"I'll Read to You, You Read to Me"
Mosaic Book Club
Join us for a special series of Book Club story times in celebration of Children's Day / Book Day. Learn to make reading a fun and exciting experience for parent and child. We'll have fun stories, an art activity and refreshments! Families from all cultural backgrounds are welcome to participate! This program is free and no registration is required.
Thursday, April 25: 4:00 - 5:00
Tuesday, May 14: 4:00 - 5:00
Tuesday, May 28: 4:00 - 5:00
Summer Reading Program 2013
Summer Reading Kick-Off Party & Registration
Saturday, June 1
2:00 pm
Stop by the Children’s Department to get excited for Summer Reading by making a craft, eating a snack, and signing up for our summer reading program!
Summer 2013 Special Event Thursdays
10:00 am
Library Courtyard
Events will be held each Thursday, June 6 through July 25th at 10:00 am in the Library Courtyard. Special events are FREE and registration is not required.
Independent/Read-to-Me Summer Reading Program Registration
June 3 - July 26, 2013
Register in person at the Children’s Information Desk between the weeks of May 28 and June 14th. Receive one reading log per child.
Children and their families are encouraged to read and keep track of the books read during the summer. Older children must read at least seven hours OR five books per week and will receive a sticker for each hour they read or one sticker for reading five books. Younger children will receive a sticker for the ten books or more that are read to them.
Here’s what you do. Write the titles of the books you read in the reading log. Bring the log to the library for six weeks during the summer. You will receive one sticker per week for your reading log starting the week of June 3rd.
The first 200 participants that complete 4 weeks in the reading log will receive two tickets to the reading parade and Arkansas Naturals baseball game to be held on August 4th. Additional prizes will be awarded the week of July 25th to those who have completed six weeks of reading. Original reading log with six stickers must be presented in order to receive prizes. Photocopies will not be eligible.
Kibbles & Books
This program is designed to help children develop literacy skills and build confidence by reading to a therapy dog. To register, call the Children’s Services Department at 479-750-8180.
Kibbles and Books Summer Reading Sessions
Wednesday, June 5: 5:30-7:00 (Bee and Wiggles)
Thursday, June 27: 5:30 - 7:00 (Banjo)
Monday, July 8: 2:00 - 3:00 (Willow)
Thursday, July 18: 5:30 - 7:00 (Wiggles, Banjo, Bee)
Saturday, August 3: 2:00 - 4:00 (Wiggles, Banjo, Bee)
Thursday, August 15: 5:30 - 7:00 (Wiggles, Banjo, Bee)
We'll post additional dates here as soon as we confirm them. Don't forget to register over the phone or by calling the Children's Department!
Institute of Jugglology
Thursday, June 6
10:00 am
Hold on to your seats as you witness juggling as you’ve never seen before. A workshop follows where you can learn to juggle and prove to yourself that you are capable of anything. (All Ages)
The Balloon Man
Thursday, June 13
10:00 am
Marty Boone is back with his fun-filled program featuring music, magic, and lots of balloons! (All Ages)
Activated Storytellers
Thursday, June 20
10:00 am
They don't just tell stories, they act!vate them with physical comedy, audience participation, imaginative props, and American Sign Language. (All Ages)
Gustafer Yellowgold
Thursday, June 27
10:00 am
Get to know groovy Gustafer Yellowgold who came from the Sun and landed in Minnesota. This "musical movie storybook" created by cartoonist/songwriter/performer Morgan Taylor, features a multi-media performance of live music, animated illustrations and storytelling. (All Ages)
Library Closed (Independence Day Holiday)
July 4
Tommy Terrific's Wacky Magic*
Thursday, July 11
10:00 am
Get ready to laugh out loud with Tommy’s side-splitting comedy and crazy-fun magic. (Preschool & Early Elementary)
* This program is supported by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Mad Science of Northwest Arkansas
Thursday, July 18
10:00 am
Enjoy action packed science demonstrations that are entertaining and educational! (All Ages)
End-of-Summer Celebration with the Kinders*
Thursday, July 25
10:00 am
The party kicks off in the courtyard with refreshments and rollicking good music from Brian and Ms. Terri followed by more fun, food and lots of games and prizes!
* This program is supported by the Arkansas Arts Council, an agency of the Department of Arkansas Heritage, and the National Endowment for the Arts.