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2010 Summer Library Program

Make Waves at Your Library!

Scandinavia Public Library 2010 Summer Library Program

A surfboard stands next to a stack of books

June 14 through August 7, 2010

Get a Free Book!

Everyone 17 and under who signs up for the summer library program will receive a free book to keep, a bookmark, and reading logs. You can sign up at the library or online!<--break-> There are separate online registration sites for kids (individuals who have completed 5th grade or lower) and young adults.

 

Make a Difference!

This year the Scandinavia Public Library is suspending our end-of-program prize drawings. Instead, we are setting aside $250 to make donations to organizations doing valuable and necessary work protecting Wisconsin's natural water resources. For every hour that each summer program participant reads, the Scandinavia Public Library will donate 50-cents to:

When you turn in your reading log, you will get to choose which group will receive your donation. Additionally, the Premier Community Bank is matching our donations at 50%, so your reading log is actually worth 75-cents!  Ask your parents or other relatives if they're willing to make a matching donation too. We will have baskets available at the circulation desk for additional donations to these worthwhile causes.

We're making waves!

Fish swiming in a circleThis year 62 readers registered for the Summer Library Program and recorded 276 hours of reading in eight weeks. Through our "Read to Make a Difference" program, this reading time raised $207 for The Nature Conservancy in Wisconsin, Friends of the Little Wolf Headwaters, and Wisconsin Trout Unlimited.

We'd like to thank everyone invoved in this year's summer program. Don't forget to keep reding!

Make Waves Orientation and Water Games

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Come in and learn about this year's summer library program and sign up (if you haven't already) for tons of fun! But be sure to dress for wet since we have some very watery games in store!

Adult Lecture Series: Travels in South India

Thursday, June 17, 2010 - 10:30am - 11:30am

Woman wearing garlands standing next to manThis summer, the Scandinavia Public Library will feature a lecture series for our adult patrons. These programs will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, immediately following Community Coffee.

"Travels in South India" by Sue Vater Olsen. Our library director spent a month on the Asian subcontintent last winter, and returned with stories, slides and more!

Singer Tom Pease

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Tom PeaseTom Pease has been entertaining Wisconsin families since 1982. This wildly popular performer celebrates a variety of themes such as reading and books, the environment, family stories, and the peace and joy of movement, laughter and song. Be prepared to participate as you enjoy Tom's brand of infectious fun!

Who Lives Here?

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 - 2:30pm - 3:30pm

MacroinvertebrateEveryone knows that fish, turtles and frogs live in the Little Wolf River, but what other critters are there that we don't normally see? Biologist Carrie Esch will introduce us to the macroinvertebrate world under the river's surface in this hands-on presentation!

 

 

 

Mayfly larvae image from Colby College, Waterville, Maine

Adult Lecture Series: Friends of the Little Wolf

Thursday, July 1, 2010 - 10:30am - 11:30am

This summer, the Scandinavia Public Library will feature a lecture series for our adult patrons. These programs will begin at 10:30 a.m. Thursday mornings, immediately following Community Coffee.

Little Wolf River"Friends of the Little Wolf Headwater Efforts in Northwest Waupaca County" by Jim Hlaban. FotLWH was created to protect the area drained by the headwaters of the Little Wolf River in Waupaca County through education, cooperation and action. Come learn what this group has been up to and the condition of this precious, natural resource.

Celebrate America!

Tuesday, July 6, 2010 - 2:30pm

A waving American flag with foreworks in the foregroundLynn Marcks, president of the nIc Foundation, will share stories, songs, and dances about freedom and patriotism! Children will have the opportunity to creatively express themselves and to enter a drawing to win fantastic prizes! Refreshments will be served. Ages 3-11.

 This program is part of the nIc Violence Prevention for Families initiative promoting the development of positive character traits and values as a means to stopping crime and violence in our rural communities.

Kids' Book Club

Thursday, July 8, 2010 - 4:00pm - 5:00pm

A young Chinese girl rides a dragon through the night time sky "Where the Mountain Meets the Moon" by Grace Lin

Minli, an adventurous girl from a poor village, buys a magical goldfish, and then joins a dragon who cannot fly on a quest to find the Old Man of the Moon in hopes of bringing life to Fruitless Mountain and freshness to Jade River. Winner of a Newbery Honor Award, this book was written for 9-12 year olds, but the charming story will be sure to capture the hearts of readers of all ages!

Readers of all ages are invited to join us as we discuss this enchanting novel. Copies will be available for checkout at the Scandinavia Public Library, or you can place a hold on a copy in Infosoup.

Kids Crafts: Water Cycle Bracelets

Tuesday, July 13, 2010 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Water cycleEnjoy some fun activities for kids! Kids Crafts is a self-directed craft activity, so come in any time between 2:00-4:00 p.m. to make something new! Ages 5+ (under 5 OK with supervision)

Water Cycle Bracelets: Live the 'life' of a water drop! Travel through clouds, visit glaciers, make friends in a forest, romp in the ocean, and delve the underground as you play our fun water cycle game. Make a bracelet commemorating your journey while you play!

Image © State of New South Wales through the Sydney Catchment Authority

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