Summer Reading

S UMMER 2016

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CLARK HOUSE MALTA BRANCH Monday-Friday 10AM-8PM 31 Wesley Avenue, Round Lake, NY 1 Bayberry Drive, Malta, NY Saturday 10AM-3PM Summer Reading

Kids and teens can sign up for our annual summer reading program any time during the summer. Earn prizes for reading all summer long, and attend fun programs at the library! Kids and teens can sign up at the library or via the Summer Reading link on our website.

For Kids For Teens

Kids get a weekly prize for reading and logging their Teens get a prize just for signing up, and a raffle books. Depending on how many books you read, you entry for reaching certain numbers of items read. can also earn a bronze, silver or gold medal to post You can also earn raffle tickets by writing a book in the library. Check out pages 3-5 for activities and report or attending summer teen & tween programs page 7 for family movies. (page 5) at Round Lake Library or Malta Branch. All participants are invited to join us for games, treats The end-of-summer prize drawing will be held on th and fun at the Summer Reading Closing Ceremony Friday, August 26 at 6PM in the Malta Branch. All th on Thursday, August 25 at 2PM in the Malta Branch. raffle entries must be submitted by 4PM to be eligible to win. Participants need not be present to win. For Adults No need to sign up, just fill out one ticket per item you read to enter our summer reading raffle. Prizes include a pair of lawn orchestra tickets for SPAC, Deathwish Coffee and gift certificates for food/dining! Prizes drawn twice monthly in July and August at each branch.

Contact Us Clark House Malta Branch [email protected] Phone: 518-899-2285 Fax: 518-899-0006 Phone: 518-682-2495 Fax: 518-682-2492 1 ROUNDLAKELIBRARY.ORG

READING THIS SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY

July’s pick is George Washington’s Secret for ages 2-5 with a caregiver Six by Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger, a Story Time introduces young children to books, history of spies in the Revolutionary War. music & other fun activities. Our story time includes In August, we match wits with Fyodor the early literacy skills that children must master Dostoevsky’s The Idiot. before they can learn to read. @Malta Wednesday Mornings @Malta th th th th th Tuesday, July 5 ; 7PM July 6 , 13 , 20 & 27 ; 11AM rd th th th st August 3 , 10 , 17 , 24 & 31 ; 11AM @Malta nd Tuesday, August 2 ; 7PM Thursday Mornings @Clark House th th * th July 7 , 14 & 28 ; 10:30AM th th th th August 4 , 11 , 18 & 25 ; 10:30AM Join us in July to discuss The Bartender’s Tale by Ivan Doig, a modern western, * NO story time July 21st; visit us at the and in August, The Art of Hearing Library Booth at the Saratoga County Fair! Heartbeats by Jan-Philipp Sendker. @Malta th Thursday, July14 ; 11AM @Malta th Join up with a community of local fiber artists and Thursday, August 11 ; 11AM crafters at the Round Lake Library’s Malta Branch for our monthly Knit & Stitch Group. Beginners or experts, all are welcome. Bring your own projects to share with and inspire others, or come for help with This summer, we explore Jamie Oliver’s Meals in those tricky stitches. Minutes in July, and America’s Test Kitchen’s The @Malta Complete Cooking for Two th Tuesday, July 26 ; 4:30PM Cookbook in August. Bring samples of a recipe to share. @Malta th Tuesday, August 30 ; 4:30PM @Malta th Wednesday, July 20 ; 6:30PM @Malta th Friday, July 29 ; 6:30PM Stella will be on vacation @Malta for the summer, but look Wednesday, August 10th; for her again in 6:30PM September! @Malta th Friday, August 19 ; 6:30PM

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ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY

Why is it important to eat healthy foods? Through Join us to build and display your own creations from stories and games, participants will learn about the our extensive collection of Legos. importance of eating the right foods, exercising your PRESCHOOL CLUB (AGES 3–5) body and mind for a strong and healthy you. We will also make some healthy delicious snacks. @Malta th For Preschoolers Monday, July 11 ; 11AM @Clark House @Malta th th Thursday, July 14 ; 10:30AM Monday, August 8 ; 11AM For School-Age Children @Malta CLUB (AGES 5 & UP) th Tuesday, July 19 ; 2:45PM @Clark House th Monday, July 18 ; 6PM @Malta th Wednesday, July 20 ; 6PM Celebrate the start of horse racing season in @Malta Saratoga with a spin on the classic steeplechase. th Decorate your own stick horse and race it over, Wednesday, August 10 ; 6PM around, and through our @Clark House th obstacle course. Monday, August 15 ; 6PM Ages 3+ with an adult. Registration required.

Rain date is one week later. @Clark House th Tuesday, July 19 ; 10:30AM @Malta st Thursday, July 21 ; 4PM It’s gardening time! This season we will plant Snack Pots, a Garden Underground, and add flowers for pollinators in our Milkweed Manor Sample fresh fruits and vegetables in every color of Garden House. Dress for dirt! the rainbow. Maybe you'll find a new favorite! For ages 2+ with an adult. Registration requested. @Clark House Children’s Garden @Clark House Every Friday at 10AM th Tuesday, August 9 ; 2PM Weather Permitting @Malta th Thursday, August 11 ; 5PM

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ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY

Learn how to play some new games that are played The Tang Museum will bring their around the world. popular art and craft program to Ages 5+. our library this summer! Make a racing flag felt collage. @Malta Registration required. Ages 6+. Tuesday, July 12th; @Clark House 1PM th Thursday, July 14 ; 1PM @Malta th Thursday, August 4 ; 11AM

Play giant floor-sized versions of classic games. Giant Memory and Jenga will also be available during each game session. Have you ever wondered what happens in the library when it is closed? Bring a stuffed animal for a special ANDY LAND story time with stories and activities, and then tuck them in for the night. Stop in the next day to pick them up and @Malta th find out what they did overnight. If you cannot attend the Tuesday, July 26 ; 11AM story time you may drop off your stuffed animal any time C after 3pm and we will tuck them in for you. @Malta adders th Nakes & Monday, July 25 ; 7PM @Clark House nd @Clark House Tuesday, August 2 ; 1PM th S Friday, August 12 ; 7PM

Poi-spinning is a performance art Come and join us for a game involving rhythmic movement with played throughout the library tethered weights. It's great for based on Chris Graberstein’s coordination, exercise and fun! popular books, Escape from Mr. Basic sock poi will be provided for Lemoncello’s Library and Mr. all attendees. All ages; Lemoncello’s Library Olympics. preregistration required. For grades 2+. @Clark House @Clark House th Wednesday, July 13 ; 11AM th Picture by Lucy Jane Batchelor Tuesday, August 16 ; 1PM from Poi Spinning by Michal @Malta Kahn; available for checkout at th the library Thursday, August 18 ; 6PM

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ACTIVITIES THIS SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY

In honor of "Twin Peaks" returning to television next year, the library will be hosting a fan night, including Learn to create a beautiful and a costume contest (prizes provided Wired Coffee + delicious lunch out of fresh Bagel), coffee and cherry pie provided by Leah’s veggies, fruit and rice. All Cakery, trivia and games, as well as a showing of the supplies provided. Twin Peaks-inspired "Psych" Preregistration required. episode, Dual Spires (©2006 All ages welcome! Universal Pictures). Photo by Laitr Keiows Teen and adult event. @Malta rd @Malta Wednesday, August 3 ; 6PM th Monday, July 18 ; 6-7:30PM

Teens- Bring your family and friends for an ice cream sundae, provided by Stewart’s! The Tang Museum will bring their @Clark House popular art and craft program to th our library - for Teens! Make a Thursday, July 7 ; 3:30PM racing flag felt collage. @Malta Registration required. th Friday, July 8 ; 3:30PM @Malta th Wednesday, July 20 ; 11AM We have games! Exploding Kittens and other @Clark House th games are available to play. Snacks served. Tuesday, August 9 ; 11AM

Bring a friend! @Malta th Tuesday, July 19 ; 6pM

@Clark House th Whether you use twigs or popsicle sticks, you can Thursday, July 21 ; 6pM make a Ojo de Dios or Eye of God. A fun and creative craft for teens and tweens. No registration required. All materials supplied. Get your putts to the library and play nine @Clark House holes of mini-golf. No registration required. th Tuesday, July 12 ; 11AM @Malta th @Malta Friday, August 26 ; 1PM th Tuesday, July 12 ; 4PM Photo by badlyricpolice via Flickr

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MOVIES THIS SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY

THURSDAY NIGHT TEEN MOVIES @ CLARK HOUSE

FRIDAY NIGHT TEEN MOVIES @ MALTA

Shark Double Feature 42 ©2013 Warner Bros. Friday, August 5th st PG-13 – Friday, July 1 ; 5:30PM 4PM— Soul Surfer Field of Dreams ©1989 Universal th ©2011 Enticing Entertainment, PG PG – Friday, July 8 ; 6PM 6PM— Jaws Allegiant ©2016 Lionsgate ©1975 Universal, PG th PG-13 – Friday, July 15 ; 6PM Batman v Superman: Bad News Bears ©1976 Paramount th Dawn of Justice PG – Friday, August 12 ; 6PM ©2016 Warner Bros. th Rudy ©1993 TriStar Pictures PG-13 – Friday, July 22 ; 5:30PM th PG – Friday, August 19 ; 6PM Leatherheads ©2008 Universal th A League of Their Own PG-13 - Friday, July 29 ; 6PM ©1992 Columbia th PG – Friday, August 26 ; 5:30PM

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MOVIES THIS SUMMER @ YOUR LIBRARY

Emma’s Chance ©2016 Taylor Ratchet & Clank ©2016 Focus & Dodge, Rated: PG— Troubled Features, Rated : PG— Oddball alien Emma forms an unlikely bond with Ratchet and his robot sidekick Clank an abused horse. must defeat the evil Chairman Drek. @Malta @Malta th th Thursday, July 7 ; 6PM Thursday, August 18 ; 4PM @Clark House @Clark House th th Saturday, July 16 ; 1PM Saturday, August 20 ; 1PM

Outdoor plans ruined by rain? Need to escape the heat in our air conditioning? Drop in any time we don’t have another program, and ask us to start a movie for you. We will have the following sports-themed titles available: @Clark House in July @Malta in July @Malta in August @Clark House in August

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Friday, July 1 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, July 1 5:30PM Malta Teen Movie: 42

Monday, July 4 ALL DAY Both Branches Closed for Independence Day

Evening Book Club: George Washington’s Tuesday, July 5 7PM Malta Secret Six

Wednesday, July 6 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5) 2016

Thursday, July 7 10:30AM Clark House Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, July 7 3:30PM Clark House Ice Cream Social (teen)

Thursday, July 7 6PM Malta New Release Family Movie: Emma’s Chance

Friday, July 8 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, July 8 3:30PM Malta Ice Cream Social (teen)

Friday, July 8 6PM Malta Teen Movie: Field of Dreams UMMER Monday, July 11 11AM Malta Preschool Lego Club (ages 3-5)

S Tuesday, July 12 11AM Clark House Make a God’s Eye Craft (teen)

Tuesday, July 12 1PM Malta Games Around the World (ages 5+)

Tuesday, July 12 4PM Malta Make a God’s Eye Craft (teen)

Wednesday, July 13 11AM Clark House Learn to Spin Poi (all ages)

Wednesday, July 13 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5)

Fueling Your Engine: Thursday, July 14 10:30AM Clark House Healthy Eating for Preschoolers

ALENDAR Thursday, July 14 11AM Malta Morning Book Club: The Bartender’s Tale

C Thursday, July 14 1PM Clark House Racing Flag Art with the Tang Museum (ages 6+)

Thursday, July 14 6PM Clark House Teen Movie: Bad News Bears

Friday, July 15 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, July 15 6PM Malta New Release Teen Movie: Allegiant Pt. 1 OUR

Saturday, July 16 1PM Clark House New Release Family Movie: Emma’s Chance Y

Monday, July 18 6PM Clark House Lego Club (ages 5+)

Monday, July 18 6PM Malta Twin Peaks Night

Tuesday, July 19 10:30AM Clark House People Chase Obstacle Course ARK Fueling Your Engine: Tuesday, July 19 2:45PM Malta

Healthy Eating for School Age Children M Tuesday, July 19 6PM Malta Teen Game Night: Exploding Kittens

Wednesday, July 20 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5) 8 ROUNDLAKELIBRARY.ORG

Wednesday, July 20 11AM Malta Racing Flag Art with the Tang Museum (teen)

Wednesday, July 20 6PM Malta Lego Club (ages 5+)

Wednesday, July 20 6:30PM Malta Cook Book Club: Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes

Thursday, July 21 10AM-1PM 4H Building Visit Miss Jennifer at the Saratoga County Fair!

Thursday, July 21 4PM Malta People Chase Obstacle Course

Thursday, July 21 6PM Clark House Teen Game Night: Exploding Kittens 2016

Friday, July 22 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

New Release Teen Movie: Friday, July 22 6PM Malta Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice

Monday, July 25 7PM Malta Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Tuesday, July 26 11AM Malta Giant Candy Land

Tuesday, July 26 4:30PM Malta Knit & Stitch Group UMMER Wednesday, July 27 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5)

S Thursday, July 28 10:30AM Clark House Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, July 28 5:30PM Clark House Teen Movie: Karate Kid

Friday, July 29 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, July 29 6PM Malta Teen Movie: Leatherheads

Friday, July 29 6:30PM Malta Cook Book Club: Jamie Oliver’s Meals in Minutes

Tuesday, August 2 1PM Clark House Giant Snakes & Ladders

Tuesday, August 2 7PM Malta Evening Book Club: The Idiot ALENDAR

Wednesday, August 3 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5) C

Wednesday, August 3 6PM Malta Bento Boxes (all ages)

Thursday, August 4 10:30 AM Clark House Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, August 4 11am Malta Racing Flag Art with the Tang Museum (ages 6+)

OUR Friday, August 5 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Y Friday, August 5 4 & 6PM Malta Teen Double Feature: Soul Surfer & Jaws

Monday, August 8 11AM Malta Preschool Lego Club (ages 3-5)

Tuesday, August 9 11AM Clark House Racing Flag Art with the Tang Museum (teen)

ARK Tuesday, August 9 2PM Clark House Rainbow Food Tasting

Wednesday, August 10 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5) M Wednesday, August 10 6PM Malta Lego Club (ages 5+)

Wednesday, August 10 6:30PM Malta Cookbook Club: Complete Cooking for Two 9 ROUNDLAKELIBRARY.ORG

Thursday, August 11 10:30AM Clark House Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, August 11 11AM Malta Morning Book Club: Art of Hearing Heartbeats

Thursday, August 11 5PM Malta Rainbow Food Tasting

Thursday, August 11 5:30PM Clark House Teen Movie: The Blind Side

Friday, August 12 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, August 12 6PM Malta Teen Movie: Bad News Bears 2016

Friday, August 12 7PM Clark House Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Monday, August 15 6PM Clark House Lego Club (ages 5+)

Tuesday, August 16 1PM Clark House Mr. Lemoncell’s Library Olympics Game

Wednesday, August 17 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, August 18 10:30AM Clark House Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, August 18 4PM Malta New Release Family Movie: Ratchet & Clank UMMER

Thursday, August 18 6PM Malta Learn To Spin Poi (all ages) S

Friday, August 19 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, August 19 6PM Malta Teen Movie: Rudy

Friday, August 19 6:30PM Malta Cook Book Club: Complete Cooking for Two

Saturday, August 20 1PM Clark House New Release Family Movie: Ratchet & Clank

Wednesday, August 24 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5)

Thursday, August 25 10:30AM Clark House Story Time (ages 2-5)

ALENDAR Thursday, August 25 2PM Malta Kids’ Summer Reading Closing Ceremony

Thursday, August 25 6PM Clark House Teen Movie: Remember the Titans

Friday, August 26 10AM Clark House Children’s Gardening Group (ages 2+)

Friday, August 26 1PM Malta Mini Golf at the Library (teen)

Friday, August 26 5:30PM Malta Teen Movie: A League of Their Own OUR

Friday, August 26 6PM Malta End of Summer Prize Drawing (teen) Y

Tuesday, August 30 4:30PM Malta Knit & Stitch Club

Wednesday, August 31 11AM Malta Story Time (ages 2-5)

Local History: One Room School Houses in Malta ARK Long before the Town of Malta existed and before "State Aide", the residents of Malta saw to the education of their children in one-room school houses. Malta Town

M Historian Paul Perreault will tell about and show pictures of the nine schools where our ancestors learned "Readin', Riting and Rithmetic". @Malta Thursday, September 8; 6:30PM 10