Pirate night pics

Our recent Pirate Night was featured in the Salem News. Check it out at Pirate Night

Summer Activities, July 27-31

July 27

Messy Mondays crafts 10:00 a.m.

July 28

“Spoon Man” Jim Cruise performs at 2:00 p.m.
What Does He Do? He plays with 2 ordinary household tablespoons with music in the background. He has an audience Sing-A-Long competition. Everyone gets involved. Hilarious Impressions! A-Rock-N-Roll and A Rap-Spoon Player! He creates a Hillbilly Band out of the Patrons and Staff. He jumps into the audience playing spoons on their hands. Everyone gets “spooned.” Spoon Man
Jim has great educational messages, which are blended into his show.
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July 30

Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00 a.m.
Music program for ages 2 to 3. Registration began on July 13.

Haiku program with Yetti Frenkel 2:00 p.m.

In this workshop participants write a haiku and then illustrate their poem in a card. Instruction is given on how to integrate the poem into the card design so that there is a logical flow or connection between the front, middle and back of the card. Yetti Frenkel is the artist who created our wonderful mural! Recommended for ages 7 and up. Registration is required, beginning on July 20. Yetti.com

July 31
crafts Drop-in crafts.

Drop in crafts. 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Kids of all ages are welcome to drop in and create a self directed craft.

Summer Activities, July 20-24

July 20
Messy Mondays crafts 10:00 a.m.

July 21

Dr. Seuss Celebration 10:00 a.m.
Join us for a belated celebration of Dr. Seuss’ 50th birthday. Hear some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories, create some “Seussian” crafts, and enjoy some coloring and game pages. Recommended for ages 4 to 7. No registration needed.

Gross out Tuesday 2:00 p.m.
Kids age 6 & up are invited to hear some gross stories, create some slimy crafts and “enjoy” a gross snack. Not for the easily queasy! No registration needed.

July 22

Teddy Bear Picnic 11:30 a.m.
Bring your favorite bear and a picnic lunch and listen to some Teddy Bear stories. We will be out on the lawn if the weather permits. All ages are welcome, no registration needed.

Cooking with Katie 2:00 p.m.
Join Katie Wilton for a hands-on cooking class where students will make recipes from her cookbook “You’re the Cook!” including Deviled Eggs, Pizza Wontons, Parmesan Pita Triangles, Yogurt Fruit Shakes and Cream Cheese Filled Strawberries. Ages 9 and up. Registration is required, beginning on July 14. Register at the Reference Desk. Cooking with Katie +++

July 23

Mother Goose on the Loose music 10:00 a.m.
Join Jen Strom, singer and multi-instrumentalist, in this musical program celebrating the joys of Mother Goose and other classic kid’s rhymes. The kids will be clapping and singing along in no time. Using guitar and fiddle, Jen will cover the classic kid’s favorite songs as well as finger-plays and dance songs like the Hokey-Pokey. Recommended for ages 2 to 3. Registration is required for this program. Sign up will begin on July 13. +++

+++Funded by the Friends of the Library.

Summer Activities July 13-17

July 13
Messy Mondays crafts 10:00 a.m.

July 14

Curious George Program 10:00 a.m.
bananas
Children ages 3 & up are invited to hear some stories about Curious George and create some monkey crafts.

Spa Day at 2:00 p.m.

Learn to make your own beauty products and have a manicure. For children ages 7 & up. Registration required, beginning on July 6.

July 15
Royal Tales 10:00 a.m.
All young princes & princesses are invited to hear some royal stories and create a special craft. Children are encouraged to dress like their favorite royal. Ages 3 & up.

Rosalita’s Puppets Show 2:00 p.m.

“Goldilocks and the Three Dragons” is an original look at a traditional story. In this show Mummy, Daddy and Baby dragon live happily in the forest till naughty Goldilocks arrives to cause a commotion. Rosalita’s Puppets +++

Thursday, July 16 at 4:30 p.m.
Pizza & Pages book discussion of Lois Lowry’s Number the Stars. In anticipation of our September 15 visit by acclaimed author Lois Lowry we will be hosting a book discussion of this Newbery Award winning title for children entering grade 4 & up. Pizza and soft drinks will be served and books will be available at the library. Registration is required, beginning on June 25.

Friday, July 17 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
crafts Drop-in crafts.
Children of all ages are invited to drop-in at the library and enjoy a craft project. You may stay 10 minutes or the whole time!

+++Funded by the Friends of the Library.