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

Summer Reading Challenge: Entertain Your Brain
June 1 - August 15
This summer, entertain your brain with books and programs at the Lane Libraries. Children of all ages are invited to participate in the summer reading challenge. For every 20 books you read OR 12 hours of reading you participate in, complete a game card, return it to the Children's Department at the Hamilton, Fairfield or Oxford Lane Library or on the Bookmobile and you will be eligible to win the grand prize of a bike! (Courtesy of the Friends of the Lane Libraries.) Game cards are available at any Lane location or on our Web site, www.lanepl.org.

Cincinnati Kinderballet Presents The Story of Sleeping Beauty
Saturday, June 7, 3:00 p.m.
All ages
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
2008 marks the 60th anniversary for the Anneliese Von Oettingen School of Ballet. In honor of the event, the Cincinnati Kinderballet is proud to present a special interactive production of The Story of Sleeping Beauty.

Story Time
Tuesdays, June 10 - August 5
10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Wednesdays, June 11 - August 6
6:30 - 7:15 p.m.
Ages 3 - 8
Stimulate your brain with fun stories, books, songs and activities.

* Baby Time
Wednesdays, June 11 - August 6
11:00 - 11:20 a.m.
Ages newborn - 2 years
Books, music, finger plays and activities just right for that special time to share together.

Juggle Your Brains Out!
Featuring the Space Painter
Wednesday, June 11, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Kick off summer reading and "Entertain Your Brain" with Tom Sparough, the Space Painter, as he dazzles and amazes you with his stories, juggling and family fun.

Family Stories and a Movie
Thursdays, June 12, July 10 & August 14
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 12 - 101 Dalmatians
July 10 - Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
August 14 - Snow Buddies

R.E.A.D. with Bandit ®
Thursdays, June 12, July 10 & August 14
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, June 24, July 22 & August 19
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
All ages. Individuals or families 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.

Juggle Your Brains Out Juggling Workshop ®
Friday, June 13, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Expand your brain and boost your self-confidence. Learn how to juggle through hands-on instruction provided by the Space Painter.

Stories and Preschool Art Time ®
Fridays, June 13 - June 27 & July 11 - July 25
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Ages 3 - 5
Fairfield Community Arts Center
Children's Room
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.

STITCHES ®
Mondays, June 16 - July 28, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Summer stitching fun: needles, yarns, projects, patterns and good friends.

Lights, Camera, Podcast! ®
Mondays, June 16 - 30, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Choose one of your favorite books to talk about and join in to produce a podcast starring you! Share your book review on camera during the program and see your very own podcast on Lane's Web site for everyone to view. Registration covers all three sessions.

Bug Your Brain ®
Tuesdays, June 17 - July 29, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12

June 17 - Buggy Bugs (insects)
June 24 - Pet Bugs (dog, kitty)
July 1 - Birthday Bug (4th of July)
July 8 - Outer Space Bugs (aliens, stars)
July 15 - Detective Bugs (secret codes, mysteries)
July 22 - Ocean or Sea Bugs
July 29 - Back to School Bugs

Game On ®
Thursdays, June 19 - July 31, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Get your game on and have fun expanding your mind with a game of chess, checkers, Scrabble or Trivial Pursuit.

* Entertain Your Brain with a Puzzle Hunt ®
Thursday, June 19, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Families with children ages 5 - 12
Create a journal to use for the puzzle scavenger hunt through the Fairfield Village Green area between June 19 and August 9. As you search for solutions to the various puzzles, record your answers in your journal. Once you have solved all the puzzles, bring your journal to the Children's area for one final puzzle clue.

Pirate Island Madness Featuring Thomas MacGregor, the Scottish Pirate
Wednesday, June 25, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Avast ye! A pirate party! Come dressed as a pirate and join in the mayhem - music, songs, limbo and other pirate island madness.

"Top Secret" Featuring Charlie Cadabra
Tuesday, July 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
All ages
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Join Secret Agent Charlie as he takes readers on an amazing mission solving clues using secret agents, spy gadgets, magic and puppetry that lead to tons of fun and learning about
libraries and reading.

* Storybook Art for Book Lovers ®
Mondays, July 14 - 28, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Families with children ages 5 - 12
Learn how easy it is to make amazing art that will bring your own stories to life. Explore the art techniques of popular children's book illustrators to create your own illustrations.
July 14 - Art of Eric Carle, Don Freeman and Donald Crews
July 21 - Art of Lois Ehlert, Leo Lionni and Ed Emberley
July 28 - Art of Ian Falconer, Marcus Pfister and David Carter

Banana 500 ®
Wednesday, July 16
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Contest sign-in for participants, ages 6 - 12, in the Banana 500 Car Contest (Contest rules provided upon pre-registration.)
7:00 p.m. Family fun with Banana 500 games, activities and surprises. Join us for all the Banana FUN.

Summer Library Olympics
Wednesday, August 13, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Families with children ages 3 - 12
Village Green Park and Amphitheatre
Celebrate the end of summer by joining in the Summer Library Olympics 2008. Families will compete as a team in a variety of fun, wacky and silly events to win gold, silver or bronze medals. Don't miss the teamwork, the spirit and the laughter.

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 ®
Friday, August 8, 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. After meeting with Officer Bob, children will meet his horse, Sydney, who is part of the Hamilton Police Mounted Patrol.

Fire Safety ®
Tuesday, August 12, 10:00 a.m.
Ages 3 - 12
The Fairfield Fire Department uses the "Safety House" to instruct children, ages 3 - 12, how to keep safe in a fire emergency, and in a weather emergency. Due to the limited space in the "Safety House," children will go through in shifts. While waiting their turn, children can listen to stories or browse for books.

Keeping Our Bodies Safe & Private ®
Friday, August 15, 10:00 a.m.
Children ages 3 - 9 and their parents
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 in the Children's Area. Together, parents and children will view a film and meet with Linda Church.