Busy Bees
A reading club for
Preschool - Grade 2

We will display an insect cut out in the library for each member.

Each child will receive a coloring sheet to take home. Children in grades k - 5 should use their school reading logs to record the titles. Please have your child record each book he/she enjoys reading or hearing when being read a story. ALL READING COUNTS!

The program is complete when you have read or listened to 30 books FROM OUR LIBRARIES. Bring your reading log back to the library by Aug. 12th to collect your certificate and prize.

Enter our special prize raffle as you read. You will receive 1 raffle ticket for every 3 books read. **BONUS -- 2 extra tickets if you finish by Aug. 12!
16 different prizes!

Metamorphosis Reading Club
A reading club for Grades 3 - 8

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 10th to receive your certificate and prize.

Enter our special prize raffle. You will get 1 raffle ticket for every 3 days of reading. **BONUS -- 2 extra tickets if you finish by Aug. 12!
16 different prizes!

"Gone Buggy Concert"
with Margie
Fun music for all ages!
Wed., June 25
6:30 p.m.

The Art and Science of Beekeeping

Sponsored by "The Friends of the North Branford Libraries"

Tues., July 15
2:00 p.m.

This is going to "bee" an exciting program. Children will see an observational beehive, learn about the life cycle of honeybees and how honey is made and harvested. Honey and beeswax samples will be available.
Recommended for ages Kindergarten and up

Sing-a-long with
Nappy's Puppets

Sponsored by "The Friends of the
North Branford Libraries"

Thurs., July 17
6:30 p.m.

Nappy's Puppets is a unique blend of storytelling and puppet theater that has been seen on a number of childrens' television programs, including Between the Lions and Book of Pooh.

Recommended for all ages

http://www.nappyspuppets.com

Author/Illustrator

John Himmelman
Insects & Their Amazing Stories

Tues., July 29
6:30 p.m.

It's tough being a bug.  Scores of other animals want to eat you.  Cold is your mortal enemy. 
No matter how tiny you are, you need to find others of your kind in this great big world.  
This multimedia presentation will give us some insight into the remarkable adaptations
these creatures have developed in order to survive.
John Himmelman has been chasing bugs throughout his life and shares stories, sounds, and photographs of his pursuits. 
Often humorous, at times horrifying, these stories should whet the appetites for more exploration into this world.
John Himmelman has written and illustrated many books on insects, both for children and adults*. 
He is a founding director of the Connecticut Butterfly Association, and has lectured and led trips throughout the country. 
He is also a photographer and makes professional recordings of insect songs.
Visit his websites at:
http://www.johnhimmelman.com
www.connecticutmoths.com
www.ctamphibians.com

Wind Over Wings
Birds of Prey

Thurs., July 31
3:00 p.m.

This New World Vulture is thought to have the best sense of smell of all birds in North America. Turkey Vultures can smell spoiled meat from up to 40 miles away. They were once observed circling over leaks in a natural gas pipeline after engineers introduced ethyl mercaptan, the gas responsible for the pungent odor of spoiled meat, into the pipeline. Turkey Vultures are often spotted circling overhead on thermals created from the heat of the afternoon sun, flying with a deep V wing formation. Turkey Vultures are considered to be quite intelligent. We have even heard of a special society dedicated to their intelligence!

http://www.windoverwings.com

Programs offered for children this summer!

Click here for complete calendar of craft and story sessions

Flow Circus

Mon., Aug. 11
3:00 p.m.

Vaudeville style show that incorporates juggling, magic, physical comedy and improvisation. Highly interactive and sure to keep audiences engaged from beginning to end. Recommended for all ages.
http://www.flowcircus.com