CHILDREN PROGRAMS SUMMER 2010 BABY BELUGAS A Summer Reading Program for Babies & Toddlers up to 36 months & Their Parents/Caregivers July 6th - August 14th, 2010 Our youngest library users are invited to join the fun this summer! The Baby Belugas program will provide an overview of six pre-reading skills your child can start learning from birth. Complete your gameboard by doing fun, educational activities with your little ones… and win prizes! Help your child “Make a Splash & READ” early! Call 496-5483 for more info. MAKE A SPLASH - READ! A Summer Reading Program for for Ages 3 - Grade 5 July 6th - August 7th, 2010 The love of reading is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Recent studies indicate that reading over the summer can not only help maintain, but actually increase, reading skills. That’s why the Moffat Library is offering “Make A Splash...READ.” The 2010 Summer Reading Program is a noncompetitive program for children ages 3—grade 5 that encourages the enjoyment of books and libraries all summer long. The program begins July 6th. Children are encouraged to read or listen to at least one book each week for five weeks. They may write a report (forms are provided), draw a picture or talk with our teenage volunteers about the books they have read or listened to. Participants will receive a reading log to record their books and incentives to keep them reading. Special programs will include crafts, games, contests, parties, special guests, book discussions, AND lots of free stuff! Fireflies (Preschool & K) & Crickets (Grades 1-5) must have read (or listened to) and reported on at least 5 books in order to receive a certificate and gift bag. Certificates & bags may be picked up August 14th through August 29th. Call 496-5483 for more info. CRAFT SPLASH! W/ MISS BETTY 3 Thursdays: July 8th, July 22th & August 5th from 2:30-4:00 PM Children may come and go anytime between 2:30 and 4:00 PM to do one craft, or more! Open to children in Grades K-5 who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! TALK IT UP! A Book Club for Grades 1 & 2 3 Fridays at 2:00 PM July 9th – Manfish: A Story of Jacques Cousteau by Jennifer Berne (available now) July 23rd – Flotsam by David Wiesner (available 7/9) August 6th – A Couple of Boys Have the Best Week Ever by Marla Frazee (available 7/23) Our popular book club continues this summer! Parents share the book with children and begin the discussion at home. Children then come together for a discussion of the story and the illustrations, and a craft or activity related to the book. Separate registration is required for each program. Open to children in Grades 1-2 who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! BUILD A FISH Thursday, July 15th at 2:00 PM What makes a fish a fish? Learn about the characteristics, adaptations, life cycles, and habitats of fish. Children will also learn about the anatomy of a fish and help build one! Presented by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Open to children in Grades K-2 who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! *Program sponsored by the Friends of the Moffat Library* HUDSON RIVER HABITATS Thursday, July 15th at 3:00 PM Learn about animals of the Hudson River as you explore their unique needs and niches. A group experiment will decide which habitat is best for a live crayfish! Presented by the Hudson Highlands Nature Museum. Open to children in Grades 3-5 who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! * Program sponsored by the Friends of the Moffat Library* LEGOLAND Friday, July 16th at 2:00 PM Children all over the world have played with legos for over 50 years. Join us as we work together to create models that relate to our “Make a Splash” summer theme. Games, and snacks, too! Open to children in Grades 3-5 who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! CHAT & CHEW w/ Grownups, Too! Monday, July 19th at 6:30 PM Let’s make reading a family affair! For this family book discussion we will read and discuss The Music of Dolphins by Karen Hesse. Refreshments will be served. Books are available now. Open to children in Grades 3 & 4 w/ One Adult (or more!) who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! EVERYTHING ANIMALS Tuesday, July 20th at 11:00 AM for Ages 3 – PreK 5 “Make Friends with the Wonder Pets” - Come visit with animal friends from around the world. Tuesday, July 20th at 12:30 PM for Grades K-2 Tuesday, July 20th at 2:00 PM for Grades 3-5 “Splish Splash Take a Bath!” How do animals keep themselves clean - with or without water? Programs presented by Everything Animals are interactive and feature live animals! Open to children who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info!*Sponsored by the Friends of the Moffat Library* FAIRY HOUSES Wednesday, July 21st at 2:00 PM Make the fairies happy, build them a house! Create a small shelter on the library grounds using your imagination and materials found in nature. Who knows what small creatures might visit! Limited to 20 families. You MUST bring your own building materials. Rain Date: Wednesday, July 28th at 2:00 PM. Open to children in ages 7 & up q/ an adult who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! PAGE TURNERS: A FAMILY BOOK DISCUSSION Tuesday, July 27th at 2:00 PM We will read and discuss The Wanderer by Sharon Creech. Books are available now. Open to children in Grades 5 & 6 (Adults are welcome, too!) who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! BABY BELUGA FINALE Thursday, July 29th at 10:30 AM for Families are invited to celebrate a summer of fun with rhymes, music, and movement with Mrs. Baxter. Open to children ages 1 - 3 & their families who have completed the 2010 Baby Beluga Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! BOOK SWAP Friday, July 30th from 2:30-4:00 PM Children may come & go anytime between 2:30 & 4:00 PM. Bring up to 10 gently-used books to swap and receive a coupon good for the same number of books to take home. Open to children & teens of all ages who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! FAMILY STORYHOUR & SINGALONG Tuesday, August 3rd at 7:00 PM Splash along with Mrs. Baxter as she shares stories and songs to celebrate our Summer Reading Program. Refreshments will be served! Open to children ages 3 & up w/ One Adult (or more!) who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! ICE CREAM SOCIAL Wednesday, August 4th from 2:00-3:00 PM Looking for a way to cool off on a hot summer afternoon? Drop in and enjoy a free ice cream sundae with all the trimmings! Open to Moffat Library residents of all ages who are registered for the 2010 Summer Reading Program. Call 496-5483 for more info! *Program sponsored by the Friends of the Moffat Library* � Moffat Library of Washingtonville. All rights reserved