Children's Summer Programs 2011

Hamilton
Fairfield
Oxford

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Story Time Programs

* Baby Time
Ages newborn - 24 months
Build a foundation for literacy by talking, cuddling and singing to your baby. We introduce music, books, finger plays and songs to support this process.
Wednesdays, June 1 - August 10, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Repeated 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. (Fairfield)
Thursdays, June 2 - August 11, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. for newborns - 11 months
11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. for babies 12 - 24 months (Oxford)
Tuesdays, June 7 - August 9, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton)

* Toddler Time
Ages 2 - 3
Enjoy books and songs! New words are introduced in this program, including rhymes and patterns that invite children to join in.
Wednesdays, June 1 - August 10, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (Oxford)
Wednesdays, June 1 - August 10, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton)
Thursdays, June 2 - August 11, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Fairfield)

Story Time
Ages 4 - 6
Hear stories read from books that are full of wonderful and challenging words, learn about letters and increase your pre-reading skills.
Thursdays, June 2 - August 11, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Hamilton)
Tuesdays, June 7 - August 9, 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. (Oxford)
Tuesdays, June 7 - August 9, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m. (Fairfield)

Read To a Therapy Dog ®
All ages, individuals or families welcome. Registered therapy dogs love for children to read to them. What fun to practice your reading skills with a furry listener! Contact the Children's Department to sign up for a 20-minute session.
Wednesdays, June 8 - August 10
By appointment only (Hamilton)
Thursdays, June 9, July 14 & August 11
Tuesdays, June 14 & July 26
6:30 - 7:30 p.m. (Fairfield)

Hamilton Lane Library
300 North Third Street
Hamilton, Ohio 45011
(513) 894-1409

One World, Many Stories: Tales of Ireland
Thursday, June 9, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Hamilton Lane Library Meeting Room
Monday, June 20, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Fitton YMCA
Ages 6 - 12
Storyteller Cathy Jo Smith will present tales of the fun and fair folk, the magic and mystery that is Ireland. There will be a little history, a little music, a bit of blarney and a lot of laughter to share.

Early Readers Book Club ®
Mondays, June 13 - July 25 (except July 4)
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 5 - 7
Keep your new reader excited about reading over the summer! Participants can pick up a copy of the book one week before the program. Bring the book to the program for discussion and activities.
June 13 - Don't Forget the Bacon by Pat Hutchins
June 20 - Silly Sally by Betsy Franco
June 27 - Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathan London
July 11 - Inch By Inch by Leo Lionni
July 18 - Sheep Out to Eat by Nancy Shaw
July 25 - Arthur Writes a Story by Marc Brown

Young Writer's Workshop ®
Monday, June 13, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
A great introduction to our Children's Writing Challenge! Receive tips on how to turn your creative thoughts into a terrific story or poem.

Gateway to Graphic Novels for Emergent Readers
Wednesday, June 22, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 3 - 7
This program is intended to showcase the variety of Toon Books and Tumblebooks that are available at the Lane Libraries for children and their parents.

Juggling from Around the World
Featuring the Space Painter
Monday, June 27, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club, 958 East Ave, Hamilton
Tuesday, July 26, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Fitton YMCA
Ages 6 - 12
Space Painter, Tom Sparough, transports his audience on a thrilling and comical tour of the places around the world associated with juggling. Audience participation woven together with skill, humor and a bit of history, all add up to a fabulous international show.

Gateway to Graphic Novels for Older Children
Wednesday, June 29, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 8 - 12
This program is intended to showcase age-appropriate graphic novels for children and introduce comics from other cultures. Calvin and Hobbes, Teen Titans, Reader Graphic Novels and Manga will be highlighted.

Harry Potter Film Festival
July 6, 7, 11, 12, 13 & 14, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
The last "Harry Potter" movie debuts Friday, July 15. Help us review Harry Potter's magical life on film as we count down to the final episode.
Wednesday, July 6 - "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone"
Thursday, July 7 - "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets"
Friday, July 8 - "Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban"
Monday, July 11 - "Harry Potter and the Goble of Fire"
Tuesday, July 12 - "Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix"
Wednesday, July 13 - "Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince"
Thursday, July 14 - "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" Part 1

Miller Magic Featuring Don Miller
Monday, July 18, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Boys & Girls Club, 958 East Ave, Hamilton
Ages 6 - 12
Now you see it! Now you don't! Nationally known magician and comedian, Don Miller, will amaze you with his magic, comedy and colorful illusions. Outrageously funny with lots of audience participation.

Awesome Animal Adaptations! ®
Thursday, July 21, 2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 6 - 12
Explore animal habitats and adaptations. Meet and touch live animals that may include a bat, a snake, box turtle, tarantula and/or hissing cockroaches!

August Dog Days Movies
Tuesday, August 9 - Thursday, August 11
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
During the hot August afternoons, Sparky invites you to come to the library and watch your favorite pooches scamper across the screen.
August 9 - "Lady and the Tramp"
August 10 - "101 Dalmatians"
August 11 - "Homeward Bound"

Fairfield Lane Library
1485 Corydale Drive
Fairfield, Ohio 45014
(513) 858-3238, ext. 360

One World, Mango Languages
June - August
Ages 6 - 12
Build your vocabulary any time you visit the library this summer by learning words and phrases in different languages featuring our new database, Mango Languages.

Tale-A-Bration
Wednesdays, June 8 - 29, 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
Ages 7 - 12
Local Master Storyteller, Rick Carson, shares stories and gives tips on how you too can become a storyteller. Each week, create a section of your own storytelling totem. Sign up to have your new storytelling skills video recorded to be posted online on the Lane Libraries Kids Page.

From Aesop to Zora: Stewpot Stories from Around the World Featuring Lyn Ford
Wednesday, June 8, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park & Amphitheatre
All ages
National renowned storyteller, Lyn Ford, presents a hodgepodge of tales from many places and many faces that are enriched with call and response, choral response, rhythm and rhyme, humor and heart. Interactive, informative and fun for all ages!

Miller Magic Featuring Don Miller
Tuesday, June 14, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park & Amphitheatre
All ages
Now you see it! Now you don't! Nationally known magician and comedian, Don Miller, will amaze you with his magic, comedy and colorful illusions. Outrageously funny with lots of audience participation.

Juggling From Around the World
Featuring the Space Painter
Wednesday, July 13, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park & Amphitheatre
All ages
Space Painter, Tom Sparough, transports his audience on a thrilling and comical tour of the places around the world associated with juggling. Audience participation woven together with skill, humor and a bit of history, all add up to a fabulous international show.

Many Stories Plus a Movie ®
Monday, July 25, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All ages
Have you dreamed of exploring the globe? Stories and activities prepare us to travel "Up" with Carl Fredricksen and Wilderness Explorer stowaway, Russell, as they travel via balloons to Paradise Falls.

Cultural Heritage Fair
Wednesday, August 10, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Village Green Park & Amphitheatre
All ages
Let's end our summer by celebrating the diverse culture of our community with international songs, dance, stories and games.

Touch a Truck
Friday, August 12, 11:00 - 11:30 a.m.
All ages
Kids young and old can touch, honk and climb on the many vehicles that will be on display from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. around the Fairfield Village Green Park. At 11:00 a.m., Fairfield Lane Library staff will share some special stories, songs and activities about the trucks in the library meeting room.

Oxford Lane Library
15 South College Avenue
Oxford, Ohio 45056
(513) 523-7531, ext. 218

Around the World Photography
All summer long!
All ages
Whether you are headed to an exotic place this summer or just headed to Acton Lake, we want your pictures from all over the world to decorate the library! Pick up picture-taking guidelines at the Children's Desk and use your own camera or check one out from us to get started.

Bacchanal Steel Band
Saturday, June 11, 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
All ages
Kick off the internationally themed Summer Reading program with the melodic sounds of the Caribbean! Join us at the library for a musical journey to the island of Trinidad. Along the way, learn how steel drums were invented and how they are made.

Print to Picture Book Club ®
Thursdays, June 16, July 21 & August 11
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Join us as we read books that have been turned into films. We will discuss both and decide if it's true that the book is always better than the movie.
June 16 - Guardians of Ga'Hoole: The Capture by Kathryn Lasky
July 21 - Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
August 11 - A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket

Bringing a Wee Bit of Ireland to Oxford
Wednesday, June 22, 7:00 p.m.
Oxford Community Arts Center
Ages 5 - up
Irish music and stories told by "Caítlín na Sí, seanachai," Cathy Jo Smith.

Puppet Workshop ®
Monday, June 27 - Thursday, June 30
2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Must have completed grades 1, 2, or 3
Learn how to create puppets, perform with puppets and put on a show! Priority given to those who haven't attended before. Registrants must attend all four days. (Registration begins June 20.)

Puppet Show ®
Thursday, June 30, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
All ages
Join the participants of the puppet workshop for their creative shows!

Kamishibai: Japanese Storytelling Workshop ®
Tuesday, July 12 - Thursday, July 14
2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Ages 9 - 12
Participants will write, illustrate and perform their own tales using Kamishibai storytelling cards. Participants are expected to attend all three days of the workshop.

Kamishibai Show
Thursday, July 14, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Join the participants from the Kamishibai workshop as they showcase their tales.

Indian Culture Comes to You: Dance of India
Monday, July 18, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Oxford Community Arts Center
Ages 5 - up
Using dance, hand-language and a wealth of visual aids, the Cultural Centre of India will teach lessons in multiculturalism. All participants dance and experience hand-language movements, costumes, jewelry and make-up.

Animals from Around the World:
Visit With the Cincinnati Zoo
Wednesday, July 20, 7:00 p.m.
Oxford Community Arts Center
All ages
Cincinnati Zoo animal ambassadors will be on hand for a special visit. It might be a reptile, a bird, mammal or an insect that a zookeeper will introduce and then answer questions about. Come learn amazing facts about animals.

Fun and Games from Around the World
Saturday, August 13, 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Oxford Community Arts Center
Ages 5 - 12
Join us as we learn about how kids around the world celebrate. We will play games, make crafts and sample international foods while we celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program.