William R. McKenney Branch
CENTRAL LIBRARY
137 S. Sycamore St.
733-2387
www.ppls.org
RODOF SHOLOM BRANCH
1865 S. Sycamore St.
733-2393
A.P. HILL BRANCH
1237 Halifax St.
733-2391
JUNE
SUNDAY
18
MONDAY
19
Sign-up, first 1000
get free t-shirt.
All Branches
WEDNESDAY
21
Knights & Ladies,
THURSDAY
22
Play
FRIDAY
23
Kids, check out a book
Tyrone’s Fantasy World
Get in Shape with
Aerobics & Kickboxing
“Once Upon a
Time Concentration”
& get a grab bag prize.
10:00 Rodof Sholom
1:30 Central
Continue to Sign Up
Film ~
Howl’s Moving Castle
All Branches
10:30 AP Hill
10:00 YMCA
Film ~
Chronicles of Narnia
10:00 Rodof Sholom
25
TUESDAY
20
Kick-off w/
26
Film ~
Cinderella
10:00 Rodof Sholom
28
27
Steve Kissell and the
Once Upon a Time
Traveler
Magical World of
Tangerine the Clown
10:30 AP Hill
10:00 Rodof Sholom
Film ~
Nanny McPhee
Film ~
Little Mike
1:30 Central
3:30 AP Hill
10:00 Central
Aerobics & Kickboxing
3:30 AP Hill
24
Film ~
Pinocchio
1:30 Central
29
Craft (SIGN UP)
Paperbag Puppets
SATURDAY
30
Kids, check out a book
& get a grab bag prize
Play
“Blow the Dragon Away”
10:00 Rodof Sholom
William R. McKenney Branch
CENTRAL LIBRARY
137 S. Sycamore St. • 733-2387 • www.ppls.org
RODOF SHOLOM BRANCH
1865 S. Sycamore St. • 733-2393
A.P. HILL BRANCH
1237 Halifax St. • 733-2391
JULY
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
Film ~
Shrek
1:30 Central
2
3
Film ~
The Wiz
4
10:00 Rodof Sholom
Knights & Ladies,
Get in Shapewith
Aerobics & Kickboxing
5
Play “Concentration”
10:00 Rodof Sholom
6
7
Film ~
Shaggy Dog
8
1:30 Central
Film ~
Howl’s Moving Castle
10:00 Central
Kids, check out a book
& get a grab bag prize.
National Park Service
10:00 Rodof Sholom
1:30 Central
HOLIDAY
9
Film ~
Shrek
10
10:00 Rodof Sholom
11
Applause Unlimited,
Magical Puppet Show
12
Pinocchio
Over the Rainbow
Puppet Show
3:30 AP Hill
10:30 AP Hill
13
Blow the Dragon Away
Magic 4 U
10:00 Central
10:00 Rodof Sholom
Craft (SIGN UP)
Origami Creatures
10:30 AP HillFilm
Craft (SIGN UP)
Create a Jeweled
Crown1:30 Central
14
Kids, check out a book
& get a grab bag prize.
10:00 Central
Film ~
Sleeping Beauty
15
1:30 Central
Aerobics & Kickboxing
3:30 AP Hill
Craft (SIGN UP)
Create a Coat of Arms
10:00 Rodof Sholom
Elf 3:30 AP Hill
16
17
18
19
Film ~
Nanny McPhee
Fantastic Animals,
Wildlife International
Enchanting Stories
with Brenda Luke
10:00 Rodof Sholom
10:00 Central
10:30 AP Hill
20
Aerobics & Kickboxing
10:00 Rodof Sholom
Kids, check out a book
& get a grab bag prize.
22
Film ~
Hoodwinked
1:30 Central
Chronicles of Narnia
Play “Once Upon a Time
Concentration”
1:30 Central
3:30 AP Hill
Cinderella 3:30 AP HIll
23
21
Craft (SIGN UP)
Make a Mosaic Dragon
10:00 Rodof Sholom
24
26
25
Film ~
Sleeping Beauty
Film ~
Alice in Wonderland
10:00 Rodof Sholom
10:00 Central
27
Spellbinding
24 Hour Emergency
Juggling & Magic
Aerobics & Kickboxing
11:00 AP Hill
Film ~
Shaggy Dog
10:00 Central
28
Kids, check out a book &
get a grab bag prize.
29
Film ~
Zathura
1:30 Central
3:30 AP Hill
Make Believe w/Bomboy
10:00 Rodof Sholom
AUGUST
SUNDAY
30
MONDAY
31
Film ~
TUESDAY
Hoodwinked
Film ~
Disney’s Cinderella
10:00 Rodof Sholom
10:00 Central
WEDNESDAY
1 Finale ~
2
ALL STAR
READERSNIGHT
Baseball & Party
THURSDAY
Craft (SIGN UP)
Make a “Frog Pouch”
FRIDAY
3
10:00 Central
FREE FOOD
Play
“Blow the Dragon Away”
6:00 Sports Complex
3:30 AP Hill
Kids, check out a book
& get a grab bag prize.
Aerobics & Kickboxing
10:00 Rodof Sholom
Film ~
Shrek
10:30 AP Hill
SATURDAY
4
Film ~
Neverending Story
1:30 Central
5
~~ Prizes ~~
The first 1,000 children who sign up for the Summer Reading Program
will receive a free Once Upon a Time t-shirt.
Every Friday of the Summer Reading Program, children who
check out a book, can reach in the grab bag for a prize.
We will have surprise drawings for prizes during some of our programs.
You never know when, so come as often as you can.
We will be giving away 30 iPODs this summer.
Starting the second week of the Summer Program
we will give away an iPOD each day.
Sign up and enter your name in the drawing. For each book you read
you can enter your name again. You can enter the drawings
as many times as you like, just keep reading.
Every “READING” participant is entered in the
GRAND PRIZE drawing.
Laptop Computer, Printer, Software
Don’t forget you also will get an SRP certificate and a coupon
from Busch Gardens.
All participants are welcome to attend our Finale Party
Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Road
Wednesday, August 2, 2006, 6:00 p.m.
FREE FOOD
Join the tournament, Knights and Ladies! Welcome to the
Petersburg Public Library System’s Summer Reading Program
2006: Once Upon a Time. Come see the King’s jiggling jugglers
and laugh at the Kingdom’s silliest dragons. Enter the fairytale
world of fantastic guest performers, whimsical variety shows,
charming storytimes, make-believe films, enchanting crafts
and spellbinding magic.
Here’s the summer schedule, so start signing up, beginning
Monday, June 19 and do a little “castle-building” at the Library.
SUMMER READING PROGRAM SCHEDULE
2006: Once Upon a Time
June 19 – June 24
June 19 (Mon.) – Be one of the first 1000 to get a free Summer Reading
Program “Once Upon aTime” t-shirt. Just sign up. All Branches
June 19 (Mon.) – Film, The Chronicles of Narnia (PG, 134 mins.)
This film is based on the classic book, The Lion, the Witch and the
Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. Four children find a magic wardrobe that
leads to a mystical land called Narnia. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
June 20 (Tues.) – Kick off the summer with Ty-Rone’s Magical World
full of fun characters and great music for all
ages. YMCA, 120 N. Madison St., 10:00
June 21 (Wed.) – Knights and Ladies, get in
shape with Sheila Jarratt and her aerobics &
cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking on a
dragon! Rodof Sholom, 10:00
June 22 (Thurs.) – Come play, “Once Upon a
Time Concentration.” Test your memory and
win some prizes. Central, 1:30
Ty-Rone’s Magical World
June 23 (Fri.) – Film, Howl’s Moving Castle
(PG, 119 mins.) A spiteful witch puts a curse on
a young girl. This is another great film by the Japanese Disney,
Miyazaki. AP Hill, 10:30
June 24 ( Sat.) – Film, Pinocchio (G, 88 mins.) No one has done it
better than Disney. Its magic leaves a deep impression on every child
who has ever seen it. “When You Wish Upon a Star,” is an
unforgettable song. Central, 1:30
June 26 – July 1
June 26 ( Mon.) – Film, Cinderella (G, 88 mins.) You’ll love Cinderella
with a hip attitude, starring Brandi and Whitney Houston and a glitzy
Hollywood cast. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
June 26 (Mon.) – Knights and Ladies, get in shape with Sheila Jarratt
and her aerobics & cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking on a
dragon! AP Hill, 3:30
June 27 (Tues.) – Join Steve Kissell and his “Once Upon a Time
Traveler Variety Show.” He will definitely captivate you with music,
puppetry and enchanting magic. Central, 10:00
June 28 (Wed.) – Craft (SIGN UP) Create your own paperbag puppet
and put on your own fairytale puppet show. AP Hill, 10:30
June 28 (Wed.) – Film, Nanny McPhee (PG) A nanny with an
extremely large buck tooth and hairy worts can tame the naughtiest of
children. This is great fun and sure to please both adults and children.
Central, 1:30
June 29 (Thurs.) – It’s a make-believe world with Tangerine the
Clown. There’s lots of audience participation. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
June 29 (Thurs.) – Film, Little Mike (PG, 100 mins.) Fans of Little
Bow Wow and basketball will love this. AP Hill, 3:30
June 30 (Fri.) – Race to see who can, “Blow the Dragon Away.”
There will be special prizes for all the knights in shining armor.
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 1 (Sat.) – Film, Shrek (PG, 93 mins.) An endearing green ogre
fights to bring back fairytales to the crazy, faraway land of Duloc.
Central, 1:30
July 3 – July 8
July 3 (Mon.) – Film, The Wiz (PG, 134 mins.) Enjoy the hip version
of The Wizard of Oz with Michael Jackson and Diana Ross.
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 4 (Tues.) – HOLIDAY
July 5 (Wed.) – Knights & Ladies, get in shape with Sheila Jarratt
and her aerobics & cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking on a
dragon. Central, 10:00
July 6 (Thurs.) – Come play, “Once Upon a Time Concentration.”
Test your memory and win some prizes. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 6 (Thurs.) – Film, Howl’s Moving Castle (PG, 119 mins.)
A spiteful witch puts a curse on a young girl. This is another great
film by the Japanese Disney, Miyazaki. Central, 1:30
July 6 (Thurs.) – Film, Pinocchio (G, 88 mins.) No one has done it
better than Disney. Its magic leaves a deep impression on every child
who has ever seen it. “When You Wish Upon a Star,” is an
unforgettable song. AP Hill, 3:30
July 7 (Fri.) – What did children do in the 1800’s without television
and computers? Check out hoops, whirligigs and Bilbo catchers.
Join us for a journey back in time by the National Park Service.
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 7 (Fri.) – Come see Stevens Puppets, presenting Dorothy’s
make-believe world of “Over the Rainbow.” AP Hill, 10:30
July 8 (Sat.) – Film, The Shaggy Dog (PG) This is the Tim Allen
version. It’s goofy but fun for the whole family. Central, 1:30
July 10 – July 15
July 10 (Mon.) – Film, Shrek (PG, 93 mins.) An endearing green ogre
fights to bring back fairytales to the crazy, faraway land of Duloc. –
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 10 (Mon.) - Knights and Ladies, get in shape with Sheila Jarratt
and her aerobics & cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking on a
dragon! AP Hill, 3:30
July 11 (Tues.) – Applause Unlimited Magical Puppet Show –
Central, 10:00
July 12 (Wed.) - Race to see who can, “Blow the Dragon Away.”
There will be special prizes for all the knights in shining armor.
Central, 10:00
July 12 (Wed.) – Craft (SIGN UP) Use your imagination and create
an origami creature in any color you choose. AP Hill, 10:30
July 12 (Wed.) – Film, Because of Winn-Dixie (PG, 106 mins.) A ten
year old girl, abandoned by her mother, adopts a dog. Together they
discover everyday life can be magical. – Central, 1:30
July 13 (Thurs.) – Enter the enchanting world of Magic 4-U.
Experience the thrills of an awesome balloon and magic show. Meet
Houdini, the live bunny rabbit, after the show. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 13 (Thurs.) – Craft (SIGN UP) – Create your own fancy crown
with jewels from the Queen’s treasure chest. Central, 1:30
July 13 (Thurs.) – Film, Elf (PG, 95 mins.) Enjoy a little Christmas in
July with this holiday hit. – AP Hill, 3:30
July 14 (Fri.) – Craft (SIGN UP) Clever or courageous? Thoughtful?
Hardworking? Tell everyone what you’re about with your own coat of
arms. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 15 (Sat.) – Film, Sleeping Beauty (G, 75 mins.) This original
Disney version is restored to widescreen glory. A beautiful music
score, bumbling fairies, and a battle with a dragon, all make for an
exciting story. Central, 1:30
July 17 – July 22
July 17 (Mon.) – Film, Nanny McPhee (PG) A nanny with an
extremely large buck tooth and hairy worts can tame the naughtiest of
children. This is great fun and sure to please both adults and children.
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 17 (Mon.) - Come play, “Once Upon a Time Concentration.”
Test your memory and win some prizes. AP Hill, 3:30
July 18 (Tues.) – Visit with fantastic animals from
Wildlife International – Central 10:00
July 19 (Wed.) – Be spellbound with
enchanting stories by Brenda Luke.
AP Hill, 10:30
July 20 (Thurs.) – Knights and Ladies, get in
shape with Sheila Jarratt and her aerobics &
cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking on a
dragon! Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 20 (Thurs.) – Film, The Chronicles of
Narnia (PG, 134 mins.) This film is based
on the classic book, The Lion, the Witch
Brenda Luke
and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis. Four
children find a magic wardrobe that leads to a
mystical land called Narnia. Central, 1:30
July 20 (Thurs.) – Film, Cinderella (G, 88 mins.) You’ll love Cinderella
with a hip attitude, starring Brandi and Whitney Houston and a glitzy
Hollywood cast. AP Hill, 3:30
July 21 (Fri.) – Craft (SIGN UP)
You’ve heard of rainbow fish? Now
you can make your own rainbow
dragon! Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 22 (Sat.) – Film, Hoodwinked
(PG, 80 mins.) There’s more to
Little Red Riding Hood than
you think! Central, 1:30
July 24 – July 29
July 24 (Mon.) – Film, Sleeping Beauty (G, 75 mins.) This original
Disney version is restored to widescreen glory. A beautiful music
score, bumbling fairies, and a battle with a dragon, all make for an
exciting story. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 25 (Tues.) – Film, Alice in Wonderland (G, 75 mins.) Restored
Disney magic looks better than the original,
bringing to life all Lewis Carroll’s wonderful
characters — Alice, the White Rabbit,
the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat and more.
Central, 10:00
July 26 (Wed.) – Jonathan Austin will weave
his magic spell when he presents his
spellbinding “24 Hour Emergency Juggling
and Magic Show.” AP Hill, 11:00
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aerobics & cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking
on a dragon! Central, 10:00
July 27 (Thurs.) – Film, The Shaggy Dog (PG) This is the Tim Allen
version. It’s goofy but fun for the whole family. AP Hill, 3:30
July 28 (Fri.) – Play “make-believe” with Pamela Bomboy and her
interactive tales, using rhymes, rhythm and musical instruments.
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
July 29 (Sat.) – Film, Zathura (PG, 101 mins.) Enjoy an adventure
movie with plenty of action, starting with the turn of a key and a
science fiction game. Not for the very young. Central, 1:30
July 31 – August 5
July 31 (Mon.) – Film, Hoodwinked (PG, 80 mins.) There’s more to
Little Red Riding Hood than you think. Rodof Sholom, 10:00
Aug. 1 (Tues.) – Film, Cinderella (G, 76 mins.) This is Disney’s
classic, animated version, restored, with memorable tunes to keep
you humming. Central, 10:00
Aug. 2 (Wed.)- Finale – All Star Readers Night – Join us for an
exciting evening of baseball with The Petersburg Generals. Stop by
the Library table for a free water bottle and then join us on the field for
the first pitch. Gates open at 6:00 p.m. and game begins at 7:00 p.m.
Sports Complex, 100 Ballpark Road
Aug. 3 (Thurs.) – Craft (SIGN UP) – Make a Frog Pouch for your
favorite Frog Prince or Princess to hold notes or small items.
Central, 10:00
Aug. 3 (Thurs.) - Race to see who can, “Blow the Dragon Away.”
There will be special prizes for all our knights in shining armor.
AP Hill, 3:30
Aug. 4 (Fri.) - Knights and Ladies, get in shape with Sheila Jarratt and
her aerobics & cardio-kickboxing. You’ll feel like taking on a dragon!
Rodof Sholom, 10:00
Aug 4 (Fri.) – Film, Shrek (PG, 93 mins.) An endearing green ogre
fights to bring back fairytales to the crazy, faraway land of Duloc.
AP Hill, 10:30
Aug 5 (Sat.) – Film, The NeverEnding Story (PG, 94 mins.) A boy,
tormented by school bullies, finds a fantasy world through the pages
of a mysterious book. He becomes a hero by rescuing the land of
Fantasia. Central, 1:30
Our fall newsletter and our website will recognize
the school with the most sign-ups
Summer Reading Program 2006
~~ Take Note ~~
Kick off the summer with
Tyrone’s Fantasy World
with his friends
Jelly-Bean, Raggz, Ba-Be T and Skool
Lots of audience participation
and music to really get you moving.
Tuesday, June 20
10:00 a.m.
YMCA • 120 N. Madison Street
~ and ~
Don’t forget our Finale Party
At 6:00 p.m.
FREE FOOD
before the game.
“All Star Reader’s Night”
Join us at 100 Ballpark Road
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
(Gates open at 6:00 p.m.)
For an evening
Of exciting baseball
with the
Petersburg Generals
~free water bottle~
~~chance to throw out the first ball~~
Summer Reading Program 2006 materials are printed with funding through
the Federal Library Services and Technology Act administered by the
Library of Virginia and provided at no cost to public libraries in Virginia.
Supporters:
The second great year!
Antioch Company Foundation
As always, for their continued support:
The Rotary Breakfast Club