Catch the Reading Bug! Summer Library Program 2008 Elm Grove Public Library       Toddler Playgroup Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m. Children up to age 3 can enjoy some special toys in the playroom and interact with other toddlers and their caregivers. Must be accompanied by an adult. Begins June 19 through August 14. No group July 3.   Special Performances for all ages Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the O’Neill Room June 19       David Stokes, Nature Education, “Slugs and Bugs” (WCFLS sponsored) June 26       Kathleen Mohr, Stories, “The Pocket Lady™” (FOEGL sponsored) July 3          No program July 10        Puppet Story Theater, “Camp Creep” (FOEGL sponsored) July 17        Karl Debelak, Adventures in Science, “Dinosaurs!”  (FOEGL sponsored) July 24        Stuart Stotts, Singer and Storyteller, “ Don’t Bug Me When I’m Reading”  (WCFLS sponsored) July 31        Markie Pendleton, Beekeeper and Storyteller, “All About Bees”  (WCFLS sponsored)
Catch the WRITING Bug!   This summer there will be a  short story contest for students of all ages, kindergarten through high school.  Prizes will be awarded to winners in different age categories and all entries will be displayed in the library.  Story must be 100 words or less written on a theme. Complete rules and entry forms will be available on June 16 and stories will be due by August 15.				Book Club Junior For students going into 1st, 2nd, and 3rd grade This is a read-aloud book club, but bring along a copy of the book if you can.  Several copies of both books are available through the library system.  Come to listen to the story, discuss it and take part in a related activity.  There will be a maximum of 8 students per session, so registration is required.  Register for each session separately  beginning June 2. I. Monday, June 23, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Diary of a Spider by Doreen Cronin II.  Thursday, August 7, 1:00-2:00 p.m., Library Lil  by Suzanne Williams
Tuesday Movie Matinees 1:00-3:00 p.m., O’Neill Room  How many bug movies can you name?  We’ll be showing them at the library this summer! Beginning June 17 through August 5.  No program on July 1. Click here for list of movies , or call the library for details. We’ll provide the popcorn!
Summer Reading Program Begins on June 16 and all reading sheets must be in by August 15  If you need some extra motivation to spend time reading this summer, or would  like to earn rewards for the reading you do, then sign up for the summer reading program.  Who can participate?  Children who are being read to and kids who read for themselves, from toddler through 12 years.  Older siblings can read to younger siblings and both receive points! What can you read?  Any books or magazines that are checked out from the Elm Grove Public Library. How much do you have to read?  As much as you want!  Fill out one reading sheet, or continue all summer for a maximum of 8 sheets.  Each sheet requires a minimum of 45 minutes of reading plus other optional activities.  How do you get rewards?  Small rewards will be given for each sheet completed, plus each sheet turned in is entered into the grand prize drawing at the end of the summer.  The more you read, the better your chances of being a grand prize winner.
Metamorphosis @ your library Summer library opportunities for teens ages 13-18
Volunteer You can earn volunteer credit for your school or club by helping out  with the summer library program.  Help us set up and clean up for programs and supervise participants. Or, join the Adopt-A-Shelf program and schedule volunteer time when it works best for you. Information sheets and applications will be available at the library May 1.  Volunteers may sign up for specific assignments beginning on May 29, on a first-come basis.  Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled or until June 30.		Read Get motivated to read all summer by signing up for the Metamorphosis teen reading program. For every 3 hours you read, you can enter to win one of the grand prizes.  The more you read, the better your chances of winning!  Program runs June 16-August 15.  Write Story contest for all ages. (See description above under "Catch the Writing Bug".)
For  more information contact Sue Daniels, Youth Librarian Elm Grove Public Library    13600 Juneau Blvd.   Elm Grove, WI email:  egill@elmgrove.lib.wi.us www.elmgrovelibrary.org 262-782-6717    Back to Home Page