DREAM BIG
(This summer's library theme)Summer Reading 2012
Register for summer reading at any Clearwater library.
Report the days you've read when you visit.
Earn a different PRIZE each week!
Here is the link for the Sunshine State Book List for 3rd - 5th Graders -
http://www.clearwater-fl.com/cpl/kids/books/sunshinestate/index.asp
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Clearwater Main Library: 100 Osceola Ave., Clearwater:
Magnificent Mondays:
Wonders of Nature Monday, June 18, 2:00 PM Wonders of Nature: A wildlife show that includes raptors and parrots, reptiles, and one of the largest pythons in the world.
Professor Chad Monday, June 25, 2:00 PM Professor Chad presents a roller coaster of a program showing elementary age kids that physics is FUN!
Dreamtime from Down Under Monday, July 09, 2:00 PM Dreamtime from Down Under - an engaging interactive storytime featuring Aboriginal stories.
Fritzy Brothers Monday, July 23, 2:00 PM Come see The Fritzy Brothers One-Man Circus entertain you with juggling, acrobatics and humor.
Talako Dancers Monday, July 16, 2:00 PM Talako Dancers youth group present the art of Native American dance and costume.
DREAM BIG SUMMER FINALE Monday, July 30, 2:00 PM Celebrate your Summer Reading with fun, games, and prizes!
Drumming Circle Monday, August 06, 2:00 PM Join our drumming circle with Giving Tree Music. Jiggleman Monday, August 13, 2:00 PM Jiggleman: a kinetic audience participation, jumping, joking, juggling show
Puppet Shows
SHOWTIME WITH THE DASCALOJA PUPPETEERS Thursdays, 10:30 AM , June 21, July 07, 19 Come enjoy a fun variety show featuring Clearwater Library's own Teen Puppeteer Troupe. Watch as they use puppets to present folktales, modern stories and songs. Sometimes they even perform skits and songs as themselves. Recommended Ages: 6+
DREAM BIG SUMMER STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10:30 AM June 13 – August 1 Ages 3 -7 Join us every Wednesday morning for lots of fun with books, songs, participation activities, and a make-it take-it craft.
WEEKEND ACTIVITES:
DOG GONE READING FUN Saturdays, 12:00 PM , June 16, July 21, August 18 Every third Saturday, Paws for Friendship Inc. will bring four therapy trained dogs to the library for preregistered 20 minute reading sessions. Reluctant readers, or children who might not enjoy reading aloud, are often eager to read in the presence of an adoring and nonjudgmental pup. Call to reserve a session for your young reader
GHOSTLY TALES BOOK CLUB Sundays, 2:00 PM , June 24, July 15, August 12 Do you enjoy scary tales featuring ghosts and phantoms? This month's book will be "Over My Dead Body" by Kate Klise. This is a short book so we will also share some scary short ghost tales. Bring your favorite one to share if you dare. Reservation required. This book club is designed for children in 4th grade and up.
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Countryside Library - 2741 Sr-580, Clearwater, FL
TERRIFIC TUESDAYS
Scientist Marcie Walsh Tuesday, June 19, 2:00 PM Elementary Age Fun with Scientist Marcie Walsh
Ronald McDonald! Tuesday, June 26, 2:00 PM Welcome Back Ronald McDonald! Join us for his magic show and don't forget your camera!
American Tales with Windell Campbell Tuesday, July 03, 2:00 PM Join storyteller Windell Campbell for American Tales
Professor Chad Tuesday, July 17, 2:00 PM Our very own Mr. Chad (now Professor Chad!) presents a roller coaster of a program showing elementary age kids that physics is FUN! **Registration Required**
Origami Storyteller: Kunico Yamamoto Tuesday, July 24, 2:00 PM Origami artist and storyteller Kunico Yamamoto will delight and amaze elementary age children and parents alike!
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
Chess Club Wednesdays, 3:30 PM, June 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25 August 01 Summer Kid's Chess Club - bring your own board and enjoy improving or learning the game
The Preschool Place Thursdays, 10:30 AM, June 14, 21, 28 July 05, 12, 19, 26 August 02 The one summer stop for the 5 and under crowd to enjoy stories, music, or crafts!
Homework Help Mondays, 10:30 AM , June 18, 25 July 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Teen Volunteers will be available to help students keep up their school skills over the summer. Specific subject help available by appointment.
MORE FUN!
Family Drive In Matinee
Saturday, June 23, 2:00 PM
Bring your own beach chair, blanket, bean bag and join us for a movie classic! Today, the timless Frank Capra classic when Jimmy Stewart follows his dreams in, "Mr Smith Goes to Washington"
Art Inspiration Thursday, June 28, 2:00 PM Join Miss Jill and create a summer art special!
Bullying No More! Saturday, 2:00 PM, June 30, 2012 Join high school students for a "how-to" program on dealing with bullying. ALL ages welcome. Parents are encouraged to attend as well!
Kids Theater Thursday, 2:00 PM, July 05 Teen volunteers perform a play followed by the opportunity for audience members to do an instant reenactment! If you loved being part of improv during the school year - don't miss this!
The Return of Family Zumba! Thursday, July 12, 2:00 PM Yes, Claudia Garzon is back so get ready for a family-fitness-party! S
Sensational Saturday – Magic with Cesar Domico Saturday, July 14, 2:00 PM Working Parents Summer Special - bring the whole family to Sensational Saturday with Magician Cesar Domico
Kids Theater Thursday, 2:00 PM, July 26 Teen volunteers perform a play followed by the opportunity for audience members to do an instant reenactment! If you loved being part of improv during the school year - don't miss this!
Dream Up a Pop-UP Saturday, July 28, 2:00 PM Learn how to make a basic pop-up card and turn it into fun creatures. Elementary age and up.
Self-Defense Workshop for Children & Families Saturday, August 11, 2:00 PM Learn safety awareness skills and effective escape techniques in Shihan Walter Evan’s self-defense workshop for children.
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East Library - 2251 Drew Street Clearwater
WACKY WEDNESDAYS Groups of 10 or more must call in advance to register.
THE TRICKY DOGS SHOW Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 PM Join the dogs and their pet, Rick Martin, for a circus style unforgettable show.
BITS N PIECES PUPPET THEATRE Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 PM Join us for a live puppet show of the story Robin Hood, followed by a craft.
LOST WORLD REPTILES Wednesday, June 27, 2:00 PM Familiarize children with characteristics of snakes; appreciate their value as members of our ecosystem.
DRUMMING CIRCLE Wednesday, July 11, 2:00 PM Participate in our drumming circle with Giving Tree Music.
CARTOON ART Wednesday, 2:00 PM, July 18, 2012 Learn to draw cartoon art with Leah's Cartooning.
PROFESSOR CHAD Wednesday, July 25, 2:00 PM Professor Chad presents a roller coaster of a program showing elementary age kids that physics is FUN!
MAGIC SHOW WITH CESAR DOMICO Wednesday, August 01, 2:00 PM Join us and be entertained with unforgettable laughs full of illusion with Magician Cesar Domico.
Monday, 4:30 PM June: 18, July: 16, August: 20 Every third Monday, Paws for Friendship Inc. will bring four therapy trained dogs to the library for preregistered 20 minute reading sessions. Reluctant readers, or children who might not enjoy reading aloud, are often eager to read in the presence of an adoring and nonjudgmental pup. Call to reserve a session for your young reader
WEEKLY PROGRAMS
FAMILY BILINGUAL STORYTIME Saturdays, 12:00 PM, June: 02, 16, 23, 30 July: 07, 14, 21, 28 August: 04 Come to enjoy the fun of sharing stories in English and Spanish with all the family while making some themed exciting crafts. Bilingual storytime will be offered in the kid's area of the library.
FAMILY STORYTIME Wednesdays, 10:30 AM July 11, 18, 25 August 01 Toddlers and Preschoolers will enjoy stories, songs, movie and a craft. Children must be
accompanied by an adult. Groups of 10 or more must call in advance to register.
BOYS READING CLUB Mondays, 2:30 PM, June: 11, 18, 25 July: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Elementary and middle school boys, join us to read books, share and discuss your ideas.
BOOK AND ORIGAMI CLUB Thursday, 4:30 PM June 14, 21, 28 July 05, 12, 19, 26 August: 02 Each week we will make origami paper cranes and read a chapter from the true story, Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes. Our goal is make 1,000 paper cranes by the end of the summer!
GAME TIME Fridays, 3:00 PM, June: 15, 22, 29 July: 06, 13, 20, 27 August: 03 Join us for Wii, and classic board games or bring your own favorite game to share. Children, tweens and teens are welcome.
SATURDAY FUN
ZUMBA (All Ages) Saturdays, 2:00 PM, June: 09, July: 14, August 18 Join Zumba instructor Claudia Garzon for an invigorating workout.
STACHE BASH Saturday, 2:00 PM, June 16 Make mustaches out of Tootsie rolls.
WONDERS OF NATURE Saturday, 2:00 PM, July 07 A wildlife show that includes raptors and parrots, reptiles, and one of the largest pythons in the world.
LEGO CLUB Saturday, 2:00 PM, June: 23, July: 21 Lego club meeting. Use our legos or bring your own!
JIGGLEMAN SUMMER READING KICKDOWN Saturday, 2:00 PM, August 04 A kinetic audience participation, jumping, joking, juggling show.
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Greenwood Library - 905 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
TREMENDOUS TUESDAYS
Tony the Balloon Guy Tuesday, June 19, 2:00 PM Be entertained by Tony the Balloon Guy.
Wonders of Nature Tuesday, June 26, 2:00 PM Wonders of Nature: A wildlife show that includes raptors and parrots, reptiles, and one of the largest pythons in the world.
Mad Science Tuesday, July 10, 2:00 PM Dream big with science as Mad Science brings their interactive science show to us.
Razzmatazz Tuesday, July 17, 2:00 PM Razzmatazz Ventriloquist and Magic Show.
Cartooning with Leah Tuesday, July 24, 2:00 PM Learn to draw cartoon art with Leah's Cartooning Parties.
SUMMER KICK DOWN WITH TAMPA TAIKO Tuesday, July 31, 2:00 PM Join Tampa Taiko Japanese Drumming to celebrate the end of the summer reading program.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED PROGRAMS
DREAM JOURNAL WORKSHOP Wednesday, June 13, 2:00 PM Decorate your own dream journal with Hershey Kisses wrappers. Write down some of your dreams. Use library books to interpret what the dreams mean. **Registration Required**
WIMPY KID PARTY Monday, June 25, 2:00 PM Come celebrate Greg Heffley and the wimpy kids of the world with wimpy games, wimpy activities, and wimpy snacks. For children ages 8 to 12. Registration required, limit of 30. **Registration Required**
SUPER SIMPLE SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS Tuesday, July 03, 2:00 PM Simple science experiments that you can do at home. Registration required. Limit 15. **Registration Required**
MORE FUN THURSDAY AFTERNOONS @ THE MOVIES Thursdays, 2:00 PM, June 14, 21, 28 July 12, 19, 26 Enjoy a movie for your friends and family. Call the Clearwater Answer Line for title (727)562-4970.
GREENWOOD KIDS IMAGINATION PUPPET THEATER Monday, 2:00 PM, June 18, July 02 Make a puppet or bring your own to put on an impromptu puppet show using our puppet stage. All materials for creating a puppet will be provided. Ages 4 and up please.
GAME TIME Wednesday, June 20, 2:00 PM Join us for Wii, classic board games, and legos or bring your own favorite games to share. Children, tweens, and teens are welcome.
MONOPOLY Thursday, June 21, 5:00 PM Challenge others to a game of monopoly.
MATH GAMES Wednesday, 2:00 PM ,June 27, July 11 Don't forget your Math just because it's summer. Join Ms. Nicole for some summer fun with math. For Elementary grades.
CRAFTY DAY Monday, July 09, 2:00 PM Who knows what you will create? LEGO CLUB Monday, July 16, 2:00 PM Build amazing creations with our legos in the community room.
THRILLER DANCE Wednesday, July 18, 2:00 PM Come experience "the Thriller" as we teach you the dance from Michael Jackson's video "Thriller". Come dressed as yourself, Michael Jackson, or as a zombie. Award for best costume and best performance.
SHOWTIME WITH THE DASCALOJA PUPPETEERS Tuesday, August 07, 2:00 PM Come enjoy a fun variety show featuring Clearwater Library's own Teen Puppeteer Troupe. Watch as they use puppets to present folktales, modern stories and songs. Sometimes they even perform skits and songs as themselves. Recommended Ages: 6+
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Largo Public Library - 120 Central Park Drive, Largo
Enjoy stories and more at these weekly programs for every age group!
Look for these programs in the Children's Program Room.
Starry Nights
Mondays @ 6:30pm
June 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Bring the whole family!
Rock-a-Bye Babies (Ages 0 to 18 months)
Thursdays @ 10:00am
June 14, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2
Pre-K Pajama-Rama (Ages 3 to 5)
Tuesdays @ 10:00am
June 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Star-Bright School-Agers (Ages 6 to 12)
Thursdays @ 2:00pm
June 14, 21, 28
July 5, 12, 19, 26
August 2
Twinkle, Twinkle Toddlers (Ages 18 to 36 months)
Wednesdays @ 10:00am
June 13, 20, 27
July 11, 18, 25
August 1
Summer Entertainer Series! Fridays @ 2:00pm
Look for these programs in the Jenkins Community Wing.
June 15 - Dream Big with Tony the Balloon Guy
Watch Tony whip up some balloon props that make his tales come alive in this delightfully funny story experience with the summer reading theme.
July 13 - Drumming with Steve
Follow the beat to the library! Dream and drum in this program where each child plays on his/her own instrument while learning about music.
June 22 - Tricky Dogs
Laugh and learn as you watch these dogs and their pet human, Rick Martin, do tricks and comedy in a circus style performance.
July 20 - Star Stories: A Shadow Puppet Show
Dream in the dark during this shadow puppet show all about mythology, presented by Katie Adams' Make Believe Theater.
June 29 - Magic with Cesar Domico
See unforgettable illusions in this spectacularly entertaining event for children. Enjoy Cesar's magic and learn that anything you can dream, you can do!
July 27 - Fritzy Brothers
Enjoy all-American circus stunts in this one-star show including comedy, unicycle acts, juggling, globe walking, and much more!
Additional Programs this Summer!Look for these programs in the Children's Program Room.
Weird Florida for Kids!
Friday, June 8 @ 2:00pm
Join us in a celebration honoring Florida and
its many wonders. At this program, there will
be stories, trivia, music, and more!
For children ages 5-12.
Dream Big! - Summer Movies
Fridays @ 2:00pm
Enter a movie dream world during these special showings this summer!
July 6 - The Spiderwick Chronicles (2008) PG, 97 mins.
August 3 - Bedtime Stories (2008) PG, 99 mins.
Awesome Authors
Saturdays @ 11:00am
June 9 - Eric Carle
July 14 - Brian Lies
Join us and learn a little about some of the
most popular children's authors. Each month
we will read stories, learn trivia, and have fun!
For all ages.
Motivated Steps: Dream Shoes
Friday, August 17, 2:00 - 4:00pm
Sign up for an amazing lesson on dreaming big. Decorate shoes with markers and craft materials in this program designed to inspire! The program is limited to 60 children. Register at the Children's Desk beginning June 7th. All registrants must bring a pair of old or new, plain shoes to decorate during the program.
Ages 6-12.
Pup Pals Reading Dogs
Saturdays, 10:00am - Noon
June 23
July 28
Improve your reading skills and make a new furry friend by reading to therapy trained dogs.
Register in the Children's Department.
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