FAIRFIELD CHILDRENS' PROGRAMS

Fairfield Lane Public Library
1485 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
513-858-3238 Ext. 360 (Children's Department)

*Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
® Registration required.

Summer Programs

Cincinnati Kinderballet Presents
60th Gala World Tour
Sunday, May 24, 3:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
All ages
In honor of the Anneliese Von Oettingen School of Ballet's 60th anniversary, the Cincinnati Kinderballet presents an interactive production celebrating cultures from around the world.

Kids' Picks! ®
Ages 7 - 12
Join our online book reviews. Arrange for a time to have your book review filmed on camera. Your review will appear on the Lane Web site to promote your favorite "kid picked" book.

That's Saying a Mouthful
Monday, June 1 - Saturday, August 15
Ages 6 - 12
This summer, explore foreign lands through language. Research a new phrase or word each week when you visit the Children's Department and wow your family and friends!

Story Time
Tuesdays, June 2 - August 11
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Ages 4 - 6
Hear stories read from books that are full of wonderful and rare words, learn about letters and increase your pre-reading skills.

* Toddler Time
Wednesdays, June 3 - August 12
10:00 - 10:20 a.m.
Ages 2 - 3
Enjoy books and songs! New words are introduced in this program, including rhymes and patterns that invite children to join in.

* Baby Time
Wednesdays, June 3 - August 12
11:00 - 11:20 a.m. (repeated 11:30 - 11:50 a.m.)
Ages newborn - 24 months
Build a foundation of literacy for learning by talking, cuddling, rocking and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process.

R.E.A.D. With Bandit & Abbie ®
Thursdays, June 11, July 9 & August 13
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, June 23, July 28 & August 25
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
All ages, individuals or families are welcome.
Read to a furry listener who enjoys books as you develop your reading skills. Contact the Children's Department to sign up for a 20-minute session.

Get a Clue @ Your Library
Sunday, June 14 - Saturday, August 15
Ages 6 - 12
Pick up a clue packet in the Children's Department and solve a series of puzzling mysteries. The clues lead you on an exciting search around the library, surfing on the library's Web site and even challenging your math and language arts skills. Solve all the clues, record your answers and return the packet to a librarian in the Children's Department for a prize.

Book Hooks
Mondays, June 15, July 6 & 27
2:30 - 3:15 p.m.
Ages 7 - 12
Don't know what to read this summer? Book
Hooks can help you locate books on lots of cool topics.
June 15 - Ewwww, gross! Yucky activities and books to gross you out.
July 6 - In a Dark, Dark Room! Books to scare you silly and fun, spooky activities.
July 27 - WITW? Crazy fun and LOL books.

Make It Happen ®
Tuesdays, June 16 - July 21, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
You are the stars that make it happen. Each week something new will reveal your talents through activities, games and books.
June 16 - LOL
June 23 - Magic
June 30 - Pop-Ups
July 7 - Words
July 14 - Tunes
July 21 - Action

Mark Wade's Creativity Gone Wild Show
Tuesday, June 16, 7:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Families with children ages 4 - 12
America's #1 children's ventriloquist delivers laughs and supplies great ideas on being creative while promoting books, reading and using the library. Enjoy the antics of "Eggmont" the bird, "Horace" the back-woodsy horse and all of their friends.

Stories and Preschool Art Time ®
Fridays, June 19 - July 31 (except July 3)
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 - 5
Fairfield Community Arts Center
Enjoy a free 30-minute story time presented by the Fairfield Lane Library. Register early to continue exploring the stories through art time presented by Fairfield's Department of Parks and Recreation. Art fee & registration are required through the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 867-5348.

Stories and Preschool Edible Art Time ®
Friday, June 19, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 3 - 5
Fairfield Community Arts Center
Enjoy a free 30-minute story time presented by the Fairfield Lane Library. Register early to make the stories come to life by creating edible creations with Fairfield's Department of Parks and Recreation. Art fee & registration are required through the Fairfield Community Arts Center, 867-5348.

Family Stories and a Movie
Thursdays, June 25 & July 23
10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Families with children ages 4 - 12
A progressive program beginning with stories at the Fairfield Lane Library at 10:00 a.m. and ending with a movie at 10:45 a.m. at the Fairfield Community Arts Center Theater.
June 25 - "Horton Hears a Who"
July 23 - "Space Chimps"

* Lil' Yoga Storytellers
Saturday, June 27, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 3 - 5
We'll combine simple yoga poses with storytelling techniques that encourage the use of imagination and creative movement. Participants should wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or blanket.

Seussical Family Fun Spectacular
Tuesday, July 7, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
All ages
Meet the cast of the Fairfield Summer Community Theatre production of "Seussical the Musical" and enjoy family fun, Seussical games and activities.

Banana 500 ®
Wednesday, July 8
Registration 6:30 p.m., Program 7:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Contest open to children ages 6 - 12
Construct a racecar using a banana for the chassis. Cars will be judged on how creatively they are constructed. There will be games and activities for the whole family. Registration required for contest only.

David Hennig Presents
Magic Around the World
Wednesday, July 22, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Families with children ages 5 - 12
Amazing illusions, period costumes and traditional music illustrate magic that has developed as a performing art throughout world history. See magic from ancient China and Egypt, post-renaissance Europe and contemporary America.

Lane's Big Backyard Bash
Wednesday, August 12, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Families with children ages 3 - 12
End your summer at Lane's Big Backyard Bash, an adventure full of games, activities and backyard fun.

Read a Truck
Friday, August 14, 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.
Ages 4 - 9
Bring your favorite trucks and join in the fun stories and activities all about trucks. After reading and playing, you can visit the Village Green Park to "Touch a Truck" and see the real thing.

Back-To-School Safety Series
Prepare your children on how to be safe this school year by attending these fun and informative programs.

Police Safety With Officer Bob ®
Thursday, August 13, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3 - 9
Hamilton Police Officer Bob Gentry presents traffic safety, gun safety, how the police keep us safe and how we can help the police. Children will also meet his horse, Sydney, who is part of the Hamilton Police Mounted Patrol.

Keeping Our Bodies Safe & Private ®
Wednesday, August 19, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3 - 9
Linda Church, Butler County Community Counseling Center, will talk to children and parents in a 2-part program. Parents will have an opportunity to learn how to open dialog with their children about stranger danger and how children can keep their bodies safe and private while the children are in a special story time. Together, parents and children will view a film and meet with Linda Church.