MAY · JUNE · JULY
SALINA PUBLIC LIBRARY
SUMMER EVENTS & CALENDAR
SUMMER READING
READER'S NAME
AUTHOR
TITLE
MAY 18-JULY 28
LOG YOUR READS @ www.salinapubliclibrary.org or
@ the library 301 W. Elm St.
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DEAR LIBRARY PATRONS,
GET CAUGHT READING @
This summer we want to help library
Smoky Hill River Festival
users get back to the basics, by
ALL AGES · OAKDALE PARK
encouraging all ages to read, learn and
THURS-SUN JUNE 8-11
explore. With a mission of connecting
Get Caught Reading 2017 is going digital.
our community with lifelong learning
Take a photo of someone you know
opportunities, information and culture we
reading at Oakdale Park during the River
hope you stop by 301 W. Elm St. or
Festival. Upload the image to Facebook,
www.salinapubliclibrary.org to find
Instagram, or Twitter with the hashtag
something new this summer season.
#splgetcaughtreading2017. You will receive
Sincerely,
a digital “Get Caught Reading” ribbon and
Salina Public Library Staff
be entered into a drawing for a great prize.
Don’t forget to tag the person you caught
reading.
SUMMER READING
CHALLENGE 2017
ALL AGES · MAY 18-JULY 28
Can Salina Public Library patrons
collectively read 5,000 books this summer
between May 18-July 28? Log your read
books on our homepage or at the library.
Adult and youth logged books and adult
book reviews enter participants into weekly
and grand prize drawings all summer.
SUMMER ART EXHIBITS
ALL AGES · LIBRARY GALLERY 708
APRIL 13-MAY 12 · RANDY CLARK
MAY 19-JUNE 16 · JAMES YONG KERBY
JUNE 23-JULY 14 · DAVID EDIGER
JULY 24-AUGUST 18 · CHRIS JAWORSKI
Gallery 708 is located just inside the South
entryway of the Salina Public Library.
Summer artist receptions are held on the
First Friday of exhibits between 4-5:30 p.m.
SUMMER READING
CELEBRATION
ALL AGES · INFORMATION SERVICES &
YOUTH SERVICES
FRI JULY 28 · 2-4 PM
Cookies, live music and prize winners will
be announced. All adults and youth who
have participated in logging books will
be entered into the end of summer grand
prize drawing. Adult grand prizes include a
Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon Fire Tablet and
more. Youth grand prizes include an iPad
Mini and $50 gift cards to Books A Million.
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ROBOTS AHEAD
ART CLUB
YOUTH
DANCE STORYTIME
YOUTH · PRESCOTT ROOM
FIRST FRIDAYS · 4-5:30 PM
JUNE 2 · JULY 7
Art inspired by the outdoors! We will work
together to wrap trees in colored fabric and
decorate them. We will also rethink what a
paintbrush is as we make our own from
objects found in nature. Then we'll
experiment with our creations.
AGES 2-5 · YOUTH SERVICES
TUES MAY 16 · 10:15 AM
TUES JUNE 20 · 10:15 AM
TUES JULY 18 · 10:15 AM
Dance your way through a book. Every
third Tuesday we have a Dance Storytime
hosted by Tamara Howe School of Dance.
DRUM SAFARI
YOUTH · PRESCOTT ROOM
THURS JULY 27 · 2-2:45 PM
Drum Safari invites you to explore the
fascinating world of S.T.E.M. (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Math) as we discover amazing facts about our planet, drum
and dance along to rhythms from around
the world. Let the S.T.E.M. JAM begin!
BOOK BINGO
ALL AGES · PRESCOTT ROOM
MON MAY 22 · 2-3 PM
Start the Summer Reading Program off
right with an afternoon of Book Bingo. Grab
a bingo card and win a book to get you
started on your summer goal. Get there
before all the good books are gone.
FORT EXTRAVAGANZA
BOOK TALK
ALL AGES · YOUTH SERVICES
TUES JUNE 6 · 5:30 PM
WED JUNE 7 · 11 AM
THURS JULY 13 · 11 AM
MON JULY 17 · 2 PM
Find a book, gather supplies, build, and
read your chosen story inside a fort.
Fort building materials and snacks will be
provided.
AGES 9+ · PRESCOTT ROOM
TUES JUNE 13 · 7-8 PM
TUES JULY 25 · 7-8 PM
A book discussion group for youth. In this
book club, you can read and discuss any
book. Come to eat pizza and talk books.
BRAINY BABIES
BIRTH-2 YRS · YOUTH SERVICES
MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS · 9:30 AM
MAY 1-JULY 31
A Storytime designed especially for parents,
caregivers and babies. Encourage and
stimulate relationships with baby through
fingerplays, songs, books and activities.
Learn 6 by 6 early literacy tips to give your
child a head start.
GREAT ANCESTOR HUNT
AGES 11-13 · CAMPBELL ROOM
JUNE 19-23 · 9:30-11:30 AM
CLASS MEETS FOR FIVE SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Middle schoolers will learn how to ferret out
their family history. We will help you find out
who your ancestors were, where they came
from and what they did by collecting clues
and learning the best detective techniques.
You will be furnished with materials that will
help you with your search. Take home a
family tree suitable for framing. Participants
are eligible for tech class summer prizes.
CURIOSITY SHOP
SCAVENGER HUNT
YOUTH · SMOKY HILL MUSEUM
TUES JULY 11 · 10-11 AM
Join us at the Smoky Hill Museum's
Curiosity Shop. We will explore and search
the Shop for things including weather,
history, sports and music. The first
participant to find everything wins a prize.
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MAD SKILLZ WITH
DENNIS PORTER
SATURDAY MORNING
CARTOONS
TEENS · LEARNING CENTER
WED JULY 5 · 6 PM
Crews will be created, teamwork tested and
skills learned. Work together to race against
fellow players as you figure out the puzzles.
YOUTH · PRESCOTT ROOM
EVERY THIRD SATURDAY MAY 20,
JUNE 17, JULY 15 · 9:15 AM
Remember watching your favorite cartoons
Saturday morning as a child? We do, and
we want to share that experience with
everyone. Come over, wear your pajamas
and watch cartoons with us. We will serve
doughnuts and orange juice.
MURDER MYSTERY
TEENS · PRESCOTT ROOM
THURS JULY 20 · 5:30-7:30 PM
Who killed Mr. Boddy? We'll eat pizza, then
start a scavenger hunt murder mystery.
Find the clues and interact with other
players to uncover the murderer.
SPIN, BOOM, POP
YOUTH · PRESCOTT ROOM
WED JUNE 21 · 6:30-7:30 PM
A mad scientist will defy gravity in this
energetic and spectacular special event.
Didgeridoo tubes, foaming hands and
steaming chemical reactions will introduce
children to a world of exciting chemistry.
PETER AND THE WOLF
BALLET IN THE PARK
ALL AGES · CAMPBELL PLAZA
WED JULY 19 · 11 AM
Dancer Tamara Howe and her dancers will
perform Peter and the Wolf. Come enjoy
the outdoor show and refreshments.
STORYTIME
AGES 2-5 · YOUTH SERVICES
WEDNESDAYS & THURSDAYS · 10:15 AM
MAY 24 - JULY 20
We'll read picture books together, sing
songs, do crafts and more. Special guests
Fred the Preparedness Dog will attend on
June 15.
PRISCILLA HOWE
YOUTH · PRESCOTT ROOM
THURS JUNE 8 · 6:30-7:15 PM
Kansan storyteller Priscilla Howe and her
puppet friends' rollicking show will include
her favorite silly world folktales, stories and
songs. www.priscillahowe.com
TODDLER ART
TODDLERS · YOUTH SERVICES
FIRST FRIDAYS · 10:15 AM
MAY 5, JUNE 2, JULY 7
Each program is inspired by an artist from
the Earth Movement series. Toddlers will
learn dexterity as they play in sand, inspired
by the ”Spiral Jetty” in June and will practice
their building skills at stations inspired by
Patrick Dougherty’s ”Boogie Woogie."
QUIRKY CLASSIC MOVIE
ALL AGES · PRESCOTT ROOM
SAT MAY 13 · 2-3:30 PM
SAT JUNE 10 · 2-3:30 PM
SAT JULY 8 · 2-3:30 PM
Children's classic movies shown on our mini
big screen in the Prescott Room. Listed in
order of showing; Matilda, Pee Wee's Big
Adventure, Adventures in Babysitting.
WORM STORYTIME
AGES 2-5 · LAKEWOOD DISCOVERY
FRI JUNE 9 · 10:15 AM
Join us at Lakewood Discovery Center
where we will read a book about worms,
and go digging for them afterward.
ROLLING HILLS DISCOVERY
PROGRAM & BOOK WALK
FAMILIES · ROLLING HILLS ZOO
MON JUNE 12 · 10 AM-12 PM
Animals from around the world will be
presented and we'll walk through the zoo,
reading a picture book at different stops.
Admission: Adults $13.95, Seniors $12.95,
Children 3-12 $7, Infants 2 & under are free
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YOUTH TECH
BINARY PLAYER ROBOT
DUCK, DUCK, MOOSE
IN YOUR HAND
AGES 15-17 · LIBRARY MAKERSPACE
FRI-SAT JUNE 16-17 · 2-3:30 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR TWO SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Get an introduction to binary coding by
assembling the Binary Player Robot.
Discover the basic principles of robotic sensing and locomotion.*This is an
advanced, difficult robotics kit. Previous
robotics kits experience is helpful.
AGES 5-8 · TECH CENTER
WED JUNE 7 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
THURS JUNE 8 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
FRI JUNE 30 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
FRI JULY 7 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Early learners play and learn using an iPad
mini to work with a variety of learning game
apps provided by Khan Academy. Parents
will receive a handout explaining how to
work with these apps on mobile devices.
BRUSHBOT THE
TOOTHBRUSH ROBOT
DRONE OBSTACLE COURSE
AGES 9-12 · TECH CENTER
JUNE 6 OR 22 · 2:30-4 PM
JULY 11 OR 15 · 2:30-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Turn a toothbrush into a robot. BrushBots
are easy to build and fun to race.
AGES 11-17 · PRESCOTT ROOM
THURS MAY 25 · 1-2 PM OR 3-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Tweens and teens fly a mini drone through
an obstacle course. Test your skills and
try not to crash flying through hoops and
tunnels.
CHROMEBOOKS
AGES 13+ · TECH CENTER
FRI JUNE 23 · 1:30-3 PM
SAT JULY 1 · 2:30-4 PM
WED JULY 12 · 6-7:30 PM
THURS JULY 13 · 6-7:30 PM
FRI JULY 14 · 10:30 AM-12 PM
SAT JULY 15 · 2:30-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Gain hands-on experience with
Chromebooks like those used in the local
school districts. Participants will learn
Chromebook vocabulary, keyboard shortcuts and basics of Chrome Apps - Docs,
Sheets, Forms, Slides, Drawing.
Get Chromebook questions answered even
if you have worked with them already.
FATHER’S DAY CARDS
AGES 9+ · TECH CENTER
JUNE 13 · 3:30-5 PM
JUNE 14 · 3:30-5 PM OR 6-7:30 PM
JUNE 17 · 10-11 AM
AGES 6-8 · TECH CENTER
JUNE 13 OR 14 · 1-2:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Show dad or grandpa how much you love
and appreciate him. Create and print a
Father's Day card to celebrate the day.
GET SOLDERING HOT
AGES 12-18 · TECH CENTER
LEVEL 1 · SAT JULY 22
10-11:30 AM OR 2:30-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Never soldered? In this introduction to
soldering class you will solder a badge with
7 soldering points and blinking lights.
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LEVEL 2 · SAT JULY 29
10-11:30 PM OR 2:30-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Go to the next level with soldering. The
soldering project will include more than 30 -
MINECRAFT ON MY SHIRT
soldering points and blinking lights.
Prerequisite: Get Soldering Hot Level 1
AGES 6-12 · TECH CENTER
JUNE 16 OR JULY 21 · 10 AM-12 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Use your creativity and build something
awesome in Minecraft, then print it on
iron-on T-shirt transfer paper. Participants
will use the learning lab computers with
library Minecraft accounts.
INSECTOID ROBOT
AGES 12-14 · LIBRARY MAKERSPACE
JULY 19-20 · 2-3:30 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR TWO SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Build the insectoid and discover the
mechanisms behind robotic movement.
This robot will crawl, wriggle and walk.
OZOBOT THE
SMART ROBOT
IRON-ON TRANSFERS-BASIC
AGES 8-12 ·TECH CENTER
JUNE 16 OR 24 · 10-11AM
JULY 7 OR 21 · 10-11 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This miniature smart robot senses its
environment to follow lines and colors.
Participants will learn and work with Ozobot
and program with OzoCodes.
AGES 6-8 · TECH CENTER
THURS JUNE 15
1-2:30 PM OR 3:30-5 PM
SAT JUNE 24 · 2:30-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Be creative with an online image and learn
how to make it print on iron-on transfer
paper. Participants will be provided
directions so they can iron the image onto
material at home.
PC TAKE APART
LIBRARY MAKERSPACE
AGES 12+ · TUES-WED
JULY 11-12 · 2-3:30 PM
AGES 6-9 · THURS
JULY 13 · 1-2:30 PM OR 3-4:30 PM
12+ CLASS MEETS FOR TWO SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Participants will take apart a computer,
learn about each piece and gain tech skills.
Then kids will test their knowledge and put
the PC back together in working order.
IRON-ON TRANSFERS-GIMP
AGES 9+ · TECH CENTER
TUES-WED JUNE 20-21 · 1-2:30 PM
TUES-WED JUNE 20-21 · 3:30-5 PM
WED-THURS JUNE 28-29 · 6-7:30 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR TWO SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Using GIMP, learn how to create or
manipulate an image with design tools.
Participants will be provided directions so
they can iron the image onto material at
home.
ROBOTICS: THE FRIGHTENED GRASSHOPPER
AGES 8-12 · LIBRARY MAKERSPACE
WED-THURS JUNE 7-8 · 6-7:30 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR TWO SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Build a life-size grasshopper. With this
educational robot and mini solar kit, youth
will learn how radiant energy from the sun
can be transformed into electrical energy.
KEYBOARDING
AGES 10+ · TECH CENTER
MON, TUES, WED & THURS
JUNE 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 OR 26-29 · 2-3 PM
JULY 3-6, 10-13 OR 17-20 · 2-3 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR FOUR SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Computer literacy is a core element of K-12
education, with students now expected to
master keyboarding skills. Using a fun,
online program, learn how to type
without looking at the keyboard and
improve productivity. Participant progress
will be monitored and lessons individualized
by a licensed teacher.
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YOUTH TECH
STAR WARS GREEN SCREEN
PRODUCTION
SUMMER LEARNING
WORKSHEETS
AGES 9+ · TECH CENTER
TUES-FRI JULY 25, 26, 27 & 28
9:30 AM-12:30 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR FOUR SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Teams will receive lessons on drone
flying, create a script and film their Star
Wars themed video production on green
screen. Final films will be uploaded to the
library's YouTube channel.
AGES K-8 · TECH CENTER
MAY, JUNE & JULY · PICK UP
Summer learning worksheet packets will be
available throughout the summer in the tech
center. Take any learning class or finish a
worksheet and earn a prize ticket.
TECH ART
AGES 7-12 · TECH CENTER
JUNE 17 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
JUNE 30 ·10-11 AM OR 11:30 AM-12:30PM
JULY 14 ·10-11 AM OR 11:30 AM-12:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Make art from CDs and keyboard keys.
Participants will get to take home their
innovative creations.
SUMMER LEARNING:
MATH & READING
YOUTH · TECH CENTER ·
MON, TUES, WED & THURS
JUNE 5-8, 12-15, 19-22 OR 26-29
AGES 5-7 · 9:30-10:15 AM
AGES 8-10 · 10:30-11:30 AM
AGES 10-13 · 12:30-1:30 PM
AGES 8-13 · 4:30-5:30 PM
MON, TUES, WED & THURS
JULY 3-6, 10-13 OR 17-20
AGES 5-7 · 9:30-10:15 AM
AGES 8-10 · 10:30-11:30 AM
AGES 10-13 · 12:30-1:30 PM
AGES 8-13 · 4:30-5:30 PM
CLASS MEETS FOR FOUR SESSIONS
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Keep your mind sharp this summer and be
successful in the upcoming school year.
Using fun and engaging technology,
participants will work with a licensed
teacher through the curriculum. The
program is individualized to meet the
needs of all skill levels. Youth who continue
throughout the summer will see marked
progress. *Note that online learning
accounts may be used at home if desired,
all summer long. Any library patron may
contact Melanie Hedgespeth (melanie@
salpublib.org) for an account. Class
attendance at the library is not required.
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
AGES 9+ · TECH CENTER
TUES JUNE 27 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
WED JUNE 28 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
FRI JULY 7 ·10-11 AM
SAT JULY 8 ·1-2 PM OR 2:30-3:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Improve your word skills and make
academic progress while playing Words
with Friends in our Learning Lab. Participants will enjoy an hour of fun playing an
educational game. ”After playing Words
With Friends, students show significant
gains in their use of academic words.”
WRECK THE TECH
AGES 5-13 · TECH CENTER
WED MAY 31 · 10-11 AM OR 2-3 PM
THURS JUNE 1 · 10-11 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Take apart old technology, then release
your creative energy to make something
new. All participants will be required to wear
safety goggles, which will be supplied.
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GAMING
JACKBOX
COME & GO PARTY
MINECRAFT
Would you like to join in an adventure?
Build something of colossal size? Or
journey to the center of the earth? Players
of all skill levels are welcome. Participants
will use the learning lab computers with
library Minecraft accounts. The adventures
await! Parents: Minecraft creates a world
entirely made up of blocks. Much like
Legos, the only true limitation is the
imagination. Minecraft can be a great
learning tool. It creates challenges, inspires
creativity and encourages focus while
developing computer literacy.
AGE 12+ · TECH CENTER
SAT JULY 1 · 12-6 PM
Come anytime between 12 and 6 p.m. and
play a variety of trivia games. Players will
use their own devices as we work through
Lie Swatter, Fibbage or Drawful. Stay for a
few rounds or all afternoon.
Parents: Jackbox is rated Teen for crude
humor and language.
MARIO MATCHUPS
AGES 8-18 · TECH CENTER
TUES JULY 25 2-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Stop by and enjoy a selection of Mario
games on the Wii. Mario Kart, Super Smash
Brothers and Mario Party will be available.
Race around Moo Moo Meadows, battle it
out on Hyrule Castle or play several mini
games from Mario Party.
MINECRAFT MONDAYS
AGES 5-15 · TECH CENTER
MON MAY 1 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON MAY 8 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON MAY 15 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON MAY 22 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JUNE 5 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JUNE 12 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JUNE 19 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JUNE 26 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JULY 3 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JULY 10 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JULY 17 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JULY 24 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
MON JULY 31 · 4-5 PM OR 6-7 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
MARIO MATCHUPS:
SUPER SMASH BROTHERS
AGES 8-18 · TECH CENTER
TUES MAY 30 1:30-3 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Bring your slick skills and classic combos
for a good old-fashioned throwdown. Come
one, come all, to the Super Smash Brothers
tournament at Salina Public Library.
Parents: Super Smash Brothers is
categorized as a Teen game since it is a
part of the "Arcade Fighting" genre, but
contains no blood.
MINECRAFT OPEN PLAY
AGES 5-15 · TECH CENTER
THURS MAY 18 · 10-11 AM OR 2-3 PM
FRI MAY 19 · 10-11 AM OR 2-3 PM
SAT JULY 15 · 11 AM-12:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
MARIO PARTY
OPEN GAMING
AGES 8-16 · TECH CENTER
SAT MAY 27 · 10 AM-1 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Come join your favorite Mario team
members in Mario Party 9. Compete in a
wide variety of mini-game contests to see
who can collect the most stars.
ALL AGES · TECH CENTER
EVERY SUNDAY · 1-6 PM
Technology Center Open Gaming is
available on PS4, PS3, Wii and PCs.
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GAMING
OVERCOOKED! EXTREME
COOKING CHALLENGE
THROWBACK THURSDAY
GAMING
AGES 6+ · TECH CENTER
THURS JUNE 1 · 3-5 PM
SAT JUNE 10 · 2-5 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Players will work together to overcome
all kinds of crazy kitchens and outlandish
orders as they journey to become the best
chefs in the land. Parents: Overcooked is
a great game on Playstation 4 that helps
players learn the value of working together
in a colorful and silly atmosphere. AGES 8-18 · TECH CENTER
THURS JULY 27 · 2-4 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Pac-Man, Dig Dug and Galaga are going
to be featured for an old school arcade
competition where the highest score will be
the winner. Players will take turns trying to
battle it out for the top spot.
VIRTUAL REALITY
AGES 12+ & ADULTS · TECH CENTER
MAY 3, 10, OR 17 · 5:30-6:30 PM
MAY 6, 13, OR 27 · 2:30-3:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Play a round of danger ball, protect
everyone from aliens, float down a river in
Tibet, take on the wild west or
experience a shark tank. Explore without
ever leaving your chair. Participants choose
an experience based on their comfort level.
Time limits of 30 minutes on the VR are for
participant safety.
TEAM FORTRESS 2
AGES 12+ · TECH CENTER
TUES MAY 30 · 9:30-11:30 AM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
This take on the first-person shooter divides
players into teams and then further into
different character classes. Your character
choice will change the way your team plays.
Comparable to the Call of Duty series,
however TF2 is played on computer.
Parents: Team Fortress 2 has the ESRB
rating of M for blood and gore and intense
violence.
VIRTUAL REALITY GAMING
AGES 12+ · TECH CENTER
SAT JUNE 3 · 3:30-5:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The future has arrived. Join us for an
afternoon of exploring the incredible
possibilities of VR. Play a round of danger
ball, help the Playstation Bots protect their
playroom from aliens, avoid a giant cat or
take on the VR wild west.
ROCKET LEAGUE
AGES 10-18 · TECH CENTER
EVERY FRIDAY IN JUNE & JULY
JUNE 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 · 1:30-3:30 PM
JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 · 1:30-3:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
What do you get when you cross
soccer with jet-powered supercars? Rocket
League! A fun frenzy of scoring, smashing,
passing and punting. Come with your
teammate or be matched up when you
arrive for a 2-on-2 tournament. No matter
what you choose there will be plenty of car
carnage for all!
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MONDAY NIGHT
BOOK DISCUSSION
ADULT
ADULTS · TECH CENTER
MON MAY 8 · 7-9 PM
MON JUNE 12 · 7-9 PM
MON JULY 10 · 7-9 PM
Book discussions are held on the second
Monday of every month. Attendance is free.
We’d love to have you join us. A limited
number of copies of each title are available
for check-out. May-Ordinary Grace, June-A
Man Called Ove and July - Bettyville
PARANORMAL RESEARCH
AT THE LIBRARY
ADULTS · PRESCOTT ROOM
THURS JULY 13 · 6:30-8:30 PM
Learn how to do research on a haunted
location. Salina paranormal investigative
research team S.P.I.R.i.T. will show you
how to use our library resources to find
information on a location.
WRITING GAMES TO START
YOUR STORIES & POEMS
ADULTS · PRESCOTT ROOM
THURS JUNE 29 · 7-8:30 PM
REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Writing well is difficult, so why not figure
out some ways to add chance, fun, and
surprise to your daily writing? You’ll use
unconventional ideas and easy-to-find
materials to create 2 or 3 new pieces of
writing that just might turn out to be the start
of something amazing. These ideas will
work for fiction writers, poets,
essayists, and memoir writers. Bring a
notebook, pen and your sense of
adventure. Writing instructor Lori Brack is
an essayist and poet. Her essay “Pineward”
is included in the book Rooted: The Best
New Arboreal Nonfiction published in April.
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3
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10
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22
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30
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JULY
SUN
MON
2
TUES
3
4
Independance Day
Library Closed
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30
17
31
WED
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FRI
SAT
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6
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8
12
13
14
15
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20
21
22
26
27
28
29
18
HOURS · MON-THURS 9 AM-9 PM · FRI-SAT 9 AM-6 PM · SUN 1-6 PM
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