Community Library summer reading programs

Kids’ programs

• Muddy Munchkins, Tuesdays, June 19 and 26; July 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31; Aug. 7, 14, 21 and 28, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 2 to 5. 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. Weather permitting. Registration required. Call (262) 843-3348.

Have fun in the morning sun with plants and music. Young gardeners will learn to nurture plants with care and serenade them with rhythm instruments.

• Silver Stories, Wednesdays, June 6, 2012 through Aug. 29. Schmalfeldt Park, 498 E. Wisconsin, Silver Lake. Ages 2 to 5. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Weather permitting.

Meet at Schmalfeldt Park for some great stories.

• Storytime, Thursdays, June 7, 14, 21 and 28; July 5, 12, 19 and 26; Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30. 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. All ages. 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. No registration required.

Join us for stories, songs, rhymes and occasionally some crafts.

• Puppet Shows, Wednesdays, June, 20, July 25, Aug. 22, 24615 89th Street, Salem. All ages. 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. No registration required.

Come join the talented cast of puppets and storytellers at the evening puppet shows. After the performance, attendees can use the puppets themselves.

• Friday Flicks, 24615 89th Street, Salem.

June 15: Hugo (PG)

June 29: Treasure buddies (G)

July 13: Puss in Boots (PG)

July 27: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (PG)

Aug. 24: Hop (PG)

• Friday Flicks, 110 S Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes.

July 6: Big Miracle (PG)

July 20: Cars 2 (G)

Aug.  3: Tangled (PG)

Aug. 17: Happy Feet 2 (PG)

All ages. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

No registration required.

Popcorn and beverages will be provided.

• Magic: The Gathering. Monday Open Play at 24615 89th Street, Salem: June 18, July 9 and

Aug. 13 at 6 p.m.

• Tournament: Saturday, Aug. 11 at 1 p.m. at 24615 89th Street, Salem, Ages 9 and up. Registration required and opens June 4. Call (262) 843-3348.

• Truly Remarkable Loon, Friday, June 22. 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. All ages. 1 p.m. No registration required.

Truly Remarkable Loon will bring his unique blend of comedy juggling.

• Fox and Branch, Saturday, July 28, 24615 89th Street, Salem. All ages. 1 p.m. No registration required.

Let musical duo Fox and Branch entertain you with folk songs, great sing-a-long songs and lots of audience participation.

• David Stokes, Friday, Aug. 10, 24615 89th Street, Salem. All ages. 10:30 a.m. No registration required.

Meet David Stokes, nature guy, and his collection of wonderful creatures.

• Space Camp, Monday, June 11, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 5 to 8. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration required and opens May 29. Call (262) 843-3348.

• Glow in the Dark Fun, Monday, June 18, 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. Ages 8 to 12. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration required and opens May 29. Call (262) 877-4281.

 

• Things That Go: Rockets, Flying Saucers and More, Monday, June 25, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 5 to 12. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Registration required and opens June 11. Call (262) 843-3348.

 

Teens’ programs

• S’mores, Wednesday, June 13, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 12 to 18. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration required and opens May 30. Call (262) 843-3348.

Celebrate summer with a classic treat. Marshmallows, graham crackers and a spread of different candy will be provided.  Participants will use their imagination and taste buds to make their own tasty creations.

• Scary Story Fest, Tuesday, July 17, 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. Ages 12 to 18. 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration required and opens July 3. Call (262) 877-4281.

Are you brave enough to attend this bone-chilling event?  We’ll share classic scary stories, urban legends and many more spooky tales.

• Doctor Who Party, Monday, July 30, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 12 to 18. 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Registration required and opens July 16. Call (262) 843-3348.

Celebrate everyone’s favorite Time Lord at a Doctor Who party.  There will be Doctor Who-themed activities, snacks and a trivia contest to test participants’ knowledge.

Star Wars Party, Saturday, Aug.  4, 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes. All ages. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Registration required. Registration opens July 21.  Call (262) 877-4281.

Join us as we celebrate a galaxy far, far away. We’ll have games, snacks and out of this world fun. Come as your favorite Star Wars character.

• Bubble-Rama, Tuesday, Aug. 7, 24615 89th Street, Salem. All ages. 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Registration required. Registration opens July 24. Call (262) 843-3348.

Explore the wild world of soap bubbles. Using wands of all shapes and sizes and ordinary household objects, participants will make great bubbles.

• Knit Together, Thursday, Aug. 9. 110 S. Lake Avenue, Twin Lakes, All ages. 3 p.m. 4 p.m. Registration required. Registration opens July 26. Call (262) 877-4281.

Participants can bring their works in progress and join knitters of all ages to share tips and pointers.

• Best Fiction for Young Adults Book Club, Mondays, June 4 through Aug. 27, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 12 to 18. 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. No registration required.

Every year, a committee of grownups creates a list of best fiction for young adults.  So, where does the teen opinion come in?  At BFYA book club. Join us and let your opinion be known.

• Magic: The Gathering, Monday Open Play, June 18, July 9 and Aug. 13, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 9 and up. 6 p.m.

• Tournament: Saturday, Aug.  11, 24615 89th Street, Salem. Ages 9 and up. 1 p.m. Registration required.  Registration opens June 4. Call (262) 843-3348.

 


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