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Come join Brodie and share your favorite short picture book with him!

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Brodie, a registered Therapy Dog with Therapy Dog International, Inc. will be sharing reading time with children in first through fifth grades, throughout the month of May and the first two weeks of June.

SATURDAY,  June 28th at 11:00 am and 11:45 am:

"SUMMER READING KICK-OFF PARTY" FOR CHILDREN

AGES 6+: Every year, the Edgewater Free Public Library rolls-out a 6 week long, "too cool for school" Summer Reading Program.

"Catch the Reading Bug" for children in grades Pre-K-K - 7 and "Metamorphosis" for those in grades 8+.

CatchReadingBug.jpgToday's event is sure to "bug you out"!

The library is thrilled to welcome "Insectropolis"! 

Insects include such creatures as a Hissing Cockroach, a Giant Black African Millipede, a Chilean Rosehair Tarantula and an Emperor Scorpion.

Immediately following each of the Insectropolis programs, every child will receive a custom, temporary Henna tattoo courtesy of "Henna by Nejal!"

In addition to enjoying the program, children may enroll in the library's Summer Reading Program starting June 28th.

Ladybug Land and Butterfly Habitats are among the Giveaways this year!!

The Summer Reading Program Kick-Off event is always well-attended, so caregivers MUST call the library at 201-224-6144 to pre-register their children for one of the two time-slots: 11:15 AM or 11:45 AM.

SPEAK OUT!

Modeled after the popular TALK IT UP! book discussion program, SPEAK OUT! welcomes middle school age students (Grades 6+ Up)  to read and discuss interesting titles throughout the summer.

The games along with discussion and pizza will begin on Monday, June 30th from 4:30 to 5:45 PM

Our first book will be "A Brief Chapter in My Impossible Life" by Dana Reinhardt on Monday, June 30th

Future titles include:
  • "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak - July 7, 2008
  • "Just Listen"  by Sarah Dessen - July 14, 2008
  • "Blue Girl"  by Charles DeLint - July 21, 2008
  • "The Astonishing Adventures of Fanboy and Goth Girl" by Barry Lyga - July 28, 2008
Those interested in participating in SPEAK OUT!, please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the first book as of Monday, June 16th. All participants will be able to keep their copies of each title. 
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MonarchButterfly.jpgJoin TALK IT UP!!  this summer on Wednesday afternoons beginning June 25th from 4:30 to 5:45 PM


Geared for young adults  Grades 9+ Up

Fun discussions, games and refreshments round out the time spent chatting with your friends and even getting to know new friends!!!

The first title we will be discussing is "Magic or Madness" by Justin Larbelestiere on Wednesday, June 25th.

Future titles include:

"Black Duck" by Janet Lisle - July 2, 2008      

"Born to Rock" by Gordon Korman - July 9, 2008

"Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City" by Kirsten Miller - July 16, 2008

"Invisible" by Pete Hauptmann - July 23, 2008

Each week, come join us for fascinating book discussions and good pizza!

Those interested in participating in TALK IT UP!, please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the first book as of
Monday, June 9th. All participants will be able to keep their copies of each title.
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During the month of July, 2008, the Mother Goose Group programs will be replaced by MUSICAL MUNCHKINS

This program will be held on Thursdays, July 10, 17, 24 and 31, 2008.

The MUSICAL MUNCHKINS program is a professionally run music and movement presentation for caregivers and toddlers ages 18 months and Up.

There are two session scheduled --- one at 10:45 AM to 11:15 AM and 11:25 to 11:55 AM. Caregivers MUST register for ONLY ONE of the two sessions as space is limited!!

Storytime1.jpgMother Goose Group Story time: Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun... a wonderful "caregiver and me" time for children 18 months and up!

  • Please call the library at 201-224-6144 and let us know which Storytime group (10:30 or 11:30) you'll be attending.

Babies' Lap-Sit: Songs, fingerplays, music and movement... a wonderful time for little ones (up to 18 months) and their care-givers!

  • This is a drop-in program

These programs are held regularly throughout the year.
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Craft Time with Jen !!

  • "Design Your Own Frisbee "
  • Grades K + Up
  • Monday, June 9th at4 PM
  • Registration required

Tail Waggin' Tutors

  • Thursdays June 5th and June 12th
  • Grade 1 + Up 
  • 4 PM to 5 PM
  • Registration is limited to 10 participants at a time

Chess Club

  • Ages 6+  Up
  • Wednesdays, June 4th and  June 18th  
  • 4 PM  and 4:30 PM --- two sessions
  • Registration required

Summer-Break Celebration

  • Movie  National Treasure 2
  • 12 Noon
  • Grades 5 + Up
  • Open Game Night
  • 6 PM
  • Grades 5 + Up
  • Pizza and Soda will be served !!

Tuesday @ The Movies

  • Come and enjoy the debut of The Spiderwick Chronicles AND
  • A Make-Your-Own Sundae Bar
  • The movie begins at 12 Noon on Tuesday, June 24th followed by the Sundae Bar
  • Grades 5 + Up

Call the library at 201.224.6144 to register for these upcoming events!!