Kids Summer Library Program

Tuesday Movie Matinees

1:00-3:00 p.m., O'Neill Room

We'll be showing movies at the library again this summer! Beginning June 14 through

July 26. List of movies will be available in advance, or call the library for details. We'll provide the popcorn!

Readers' Theater

(Provided by Sunset Playhouse)

For ages 8-12 (O'Neill Room)

Monday, June 27, Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30 1:30-3:30 each day

Before you perform on stage you must understand the script and your character. Reader's theater is an interpretive reading activity. Students will use their voices, facial expressions and hand gestures to interpret characters in a script from a play. Class size is limited to 12, so registration is required.

Friday Morning Coffee Break

10:30-11:00 a.m.

Stories, rhymes and small crafts for ages 3 and 4 years old.

Refreshments for children and adults.

Begins June 17 through July 29.

No program on July 22 because there is a special performance that day.

Toddler Playgroup

Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Story Room

Children up to age 3 can enjoy some special toys in the story room and interact with other toddlers and their caregivers.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Begins June 2 through August 11.

Special Performances for All Ages
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the O’Neill Room

Exeception: There is a performance on Friday, July 22 instead of Thursday, July 21

June 16 - The Soda Pups Dog Show (FOEGL)
June 23 - Jean-Andrew, Storyteller "Global Stories Galore" (FOEGL)
June 30 - Fox & Branch, Family Folk Music (WCFLS)
July 7 - Nature in the Parks, "One Butterfly...Three Countries" (FOEGL)

*******Please note: The Nature in the Parks program is for ages 5 and up only*****
July 14 - Jim Mitchell, Magician (WCFLS)
July 22 - FRIDAY: Poetry Alive (WCFLS)
July 28 - Puppet Story Theater presents: "Puppet Travels" (FOEGL)

Programs sponsored by Friends of the Elm Grove Library and Waukesha County Federated Library System

Dewey's Amazing Race

Mark Monday, July 11 at 1:00-3:00 on your calendar as a day for competition and fun! Loosely based on the television show The Amazing Race you can pair up with a friend and compete against other teams in various challenges. The various challenges will take you through the Dewey system and around the library. Recommended for ages 8-12 (participants should be confident readers or paired with one). Registration will be required. many teen volunteers will be needed (see "Teen Volunteers" for more information).

Creative Writing

This summer there will be a writing 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. Entry must be 200 words or less written on a theme. Complete rules and entry forms will be available on June 13 and stories will be due by August 5, 2011.

Summer Reading Program
Begins on June 13 and all reading sheets must be in by August 12

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 60 minutes of reading plus other optional activities.

How do you get rewards? Small rewards will be given for each sheet completed, or this year readers will have the option of having their reading count toward a donation for kids in need in another part of the world.

You Are Here
Summer Library Opportunities for Teens Ages 13-18

Teen Reading Program
Get motivated to read all summer by signing up for theYou Are Here teen reading program. For every 3 hours you read, you can choose a small prize or have your reading count toward a donation for kids in need in another part of the world.
Program runs June 13-August 12.

Teen Writing—see Creative Writing above.

Teen Volunteers
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, try shelf reading and schedule volunteer time when it works best for you.
Information sheets and applications will be available at the library May 2. Volunteers may sign up for specific assignments when application is turned in, on a first-come basis. Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled or until June 30

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
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		Tuesday Movie Matinees 1:00-3:00 p.m., O'Neill Room We'll be showing movies at the library again this summer! Beginning June 14 through July 26. List of movies will be available in advance, or call the library for details. We'll provide the popcorn!	Readers' Theater (Provided by Sunset Playhouse) For ages 8-12 (O'Neill Room) Monday, June 27, Wednesday, June 29 and Thursday, June 30 1:30-3:30 each day Before you perform on stage you must understand the script and your character. Reader's theater is an interpretive reading activity. Students will use their voices, facial expressions and hand gestures to interpret characters in a script from a play. Class size is limited to 12, so registration is required.
		Friday Morning Coffee Break 10:30-11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes and small crafts for ages 3 and 4 years old. Refreshments for children and adults. Begins June 17 through July 29. No program on July 22 because there is a special performance that day.	Toddler Playgroup Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m. Story Room Children up to age 3 can enjoy some special toys in the story room and interact with other toddlers and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Begins June 2 through August 11.
Special Performances for All Ages Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the O’Neill Room Exeception: There is a performance on Friday, July 22 instead of Thursday, July 21 June 16 - The Soda Pups Dog Show (FOEGL) June 23 - Jean-Andrew, Storyteller "Global Stories Galore" (FOEGL) June 30 - Fox & Branch, Family Folk Music (WCFLS) July 7 - Nature in the Parks, "One Butterfly...Three Countries" (FOEGL) *****Please note: The Nature in the Parks program is for ages 5 and up only* July 14 - Jim Mitchell, Magician (WCFLS) July 22 - FRIDAY: Poetry Alive (WCFLS) July 28 -** Puppet Story Theater presents: "Puppet Travels" (FOEGL) Programs sponsored by Friends of the Elm Grove Library and Waukesha County Federated Library System
			Dewey's Amazing Race Mark Monday, July 11 at 1:00-3:00 on your calendar as a day for competition and fun! Loosely based on the television show The Amazing Race you can pair up with a friend and compete against other teams in various challenges. The various challenges will take you through the Dewey system and around the library. Recommended for ages 8-12 (participants should be confident readers or paired with one). Registration will be required. many teen volunteers will be needed (see "Teen Volunteers" for more information).
Creative Writing This summer there will be a writing 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. Entry must be 200 words or less written on a theme. Complete rules and entry forms will be available on June 13 and stories will be due by August 5, 2011.
Summer Reading Program Begins on June 13 and all reading sheets must be in by August 12 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 60 minutes of reading plus other optional activities. How do you get rewards? Small rewards will be given for each sheet completed, or this year readers will have the option of having their reading count toward a donation for kids in need in another part of the world.

You Are Here Summer Library Opportunities for Teens Ages 13-18
	Teen Reading Program Get motivated to read all summer by signing up for theYou Are Here teen reading program. For every 3 hours you read, you can choose a small prize or have your reading count toward a donation for kids in need in another part of the world. Program runs June 13-August 12. Teen Writing—see Creative Writing above. Teen Volunteers 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, try shelf reading and schedule volunteer time when it works best for you. Information sheets and applications will be available at the library May 2. Volunteers may sign up for specific assignments when application is turned in, on a first-come basis. Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled or until June 30
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