Catch The Reading Bug -- Summer Reading Program 2008
START READING ON MAY 27
Summer Reading Program For Kids:
It’s easy for kids to join the Summer Reading Program. Get a Summer Reading Log at either the Downtown (610 Quincy St.) or the North (10 Van Buren St.) library or you can download one here. Check the schedule below for our full list of Summer Reading Program events. Also see our Kid's webpage for other fun ideas, resources, and events for children and learn more about our family adventure, "No Family Left Inside". There are summer reading programs for adults as well.
News Alert: Bugs take over library stairwell! WOW!
Look for a special bug art exhibit this summer in our stairwell display area created by Earl Ray and his artist friends at www.blackhillsfoamwork.com.
Date/Time
Summer Reading Program Schedule of Events
Wed., JUNE 4
10:00-11:30 am - Downtown
1:30-3:00 pm - North
KICK OFF DAY! with lots of fun stuff to do:
- Meet Mr. Frog and Mr. Toad - Bring your cameras!
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Bug Zone Map
- Exotic Bugs brought by Reptile Gardens
- Bees, Honey and Honey Snacks, with local beekeeper Lloyd Zietlow
- Native Bugs
- with USFS entomologist (bug guy) Bill Schaupp
Mon., JUNE 16
10:00-11:00 am - Downtown
1:30-2:30 pm - North
FINGER PAINT BUGS
Local artist Lori Harrington will be back to inspire buggy creativity. Lori's chalk art program in February (see video below from Rapid City Journal) was such a hit we've asked her to come back and do another art program.
Monday, JULY 7
10:30 a.m. - Downtown
1:30 p.m. - North
Bob the Twister Guy
Bob will delight all our young guests with balloons, magic, comedy and fun!! Bob will bring along Super Flea, the world's leading daredevil insect. See Bob's poster here.
Wed., AUGUST 6
10:00-11:00 am - Downtown
1:30-2:30 pm - North
HOP Animal Architects
Come and expore an interactive exhibit of "Animal Architects" on loan to the library from HOP, the Hands-On Partnership of Literature, Science and Art in South Dakota. On Wed., August 6th, we'll have some fun craft activities tying into the theme of "Animal Architects." The exhibit will be up all month. See exhibit brochure (.pdf).
Sun., AUGUST 24
Activities at both libraries, times to be announced.
90 Day Celebration
Turn in your reading logs. Join us to celebrate your reading success! This is a big event at the library each year, with prizes, treats, crafts and fun for kids and parents.
Take our Family Adventure: "No Family Left Inside" No one loves reading more than the library, but we also encourage families to enjoy some time outdoors, and get to know your local bugs (plants, trees, stars, birds, fish, too) just a little bit better, with our "No Family Left Inside" family adventure. Kids and family members can do 10 of 17 outdoor activities and bring your completed Family Adventure bookload (pick one up at either library or click here to download) in for a prize. Completed booklets go into a drawing for bigger prizes. Last day to turn one in is August, 15, 2008.
Check out a Family Adventure bag -- filled with bug books and bug discovery gear, and more. It's not required, but it really adds to the fun. We provide a list of parks, but you can do this Family Adventure anywhere!
Story Times offer great times at both library locations!
Baby Bookworms (ages 0-3) [WEEKLY]
Every Thursday at 9:30 and 10:00 am at the Downtown library
Every Wednesday at 9:30 am at the North library More details on library Story Times
Book Buddies (ages 3 - 7) [WEEKLY]
Downtown library - JULY and AUGUST:Tuesdays at 9:30 am North library - JUNE, JULY and AUGUST - Wednesdays at 10:00 am More details on library Story Times
Family Story Time and Pizza Party [MONTHLY]
Our evening Family Story Times (and Pizza Party!) are always lots of fun. Downtown Library - JUNE, JULY, AUGUST: 2nd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm North Library - JUNE, JULY, AUGUST: 3rd Tuesday of the month at 6:00 pm More details on library Story Times
Move your mouse into the yellow box. Watch out for the spider!
Summer Reading for Adults: Quick Pick Picnics!
Summer reading isn't just for kids. It's a great time for adults to get into books as well. With an RCPL library card, you can check out books (fiction or non-fiction, standard or large print), books on CD for that long summer road trip, or download audio books to your mp3 player from our OverDrive service. We also offer a great summer forum for discussing what you've been reading. In June, July and August, we'll offer "Quick Pick Picnics" - a chance to share what you've been reading with other book lovers, with a free lunch provided by the Friends of the Library. Join us Wed., June 18th, Wed., July 16th, and Wed., August 20th at noon. If you would like a lunch, register no later than the Monday before by calling 394-4171.
Look for the library's delicious bugs!
No, make that the library's del.icio.us bugs. Del.icio.us is a handy online program for tagging, cataloging and sharing websites. We have a bunch all ready for you to explore -- on reading, children's books, and - of course - bugs, bugs, bugs! Go to http://del.icio.us/RCPL/summer_reading. For library picked websites on a variety of other topics, check out our main del.icio.us page: http://del.icio.us/RCPL
The library offers special thanks to the Friends of the Library organization
for their support of this year's Summer Reading program (and many other improtant library programs!) Find out more about the
Friends of the Library here
KICK OFF DAY!
HOP Animal Architects