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Reading mer 20 um 17 S Build A Better World! Sign-up information p. 2 June Events p. 2 Greensboro July Events p. 5 August Events p. 8 Public Library Storytimes p. 10 Sign-Up Begins June 1st Sign Up Information Read and Earn Prizes! 1. Summer Reading is for all youth - pre-readers through high school students. Register at your favorite library location anytime beginning June 1. 2. Set your own goal, then list the books you’ve read (or listened to) on your reading sheet and you’ll earn prizes every month this summer. Bring your reading sheet back to the library anytime in July to receive your prizes. Continue reading and come back again in August for even more prizes! 3. Due to limited supplies, please register and receive prizes at only one library location. 4. You’re invited to attend free special events at all of our libraries. Browse this program schedule to plan your summer of fun. Prizes recommended for children 3 years & above. Programs subject to change without notice. June June 1 .............Lego Fun • Drop by to build with Legos. 3:30 pm. McNairy. June 3 ............Trolls • Rated PG. 2 pm. Central. June 3 ............Lego Club • Build with Legos, Mega Bloks and more! 10 am. Central. June 3 ............Autism Afternoon • Customers with autism are encouraged to visit the library. Contact librarian Kelly Proudfit, a parent of a child with autism, at [email protected]. 3 - 6 pm. McNairy. June 3 ............Sensory Storytime • Join us for sensory play and an interactive storytime for children with special needs, especially those on the autism spectrum. 3 pm. McNairy. June 3 ............Exceptional Construction • Drop by for an hour of building fun with Legos, Duplos, and Lincoln Logs. Children, teens, and young adults of all abilities are welcome. 4 pm. McNairy. June 7 ............Building with Legos • Bring your ideas and we’ll have Legos. 3 pm. Vance Chavis. June 8 ............Builders and Makers: Famous Buildings • Learn about McNairy’s 3D printer, watch it print models of world-famous architecture, and then create your own craft stick structure. 3:30 pm. McNairy. June 8 ............Lego Club • Build with Legos, Mega Bloks and more! 4 pm. Central. June 12 ...........Finding Dory • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. June 12 ...........Yoga Fun • Join us for an ancient form of exercise combining movement and relaxation. No experience necessary, but registration is required: [email protected]. Bring a mat if you have one. For school age children. 3 - 3:30 pm. Central. June 12 ...........Family Game Night • Enjoy Bingo with prizes and snacks. 6:30 pm. Hemphill. June 13 ...........Kung Fu Panda 3 • Rated PG. 2:30 pm. Hemphill. June 14 ...........Patti Cake: Building Bridges & Bubble Wrap • Storyteller Patti Cake will entertain all ages with stories, magic, laughter, and audience participation. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. June 14 ...........Mad Science • Enjoy exciting experiments, magic, and more. 3 pm. Vance Chavis. 2 June June 14 ...........Popsicles and Summer Reads • Need a good book for summer? Stop by for a popsicle and suggestions for fun summer reads. 3:30 pm. McNairy. June 14 ...........Adopt a Tree • Choose one of the new 100 trees planted in Price Park to adopt. Make a tree scrapbook to record tree discoveries and compare the tree’s growth with your own! 4 pm. Kathleen Clay. June 15 ...........Didgeridoo Down Under • Join us for a high-energy, Australia-themed show with music, culture, puppetry, comedy, character building, storytelling and audience participation. 10 am. Central. June 15 ...........Construction Workshop • Build with Legos, Kapla Blocks, Tinker Toys, and more. 3 pm. Hemphill. June 15 ...........Didgeridoo Down Under • Enjoy an exciting Australian themed show offering a unique blend of music, science, and motivational messages. 3:30 pm. Glenwood. June 15 & 16 ...Design a Father’s Day Card • Celebrate dad by dropping by to create a special card. 3 - 5 pm. Central. June 15 ...........Didgeridoo Down Under • Imagine yourself in Australia with this entertaining show that combines music, culture, and comedy. 7 pm. McNairy. June 17 ...........Lego Club • Build with Legos, Mega Bloks and more. 10 am. Central. June 17 ...........Sing • Rated PG. 2 pm. Central. June 19 ...........Kids Konstruction • Build a Better World with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and Marbleworks. 10 am - 12 pm. Glenwood. June 19 ...........Around the World Festival • Get your own “passport” and explore our world. Try your hand at Japanese origami and Mexican papel picado. Learn about France and make a paper Eiffel Tower. Meet Greensboro neighbors from many different countries. 10 am - noon. Central. June 19 ...........The Secret Life of Pets • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. June 19 ...........Yoga Fun • Join us for an ancient form of exercise combining movement and relaxation. No experience necessary, but registration is required: [email protected]. Bring a mat if you have one. For school age children. 3 - 3:30 pm. Central. 3 - 3:30 pm. Central. June 19 ...........Big Bang Boom • Throw on your jammies, push back the bedtime, and come jam in the library with the band that kids and parents love! 6:30 pm. Kathleen Clay. June 19 ...........Juneteenth Celebration • Commemorate freedom with stories about this important day in history. Make a personal freedom banner. 6:30 pm. Hemphill. June 20 ..........Flow Circus: Build a Better You! • Performer Paul Miller will captivate you with the story of how he learned to set goals, find resources, and practice in order to achieve fantastic feats. Join him on a playful journey filled with objects flying, spinning, and balancing. 11 am. Hemphill. June 20 ..........Flow Circus: Build a Better You! • This high energy performance by dynamic storyteller Paul Miller will delight one and all with juggling, humor and positive messages. 2:30 pm. Benjamin. June 20 ..........Flow Circus: Build a Better You! • Enjoy creative storytelling, juggling and comedy. 7 pm. Vance Chavis. 2 3 June June 21 ...........6th Annual Community Library Kids’ Festival • Enjoy prizes, games and crafts for the whole family. Meet community helpers, get face-painting, and more. 2 - 3 pm. McGirt-Horton. June 21 ...........Finding Dory • Rated PG. 3 pm. Vance Chavis. June 21 ...........Lego Afternoon • We will announce the theme at the start of the hour and then it’s time to create. 4 - 5 pm. Kathleen Clay. June 22 ..........Captain Jim, Pirate Magician • Enjoy the spectacular magic of Captain Jim. 2:30 pm. Glenwood. June 22 ..........Painting Party • Use kitchen tools and more to create with paint. 3 pm. Hemphill. June 22 ..........Imaginary Worlds Festival • Celebrate the books that transport us to imaginary worlds, with crafts and activities from Hogwarts, the Wonka chocolate factory, Wonderland, and the home of Sendak’s Wild Things. 3 pm. McNairy. June 24 ..........Saturday Special: Pet Perfection • Learn about responsible pet caretaking with live animal ambassadors and the Guilford County Animal Shelter. 10:30 am. Benjamin. June 24 ..........3rd Annual Star Wars Festival • May the Force be with you at our best event yet. Visit our Droid Foundry to create your own astromech. Make a light saber. Dress in your Star Wars best. Plus costumed characters and more. For kids, teens and adults. 2 - 4 pm. Hemphill. June 24 ..........The Jungle Book • Rated PG. 2 pm. Central. June 26 ..........Morning Movie: Sing • Rated PG. 9:30 am. Kathleen Clay. June 26 ..........Kids Konstruction •Build a Better World with LEGOs, Lincoln Logs, and Marbleworks. 10 am - 12 pm. Glenwood. June 26 ..........Amanda the Aerialist • Be amazed as Amanda the Aerialist performs aerial feats suspended on strips of fabric, twirling and spinning from a 16 foot rig. You’ll also learn about mechanics, muscle memory, and brain exercise. 11 am. Central June 26 ..........Zootopia • Rated PG. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. June 26 ..........If the World Were a Village • Read about people around the world. What do we have in common and what makes us each special? Make some unique hand and fingerprint art. 6:30 pm. Hemphill. June 27 ..........Bright Star Theatre: Happily Ever After • Enjoy a hilarious theatrical interpretation of several familiar folk tales with plenty of audience engagement. 11 am. Benjamin. June 27 ..........Buildings of the World • Explore the Sydney Opera House, Pyramids of Giza, Eiffel Tower and other structures. Use recycled materials to construct your own architectural masterpiece. 2:30 pm. Hemphill. June 27 ..........Bright Star Touring Theatre’s Upcycled Cinderella • Enjoy a hilarious and inventive 45-minute version of Cinderella by the actors from this national touring company. 3 pm. McNairy. June 27 ..........Bright Star Touring Theatre’s Happily Ever After • Enjoy laugh-out-loud antics from well known fairy tales such as Rapunzel and Little Red Riding Hood. 7 pm. Glenwood. June 28 ..........Amazing Aerialist • Be amazed as Amanda the Aerialist performs aerial feats while suspended on strips of fabric, twirling and spinning from a 16 foot rig. You’ll also learn about mechanics, muscle memory, and brain exercise. 2 pm. McGirt-Horton. June 28 ..........The Secret Life of Pets • Rated PG 3 pm. Vance Chavis. June 28 ..........Peace Fest • It’s going to be a groovy afternoon. Love beads and peace signs? Far out! Flower crafts? Yeah, man! Tie dye art? Dig it! 3 - 4 pm. Kathleen Clay. June 29 ..........Moana • Follows Moana on an epic journey full of adventure and humor. Rated PG. 2:30 pm. Glenwood. June 29 ..........Clay Creativity • Use household ingredients and glitter to make galaxy dough. 3 pm. Hemphill. June 29 ..........Sing! • Rated PG. 3 pm. McNairy. June 29 ..........Lego Club • Build with Legos, Mega Bloks and more! All ages. 4 pm. Central. Caught Read-Handed! We’re encouraging everyone to catch your child “read- handed”– reading! Submit photos of your child reading (anywhere, anytime), and we’ll post them here or on our website or Facebook pages.