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Youth
Services Summer Reading
at the Riverside Public Library
Let’s go, Riverside, and Get in the Game this summer!
The Riverside Public Library’s 2008 Summer Reading Program
runs from June 2nd through August 1st. Jump right into the
Get in the Game Reading Program with this information for
children ages 10 and under.
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NEW THIS YEAR:
Registration EVERY Friday!!
We have loads of exciting activities planned for children of all
ages! Registration for craft and “Get in the Game” programs will be
accepted starting on Friday the week before the program takes place.
Children must register in the summer reading program in order to
participate. Program details are on the reverse! |
Registration Week: Monday, June 2nd – Friday, June 6th
Stop in at the Library anytime
during Registration Week to Get in the Game. Special Prizes &
Drawings all week!
School’s Out Hot Dogs from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Thursday, June 5th
Free Popcorn from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday, June 6th
Pick up your first Bingo Reading Card at registration. When
you’ve filled in one row, return your card to the Library, where a
wonder box of games and fun awaits you, along with a prize. Complete
5 Bingo Reading Cards, and you’ve won the Game: you’ve earned your
finishing prize and the chance to put a special bookplate with YOUR
NAME in a favorite book here at the Library. Go for the Gold and
complete each square in your Bingo Reading Card to join the Gold
Medal Readers’ Club: we’ll put your name on the Wall of Honor!
Registration for Get in the Game is open until the end of June, so
stop by any time! Registration is limited to Riverside residents.
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Riverside Reads “One Book”
Riverside Reads is back!
This year, get your whole family “in the game” by reading the same
book together (your choice which title). Join us at our “Awards
Banquet” on Tuesday, July 29th and cast your ballot for this
Summer’s Best Book. Make your Family Reading choice together, and
read your book aloud, listen to an audio book, or family members may
read different versions of the book.
Sign up anytime in June!
Please R.S.V.P. by July 20th to save your place at the
“Awards Banquet.” |
Drop-In
Programs Monday Afternoon Movies: 1:30 p.m. Free popcorn!
No registration required. Children
under 7 must be
accompanied by an adult.
June 9th: Bee Movie (PG, 90 min.)
June 16th: Nancy Drew (PG, 99 min.)
June 23rd: Enchanted (PG, 107 min.)
June 30th: Alvin and the Chipmunks (PG, 90 min.)
July 7th: The Thief Lord (PG, 98 min.)
July 14th: The Game Plan (PG, 110 min.)
July 21st: Mr. Bean’s Holiday (G, 90 min.)
July 28th: The Spiderwick Chronicles (PG, 101 min.)
Wednesday Story-times: 10
a.m. June 11th-July 30th
(except July 2nd)
Let’s meet at the Reading Circle in front of the Library for stories
and fun. No registration – all ages welcome! If weather prohibits,
we’ll meet inside the Library!
Bingo on Thursday: 1:30 p.m.
Chess on Thursday: 3 p.m.
June 12th • June 26th • July 17th • July 31st
No registration required. Children 6 and under must be with an
adult.
Thursday Game Days: 2-4 p.m.
June 19th• July 10th• July 24th
For ages 10 and up. Drop in for board games and snacks—bring your
friends too!
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Special
Friday Sign-Up Days
Registration for each of the programs below
starts the Friday prior to the date of the program. Sign-up dates
are in parentheses following the program date. Register in person,
by phone or email. All programs are for ages 6 and up, unless noted.
Children under 6 need an adult present in the room.
Tuesday Crafts
10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.
June 10th (6/6) “Sports Ball” Crafts
June
24th (6/20) “Let’s Race” Crafts
July 8th (6/27) “Get in the Game”
Crafts
July 22nd (7/18) “Baseball” Crafts Wednesday “Get in the
Game” Programs
June 11th (6/6) Games from the Past 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
June 18th (6/13) Cheerleading! 2 p.m.
June 18th (6/13) Boxing! 2
p.m.
June 25th (6/20) Baseball! 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
July 9th (7/2)
Games from Other Lands 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
July 16th (7/11) Art in the
Library 1:30 & 3:30 p.m.
July 23rd (7/18) “Physics of Sport” from Fermilab 2:30 p.m. |
Open
Registration Any Time for...
Registration for these
programs is required, and will be accepted any time starting June
2nd. Register in person, by phone or email.
Gargoyle Book Club’s Lunch at the Library: 12 Noon
Bring your lunch to the Library & talk about books!
Tuesday, June 17th Best Dan Gutman Book: What’s your
favorite: My Weird School or Honus and Me?
Thursday, July 10th Best Picture Book Character: Fancy Nancy?
Curious George? Arthur or D.W.? Which one is best?
Tuesday, July 15th Best Sports Book: Read any book about
sports from baseball to ice skating.
Thursday, July 24th The Lightning Thief: Aren’t Percy Jackson
and the Olympians the best thing since Harry Potter? Read this 2009
Caudill nominee by Rick Riordan and if you wish, the whole series.
Wednesday, July 30th Reading Ref: Read any of the books on
the “Reading Ref” list at the Library & let us know what you think–
FREE hot dog lunch and referee whistles!
Make Your Own Board Game
Sign up anytime in June, and pick up your
basic game-making supplies and rules. On July 15th at 2 p.m. show
and play your game at the Library with all of us.
All the games will
be on display here at the Library in July! |
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Olde Fashioned 4th of July
CARNIVAL!
June 30th - July 2nd from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Come to the
Library and play your favorite carnival games in the Story-time
Room! Bring your camera – photo ops not to be missed! No
registration required.
Children under 7 must be accompanied by an
adult.
Casey at the Bat Readers’ Theatre
July 8th, July 15th, July 22nd at
3:30 p.m. Casting call for speaking and non-speaking roles for a
dramatic reading of this totally awesome classic baseball poem.
Performance at “Awards Banquet” on July 29th at 6 p.m. For ages 10
and up. |
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