Summer Reading Program 2016: Get in the Game
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Calendar of Events June 2016 THE G Summer Reading IN A T M Program 2016: E E G Get in the Game: Read Mon, Jun 06 – Sat, Jul 30 Did you know that the summer reading program was developed nationally to help elementary, middle, and high school students maintain the reading achievements gained during the previous year? Achievement in school and in life involves more than just reading, and in 2016, the Library challenges you to become familiar with all of the opportunities that await you at your local library branch and on our website (www.pbclibrary.org). From instructor- led yoga classes to salsa dance workshops and magic shows to gardening – summer 2016 is all about exercising your mind and your body. So get in the game! Library members of all ages are encouraged to visit their local library branch to pick up a special game board that, after completing, will entitle you to an entry into raffles for some fantastic prizes and experiences (over 72 prizes will be given away!). Throughout the summer, make sure to visit your favorite branch and our website for more opportunities to win prizes, attend special activities, engage with knowledgeable and nationally-recognized staff, and as always, to get your hands on the newest in books, DVDs, streaming movies, and downloadable music. The world is at your fingertips with the Palm Beach County Library System, and the summer is no exception! So on your mark, get set ... Library Adventure Museum Pass Program 2016 There’s no better time than the summer to discover the best of what the Palm Beaches has to offer, and the Library is no exception. In addition to the multitude of activities for all ages at all locations, the LAMP (Library Adventure Museum Pass) program gives library members 17 & under the opportunity to explore museums and parks throughout Palm Beach County. From the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens to Loggerhead Marinelife Center, there are adventures abound for children and teens during the hot summer months. Participation is easy. Visit the children’s desk at one of Palm Beach County Library System’s 17 locations or the new bookmobile between Mon, May 23 and Sat, May 28 to complete and submit your entry form. Winners will be randomly drawn and tickets will be available to pick up starting Thu, Jun 02, available through Jun 10. The process will begin all over again for July with entry forms being accepted between Sat, Jun 25 and Fri, Jul 01. July tickets will be available to pick up starting on Wed, Jul 06. All children with a Palm Beach County Library System card will be eligible to enter once in June and once in July, so may the odds be ever in your favor! For more details on this exciting program, please visit or contact your local Palm Beach County Library System children’s desk. Sponsored by the Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Connect. Inspire. Enrich. Page 1 Pictures. (136 min.) Enjoy popcorn and an adventure in a galaxy far, far away, and make your own little droid Sat, Jun 18, 2:30 pm ACREAGE to take home. All ages. PG-13 Crafts for Kids Beat the heat as you make a new craft and maybe a new Mondays, 2:00 pm friend at this relaxed family crafting event. Ages 3-7. 15801BRANCH Orange Boulevard, Loxahatchee 33470 Summer 7UPs (45 min.) Preregister. Phone: 681-4100 Ages 7 & up. (60 min.) Preregister. 6/06: Sponge Painting: Enjoy an afternoon of Tue, Jun 21, 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm Adult experimenting with paint, sponges and your High Flyers fingers on our large art paper to make something Sat, Jun 04, 2:00 pm Explore the basics of making stuff fly and discover cool and colorful. Dress to get messy. techniques for making flying machines. Then practice Acoustic Java Jam 6/13: Greatest American Girls: Spend the afternoon and see who is the best pilot! (60 min.) Preregister. Experience a caffeinated collection of local talent or trying out some of your favorite American Girls’ 1:30 pm: Jr. High Flyers. Ages 5-12. bring your acoustic instruments and jam out. Coffee most fun crafts and hobbies. 3:30 pm: Ages 8-12. provided. (2 hr.) Preregister. 6/20: Show Your Colors: Represent your favorite Tue, Jun 07 & 14, 5:00 pm sports team or use your favorite colors to make Wed, Jun 22, 11:15 am Sit ’n’ Stitch bead crafts that shows your pride! Family Yoga Story Time 6/27: Zentangle Coloring Club: Bring your friends Want to learn crochet fundamentals? Want to socialize Learn a few basic yoga poses designed for young yogis of to while away a hot afternoon with coloring while you work on your current project? Sit and stitch, every skill level which we’ll practice as we tell stories that pages, crayons, pencils and pens for creative meet new people, and share your ideas and knowledge are out of this world. Ages 4 & up. (45 min.) Preregister. with others who are just learning to crochet. Some doodling and coloring. materials provided. Ages 9 & up. (2 hr.) Preregister. Tue, Jun 07, 2:00 pm Wed, Jun 22, 2:00 pm or 2:45 pm The Magic of Brent Gregory Minion Day! Wed, Jun 08, 6:00 pm Ready, set, abracadabra! Time to be amazed and Enlist in the most fun group of silly assistants ever! Start Fri, Jun 10, 2:00 pm astounded by the magic of reading! Enjoy audience by making your goggles, then try out target practice on participation, comedy and amazing magic performed Cinema & Craft Evil Purple Minions, and play a game of Banana Bingo! right before your very eyes! All ages. (45 min.) Preregister. Preregister. All ages. (45 min.) Preregister. 6/08: “Finding Nemo.” ©Walt Disney Pictures. (101 Wed, Jun 08, 2:00 pm or 2:45 pm Thu, Jun 23, 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm min.) Father’s Day Edition: Enjoy a movie Spymasters while making handmade Father’s Day cards. “Star Wars” Day! Materials provided. G Choose Light or Dark Side as you play Jedi games, Uncover the secrets of being a spy as you write secret 6/10: “Jurassic World.” ©Universal Pictures. (124 make a lightsaber and try your hand at Force training. messages, learn to decode, disguise and misdirect min.) Adventure to Jurassic World: Experience All ages. (45 min.) Preregister. to accomplish your top-secret mission. (60 min.) dino-sized thrills and chills as you watch the Preregister. hit movie and enjoy a dinosaur-themed craft. Thu, Jun 09, 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm 1:30 pm: Jr. Spymasters. Ages 5-7. PG-13 Game Time 3:30 pm: Ages 8-12. Have a blast indoors with new and favorite board games, Tue, Jun 28, 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm card games and video games. (90 min.) Preregister. Sat, Jun 11, 2:30 pm World Record Breakers! Sports Trivia 1:30 pm: Jr. Game Time. Ages 5-7. 3:30 pm: Ages 8-12. Try your best to break several unusual and challenging Test your sports knowledge with a stimulating game of world records with us! (60 min.) Preregister. trivia. Form a team or compete alone. Bragging rights 1:30 pm: Jr. World Record Breakers. Ages 5-7. Fri, Jun 10 & 17, 4:00 pm and prizes will be awarded to the winners. (90 min.) 3:30 pm: Ages 8-12. Preregister. Toddler Art Time Bring the little ones to this experiential art class designed Wed, Jun 29, 11:15 am Sun, Jun 12, 2:00 pm just for your tiny artists. Dress to get messy. Ages 1-2. Story Walk: Going on a Bear Hunt Book Chat Space is limited. (35 min.) Preregister. “Beware of the Bears” as you swish through the grass, Staff will lead an engaging discussion of “Caleb’s shiver through the snow and creep through a cave! Crossing,” a historical novel by Geraldine Brooks about Sat, Jun 11, 2:30 pm Experience the adventure of this beloved children’s story the first Native American to graduate from Harvard LEGO® Builders Club come to life. Ages 3-7. (45 min.) Preregister. College in 1665. Refreshments will be served. Copies of Are you a Master Builder? Find out as you use our the book are available at the information desk. (60 min.) LEGO® bricks to work on creative projects alone or with Wed, Jun 29, 2:00 pm or 2:45 pm friends. Ages 5-12. (90 min.) Preregister. Kung Fu Panda Day! Thu, Jun 16, 6:30 pm Begin your warrior training by showing us your moves, The Coloring Club Tue, Jun 14, 1:30 pm or 3:30 pm then see if you can fill Po’s bowl, decorate a marshmallow rice cake and try your new skills in our Twin Dragon Color for fun and relaxation with other coloring Glow Art obstacle course! All ages. (45 min.) Preregister. enthusiasts. Coloring pages and materials provided, Make crazy cool glow-in-the-dark designs and use our or bring your own coloring book to work on. Ages 16 & black lights to watch them glow! Dress to get messy. Wed, Jun 29, 7:00 pm up. (2 hr.) Preregister. (60 min.) Preregister. Dinky Shrinky Art 1:30 pm: Jr. Glow Art. Ages 5-7. Choose your favorite character or design and make 3:30 pm: Ages 8-12. Sun, Jun 19, 2:00 pm yourself a key chain, bookmark, keepsake or charm. All Coffee House Classics you need is a tiny amount of creativity to trace, color “Rebecca.” ©Walt Disney Pictures.