2024 Azle Memorial Library Summer Reading Guide

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May 31st - July 29th May 31st - July 29th

HERE'S THE SCOOP:

LLITTLES ITTLES

Ages 0 to 3

Reading to littles helps their brains and early language skills develop!

ADULTS ADULTS

Ages 18+

FREE PROGRAMS FOR ALL AGES

BASS CONCERT BASS CONCERT

SATUR SATURDAY, 6/8 AT 3:00 PM DAY, 6/8 AT 3:00 PM

Back by popular demand! See the Funky Town AllStars live in concert, featuring professional bass players from the Fort Worth Symphony and Spectrum Chamber Music Society! Free to attend! *Sponsored by the Azle Library Trust.

YELL AT THE SUN! YELL AT THE SUN!

FRI FRIDAY, 7/26 AT 2:00 PM DAY, 7/26 AT 2:00 PM

Areyoumadabouthowhotitis?Yellatthesunwith usinthepark!Colddrinkswillbeprovidedduringthe airingofourgrievances Allagesarewelcome!

*Noobscenities,please!

FREE PROGRAMS FOR TWEENS & TEENS

Each program lists the target age range. Programs take place in the Library Community Room. Supplies and space are limited, so please call 817-752-2682 to reserve your spot beginning June 1st, if a program states that registration is required.

TEEN GAMING NIGHT TEEN GAMING NIGHT

TUESDAY, 6/4 & 7/9 AT 6:00 PM

TUESDAY, 6/4 & 7/9 AT 6:00 PM FOR AGES 11-17 FOR AGES 11-17

Join our librarians for a gaming night with our Nintendo Switches! Games include Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Party Superstars, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and more! No registration required!

GLOW IN THE DARK PAINTING GLOW IN THE DARK PAINTING

THURS THURSDAY, 6/27 AT 6:00 PM DAY, 6/27 AT 6:00 PM FOR AGES 10-18 FOR AGES 10-18

Join our librarians and local artist Penny Conn for a fun evening of glow-in-the-dark painting!

Wear white or neon clothing!

*Registration required. Registration opens June 1st

CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE CHOCOLATE CHALLENGE

THURS THURSDAY, 7/25 AT 6:00 PM DAY, 7/25 AT 6:00 PM FOR AGES 12-18 FOR AGES 12-18

Join us for an evening of fun while competing in chocolate themed games and activities!

*Registration required. Registration opens June 1st.

UNATTENDED CHILD UNATTENDED CHILD POLICIES POLICIES

AGES 0-8: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CHILD.

AGES 9-13: A PARENT OR CAREGIVER (AGE 18+) MUST REMAIN IN THE BUILDING WITH THE CHILD.

AGES 14-17: MAY USE THE LIBRARY INDEPENDENTLY, PROVIDED THEY FOLLOW LIBRARY POLICIES.

FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES SPECIAL PERFORMANCES

WILDLIFEONTHEMOVE

TUESDAY,6/4AT10:30AM&12:00PM REPEATSHOWS!CHOOSETHEBESTTIMEFORYOU!

An exciting and educational animal show! A wide variety of live critters, chosen for their interesting characteristics and the ability to fascinate!

MARICELA & FRIENDS

TUESDAY, 6/11 AT 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM

REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

Meet Maricela and her puppet friends! This show encourages good morals, love, friendship, respect, excellence, and self esteem

TALEWISE: SCIENCE HEROES

TUESDAY, 6/18 AT 10:30 AM & 12:00 PM REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

An interactive and exciting STEM show combines the magic of stories with the wonders of science!

BRETT ROBERTS: MAGIC ADVENTURE

TUESDAY, 6/25 AT 10:30 AM & 11:45 AM REPEAT SHOWS! CHOOSE THE BEST TIME FOR YOU!

Ignite your child’s imagination with an unforgettable adventure! Join Professor Pathfinder on a magical safari to hunt for a lion and meet a variety of animals along the way

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Join Miss Ava for tales of adventure at our Summer Storytime! Learn, sing, and dance at this free early literacy program.

NATUREFUN NATUREFUN

AGES4-8 AGES4-8

FRIDAY,JUNE21AT2:00PM FRIDAY,JUNE21AT2:00PM

Join Miss Ava and Texas A&M Agrilife for fun nature activities! Make a plant pet and sunflower craft to take home!

*Registration

FREE PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN

ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

SWIMSAFETY SWIMSAFETY

AGES0-6 AGES0-6

FRIDAY,JUNE14AT2:00PM FRIDAY,JUNE14AT2:00PM

Join Miss Ava and a Survival Swim Instructor for a FREE program about water safety for children! Children can enjoy a craft and sensory bin fun while caregivers learn.

POKÉMON PARTY POKÉMON PARTY

AGES 6-12 AGES 6-12

THURS THURSDAY, 6/20 DAY, 6/20 AT 4:30 PM AT 4:30 PM

Join us for a free Pokémon event! Enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and meet fellow fans! Dress as your favorite character! No registration required!

MAVERICK ALL STAR TUMBLERS MAVERICK ALL STAR TUMBLERS

AGES 3-8 AGES 3-8

TUESDAY, JULY 16 AT 10:30 AM

TUESDAY, JULY 16 AT 10:30 AM

Maverick All Star Tumblers staff are coming to the library with mats, balance beams and more! Kids can practice basic tumbling skills - no experience required. Note: shoes must be removed before participating.

HELLO KITTY PARTY HELLO KITTY PARTY

AGES 6-12 AGES 6-12

THURSDAY, 7/11 AT 4:30 PM THURSDAY, 7/11 AT 4:30 PM

PEROT TECH TRUCK PEROT TECH TRUCK AGES 4-12 AGES 4-12

WEDNES WEDNESDAY, 7/24 AT 2:00 PM DAY, 7/24 AT 2:00 PM Science comes to life with interactive experiments brought to us by the Perot Museum of Nature and Science! Enjoy S.T.E.A.M. activities that foster creativity and confidence!

Celebrate the power of friendship and Japanese culture with crafts inspired by everyone’s favorite cute kitten! *Registration required. Registration opens June 1st.

LEGOCLUB LEGOCLUB

AGES4+ AGES4+

JUNE19&JULY17AT4:30PM JUNE19&JULY17AT4:30PM

We provide the LEGO bricks and you provide the creativity! Join us for LEGO challenges, free play and FUN! LEGO creations are put on display in the Children's Section.

TEXASWILDLIFEASSOCIATION TEXASWILDLIFEASSOCIATION

AGES4-12 AGES4-12

TUESDAY,JULY30AT2:00PM TUESDAY,JULY30AT2:00PM

Explore and learn using animal skulls and skins. Investigate animals all while learning about animal habitats, food sources, and adaptations for survival.

FREE PROGRAMS FOR ADULTS

ALL PROGRAMS TAKE PLACE IN THE LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM

TRAVEL

PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS TRAVEL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS

TUES TUESDAY, 6/11 AT 6:00 PM DAY, 6/11 AT 6:00 PM

Join us for a program on travel photography by local photographer Jim Stevens! Learn tips and tricks on how to take better images with your smartphone and see his travel photos!

SUMMER SCOOP! SUMMER SCOOP!

THURSDAY, 6/6 AT 6:30 PM

THURSDAY, 6/6 AT 6:30 PM

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS

PAINTING WITH WATERCOLORS

SATURDAY, 6/15 FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM SATURDAY, 6/15 FROM 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

JoinlocalartistPennyConnforaninstructionalclasson paintingwithwatercolors.Nodrawingskillsnecessary! Designsandallsupplieswillbeprovided.

*Registrationrequired.RegistrationopensJune1st..

JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE JIGSAW PUZZLE EXCHANGE

SATUR SATURDAY, 6/22 FROM 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM DAY, 6/22 FROM 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Join us for a puzzle exchange! Bring 1-2 puzzles with 500+ pieces to swap for another! All puzzles must be in new/like new condition with no missing pieces No children’s puzzles, please!

MAKE YOUR OWN: MACRAMÉ! MAKE YOUR OWN: MACRAMÉ!

CRAFTY QUILTERS CRAFTY QUILTERS

SATURDAY 6/15 & 7/20 FROM 10 AM - 2 PM SATURDAY 6/15 & 7/20 FROM 10 AM - 2 PM

All adults are welcome to join the Azle Quilters for a monthly meeting to work on quilting projects and more! Bring your own materials and equipment

MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB MAIN STREET BOOK CLUB

3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 PM 3RD TUESDAY OF THE MONTH AT 6:00 PM

Adults of all ages are invited to enjoy refreshments and join in a monthly discussion on a pre-selected book.

TUESDAY, 6/25 AT 6:00 PM

TUESDAY, 6/25 AT 6:00 PM

Comelearnsomebasicmacraméknotsandmake afunmermaidfishtailkeychain!Allinstructions andsupplieswillbeprovided

*Registrationrequired.RegistrationopensJune1st.

TERRARIUMS TERRARIUMS

TUESDAY, 7/23 AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY, 7/23 AT 6:00 PM 6/18

Createaminiature,low-maintenanceindoorgardenwith us!Allinstructionsandsupplieswillbeprovided.

*Registrationrequired.RegistrationopensJune1st.

BEESWAX WRAPS BEESWAX WRAPS

TUESDAY, 7/30 AT 6:00 PM TUESDAY, 7/30 AT 6:00 PM

Makeyourownreusableclothwrapsfor foodstorage!Allinstructionsandsupplies willbeprovided

*Registrationrequired.RegistrationopensJune1st

Adults of all ages, join us for the scoop on this summer’s fiction & non-fiction releases while you enjoy our ice cream sundae bar, plus door prizes! Join us on the last Monday of each month for a FREE movie on the big screen. Popcorn and water will be provided. Adults only, please.

7/16

LAST MONDAY MATINEE LAST MONDAY MATINEE

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 2:00 PM LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH AT 2:00 PM

SUMMER READING FINALE PARTIES

CHILDREN & TEEN FINALE: POPSICLE PARTY IN THE PARK!

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND FROM 10:30-11:30 AM FRIDAY, AUGUST 2ND FROM 10:30-11:30 AM

*CENTRAL PARK - BEHIND LIBRARY*

*CENTRAL PARK - BEHIND LIBRARY*

Celebrate Summer Reading success with a party in the park! Popsicles, a petting zoo, a fun activity, and MORE will be a perfect way to wrap up a summer of fun for LITTLES, CHILDREN, and TEENS who read 5 hours or more!

Any LITTLE, CHILD, or TEEN who registers for Summer Reading and reads at least 5 hours by July 29 will earn a ticket for a free popsicle and petting zoo access at this event. Parents and family members are welcome to accompany ticket holders and enjoy the event.

Raffle prizes will NOT be drawn at this event. Prize winners will be notified no later than Saturday August 10. The library building will be CLOSED all day on August 2nd so staff can prepare for and clean up the finale event.

ADULT FINALE: TRIVIA & PRIZE NIGHT

THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST FROM 6-8 PM THURSDAY, AUGUST 1ST FROM 6-8 PM

*LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM* *LIBRARY COMMUNITY ROOM*

Participants of the Adult Summer Reading Club who read at least 5 hours are invited to attend the finale party - no ticket required! Enjoy a fun, librarythemed trivia game with LIVE raffle prize drawings, door prizes just for attendees, and tons of yummy food! Plus, all raffle prize entries earn you a chance to win the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card. You must be present at the finale party to win the grand prize.

This event is for adult participants and we ask that children and teens remain at home due to space limitations.

LIBRARY HOURS LIBRARY HOURS

MONDAY:

TUESDAY:

WEDNESDAY:

THURSDAY: FRIDAY: SATURDAY: SUNDAY: 10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM

THURSDAY, JULY 4:

-Closed for Independence Day

10 AM - 6 PM 10 AM - 8 PM 12 PM - 6 PM 10 AM - 4 PM CLOSED

FRIDAY, AUGUST 2:

-The "Youth Finale Party" will take place in Central Park, but the library building will remain closed all day.

NATALIE’S SNOW SHACK

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