Stratford Library Association Children's Summer Reading 2011 Events

1. 2203 Main Street
Stratford, CT 06615
203.385.4165
www.stratfordlibrary.org
childrens@stratfordlibrary.org
Summer Reading is for Everyone!
Every child can join Summer Reading
Read to Me for children not yet reading on their own (birth up to age 8).
Register your activities from 6/27-8/13.
• Complete 10 activities to qualify for the summer party with singer
Melissa Green.
Summer Reading for independent readers ages 5 to 12.
Register books read from 6/27-8/13.
• Read 5 books to receive an invitation to the summer party with funny guy
Keith Munslow.
• Weekly crafts and chances to win ra e prizes from 6/27-8/13.
Registration begins June 1. Sign up in the Children’s Department or online
at www.stratfordlibrary.org.
Summer Storytimes Kicko Event—Animal Embassy
July 5 – August 3 Friday July 1, 11 a.m.
No registration required except for World Art
• Storytime See animals from around the world and learn about
Mondays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 3 to 7. animal rescue. Registration begins June 15.
• Toddler Time
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. Ages 0 to 3.
• Pajamarama
Most Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. Call for schedule.
Ages 2 to 7.
• Magical, Musical Me
Wednesday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. Babies with
siblings up to age 5.
• World Art
Thursdays in July, 10:30 a.m.
Ages 5 to 10. Register separately for each date.
Thank you to our Summer Reading sponsors:
• The Pieper Endowment
• Applebee’s
• Bridgeport Blue sh
• Quassy Amusement Park
• Stella’s Restaurant
• Donations from Stratford residents
• Donation from the Milford Parents Club

2. Summer Programs for Kids
Registration begins two weeks in advance for all summer programs
Kick O Summer Reading with Animal Embassy Read to Therapy Dogs Siena and Drago
Friday, July 1, 11:00 a.m. Ages 4 and up. See animals from Thursday, July 21 & August 4 at 2:00-3:30 p.m. All ages. Call
around the world and learn about animal rescue. for other dates and times!
Stratford Olympics Balloon Animals
Wednesday, July 6, 3:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 12. Represent your Tuesday, July 26. 2:00 p.m. Free balloon animals while
favorite country and participate in silly events! supplies last.
Cinderella Party
There You Are, Antarctica! Wednesday, July 27, 3:00 p.m. Ages 3 to 9. Dress up! Wear
Thursday, July 7, 2:00 p.m. Ages 4 to 8. one shoe! Games, crafts, royal foods.
Learn about Antarctica and make animal masks.
Beading
Aspiring Authors Friday, July 29, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Ages 8-12. Create your own
Monday, June 20, 4:00 p.m., Fridays, July 8 & August 5, 2:30 jewelry.
p.m. Ages 8 to 12. For children who love to write. Bring a
notebook. Family Minigolf in the Stacks
Monday, August 1, 6:00-7:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Bring your
Knitting family to play mini golf through the bookshelves!
Mondays, July 11, 18 & 25, 3:00 p.m. Ages 7 and up. Bring
your own needles (Size 8-11 US), scrap yarn provided. A Visit from the Fire Department
Wednesday, August 3, 10:30 a.m. All ages. Learn about re
Harry Potter Guessing Game safety and sit in a real re truck.
Tuesday, July 12, 3:00 p.m. Ages 8 and up.
Have you read the Harry Potter books? See if you can guess Author Ryan San Angelo
the characters in our guessing game. Treats provided. Wednesday August 3, 3 p.m. Ages 5 to 9. Humorous and
lively, this author shares his creative
Celebrate Korean Culture: Tae Kwon Do with Hwang’s process.
School of Martial Arts
Wednesday, July 13, 11:00 a.m. Ages 5 to 12. Family Chocolate Tasting
Saturday, August 6 at 3:00 p.m. Ages
Origami with the Japan Society of Fair eld 5 and up. $3 each or $7 for a family
Thursday July 14, 3:00-5:00 p.m. Ages 6-12. of four. Decide which chocolate
tastes best!
Family Global Card Games
Saturday, July 16, 2:30-4:00 p.m. Ages 8 to 12 with a grownup! Water Carnival
Play card games from around the world. Tuesday, August 9, 3:00-4:00 p.m. Ages 5 to 12.
Raindate: Thursday August 11.
Global Games Play water games in the Library’s courtyard. Registration
Monday, July 18, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Ages 6 to 12. Learn games forms required for participation.
that children play in countries around the world.
Square Dances from Around the World
Nutmeg Book Group & Obstacle Course Wednesday, August 10, 3:00 p.m. Ages 6 and up.
Tuesday, July 19, 3:30 p.m. Grades 4 to 6. Learn Irish, American and other square dances.
Read The Gollywhopper Games, then discuss the book and try
our version of the obstacle course! Reader’s Theatre
Saturday, August 13, 2:30 p.m. Ages 4 and up. Enjoy stories
Magician Jay Reidy acted out by our talented teen volunteers.
Wednesday, July 20, 3:00 p.m. Ages 5 to 12.
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