Toddler Drive-In
Monday, August 1, 10:30 a.m.
“It’s not a box...it’s a car!” Kids decorate a box to look like a car and then watch a short children’s
movie. Preschool ages.
DIY Day at the Library
Wednesday, August 3, All day.
Stop in any time during the day to enjoy a fun, self-directed craft. August’s activity: Make your
own bookmark. Ages 7-17.
Washington County Library Summer Reading Program
June 4 – August 6, 2016
For kids birth through grade 6
Block Party
Friday, August 5, 10 a.m.
Learn while you play! Come to a block party—library style!” Toddler and preschool ages.
Blues for Kids! ** √
Saturday, August 6, 11 a.m.
Receive a free harmonica and learn to play the blues. Ages 8-12.
Kindergarten Here I Come!
Monday, August 15, 11:30 a.m.
Are you getting ready to start Kindergarten in the fall? Then come join us for stories, songs, and
crafts about the adventures of starting school. No registration. Siblings always welcome.
STEAM Storytime: Rainbow Magic
Monday, August 22, 10:30 a.m.
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for a special STEAM Storytime. In addition to stories,
songs, and rhymes, there will be special activities incorporating science, technology, engineering,
art, and math. Preschool ages.
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Summer Rea
Kick-Off
Preschool Storytimes
Mondays at 10:30 a.m.
Children grades K-7 sign up to practice
their reading skills by reading aloud to a
certified therapy dog, Legacy. Sign up at
the library or call 651-436-5882 for a 15minute appointment.
VALLEY LIBRARY
380 St. Croix Trail S.
Lakeland, MN
651-436-5882
www.co.washington.mn.us/library
Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.
Help kick off our annual
Bookawocky program with
national yo-yo master Dazzling
Dave. Fun for the whole family.
Year-Round Programs
Dog Gone Reading
4th Tuesday of the Month
4-6 p.m.
Dazzling Dave
National Yo-Yo Master
Summer Reading Program
Visit your library, get a library card, and
participate in the Bookawocky Summer
Reading Program, June 4 through August
6, 2016.
Pick up a BOOKAWOCKY ACTIVITY CARD
and complete 10 of 16 literacy activities to earn
a completion reward, while supplies last, and
have your name added to the Library’s Wall of
Fame.
Open to kids birth to grade 6. One completion
reward per child.
Complete READ WRITE DRAW reviews for
any books you read or listen to this summer.
Enter review forms in drawing boxes at the
library for a chance to win prizes. Prizes
include:
 4-packs of tickets to the Minnesota Twins
“Reading All Stars” game (date TBD),
 4-packs of tickets to the Minnesota State
Fair
Open to kids birth to grade 6. Enter as often as
you like.
Kick-Off Event: Dazzling Dave National Yo-Yo Master √
Saturday, June 4, 11 a.m.
Join us for a kick-off to the 2016 Summer Reading Program
with Dazzling Dave, national yo-yo master. You will be
amazed by his whirling tricks and tips and be introduced to
the beauty of the sport of professional yo-yo. All ages.
Nursery Rhyme Olympics
Wednesday, June 8, 3:30 p.m.
Nursery rhymes come to life with Olympic-style games like
Jack Be Nimble’s Hurdles, the Jack and Jill Pail Toss and the
Humpty Dumpty Puzzle Challenge. Ages 3-8.
** Registration required
√ This program is funded with money from
Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.
LEGO Mania!
Friday, June 10, All day.
Join us for an open Lego build-a-thon and get creative! Best
for kids ages 6+, but younger siblings welcome with a parent.
Ages 6+.
A Home for Fairies!
Friday, July 8, 11 a.m.
Where do the magical fairies and gnomes live? Create your
own fairy or gnome and then build a cozy home for them.
Ages 7-11.
Sew BANANA! Sew Minions! **
Tuesday, June 14, 2:30 p.m.
Bello! If you’ve ever wanted a few minions of your own, sign
up and sew these silly minion finger puppets! Ages 7-11.
Preschool Dance Party
Monday, July 11, 10:30 a.m.
During this music and movement program, children will
dance, jump, sing and laugh to music old and new! Preschool
ages.
Sing, Play, Learn - Animals Make Music ** √
Saturday, June 18th, 11 a.m.
Join MacPhail Center for Music’s early childhood specialists
as we explore the magic of music and play. We will sing,
rhyme, read, move and create. For children birth to age 5.
Kitchen Science **
Monday, June 20, 12:30 p.m.
Join us for this special STEM program with local author and
“Kitchen Pantry Scientist” Liz Heinecke. We’ll do some hands
-on science experiments and talk about science blunders that
have led to important discoveries. Ages 6-12.
The World of Eric Carle
Friday, June 24, 11 a.m.
Join us for a journey into the world of renowned children’s
author and illustrator, Eric Carle. We will share stories, paint,
create, plant a seed, and make our very own “very hungry
caterpillar”! Ages 3-8.
STEAM Storytime: Magnets
Monday, June 27, 10:30 a.m.
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for a special
STEAM Storytime. In addition to stories, songs and rhymes,
there will be special activities incorporating science,
technology, engineering, art, and math. Preschool ages.
DIY Day at the Library
Wednesday, June 29, All day.
Stop in any time during the day to enjoy a fun self-directed
craft. June’s activity will feature Sharpie art. Ages 7-17.
Introduction to Zentangle Inspired Art ** √
Thursday, June 30, 3-4 p.m.
Participants will learn the history of Zentangle and make their
own Zentangle image to take home. Ages 8-12.
RAD Zoo
Wednesday, July 13, 4 p.m.
A fun, interactive presentation with turtles, lizards, snakes,
and a small alligator. All ages.
Play, Baby, Play!
Monday, July 18, 11:30 a.m.
Join us for a special day full of play for the babies in your life.
Babies can explore various materials to stimulate their
senses and a sense of wonder! Ages 0-3.
DIY Day at the Library
Wednesday, July 20, All day.
Stop in any time during the day to enjoy a fun, self-directed
craft. July’s activity features duct tape art. Ages 7-17.
I Survived...the Shark Attacks of 1916
Thursday, July 21, 2:30 p.m.
Read this book from the popular “I Survived” series by Lauren
Tarshis. Practice your “survival” skills with games like “Hit the
Shark in the Eyes & Gills” or “Keep Your Eyes on the Shark
at All Times.” Ages 8-12.
STEAM Storytime: Ocean Animals
Monday, July 25, 10:30 a.m.
Join us on the fourth Monday of each month for a special
STEAM Storytime. In addition to stories, songs, and rhymes,
there will be special activities incorporating science,
technology, engineering, art and math. Preschool ages.
Spy Training Day
Wednesday, July 27, 3 p.m.
Kids can join this special ops training day to gain the skills
and powers of a top secret spy. Come dressed in black and
wear black sunglasses to hide your identity! You’ll be
assigned a secret identity when you arrive. Ages 7-12.