Color your world-
Read!
A reading program for
PreK thru Grade 2
**The books you
read (or have read to you) must come from the Smith Library!**
Sign up and design your own butterfly to hang in the
Children's Room window.
Each child will receive
a "Be Creative!" activity sheet to take home. Children
in grades k - 5 should use their school reading logs to record
the titles of the books they have read this summer. ALL READING
COUNTS! So please have your child record each book he/she enjoys
reading or hearing (when being read a story).
Bring your activity sheet
back to the library by Aug. 5th to collect your certificate
and prize. No coupons accepted after Aug. 4
**PRIZE DRAWING
Fill out your coupons as you read!
1 coupon for every 5 activities you complete. No coupons accepted
after Aug. 4th.
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Get
in the act-READ!
A reading club for Grades 3 - 8
**The books
you read must come from the Smith Library!**
This program is designed for older, independent readers.
Students sign a contract
to read for at least 20 minutes per day for 30 days. Keep a
daily record on the back of your bookmark.
Bring your signed bookmark
back to the library by August 5th to receive your certificate
and prize. No coupons accepted after Aug. 4
**PRIZE DRAWING
Fill out your coupons as you read!
1 coupon for every 5 days that you read. No coupons accepted
after Aug. 4th.
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"Connecticut
Inventions"
presented by the Museum of CT History at the CT State Library
Ages: entering
grade 4 & up
Tues.,
June 30 @ 1:30 p.m.
This program highlights
the numerous inventors and inventions that have come from our
state over the past 200 years. Children will be introduced to
many famous and not so famous CT inventions including the Colt
revolver, the toothpaste tube, Frisbee, tape measure, Wiffleball,
can opener, submarine and many more!
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Dave
Fry
Family Concert
All
ages welcome!
Tues.,
June 30 @ 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the
NB Rotary Club
Dave Fry is a folksinger; adult, children's
and family music performer; arts educator/entrepreneur; and
good-time rascal all rolled up into one!
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Creative
Imagination
The
Magic of DAN BOWEN!
All
ages welcome!
Mon.
July 6 @ 6:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the
Friends of the North Branford Libraries
A 45 minute program
of laughter, audience participation, and baffling magic! This
program blends a childlike imagination with the latest illusion
technology to create an unforgettable magical experience!
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"Summer
Silly Song Sensation Creation"
with Margie
Recommended ages: 3 - 10
Wednesdays: July 8 thru 29
2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the NB Rotary Club
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| "When
Clay Sings"
Native American Pottery
Ages: Grade 4
& up
Mondays:
July 13, 20 & 27
1:30 p.m.
$10. materials fee due at first session
Children will view
and handle cultural artifacts, pottery, weavings, drums and
rattles as they learn about Native American life ways through
literature, music, film, discussion and creation of their own
pottery.
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Marilyn
Price
"The Wonderful Whirl of Puppets"
All ages welcome!
Tues.,
July 28 @ 3:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the North
Branford Libraries
"Marilyn Price weaves a finely
crafted performance filled with puppetry, stories from around
the world, and wisdom.Combining entertainment with some of
life's most treasured values, this nationally acclaimed storyteller,
educator and puppeteer inspires her audiences to open their
minds and their hearts. Marilyn moves her hands, tells the
story and the audience comes to life!"
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Wind
Over Wings
"Birds of Prey
and a Golden Eagle, too!"
Thurs., July 30
3:30 p.m.
Sponsored by the
Friends of the
North Branford Libraries
A fascinating program straight from
the WILD! Discover the amazing world of birds. This program
includes birds unable to be returned to the wild - several raptors
and a golden eagle. It is designed to inspire respect for nature
and to educate the audience about the interdependent relationship
between the birds, other aspects of the natural word, and human
beings. Educational for the whole family!!
http://www.windoverwings.com
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Adult
Summer Reading Program
June 22 - Aug. 28
2 Gift Basket Prize Raffles:
Drawing to be held Aug. 31
Gift Basket #1 (Smaller
basket)
Read or listen to any book and fill out
a form which is available at the adult desk. This form will
be entered in the drawing.
Gift Basket #2 (larger
basket)
Read or listen to any book and fill out
a form which is available at the adult desk. This form will
be entered in the drawing.
On a 3 x 5 index card, write a review of the book which will
then be placed in the book stacks as a "shelf talker".
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Be
Creative @ Your Library!
