LIBRARY PROGRAMS ( Red Programs are Special Events) Brewster Library http://www.brewsterladieslibrary.org/ MONDAYS CLOSED TUESDAYS Boston Museum of Science: Night Sky 1:004:00 7/12 Explore the night sky, and learn how to find stars, planets, and other celestial objects from your own backyard. Inside the Boston Museum of Science's portable planetarium you will discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible this evening. Ages 5 and up. 1pm, 2pm and 3pm sessions Registration for this event is required. Please call 5088963913 to reserve your spot. Steampunk Art Workshop 2:00 5:00 7/19 The Teen Artists Coalition of Cape Cod is coming to our library! What can you make out of bolts, gears, keys, chain and other steampunky materials? Join this coed group and make some awesome art in their three hour workshop. Registration is required as space is limited. Please call the Library at 5088963913 to save your spot! Ages 1319 welcome to attend 4H Coastal Explorer 10:003:00 7/26 All aboard the Coastal Explorer! This 31foot educational vehicle is equipped with handson marine science displays, activities, computer, and aquariums. And it’s coming to your library! All ages are invited to come and learn about coastal animals and have a fun afternoon. The 4H Coastal Explorer van will be parked outside in our parking lot. Baseball Scavenger Hunt 2:003:00 8/9 Join us in the children's room as we embark on a scavenger hunt! How many of the hidden baseballs can you find? Goody bag of prizes will be provided once you complete the hunt. All are welcome to come search! Teen Henna Party 3:005:00 8/16 Interested in henna? Come learn about how it’s made, then have a henna expert apply it to your skin in the cool designs of your choice. WEDNESDAYS Story Hour 10:30 11:30 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29, 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 Come listen to stories, sing songs, and make a craft each week at the library. Recommended for children 2 and up. Jungle Jim Reading Olympics Balloon Show 2:003:00 7/6 Join performer Jungle Jim for an interactive balloon show, the Reading Olympics! Archery, basketball, fencing and even Scottish caber toss are just some of the events that our "athletes" will compete in. This awesome balloon magic show contains Jim's signature brand of balloon artistry, magic, comedy, storytelling and improvisation! Registration is required for this event. Please call the Library at 5088963913 to reserve your spot! THURSDAYS Summer Reading Begins! 10:00 6/23 Curious Creatures Animal Show 2:003:00 7/14 Come have fun and learn about different types of animals! All ages are welcome. The Curious Creatures Animal Show brings you lots of different animals, live in person! Registration is required for this event. Please call the Library at 5088963913 to reserve your spot! Full S.T.E.A.M. Ahead Family Science Fun Fair 1:002:30 7/21 The 90 minute program includes several handson learning stations that are appropriate for children ages 5 and up, with an accompanying adult. Each station includes written directions, prompts and information so parents can do each activity in a self guided manner. Examples of the stations include: build a puff mobile (engineering), inflate a balloon (chemistry), build a ball run, what will the water drop do?, magnet exploration, and much more. Nintendo Wii Party 2:004:00 8/18 It’s a Wii party at the library! Come play Wii games and have fun. We’ll have two Wiis going. Show off your skills and eat some snacks! Ages 5 and up FRIDAYS Move and Groove 10:30 11:30 6/10 All ages are welcome to get moving with DJ Acqua. Participants will be guided by music and gentle instruction to explore a range of rhythm and movement from stillness to freeform dancing. Parents must be present with their children Sparky’s Puppets: On Your Mark, Get Set, Read! 2:003:00 6/8 Come to the Brewster Ladies’ Library for a puppet show with Sparky’s Puppets! In “On Your Mark, Get Set, Read,” cheer the race between the tortoise and the hare. Watch Jack's speedy escape from the giant. Come to the library to see these and more fastpaced adventures! Movie and Popsicles 2:004:00 7/22 Cool off at the library with a cold treat, while watching your favorite sporty dog shoot hoops! All ages welcome to attend Harry Potter Birthday Party! 1 :005:00 7/29 Celebrate Harry Potter's birthday with us! We all know Harry's birthday is the 31st of July. Since we are not open on Sundays during the summer, we will celebrate his day of birth and the release of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Friday! All ages welcome to attend Tales to Tails 2:003:00 8/12 Kids are invited to come practice their reading with an audience that NEVER judges – friendly dogs! Young readers can bring a favorite book or choose one from the library collection and read with a dog buddy. End of Summer Reading Party 2:003:00 8/19 Great job on summer reading! Come to the library to celebrate your accomplishments. There will be a magic show put on by Sean Burke, and we will provide cupcakes for you to decorate. All are welcome to attend SATURDAYS Lego Club 11:0012:00 6/18 Calling all LEGO fans! The library wants you to come build and play with our own big collection of LEGO pieces. Get creative and have a blast! Ages 4 and up. Games Day 1:005:00 6/25, 7/23, 8/27 Come learn and play new board and card games – think Settlers of Catan, not Monopoly – provided by Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games. Because of the complexity of some of these novel, awardwinning games, this event is aimed at adults, teens, and older children (8 and up) Meet the Whitecaps! 11:0012:00 7/9 Come to the Brewster Ladies’ Library to meet the coaches and players of the Whitecaps, Brewster’s team in the Cape Cod Baseball League! Storyteller Janet Glantz 2:00 3:00 8/6 Come to the library and listen to storyteller Janet Glantz! "Janet's repertoire includes multicultural folktales, fairy tales, literary tales and myths. She tells stories for all ages and loves to include audience participation, songs, finger plays, and dancing limberjacks." Janet has been sharing her enthusiasm for telling tales for over forty years. She is a member of the National Storytelling Network and the League for the Advancement of the Northeast Storytelling. All are welcome to attend. MONDAYS Harwich Library http://www.brooksfreelibrary.org/ Creative Movement 10:30 11:00 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15, 8/22, 8/29 Lisa Canto will lead toddlers and preschoolers in rhythm games, learning some simple sign language, and acting out familiar fairy tales through improv. No registration is required, all ages are welcome. Lego Free Play 4:00 5:00 6/6, 6/13 Come play with our tubs filled with Lego blocks! All ages are welcome, no registration is required. Teen Craft 2:30 3::30 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 Teens (ages 13 and up) are invited to get their craft on with a variety of projects throughout the summer including gel printing and collage. No registration is required. Lego/Board Game Night 6:00 7:00 7/11, 7/18, 7/25, 8/1, 8/8, 8/15 The Brooks Free Library will bring out our massive collection of Lego blocks and board games for families to come and enjoy at the library every Monday from 6:007:00 during the summer! No registration is required, just drop in and have some fun! TUESDAYS Story Time! 10:30 11:00 6/7, 6/14, 6/21, 6/28, 7/5, 7/12, 7/19, 7/26, 8/2, 8/9, 8/16, 8/23, 8/30 Story Time is every Tuesday at 10:30. We'll read stories, sing songs, and do a quick craft. No registration is required. Middle School Makers 3:00 4:00 6/7, 6/14, Middle School Makers: Middle School students will be part of the Maker Movement by working with technology or making things by hand. Anticipated projects include stop motion movies, brush bots, and cupcake decorating. Process Art for Kids! 2:30 3:30 7/5 Celebrate art, where it's about the process, not the product! Four separate stations with different kidfriendly materials and techniques will be set up for children to explore their artistic side. No registration is required. Because the emphasis is on exploring the artistic process and not about making a perfect end product, this program is appropriate for a wide range of ages. Barn Babies 2:00 3:30 7/12 REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED for this event, which brings baby farm animals into the library for children to hold. We will be running three half hour sessions: 2:00, 2:30, and 3:00. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. Registration will begin on the last day of school. As of this writing the current estimate for the end of school in Harwich is June 22. Rainforest Reptiles 2:30 3:30 7/19 This exciting and interactive presentation features LIVE reptiles! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. Additional parking is available across the street at Brooks Park or the Town Hall Harwich Mariners Storytime 1:00 1:30 7/26 Up to three members of the Harwich Mariners baseball team will be at the Brooks Free Library to read books about baseball! After the storytime they will answer questions about being on the team and sign autographs. No registration is required. Magic Show 2:30 3:30 8/2 Steve Rudolph will bring his amazing magic show to the Brooks Free Library on Tuesday, August 2nd at 2:30. No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. Animal Invaders 2:30 3:30 8/9 The Museum of Science will be presenting LIVE ANIMALS as part of their presentation about invasive species and their impact on native wildlife. No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00 Creature Teachers 2:30 3:30 8/16 LIVE ANIMALS are a feature of this presentation of some of the strange and exciting animals of the world! No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. All ages are welcome. Additional parking is located across the street at Brooks Park or the Town Hall. WEDNESDAYS Science Storytime 10:3011:00 6/1. 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 Preschoolers and young children can explore STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) concepts. We will read a book related to a science concept and then do an activity. The program is aimed at preschoolers. Younger children are welcome but may need adult assistance with the project. Early Release Movie Matinee 2:30 4:00 6/1, 6/15 Every other Wednesday, on the early release days, we will show a movie at 2:30 for middle and high school students. Some of the first movies we have lined up include The Goonies, Back to the Future, ParaNorman, Gremlins, Princess Bride, and many others. Have a favorite movie you’d like us to show? Let us know! Preschool Yoga! 10:30 11:00 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24 Preschoolers (ages 2.95) are invited to a new yoga program at the Brooks Free Library! This kidfriendly program encourages stretching and body awareness, and is keenly attuned to the needs of young children. No registration is required. Middle School Makers 3:00 4:00 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17 Middle School Makers: Middle School students will be part of the Maker Movement by working with technology or making things by hand. Anticipated projects include stop motion movies, brush bots, and cupcake decorating. THURSDAYS Big Ryan's Tall Tales 2:30 3:30 7/7 Popular storyteller Big Ryan is back with his unique brand of funny stories to tell! No registration is required. All ages are welcome. Big Ryan's target audience is preschoolers and elementary school students, but he will entertain anyone who listens! Magic Show! 2:30 3:30 7/14 Marcus the Magician returns with a show sure to astound! All ages are welcome. No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. Additional parking is available across the street at Brooks Park or the Town Hall. Tie Dye Workshop 2:30 3:30 7/21 Make a tiedye clothing article! Bring your own shirt, or use one of the library's socks to make a tiedyed clothing item! No registration is required. Animal World Experience 2:30 3:30 7/28 Live animals will be featured in this entertaining and informative presentation of animal motions. A variety of live animals will be available after the performance for children to touch. No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. Read to Dogs 2:30 3:30 8/4 Come to the library and read a book to an adorable dog! The Companion Animal Program will be bringing their specially trained therapy dogs to the library. Dogs make a great, nonjudgmental reading companion. Or just come to pet the dogs! No registration is required, all ages are welcome. Please do not bring your pet dogs to the program. Coastal Explorer Van 10:00 4:00 8/11 The Barnstable County Extension will bring their Coastal Explorer Van to the library on Thursday, August 11th from 10:004:00. Stop by and learn about the flora and fauna of our Cape Cod beaches! Library Olympics 2:30 3:30 8/18 Stations will be set up around the room to compete in the "Library Olympics" fun games and activities for all ages! No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. All ages are welcome. Additional parking is located across the street at Brooks Park or the Town Hall. FRIDAYS Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30 11:00 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/19, 8/26 Join us as we sing songs, recite nursery rhymes, and play with musical instruments every Friday at 10:30! The program is aimed at very young children birth through preschool. No registration is required. Kids Craf t 2:303:30 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 7/29, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19 Every Friday we'll have a craft or activity for kids! This program is designed for schoolaged children. Younger children are welcome but may need assistance from an adult. No registration is required. Pitter Patter Puppets 10:30 11:30 8/12 In place of this week's Mother Goose on the Loose program, Mary Wilson brings her interactive puppet show to the Brooks Free Library. Young children will love the cuddly puppets and friendly storylines. No registration is required SATURDAYS Engineering Challenge: Egg Drop 2:30 3:30 6/11 Our annual Egg Drop Engineering Challenge has arrived once more! Children are challenged to build something to protect an uncooked egg as it is thrown off the top of a ladder! No registration is required Summer Reading Kickoff 5:00 6:00 6/25 Join us on Saturday, June 25th at 5:00 for an evening of entertainment to kick off the annual Summer Reading Program at the Brooks Free Library! Scientellers, a highenergy, highly interactive program that melds storytelling with explosive science will perform at Brooks Park (across the street from the library). There will also be relay races and other outdoor fun before the show! Ladybug Release 2:30 3:30 7/16 Make a ladybug craft, then hold live ladybugs as we release thousands of the gardenfriendly insects. No registration required. Trevor the Juggler 2:30 3:30 7/23 An amazing juggling show by popular Cape Cod performer Trevor the Juggler! No registration is required. Free tickets will be handed out starting at 2:00. Make Ice Cream! 2:30 3:30 8/20 Make your own ice cream! With nothing but a baggie, salt, ice and cream plus your favorite flavorings you can make ice cream! Join us for the final special program of the summer as we make and enjoy a tasty frozen treat. No registration is required. If you have food allergies, please contact Ann [email protected] or 5084307562 ext 2 MONDAYS Chatham Library http://www.eldredgelibrary.org/ Literary Jeopardy Jr. 6:30 8/8 G:rades 3 to 5 (Reading List Available June 28th) Game Night Monday Lego Block Party ! July 18th and Monday, August 15th from 3:00 to 4:00 for Students in Grades 2 to 4 Are you a Lego Maniac? Bring your enthusiasm and join others who share your passion for building! Registration is required for each session. TUESDAYS Summer Reading Kickoff 1 :30 6/28 The kickoff or "Opening Ceremony" for the 2016 Collaborative Summer Library Programs (CSLP) On Your Mark, Get Set...Read! and Get in the Game...Read! is scheduled for June 28th at 1:30. We are pleased to welcome Bob Bloom’s Drumming About You t o the EPL. This is a handson, "rock, folk, boogie, swing, funk," joyous afternoon that brings drums and world percussion instruments to all ages. There will be no "shushing" that day!!! Registration for the summer reading programs will begin immediately following the performance. Literary Jeopardy 6:30 8/9 Grades 5 to 8 (Reading List Available June 28th) Game Night Tuesday, Grab your reading list and be prepared to compete in an actual game of Jeopardy! Take on the challenge with a partner of your choice or we’ll provide one. Prizes will be awarded to all participants. (We suggest "buzzerfinger" exercises, restraint, and above all knowledge of the titles!) Family, friends and Jeopardy fans are invited and encouraged to attend this annual event to cheer on and support the contestants. 5th graders may join either group depending on their reading comfort and interests. (Contestants may only participate in one Jeopardy competition and must compete with a partner.) Registration is required for contestants, and participants must register with a YS staff member. No registration is required to attend the game night. Tuesday Night is Tween/Teen Night! 6:30 8:30, 7/58/9 Tuesdays, July 5th to August 9th from 6:30 to 8:30 for Students in Grades 5 to 12 Each week we’ll feature a different activity for our young adult patrons. • Ooch is back!... Music, movement and more with Brett Outchcunis, an EPL favorite! (07/05) • Michael Albert’s "Cerealism"… Test your artistic talent and create a masterpiece! (07/12) • Mystery Dinner … Use your sleuthing skills to solve this interactive whodunit. Pizza, beverage, and dessert will be served. (07/19) • Magician/Illusionist Bruce Kalver… Amazing, unbelievable, and impossible!!! (07/26) • Minute to Win It!... Let the summer games continue with a fun night of team challenges. (08/02) • Literary Jeopardy… Cheer on a contestant or participate in the annual library game show. (08/09) • Movie Madness …It’s back; it’s better than ever, but it’s moved to Thursday night!! We have another great interactive movie experience in the works. Hints and costume suggestions for the featured title will be shared throughout the summer. Parents: Please see Tammy for more information (or the movie title) if you have any concerns regarding your tween’s participation (08/11) Registration is required for each evening event. Monomoy Storytime July 5th, July 12th, and August 2nd from 1:30 to 3:00 for Grades K to 2 Join the Monomoy Community Services summer campers for an afternoon of stories and themerelated activities. Registration is required. Barn Babies July 12th Five Sessions (10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30, and 12:00) for All Ages Summer at the EPL would not be complete without the return of Barn Babies , a traveling petting zoo and oneofakind, handson experience. Barn Babies is our most popular program at the EPL. Registration is required. You may register for one session only. Please note the following guidelines for this program: • Once sessions are full, you may register for the waiting list. • Those individuals with animal allergies must be aware of the nature of this program. • Once the door is closed for the session in progress, the door remains closed due to roaming animals. • Please use the bathroom prior to entering the room. • Reminder: latecomers, though registered, will not be allowed in the room once the program is underway. • If you have registered and cannot attend, please call the library as soon as possible, so we can add someone from the waiting list. • We are contractually bound to keep the room capacity at a predetermined number in an effort to maximize the enjoyment and safety of both the children and the animals. Unregistered "guests" who accompany a registered participant will not be able to enter the room. • The library will be closed during this program. Entrance to the building will be at the side, rear door, and you may wait for your session in the adjoining meeting room. We offer the maximum number of sessions that our budget and animals will allow. We are truly sorry if you are unable to participate in this special event. Check out the Barn Babies Facebook page to see where and when the next event is scheduled. Yoga Friends July 19th to August 9th from 10:00 to 11:15 for Students in Grades K to 2 This oneofakind, fourweek session with Caroline McCutcheon begins with a yogainspired craft and ends with a short relaxing visualization. In between, we will explore breath awareness, poses, songs, stories and games that promote selfesteem, kindness, friendships and mindful awareness. Registration is required. The Magic of Steelgraves July 19th at 1:30 for Families of All Ages Get ready to be amazed by the magic and illusions of Markus and Angelique Steelgraves. No registration is required. Jay Mankita’s Eat Like a Rainbow July 26th at 1:30 for All Ages The EPL welcomes Jay Mankita, a Northeastbased Americana songwriter and recording artist. A celebrated, innovative guitarist, Jay’s performance is upbeat, often hilarious, and will truly engage, inspire, and entertain all ages. No registration is required. CSLP Closing Ceremony with John Higby, The YoYo Guy August 9th at 1:30 for All Ages Remember "Walk the Dog" and "Rock the Baby?" How about some new and bizarre tricks guaranteed to wow audience members of all ages? Guinness World Record holder and former YoYo World Champion John Higby returns to the EPL to celebrate our summer reading successes. No registration is required, and all CSLP participants will be recognized immediately following the performance. WEDNESDAYS Lego Block Party! 3:154:45 6/1 Bring your passion for Legos and build! This is an early release Wednesday, so a light snack will be served. Registration is required. Summer 6 and 7’s 1:003:45 6/298/17 Wednesdays, June 29th to August 17th from 1:00 to 3:45 for Students in Grades 6 and 7 Monomoy Community Services, the Chatham Community Center and the EPL have joined forces to offer an exciting roster of events for students in grades 6 and 7. For students who have not registered with Monomoy for the weekly 3day session, there are a few spots open to students who will only participate on Wednesdays at the library. (No lunch or transportation is provided.) • Get in the Game Day! ...The Giant Game Company fills the meeting rooms with giantsize games for giantsize fun. (06/29) • Matt Gabriel’s Catching Fire: Primitive Survival Skills … You have survived the arena, but the odds are never in your favor, unless, of course, you master the skills in this handson workshop. (07/06) • Liz Barbour’s Teens Get in the Game: Eat to Win… Learn what to eat, when to eat, and what you need to eat to perform at your highest level of performance. (07/13) • The Amazing Race…EPL Style! In an Amazing Race like competition, teams will compete in a series of challenges! (07/20) • Todd Brodeur’s World Class Frisbee Show and Workshop… Watch and learn basic tricks, catches and combinations from a pro. A round of Frisbee golf will follow the presentation and workshop. This event will take place at the Chatham Elementary School Gym. Participants should be dropped off and picked up at CES. Sneakers are a must! (07/27) • Rhode Island Computer Museum’s Make Your Own Video Game… This is a great opportunity to put down your controllers and take time to learn interactive software titled "Scratch" and create your own "video game" sample. (08/03) • Intro to Improv with Courtney… This workshop focuses on the foundations of improvisational theatre: trust (in yourself and others), agreement, character development, and living in the moment. Learn the basics of unscripted theatre and enjoy some shortform comedic improv games, as well. (08/10) • TBA… (08/17) Registration for each of these Wednesday, libraryonly events is required. THURSDAYS Hogwarts Summer School 2:004:00 6/30 7/28 Thursdays, June 30th to July 28th from 2:00 to 4:00 for Students in Grades 3 to 6 It’s back and just in time for the muchanticipated book and movie releases scheduled for the summer and fall of 2016! This fiveweek session features J.K. Rowling’s popular Harry Potter series and includes a variety of bookbased activities and professional presentations – all intended to celebrate and extend the joy of recreational reading. Registration is required. Online registration for this program will end on Thursday, June 23. After the 23rd, please speak with Tammy directly to register. Participants must have read the first title (not movie) and must commit to the full fiveweeks. A "Letter of Acceptance" will follow registration with more detailed information. Itsy Bitsy Yoga July 7th to August 11th Enjoy practicing Yoga, discovering movement, and singing IBY rhymes in a childfriendly, relaxed environment. Join certified IBY facilitator Caroline McCutcheon for this unique bonding opportunity. Three Sessions: • Tyke @ 9:00 for 24 Mos. to 4 Yrs. • Tot @ 10:00 for Crawlers to 24 Mos. • Infant @ 11:00 for Newborns to Precrawling Infants Registration is required for this sixweek program. The Library is closed during IBY; registrants must enter the building at the side, rear door. Bean Bag Critics July 7th to August 4th at 5:30 for Students in Grades 5 to 12 Are you a movie buff? Do you enjoy watching movies of all kinds and discussing them with likeminded fans? Beginning Thursday, July 7th, Sam will offer a fiveweek session of Beanbag Critics for students in grades 5 to 12. Loosely based on Suzette Valle’s 101 Movies to See Before You Grow Up , this weekly event invites movie enthusiasts to take a more critical look at some of the best movies from classic films to modern flicks. Registration is required. (By registering your student, you are committing to the fiveweek session.) Wingmasters: World of Owls July 21st at 2:00 for Students in Grades K and Up Meet Jim Parks, a licensed raptor rehabilitator, who travels across New England with live owls to educate and raise public understanding and appreciation of North American birds of prey. No registration is required. FRIDAYS Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup 7 /8 to 8/12 from 9:45 to 10:45 18 Mos. to 3 Yrs. with an Adult This early literacy program includes developmentally appropriate stories, songs, fingerplays, craft and play activities. Registration is required. This is not a dropin format; by registering your child, you are committing to regular attendance for July and August. (Siblings may accompany the Wee Reader with YS staff approval. Please speak with Tammy.) Summer visitors who cannot commit to the full session are encouraged to speak with a YS staff member to see if there is a "visitor" slot available. (There will be no Wee Read Storytime/Playgroup on July 29th. Musician Dale Freeman will perform!) The Library is closed at the start of Wee Read; registrants must enter the building at the side, rear door. 4H Babysitter’s Course July 8th and Friday, July 15th from 2:00 to 6:00 for Grades 5 and Up Do you want to be the most sought after babysitter? This twoday course, taught by a 4H professional and supported by the Chatham Fire and Police departments, prepares you for this great responsibility. Subjects covered include child safety, first aid and emergencies, child development, feeding, discipline, entertainment, and the business of babysitting. Participants must attend both sessions and will receive an ID card and certificate upon successful completion. There is no fee for this class (It’s covered by the EPL!), and a light snack will be provided. Registration is required. Musician Dale Freeman July 29th at 10:30 for Young Families We take a minibreak from Wee Read to present a concert for young families. Much like Raffi and The Wiggles , Dale performs original songs and traditional favorites in this participatory musical morning that begs children to sing, wiggle, and dance ! No registration is required. SATURDAYS Toe Jam Puppet Band Saturday, July 2nd at 10:30 for Families of All Ages Sing and dance with the EPL’s favorite duo as they entertain with a unique combination of original songs, storytelling, and just plain good old fun! No registration is required. Dropin Storytime July 9th, 16th, 30th, August 13th, and 27th at 10:30 for Children 3 to 5 Yrs. Join us for a morning of stories, songs, and themerelated activities. This program targets the younger child; however, older siblings and children are always welcome . No registration is required. Note: Our door for storytime will close promptly at 10:30. If the door is closed, please do not enter the room until the craft portion of the program, as latecomers are a distraction. Doctor Who Comics Day Dropin Fun J uly 9th from 2:00 to 4:00 for Grades 5 to 12 Organized and led by the EPL’s Doctor Who authority…Sam, this afternoon dropin celebration will offer a variety of selfguided activities to celebrate the Doctor! Sam will lead a trivia contest beginning at 2:30. No registration is required, costumes are encouraged. Dream Tale Puppets July 23rd at 10:30 for Young Families This original puppetry performance will delight young audiences with Jack and the Beanstalk, an adaptation of the classic tale about poor Jack who went to sell a cow and came home with three magic beans. No registration is required. Fairy Houses Workshop July 23rd from 2:00 to 4:00 for Students in Grades K to 4 Combine a little imagination with a lot of natural materials to create fairy houses with artist Cheryl Carlson Perrow. Children in grades K to 2 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is required. Ed Popielarczyk’s Magical Moments August 6th at 10:30 for All Ages Ed’s philosophy on performing magic is to entertain first and to amaze second. "As long as everyone is laughing and having a great time, he has met his goal." No registration is required. Creature Teachers’ Animals Around the World August 20th at 10:30 for All Ages The "animal ambassadors" are back for another live animal show featuring creatures from around the world. No registration is required. Orleans Library http://www.town.orleans.ma.us/snowlibrary MONDAYS TUESDAYS Baby's 1st Year 11:0012:30 6/7, 6/14 8 week program providing support/ education/ fun and play for new parents/ caregivers and their babies. Meet to share stories, ask questions, and get familiar with resources that support you such as: nutrition, parenting, breastfeeding, etc. Babysitting Class 10:002:00 6/28 The Friends of Snow Library will be sponsoring a babysitting class. The Class will be given by a 4H instructor and will take place on June 28th from 10:00 to 2:00 and on June 29th from 9:30 to 1:30 . One will need to attend both classes in order to get a certificate. If you would like to sign up check with Ann the children's Librarian for details. [email protected] Jungle Jim’s Reading Olympics Show 11:0012:00 7/12 th The Reading Olympics show is coming to the Orleans Snow Library on Tuesday July 14 at 11a.m. Archery, basketball, fencing and even Scottish caber toss are just some of the events that our "athletes" will compete in. Jim’s trademark style of mixing comedy, balloon artistry and magic is something you won’t want to miss. To learn more, visit us online at www.snowlibrary.org or call 5082403760. This FREE event is sponsored by The Friends of Snow Library and a Grant from the Cultural Council of Orleans. Friendship Bracelet Craft 4 :005:00 7/19 th Come to Snow Library on Tuesday July 19 at 4:00 and make a bracelet for a friend or for yourself. All materials will be supplied by the Friends of Snow Library. No registration is required for this FREE program. Boston Museum Science Magic Show 4:005:00 7/26 In this presentation, we explore how magic tricks really work. This program investigates the science behind the “magic” of several classic magic tricks. Storyteller Mark Binder 4:005:00 8/2 “He has a gift for humorboth broad and subtleBinder captivates” say Publishers Weekly. Mark is an award winning author who knows how to entertain audiences of all ages. He will be coming to the Snow nd Library to tell his silly stories on Tuesday August 2 at 4:00. This free program is sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library. Letterboxing Workshop 2:003:00 8/9 Come to Snow Library and you will discover a fun outdoor activity that combines treasure hunting with rubber stamping WEDNESDAYS Babysitting Class 9:301:30 6/29 The Friends of Snow Library will be sponsoring a babysitting class. The Class will be given by a 4H instructor and will take place on June 28th from 10:00 to 2:00 and on June 29th from 9:30 to 1:30 . One will need to attend both classes in order to get a certificate. If you would like to sign up check with Ann the children's Librarian for details. [email protected] Pajama Story Time 6:30 7:30 7/68/10 Please join us Wednesdays at 6:30 for Pajama Storytime. We invite 3 to 6 year olds to come to the library in their pajamas and to bring a soft, cuddly friend for books, rhymes, songs and fun. Siblings are welcome. THURSDAYS StoryTime 10:30 11:30 6/2, 6/9 Please join us for stories, songs, and crafts. 05 years olds and their caregivers welcome. Ice Cream Party Summer Reading sign up 4:005:00 7/7 Stop in, have a yummy ice cream sundae and fill out your summer reading registration Coastal Explorer 10:003:00 7/14 Do you want to learn more about our Cape Cod coastal environment? Then come to The Snow Library in Orleans on Thursday, July14th anytime between 10:00 and 3:00. You can step inside the 4H Coastal Explorer, a 31 foot custom built motor coach and use the handson exhibits, play the computer games, and see the saltwater aquarium. This program is free and sponsored by the Friends of Snow Library. Call 5082403760 for more information. Lucy’s STEM Experiments 1:30 3:00 7/14 th Please join us at Snow Library on Thursday July 14 at 1:30 for some fun hands on S.T.E.M. experiments. This program is geared for 37 year olds with parent supervision and siblings are welcome to join us. Through a variety of handson discovery based learning stations, you and your child will have fun exploring concepts of Science, Technology, Math and Engineering. No registration is required and please call 5082403760 for more information. Nappy’s Puppets 11:0012:00 7/21 Snow Library presents a magical storytelling program featuring shadow puppets. This FREE, entertaining st show will take place Thursday July 21 at 11:00 a.m. “ Jim, the puppeteer for Nappy’s has been called “a master artist whose knowledge and dedication to his craft is infectious.” Please call 5082403760 for more information Story Walk Peter Rabbit 10:004:00 7/28 th Come Celebrate Beatrix Potter’s 150 birthday by taking part in a Storywalk. This is a free, fun physical activity combines the outdoors, literacy and family time. The STORYWALK will be at Snow Library in th Orleans on Thursday July 28 . This selfguided walk will start and end at Library and it will be up from 10am – 4pm. Call 5082403760 for more information Pool Noodle Craft 11:0012:00 8/4 th Join us on Thursday August 4 at 11 am for some fun with pool noodles. We are going to be using our imaginations to make boats, monsters and crazy creations. The Friends of Snow Library will provide all the supplies needed to work on this fun free form art experience. No registration required call 5082403760 for more information. Scott Jameson Magician 11:0012:00 8/11 See the show audiences are calling “Superb!”, “A blast!”,and “Heartwarming fun for the whole family.” th Join magician and juggler Scott Jameson on August 11 at 11 a.m. at The Snow Library in Orleans for an extraordinary performance that will have you laughing out loud and perched on the very edge of your seat. In past shows Umbrellas were plucked from thin air, a drawing came to life, basketballs were spun and juggled, and a member of the audience did unlock telekinetic abilities. You just never know what wonders will happen at a Scott Jameson performance. All are welcome and no registration is required. This FREE event is sponsored by The Friends of Snow Library and a Grant from the Cultural Council of Orleans. FRIDAYS SATURDAYS Game Day 1:004:00 6/18, 7/16, 8/20 Would you like to spend some quality screen free time with your child? Then come to Game Day at Snow Library in Orleans on the third Saturday of every month. Matt Donle of Wicked Fun Games will be teaching leading the fun. He will bring both cooperative, and competitive games for us to play. No Registration is required you are welcome to drop in anytime between 1:00 and 4:00. This program is for children 8+ with an adult . Eastham Library http://www.easthamlibrary.org/ MONDAYS CLOSED TUESDAYS Trevor the Juggler 6:307:30 7/5 Trevor the Juggler,our homegrown favorite juggler, returns to entertain his audience with his amazing talents. He juggles the craziest things, and is in constant motion it will soon become clear why he has zero body fat! Good for the entire family and the price is free thanks to the support of the Friends of the Eastham Library. Location: Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, Eastham Science Magic from Boston Museum of Science 6:307:30 7/12 "In this presentation, we explore how magic tricks really work. This program investigates the science behind the "magic" of several classic magic tricks. You might learn how to snatch a tablecloth without disturbing the items on top, make a balloon fireproof, and use electromagnetism to defy gravity. For the grand finale, our educator demonstrates how science can make it safe to lie down on a bed of nails." Please join us for this interesting, educational program and it's fun, too! Good for children in grades 1 and above and all adults. Free funded by the generosity of the Friends of the Eastham Library. Location: Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, Eastham Creature Teachers 6:307:30 7/19 Join Rick Roth from "Creature Teachers" for his always fantastic show about his rescued animal friends. Rick brings lots of animals to see and talk about, usually with a surprise creature or two. Good for children of all ages. This event is free, sponsored by the Friends of the Eastham Library. Location: Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, Eastham Pitter Patter Puppets 6:307:30 7/26 Mary Wilson brings her "Pitter Patter Puppets" to Eastham for a fun and entertaining family show. If you like to laugh and enjoy humorous stories (with a message), join us at this free show. Good for families with young children, this program is free thanks to the support of the Friends of the Eastham Library. Location: Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, Eastham Magic with Steve Rudolph 6:307:30 8/2 Steve Rudolph brings his magic show back to Eastham! You'll find comedy, surprises, puppets, audience participation, and (of course) Steve's great magic! It's fun! It's funny! It's magical! Ideal for ages 4 11. This family show is free, thanks to the support of the Friends of the Eastham Library. Location: Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, Eastham Jungle Jim's Reading Olympics 6:307:30 8/9 Jungle Jim brings his balloon artistry, magic, comedy, storytelling, improvisation and audience participation to his show that will appeal to children ages 5 and older. This great program is free! Location: Eastham Senior Center, 1405 Nauset Road, Eastham WEDNESDAYS Crafternoon 1:002:00 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10 Calling all young crafters! In keeping with the summer reading program theme "on your mark, get set, read!", drop in anytime between 1:00 and 2:00 to color your own sports visor! Free! Coastal Explorer 10:003:00 8/10 Everyone is welcome to stop in and visit this marine laboratory on wheels.! The Coastal Explorer is completely interactive outfitted with natural objects to touch, feel and explore, books, guessing games, computer information and living aquariums. Admission is free paid for by the Friends of the Eastham Library. THURSDAYS Pajama Story Time 6:30 7:30 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 7/29, 8/4, 8/11 Children ages 5 and under will be delighted with the stories, songs, and interactive activities shared by Miss Marianne. Come in your comfy PJs with a favorite stuffed animal if you wish Miss Marianne is sure to dress up also! Stories are geared for the preschool set, but families with older children are also welcome. FRIDAYS Preschool Storytime 10:3011:00 6/3, 6/10, 6/17, 6/24, 7/1, 7/8, 7/15, 7/22, 8/5, 8/12, 8/19, 8/26 Join us for a storytime filled with stories, songs, finger plays, movement and crafts. Fun and free for the preschool set. No registration required. Look for us in our temporary quarters in the Town Hall parking area! SATURDAYS End of the Summer Reading Program Party 10:3011:30 8/13 Do you believe that the Summer Reading Program is ending already? You've done all your reading, kept track of the time that you've read, filled out your raffle tickets, and today is the day that the lucky raffle winners will be determined! Yay! In a short but sweet ceremony, we will have some ice cream and choose the winners. Though only 8 people can win the raffle prizes, everyone will leave with a tummy full of ice cream and a bag full of goodies. The party is sponsored by the Friends of the Eastham Library. Wellfleet Library http://wellfleetlibrary.org/ MONDAYS TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS Cape Cod Arts & Crafty Kids with Jessie Kalelkar 3:30 – 5:00 July 6, July 20, Aug 10, 17, & 24 ages 7+ | different projects each session | registration required | Whalemobile 4:00 7/13 Learn about whales and climb into a giant inflatable whale ages 412 registration not required Caravan Puppets 3:30 5:00 7/27 See a puppet show and make a puppet of your own all ages registration required Science, Science, Science 3:30 – 5:00 8/3 all ages | registration required Minecraft Madness – Wednesday afternoons 2:30 – 5:00 THURSDAYS Rosalind Pace & Marcia Simon present Making a Book 3:305:00 7/9 All ages/ registration required Museum of Science Travelling Program Blizzards: Outwit the Elements 4:004:50, 5:005:50 7/14 Ages 7+/ Registration required/ two sessions Rainforest Reptiles 4:005:00 7/21 Come meet a turtle, a lizard, a boa constrictor, and an alligator. Seriously. You can touch them, too. all ages. Kids and grownups Beatrix Potter Day 3:30 – 5:00 7/28 all ages | registration require st nd Museum of Science – Rockets: There and Back Again! 1 session: 4:00 – 5:00 pm | 2 session: 5:00 – 6:00 pm 8/4 ages 7+ | registration required Rainforest Reptiles! Snakes and More Snakes 4:00 – 5:00 8/11 Come meet, touch, and learn about snakes, from big to small to even bigger and smaller. all ages, kids and grownups Evening Family Oyster and Quahog Grant Tour with threegeneration local farmers the Taylors 5:30 8/18 all ages | Mayo Beach | be prepared to walk across low tide sands and mud Rainforest Reptiles! Alligators and Frogs 4:00 – 5:00 8/11 Come meet, touch, and learn about alligators and frogs, oh my! all ages, kids and grownups| FRIDAYS End of Summer Congratulations Party 3:30 8/19 MidCentury Children’s Books from Wellfleet Illustrators and Authors at the Wellfleet Historical Society Museum – 3:304:30 7/22 & 8/ 12 come listen to a story, look at original art and books, and make your own! all ages, kids and grownups /meet at the museum Toddler Tales Storytime – Every Friday 10:30 am * Two special Fridays July 8 & August 19 DENYA’S MUSICAL STORYTIMES* additional special guests TBA, including local storyteller Barbara Anthony ages zero – four | no registration required Romper Room Playtime – Every Friday 11:00 am – 12:30 pm run and jump and giggle and sing in our big, big meeting room * Five Special Fridays July 15, 22, 29 & August 5, 12 with PINTO BELLA HULA HOOPING * come learn with a master – hula hoops provided all ages, adults included| no registration required | free SATURDAYS Summer Reading Kick off Party 3:30 7/2 Fitness The Summer of Our Content annotated reading lists/ happiness reading logs/ reading prizes Truro Library http://www.truroma.gov/truropubliclibrary MONDAYS CLOSED TUESDAYS Tales To Tails • Tuesday, July 19, 10:30 a.m. Children can practice their reading skills by reading stories out loud to some gentle dogs from the Companion Animal Program of Cape Cod. Tide Pools and Ponds Tuesday, July 5, 10:30 a.m. Park Rangers from the Cape Cod National Seashore will be visiting the library to teach families about these important ecosystems. Unusual Sea Life Tuesday, July 12, 10:30 a.m. There are some uniquely adapted sea creatures found in oceans. Learn about some of these unusual animals and participate in creating one of your own. 4H Coastal Explorer Tuesday, July 21, 10:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m. This unique 31foot educational vehicle is equipped with handson marine science displays, activities and aquariums. For all ages. Sciencetellers "Race Against Time" (Power & Energy) Tuesday, August 2 at 1:00 p.m. Join us on a fastpaced summer adventure as we make things fly, bounce, transform and soar while telling a series of stories bound to energize and engage! Throw on your lab coat and buckle in — you are about to experience the science of power and energy through several exciting, handson experiments that will have the audience laughing, learning and having fun! Crabby Critters Tuesday, August 9, 10:30 a.m. There is a diversity of crustaceans found on Cape Cod, ranging from shrimp to lobsters. Explore the different species within this group, and make a crab craft to take home. WEDNESDAYS Maker Session with Jody Johnson Steampunk Collage Workshop 5:00 6/8 Create a 3D collage using gears, cogs and doohickeys from the beautiful innards of machines. Children Community Garden Group with Sustainable CAPE 4:00 6/1, 6/8, 6/15, 6/22, 6/29 3:00 7/6, 7/13, 7/20, 7/27, 8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31 Join us for outdoor adventure, learning and art in our edible garden behind the library. Learn all about seasonal, local food we can grow ourselves and how our harvest helps the health of our bodies, community and environment. All welcome! THURSDAYS Trucks, Stories and Lunch 10:3012:30 6/30 Join Truro’s Department of Public Works Director, Jason Norton who will bring some real trucks with him and read some fun truck books followed by a free lunch on the back deck for every child up to 18 years old. Lunches will be provided every Thursday and Friday in July and August from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. as part of Food for Kids. Storytime 10:3011:30 6/2, 6/9, 6/16, 6/23, 6/30, 7/7, 7/14, 7/21, 7/28, 8/4, 8/11, 8/18, 8/25 Stories, songs, fingerplays and crafts for ages birth to five year olds. Dropins welcome. Brains and Brawn • Every Thursday, July 7 August 25 at 3:00 p.m. An invigorating mix of team challenges, supersized classic board games, and reallife versions of popular video games, designed to challenge one’s physical and mental agility! 7/7 Water Squirters & Balloon Races 7/14 Lawn Twister 7/21 Boston Bruins Mascot Blades 7/28 Yard Scrabble 8/4 Minefield 8/11 Angry Birds 8/18 LifeSized Battleship 8/25 Relay Races & Water Games Boston Bruins Mascot “Blades” Visit • Thursday, July 21, 3:00 p.m. Meet Blades, the official Boston Bruins Mascot! Stories, Hockeythemed craft, Bruins trivia, and have your photo taken with Blades! All ages are welcome! Beatrix Potter StoryWalk® T hurs., July 28, 10:30 a.m. Sat., July 30, 3:00 p.m. In celebration of Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday, the Truro Public Library will offer The Tale of Peter Rabbit storywalk behind the library. Beatrix Potter story time will be Thursday, July 28 at 10:30 and Beatrix Potter activities on Friday, July 29 at 10:30 will also be offered. FRIDAYS Trucks, Stories and Lunch 10:3012:30 6/30 Join Truro’s Department of Public Works Director, Jason Norton who will bring some real trucks with him and read some fun truck books followed by a free lunch on the back deck for every child up to 18 years old. Lunches will be provided every Thursday and Friday in July and August from 11:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. as part of Food for Kids. Pax Survival Party Friday, July 8, 10:30 p.m. Celebrate Sara Pennypacker’s new book Pax with survival games, fox mask making with the Wellfleet Audubon, and prizes. Maker Sessions Fun Fridays at 10:30 a.m. 7/1 Frozen singalong with Elsa 7/8 Pax Survival Party 7/15 Cartooning with Ken Hawkey 7/22 Felting with Janice Redman 7/29 Beatrix Potter activities 8/5 Outside Art with Spin Art Bike 8/12 Button Making 8/19 Sling Shot Rockets 8/26 Bottle Rockets Beatrix Potter StoryWalk® T hurs., July 28, 10:30 a.m. Sat., July 30, 3:00 p.m. In celebration of Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday, the Truro Public Library will offer The Tale of Peter Rabbit storywalk behind the library. Beatrix Potter story time will be Thursday, July 28 at 10:30 and Beatrix Potter activities on Friday, July 29 at 10:30 will also be offered. SATURDAYS Wii & Board Games 10:30 12:00 6/4 Play some fun games like Apples to Apples, Operation, Snap Circuits, Checkers, GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine, and Just Dance. LEGO® Fun 10:3012:00 6/11 Guess the number of Legos in a jar and try some fun Lego challenges. Truro Public Library at The Highlands Fest 10:002:00 6/25 In partnership with Sustainable CAPE, we’ll be offering seed planting along with all the other fun, free activities at Highland Center. Beatrix Potter StoryWalk® T hurs., July 28, 10:30 a.m. Sat., July 30, 3:00 p.m. In celebration of Beatrix Potter's 150th birthday, the Truro Public Library will offer The Tale of Peter Rabbit storywalk behind the library. Beatrix Potter story time will be Thursday, July 28 at 10:30 and Beatrix Potter activities on Friday, July 29 at 10:30 will also be offered. Provincetown Library http://provincetownlibrary.org/ Food for Kids 12:001:00 6/278/26 MF For the second consecutive summer, the Provincetown Public Library will proudly partner with the Food for Kids program to serve as a host site for the Summer Food Service Program for Lower/Outer Cape Cod. The Library will host the program five days per week (MondayFriday) from June 27 to August 26. Any child in town, local or visiting, can visit the Library lawn anytime from 12 pm to 1 pm for a free, healthy bag lunch. The Library will surround the lunch hour with free enriching children’s programs in order to maximize the impact of this great new initiative. Project Bread is committed to providing people of all ages, cultures, and walks of life with sustainable, reliable access to nutritious food in the belief the opposite of hungry is not simply full, but healthy. The purpose of Project Bread's Food for Kids Program is to ensure children in Massachusetts have access to nutritious, healthy food during the summertime MONDAYS st Domino the Great August 1 , 11:00am Domino uses magic tricks, storytelling, age appropriate humor, audience interaction and music to captivate kids as they learn. th Big Ryan’s Tall Tales August 8 , 11:00am This program features BIG Ryan’s original stories, puppet play, a bit of music and movement and a whole lot of fun! th The Elbows August 15 11:00am Enjoy fun loving music for kids and their families. This band will make you groove, move, sway and play! TUESDAYS WEDNESDAYS THURSDAYS FRIDAYS Children’s Story Hour – July 1, 15, 11:00 am Fun books, crafts and activities provided to stimulate young minds SATURDAYS rd Whale Tale Theatre for Young Audiences: The Tempest July 23 , 11:00am Ignite your imagination with a storm and a shipwreck and witness in person how the story unfolds… fairies, sailors, monsters, and dukes! This is an outside event. th Finding the Way Home by Melissa Tate July 30 , 11:00am Listen to the author read her book “FINDING THE WAY HOME”. A children’s story about a small crane named “Check” who wanders away from his parents, with help from his friends he eventually finds his way back to his parents. SUNDAY Animal world Experience July 10th 1:00am Develop a respect for local and exotic animals through an entertaining presentation that helps the audience develop respect and awareness for animals. th Jay Mankita in concert July 17 11:00 am Fun, funky songs on electric and acoustic guitars, participation of children of all ages encouraged. th A Family Cabaret with StandUp Chameleon Jackson Gillman July 24 , 11:00am This will be a highly interactive routine, including song, dance, mime, sign language to transform into a wide array of colorful characters. st Big Ryan’s Tall Tales July 31 , 11:00am This program features BIG Ryan’s original stories, puppet play, a bit of music and movement and a whole lot of fun!
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