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Summer reading programs coming to a close at Shaw Library
Saturday, July 21, 2012
Dream Big: Read is drawing to a close at Joseph and Elizabeth Shaw Public Library, but people of all ages still have time to join the program. Last week, youth created stars to hang outdoors and adults learned the keys to night relaxation with guest presenter Tammy Seger. The final week of programs will be held Monday through Friday.
On Tuesday, at 10:30 a.m., Read-to-Me participants are invited to "Capturing Light." Children will design a jar to be used to collect lightning bugs. All children are asked to bring a clean jar with them to the program.
Youth of all ages will learn about the "Wonderful World of Bats," sponsored by CNB, Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. The program will be presented by bat enthusiast Jerry Schneider.
Since 2003, Schneider has done presentations about bats in schools and libraries, using slide photographs taken by Merlin D. Tuttle for Bat Conservation International. This program introduces audiences to local and tropical bats using slides and taped bat calls. The audience will move beyond old stereotypes to understand the vital role of bats, which help control pesky insects, pollinate night blooming flowers, and are valuable dispersers of seeds. Audiences will learn about bats in attics, building bat houses, vampire bats, migration and hibernation.
A door prize, sponsored by Stanko Construction, will be awarded at the conclusion of the program to any youth participant in attendance.
On Thursday, at 10:30 a.m., the summer reading program concludes with a craft for School Age A and School Age B participants. "Buggy Craft" will have youth creating their own lightning bug to display at home.
The conservatory will be open for youth to redeem all reading and program attendance incentives. Visit the front desk of the library Monday from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and Friday from noon until 3 p.m. to receive any earned planet bills. Youth are reminded to bring any star coins from recent program attendance for use at the conservatory.
In addition, the conservatory will be open July 30 through Aug. 4 and Aug. 6-11 during normal business hours. The Dream Big: Read prize drawing will be held Aug. 13.
Own the Night summer reading program participants may contact the front desk of the library to register for several upcoming programs. At "Black Light Tees," young adult participants are asked to bring a plain black T-shirt to the library Thursday at 2 p.m. Using black light paint, young adults can design a T-shirt to be worn under a black light. Those interested in attending should contact the library at 765-3271 by 9 p.m. Tuesday to register.
Participants of the Own the Night and Between the Book Covers summer reading programs can also visit the library to redeem any earned summer reading incentives. The final day to log books and minutes is Aug. 11 and prizes will be drawn Aug. 13.
Registration for the Dream Big: Read summer reading program will continue through Aug. 11. All registrations are completed online at Shaw Public Library's website, www.clearfield.org/shaw.
Participants are asked to pick up their registration packets at the front desk of the library upon registering. Children ages birth through preschool age should enroll in the Read-to-Me program. Youth who have completed kindergarten through grade two are encouraged to participate in the School Age A program, and those who have completed grades three through five will enroll in the School Age B program. The Own the Night young adult summer reading program is open to anyone who has completed grades six through 11, and Between the Book Covers adult summer reading program is available to all adults, including 2012 high school graduates.
The library is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m., and Fridays from noon to 5 p.m.
Additional information is available by calling 765-3271 during regular business hours or by visiting the website at www.clearfield.org/shaw.
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