Summer Reading 2009

Children's Department Summer Programs 2009

Fairfield
Hamilton
Oxford

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*Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
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Fairfield Children's Department

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.

Hamilton Children's Department

What's Hidden in Hamilton: Second Edition
June 1 - August 14
All ages
Our Hamilton scavenger hunt is back with new clues and new treasures to find. Stop by the library to pick up a list of objects to locate all over town.

* Baby Time
Mondays, June 1 - August 10
11:00 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.

* Story Time
Tuesdays, June 2 - August 11
11:00 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
Thursdays, June 4 - August 13
11:00 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.

Reading With Charlie ®
Wednesdays, June 3, 10, 17, 24, Aug 5 & 12
10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
All ages
Charlie loves books, so sign up and read to him! Charlie is a certified Therapy Dog.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Saturday, June 13
2:00 p.m.
Ages 8 - up
If you're a fan of the laugh-out-loud Diary of a Wimpy Kid series or you want to know more about these fun stories, join us for a trivia game and other fun activities.

Guitar Hero
Wednesday, June 17
2:00 - 5:00 p.m.
All ages
Rock out with your favorite songs on Wii's Guitar Hero Legends of Rock. Come to play or just watch our own Lane Library rock legends in the making. Guitars will be provided. Stop by and shred the competition!

I Spy
Wednesday, June 24
2:00 p.m.
Ages 12 - under
Create your own "I Spy" collage with hidden pictures, just like the popular books.

Who's Got Talent? ®
Saturday, June 27
2:00 p.m.
Ages 12 - under
Can you sing? Dance? Juggle? Play an instrument? Do magic? Whatever your talent, come and share it.

Paint Around the World
Wednesday, July 1
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages 7 - 12
Paint around the world at the library! Hang out with famous artists in exotic places all over the world and see how they created their most famous works of art. Then you can create your own masterpieces!

Inventor's Challenge
Tuesday, July 7
2:00 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Think you've got what it takes to design a successful new invention? Take the Lane Library Inventors Challenge! You will choose your challenge, then use everyday materials to build a cool new creation.

Cash Cab ®
Saturday, July 11
2:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Climb into our cardboard cab and pretend to travel around Hamilton while you answer trivia questions worth increasing amounts of "play" money. Just like the popular Discovery Channel show, you'll get two shout-outs if you need help, and the chance to double-or-nothing if you reach your destination.

Drama Camp ®
Monday, July 13 - Friday, July 17
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
In this workshop, you will get hands-on experience in storytelling techniques, acting, makeup, costumes and stage direction. Invite your friends and family to our Friday performance.

Puppet Camp ®
Tuesday, July 21 - Thursday, July 23
1:30 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6 - 8
Learn how to use puppets to tell your favorite stories. Then put on a performance for your friends and family.

Ultimate Lego Challenge
Wednesday, July 29
2:00 p.m.
Ages 12 - under
Do you have what it takes to be a Lane Library Lego Master? Bring your Lego collection and get ready to create! A building theme will be announced at the start of the challenge, and you will have one hour to design and construct your model. A judge will choose the top Lego Masters and their creations will be showcased in the Children's Department. All ages and abilities are welcome to join.

Happy Birthday, Hawaii
Wednesday, August 5
2:00 p.m.
Ages 12 - under
Aloha! Let's celebrate our youngest state's 50th birthday with island fun and games.

Movie at Veteran's Park
20 New London Road
Friday, August 14
7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
This is a family event.
The Hamilton Parks and Recreation Department will be showing a movie at Veteran's Park at dusk. Come an hour early and join us for fun activities and visit the Bookmobile.

Oxford Children's Department

* Story Time
Tuesdays, June 2 - August 11
10:00 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
Tuesdays, June 2 - August 11
Wednesdays, June 3 - August 12
11:00 - 11:30 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
Thursdays, June 4 - August 13
10:00 a.m. for babies 12 - 24 months
11:00 a.m. for babies 0 - 11 months
Build a foundation of literacy for learning and reading by talking, cuddling, rocking and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process.

Family Story Time
Fridays, June 5 - August 14
10:30 a.m.
All ages
Stories, rhymes, movement and songs.

Print to Picture
Thursday, June 11, July 9 & August 13
2:00 - 4:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Many children's books have been made into movies. We will read selected books, then meet to view the movie and discuss how they are alike and different.
June 11 - The Collected Tales of Nurse Matilda by Christianna Brand
July 9 - The Water Horse by Dick King-Smith
August 13 - BFG by Roald Dahl

Summer Reading Kickoff
With Allan and Dan
Saturday, June 13
10:30 - 11:30 a.m.
All ages
Join us for some great folk songs and music. Allan and Dan, who are professors by weekday, musicians by weekend, really get the audience involved!

Reading With Sugar ®
Saturdays, June 13, 27, July 18 & August 8
Mondays, July 27 & August 24
Call for times.
All ages
Sugar loves books, so sign up for a 20-minute session and read to her! Sugar is registered with Therapy Dogs International.

Puppet Workshop
Monday, June 15 - Thursday, June 18
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Must 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.

Puppet Show
Thursday, June 18
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Come and see the puppet show presented by participants from our puppet workshop.

Unplugging Games: Artopoly
Saturday, June 27
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
Become a master art collector as you travel the game board, purchasing great art and opening your own art museum. Submit your own art to be a part of our game! See our staff to submit your art.

Kamishibai for Kids
Monday, July 13
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (Ages 6 - 8)
7:15 - 8:15 p.m. (Ages 9 - 12)
Japanese storytellers used to bike around the countryside with miniature theaters on their bikes. Now you can learn how to tell a story the Kamishibai way. It's easy and fun to do!

Mad Scientist: Color Crazy
Saturday, July 25
2:30 - 4:00 p.m.
Ages 5 - 8
Learn about color through stories and cool experiments with our Mad Scientist!

Officer Bob and His Horse, Sydney
Thursday, August 6
10:00 - 10:45 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
Saturday, August 15
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Play competitive games that involve brawn and brains as you round our super fantastic obstacle course! Complete the tasks, solve the clues and become a "Super Summer Survivor!" Don't forget to turn in your reading challenge cards!