahl’s The BFG by GreatWorks Theatre Company. Tickets will be handed out to Summer Reading Club finishers.
Curious George Program (R)
11 am Saturday, August 21
Ages 3+ with Adult
Join Curious George and the Man with the Yellow Hat for Curious George stories, treats and fun!.