The Derby Public Library
COMING THIS SUMMER
WANTED:
READERS
2008 SUMMER READING PROGRAM
Saddle up and come on down to the Derby Public Library to be part of the summer reading program along with the many other activities and events planned. Registration for the reading program begins JUNE 16th and children may start reporting on books read the week of June 23rd.
Program Overview:
A folder will be created for each child when registering along with a journal which will be kept at the library. When reporting the titles of books read on forms available at the library, the children's room staff will record the information in the journal. Stop in each week to check your folder fro reading incentives, puzzle/activity sheets, coupons for our famous treasure chest and more!
There will be weekly raffle prizes and everyone who reports on books that week will be eligible to win! All those who complete the reading program will be invited to attend an ice cream party on August 15th. Reading certificates will also be distributed along with a grand prize raffle.
Participating in a summer reading program helps a child maintain the reading skills they have acquired during the school year and can motivate a reluctant reader. It is never too early to start being part of a reading program and begin a lifelong love of books. Pre-readers, which includes toddlers, preschoolers and children entering kindergarten, are welcome to participate in the reading program by having an adult or older sibling read to them each week.
Children are encouraged to read the following total amount of books at their reading/grade level throughout the summer to complete the summer reading program and be eligible to attend the end of summer ice cream party.
Pre-readers (preschoolers - entering 1st grade) - 24 books
Entering 2nd and 3rd grade - 6 books
Entering 5th and 6th grade - 4 books
Our goal this summer is to read 2,400 books! Watch the reading thermometer rise as we tally the amount of book reported each week. We invite children of all ages to share their creativity and draw pictures based on the books they have read to display in our "art gallery" this summer.
Be sure to check out our "Wanted: Readers" bulletin board to see if you can recognize some of our guest readers who will be reading at our Story Times with Community readers program taking place every Wednesday morning at 10AM.
Saddle up and make your way down to the Derby Public Library for a summer of reading fun with great events and activities along the way!
SPECIAL SUMMER PROGRAMS:
A Musical Celebration
presented by
Don Donegan
Wednesday, June 25th @ 11AM
Join us as we kick off our summer reading program with an interactive, fun-filled and entertaining music program for kids of all ages!
Registration is Requested
(203)736-1482
Stories Around the Camp Fire
Tuesdays, July 1st, 22nd & August 5th @ 6:30Pm
Bring along your favorite blanket or stuffed animal and join us for an evening of story time.
Irving School
Read-a-longs
Friday, June 27th at 11AM with Mrs. Edwards
Thursday, July 10th at noon with Ms. Ames
at the Derby Public Library
Listen to books from the
"Teacher's Pick List"
given out at the end of the school year to Irving School students.
Apply for a library card
Refreshments will be served
Registration is Requested
Please call (203)736-1482 or stop by the Children's Room
Story Time with Community Readers
Wednesdays, July 1st thru August 13th @ 10AM
Each week there will be a guest reader from the community sharing books with children 3 to 8 years old.
Read to Sandy
Come and share Sandy's Love of Books
The Following Tuesdays:
June 10th & July 8th at 6:00PM-7:00PM
Children ages 5 and up are welcome to be part of the popular Read to Sandy program here at the library. This is a great opportunity for reluctant or beginning readers to build confidence, enhance their reading skills and encourages a love of reading.
Sandy is a therapy dog registered with Therapy Dogs, Inc. She volunteers at local schools, hospitals and nursing homes. She has also been involved with theater and has achieved many accomplishments in her lifetime. Children will be given a 15 minute time slot to read their favorite books to Sandy.
Registration is Requested
Craft Time
Thursdays, July 10th, 17th & 31st / August 7th
at 10:30AM
Children ages 4 + are welcome to register.
We will be decorating bandanas, creating western crafts and more...
Rick Arruzza and SPARKY...
July 11th at 11AM
Rick Arruzza and his dog SPARKY will share his newest book "The Great Candy Caper." Sparky is the main character in all of Mr. Arruzza's books. Anyone wishing to order books prior to the visit may do so in the Children's Room. Children ages 4+ are welcome to participate.
Autographed copies of Sparky's books will be available for $7.95, $20.00 for a Three-Spot Pack, $ 26.00 for a Four-Paws Pack, and $32.00 for the Furry-Five Set. A dollar from each sale of each book goes to Adopt-A-Dog, the rescue agency that saved Sparky from Death Row at the New York City pound. More than $8,000 donated so far!
Also available in Spanish, "El Paseo de Sparky," "No Descanso Para Sparky," Sparky de Costa a Costa," and "La Gran Carrera de Sparky."
Western Songs & Dancing
with
"Cowgirl" Maddie Riselle
Monday, July 14th at 10:30AM
Children ages 3 - 7 are welcome to participate.
"Search for GOLD!!!" Scavenger Hunt
Tuesday, July 15th at 6:30PM
for ages 4 +
(with adult supervision for the younger cowboys and cowgirls)
Chromatography Garden
Wednesday, July 23 at 1PM
Children in 1st grade and up will listen to Lois Elhert's book,
"Waiting for Wings"
and will make a multicolor garden using only 3 colors.
&
RAINSTICK
Wednesday, July 23rd at 2:30PM
After listening to a fable set in Africa, Children in 2nd grade and up will make an instrument that echoes the sound of rainfall.
presented by
The Connecticut Water Authority
Registration is requested for each program
(203)736-1482
Science Snoopers
presented by Jean Mai
Thursday, July 27th at 10:30AM
The Wolf Family
Big Bad Wolf? Think again! Take a look at wolf society and babysitting aunts.
Children ages 3 to 6 are invited to join us for a fun, first look at science. The program includes a short talk, hands-on props, materials or experiments, a story related to the theme and an art project.
Space is limited so registration is requested
for further information or to register, please call the Children's Room at 736-1482.
(203)736-1482
Stories with Lunch
Friday, July 25th at 11:45AM
for children ages 4 - 7
We will be making trail mix dessert!
A Friendship Adventure with Ronald McDonald
for children ages 4+
Friday, August 8th at 11AM
Farmer Minor & Daisy
(the world's most famous pig)
Come see Daisy on Tuesday, August 12th at 2PM
ICE CREAM PARTY!!!!
(I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream For Ice Cream)
Friday, August 15th at 1PM
For everyone who completes the summer reading program. Reading certificates will be distributed and our final raffle will take place.
Check
back for additional programs
throughout the
summer!!!
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Ongoing Programs:
Family Place
A Parent/Child Workshop
FAMILY PLACE PARENT/CHILD WORKSHOPS - This program is a time for parents wit children ages 1 to 3 years old to share together. Siblings through age 5 are also welcome. Each session offers blocks, puzzles, a craft and play along with an opportunity to interact with children their own age. Resource professionals from the community will be available to answer any parenting questions or concerns. This series will be held on Mondays from 10:00-11:15 a.m.
Workshop Dates:
Dates: June 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30
Call or stop by to register
The Family Place is a national initiative of Libraries for the Future and Middle Country Public Library. The Family Place in Connecticut is made possible through the generous support of the Katherine Matthies Foundation and coordinated by the Southern Library Council.
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Dates: April 23 through June 13, 2008
Nursery Rhyme Time – For toddlers 12 to 24 months old along with a caregiver will take place on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. Finger plays, stories, songs and rhyme will be part of this half-hour program.
April 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21, 28 June 4 & 11
Baby and Me! – A program for infants 6 to 12 months old which includes songs, rhymes, movement, board books and interaction with their caregiver. It’s never too early to introduce your baby to books. This 20 minute program will meet on Thursday mornings at 10:00.
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5 & 12
Preschool Story Time - Preschoolers are welcome to be a part of our Preschool Story Time on Thursday mornings at 11:00. Children who are 3-5 years old may register for this program which is designed to be an early school-readiness experience, an introduction to peer interaction and improved listening skills. Stories, instruments, songs, flannelboard presentation and a craft are part of this 45 minute program.
April 24, May 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 June 5 & 12
Time for Two’s – A program for children 25-36 months old along with a caregiver will take place on Fridays at 10:00 a.m. Each week will include stories, finger plays, songs and a simple craft.
April 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 June 6 &13
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REGISTRATION IS REQUESTED FOR ALL PROGRAMS
of Derby
Every child attending a library story time program will receive a story time bag at the conclusion of the session. Bags will include a book, information on promoting literacy at home, activities for children, suggested titles of age-appropriate books to share with your child and information on library programs and events.
The bags are made possible through the generosity of WALMART of Derby. We thank WALMART for their support and interest in promoting literacy for the children of our community.
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Children ages 3-7 and young adults 12-17 years old are invited to be part of the BOOK BUDDIES program at the Derby Public Library.
The Following Thursdays:
June 26th thru August 7th @ 3:30PM
(not meeting July 3rd or 10th)
Join us as the younger adults partner with the younger children share their love of books by reading aloud to them each week.
If you have any questions or would like to register, please call 736-1482 or stop by the Children's Room.
Refreshments will be served
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