OXFORD CHILDRENS' PROGRAMS

Oxford Lane Public Library
15 South College Avenue, Oxford, OH 45056
513-523-7531 Ext. 218 (Children's Department)

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

Summer Programs

Story Time ®
Tuesdays, June 3 - July 22
10:15 a.m.
Ages 4 - 6
Stories, songs and activities.
(Registration begins May 20.)

Toddler Story Time ®
Tuesdays, June 3 - July 22
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Wednesdays, June 4 - July 23
11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Ages 2 - 3
Fun with Mr. Perky Bird, stories, songs and activities. (Registration begins May 27.)

Family Story Time
Fridays, June 6 - August 15
10:30 a.m.
All ages

Picture Your World ®
Fridays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 9
Explore your world through the camera's lens. Each participant will receive a disposable camera to use to document their experience. We will also make pinhole cameras and learn about different kinds of photography.
(Registration begins May 30.)

Juggle Your Brains Out! Featuring the Space Painter
Wednesday, June 11
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All ages
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.

Print to Picture ®
Thursdays, June 12, July 10 & July 24
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Many children's books have been made into movies. Participants will read a selected book and then meet to view the movie and discuss what's alike and what's different between the two formats. Movie snacks will be served. The first book is available upon registration.
June 12 - Zathura
July 10 - Holes
August 14 - Tuck Everlasting
(Registration begins May 29.)

Reading with Casey, the Dog Who Loves Books ®
Saturday, June 14, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 21, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 5, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Saturday, July 26, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Monday, August 4, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
All ages
Individuals or families welcome. 20-minute sessions available. Casey loves books, but needs someone to read to him! Practice reading skills with a friendly, accepting listener. Casey is licensed with Therapy Dogs International.

Lights, Camera, Podcast! ®
Wednesdays, June 18, June 25 & July 2
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 and begins June 9.)

"Let's Eat!" Multicultural Event ®
Thursday, June 19
11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Ages 7 - 10
Enjoy stories and cookbooks from many lands. We will prepare and eat a multicultural lunch. (Registration begins June 12.)

Picture Your World Exhibition ®
Friday, June 27
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.
All ages
Join us as we enjoy the works of photographic art created by the participants of our Picture Your World program.

* Baby Time ®
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28
10:00 - 10:45 a.m. for babies 12 - 23 months
11:00 - 11:45 a.m. for babies 0 - 12 months
Songs, rhymes, stories and play time.
(Registration begins June 30.)

Puppet Workshop ®
Monday, July 14 - Thursday, July 17
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Children who have completed grades 1, 2 or 3
Participants will select scripts, create puppet characters and perform in a show. Registrants are expected to attend all four days of the workshop. (Registration begins July 7.)

Puppet Show ®
Thursday, July 17
3:00 p.m.
All ages
Come and see the puppet show presented by participants in our puppet workshop!
(Registration begins July 10.)

Family Sing-a-Long ®
Saturday, July 19
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Let's sing together! Bring a song to share, if you wish. Light refreshments will be served.
(Registration begins July 12.)

Stevens Puppets Present Aladdin ®
Friday, July 25
2:00 p.m., repeated at 6:00 p.m.
All ages
See the story of Aladdin come to life with the fabulous Stevens Puppets!

Officer Bob and His Horse, Sydney
Thursday, August 7
10:00 a.m.
All ages
Officer Bob will teach important safety tips for children. Bring your camera if you'd like to take a photo with Sydney the horse!

End of Summer Reading Festival ®
Saturday, August 9, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Come for games and crafts. Make your own ice cream sundae! (Registration begins August 2.)