Branching Out - Children's: Summer 2015 by Durham County Library

Branching Out Highlights of News & Events for Jun. to Aug. 2015

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Summer Reading Program

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FAQs

When is the program? June 13 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; August 8

Who can participate?

Everyone! The program is open to children, teens and adults.

What do I need to do? l

Earn Summer Reading points by recording the number of minutes you read between June 13 and August 8. Record minutes online by logging in to your Summer Reading account or bring a record of your reading to your local library. Each minute read is worth one Summer Reading point. You can also earn points for activities such as attending programs and writing book reviews. l

Redeem your points for prizes at any Durham County Library location. Points can be redeemed any time between June 13 and August 8. Prizes will be worth different numbers of points, so visit the library to see what prizes are available (and how much reading you will need to do!). You can redeem up to 1000 points over the course of the program. l

Earn 600 points to be eligible for the grand prize drawings at the end of the summer

Thank you to our Summer Reading community sponsors

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North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences

SAVE THE DATE!

Summer Reading

Kickoff Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. Northgate Mall

Cirque de Vol: Circus Acts l Balloon Lady Paint Savvy: Face painters, airbrush and caricature artist North Carolina Zoo l Bounce Houses l Fairy Hair Flare l Game Truck Flow Circus: Family friendly juggling act l NC Aquarium Almost Amazing Al: Magician/Comedian Durham Arts Council: Art workshops for teens l DJ Pitty Pat North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences Happymess: Arts and crafts for children and teens

Midpoint Rally Saturday, July 11, 5 - 8 p.m. Durham Central Park

Superhero Dog Parade: 5-5:30 p.m. Dress up your dog as your favorite superhero and come show off at the Midpoint Rally’s first ever dog parade! Lunch Money: Indie Music for the Whole Family April Turner: African dance and stories Melvil Dewey: Library Hip Hop Superstar!

Finale Saturday, August 8, 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. The Museum of Life & Science

Sciencetellers l Mad Science Steve Somes: Amazing Teacher

Prizes for Points 100 Points Bookmark • Temporary Tattoo • Stickers Superhero Words Pencil 200 Points Painting Sheet • Big Wheel Police Pick-Up Superhero Glider • Create the Scene Police Stickers 300 Points Library Card Holder • Magnetic Bookmark Law Enforcement Ducky • Superhero Scratchers 400 Points Every Hero Mini Jigsaw Puzzle Superhero Playing Cards • Superhero Mini Magic Cube Phone Wallet Earbuds 500 Points Collapsible Water Bottle • Lightup Windmill Flyers Read Car Charger • Sports Bag Aluminium Water Bottle 600 Points Spiral Notebook and Pen • Folding Lunch Bag USB Hub • Tote Bag • T-Shirt

Grand Prizes Children up to 5 years: Duplo LEGOs & Kindle Fire Kids Edition Children 6-11 years: Wii U & iPod with iTunes Gift Certificate Teens: Playstation 4 with games & Gift Cards Adults: iPad Mini & DPAC Gift Certificate

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Locations Main Library

300 N. Roxboro St., 919-560-0100 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0130 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

July 25, 2015 at Southwest Regional

Bragtown Library Family Literacy Center 3200 Dearborn Dr., 919-560-0210 Hours: Mon. - Fri. 2 - 6 p.m.

East Regional

211 Lick Creek Ln., 919-560-0203 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0214 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

North Regional

221 Milton Rd., 919-560-0231 Children’s Unit, 919-560-0232 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

South Regional

Jimmy Gownley (Amelia Rules)

3605 Shannon Rd., 919-560-8590 Children’s Unit, 919-560-8592 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Stanford L. Warren Branch

1201 Fayetteville St., 919-560-0270 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

(Shackleton, Lewis and Clark)

Jim Ottaviani (Primates, T-Minus)

Visit durhamcomicsfest.org for full schedule and more info!

4505 S. Alston Ave., 919-560-7409 Children’s Unit, 919-560-7410 Hours: Mon., Tue. and Thur. 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Wed. 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Fri. 2 - 6 p.m., Sat. 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sun. 2 - 6 p.m.

Southwest Regional

Nick Bertozzi

MUSIC AND ART SUPER HEROES: SUMMER CAMP

Monday - Friday, Jul. 6 - 17, 2 - 3:15 p.m. Main Library, 300 N. Roxboro St. Explore art and music with instructors from North Carolina Central University. Learn to use your superhero artistic powers to create beautiful works of art under guided instruction. Explore musical instruments and how they are used by the superheroes of jazz and other forms of music. Each week will culminate with a superhero experience for the whole family! Enjoy a special performance by nationally renowned local jazz superhero Stanley Baird on Friday, July 17 from 2 - 4 p.m. on the Main Library lawn. Recommended for grades 3-6. Registration is required and begins online May 15!

Table of Contents: Children’s Programs Summer Reading Programs......................2-3 Directory/Locations.....................................4 Summer Reading Programs.........................5 Storytime................................................ 6-7 Bragtown.................................................. 8 East Regional.......................................... 8-9

Photography Photography by staff. To become a photography sponsor, email grozier@dconc.gov.

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Main Library............................................. 10 North Regional......................................... 11 South Regional......................................... 12 Southwest Regional.................................. 13 Stanford L. Warren.................................... 14

Holiday Closings

All Durham County Library locations will be closed: Independence Day: Friday, July 3 to Saturday, July 4

Leap into Summer Reading Fun UNCLE TY-RONE: THE KID'S COMEDIAN

Uncle Ty-Rone brings his team of puppets, better known as his cronies, to the stage with music and comedy. He uses the art of ventriloquism to convey his message that, “When you read you can succeed and achieve your goals in life. Without knowledge you cannot and will not accomplish what is important to you.” Monday, Jun. 22 Tuesday, Jun. 23 Wednesday, Jun. 24 Thursday, Jun. 25

South Regional, 6 p.m. Stanford L. Warren, 10:30 a.m. Southwest Regional, 4 p.m. East Regional, 10:30 a.m. Bragtown, 4 p.m. North Regional, 6 p.m.

CHRIS & NEAL, “NORTH CAROLINA’S MOST POPULAR MAGICIANS”

Chris and Neal will perform a high-energy show filled with many illusions. They will place an emphasis on how heroes protect and teach us to make wise choices. Monday, Jul. 6 Wednesday, Jul. 8 Thursday, Jul. 9 Friday, Jul. 10

North Regional, 11 a.m. Stanford L. Warren, 7 p.m. East Regional, 10:30 a.m. Southwest Regional, 4 p.m. South Regional, 6 p.m. Bragtown, 4 p.m.

RAGS TO RICHES PRESENTS “JACK TALES”

Join Rags to Riches for a new play by Lou Peters, Artistic Director. Paying homage to the Appalachian tradition from which these tales have sprung, Viola Buxom and Sye Buckwagon try to best each other’s Jack Tale. “Jack and the Bean Tree” is interwoven with “Jack and the Melon Patch” and “Bean Tree with a Beard.” The original music, played and sung by Peters and fellow member Kelly Summers, is sure to bring ol’ Jack to life. Monday, Aug. 3 Tuesday, Aug. 4 Thursday, Aug. 6

East Regional, 11:15 a.m. Stanford L. Warren, 10:30 a.m. Southwest Regional, 6:30 p.m. South Regional, 6:30 p.m.

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storytime @ your library Storytimes are in order by age, then date.

Brag tow n WEDNESDAY MORNING STORYTIME (Pre-school) Wednesdays (No storytime Aug. 26) 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories, crafts and more! MONDAY MORNING STORYTIME (Pre-school) Mondays, Jun. 15, 29; Jul. 13, 20 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Miss Shayne for stories and a craft.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Pre-school) Mondays, Jun. 22; Jul. 27 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Enjoy stories in Spanish and English, then get busy with a craft.

Eas t Reg ional *LAPSIT/TODDLER STORYTIME (Baby, 2 Year Olds) Tuesdays (No storytime Aug. 18) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Babies and their parents/caregivers can enjoy interactive stories, action songs and finger plays, and spend time with other little ones.

*BILINGUAL STORYTIME (Baby, Pre-school, Kindergarten) Saturdays, Jun. 27; Jul. 18; Aug. 29 3 - 3:35 p.m. Come enjoy stories, crafts, and songs in both English and Spanish! Libros y canciones a su biblioteca en Ingles y espanol!

*GROUP STORYTIME (Pre-school) Mondays 10:30 - 11:10 a.m. This program offers stories, songs, crafts and more. It is open to groups (schools, daycares and camps) and is presented upon request. Call Wanda at 919-560-0214 to schedule a session today. *STORYBOOK FUN (Pre-school) Wednesdays, Jun. 3, 10, 17; Jul. 1, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12, 26 10:30 - 11 a.m. Storybook Fun features picture books, activities, songs and flannel board stories. Our program gives caregivers and children the opportunity to share, listen to and enjoy stories together.

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Main Li b rar y SUPER FRIENDS GROUPTIME SPECIAL (All Ages) Thursdays (No sessions Aug. 13, 20, 27) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. This program offers stories, songs, crafts and more. It is open to groups only (schools, daycares and camps) and is presented upon request. Call Anna Cromwell at 919-560-0130 to schedule a session today.

*SATURDAY MORNING STORYHOUR (Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school) Saturdays (No sessions Jul. 4; Aug. 15, 22, 29) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Looking for a fun family outing for the weekend? Visit your local library for Saturday’s Storytime! Enjoy stories, music, crafts and more, while getting to know others from your community. This program is open to children from infancy to first grade. Come and join in the fun!

*STORYTIMES@ YOUR LIBRARY LIVE AND SING/SUMMERTIME MUSIC AND STORIES (Infants, 2 Year Olds) Mondays (No sessions Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Singing and dancing is good for the soul, and it is never too early to get your little one grooving to the beat. Join us for this magical sing-along special, sprinkled with handrhymes, finger-plays, stories and more.

*SUMMERTIME PAJAMA TIME (Infants, 2 Year Olds, Pre-school) Mondays (No sessions Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31) 7 - 7:30 p.m. Bring your soft blankets and stuffed animals and cuddle up with Mrs. Olivia as she shares whimsical stories and bedtime songs. Mom and Dad, sit back and relax while we get your little one ready for bed at our pajama time.

BILINGUAL STORYTIME: KOREAN/ENGLISH STORYTIME (Infants, Toddlers, Pre-school) Tuesdays, Jun. 23; Jul. 7, 21; Aug. 4 11:30 a.m. - 12 noon Come join in the fun as we share stories, songs and craft specials while exploring Korean culture. This program is suggested for children and their parents who are interested in learning Korean stories, words, alphabet songs, rhymes, chants and gestures.

*SUPER DUPER TODDLER TIME (2 Year Olds) Wednesdays (No sessions Aug. 12, 19, 26) 10:30 - 11 a.m. It’s never too early to start your child learning. Toddler Time introduces your child to sounds, rhythmic movement and music. It also provides parents and caregivers a chance to exchange ideas and information. Join us for stories, hand-rhymes, finger-plays and more. *PRE-SCHOOL CHAMPIONS STORYTIME (Pre-school) Tuesdays (No sessions Aug. 11, 18, 25) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime helps to prepare your child for kindergarten by introducing preschool concepts, circle-time etiquette and socialization skills. Creativity is encouraged through craft projects. Join us for stories, games, music and so much more! This program is suggested for children ages 3, 4 and 5 years old.

Nor th Reg ional STORYTIME FOR ALL (All Ages) Tuesdays, Jun. 16, 23, 30; Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4 10:30 - 11 a.m. Storytimes feature stories, songs, puppets and more. Enjoy time with your child while building a foundation for reading success. Children of all activity levels are welcome. STORYTIME FOR BABIES & TODDLERS (Baby, Toddlers) Wednesdays, Jun. 17, 24; Jul. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5 10:30 - 10:55 a.m. Designed to build early language and literacy foundations for children 6-36 months old. Sing and bounce, tickle and talk, read and rhyme together with your little one! STORYTIME FOR PRE-SCHOOLERS (Pre-school) Thursdays, Jun. 18, 25; Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6 10:30 - 11 a.m. Children from ages 3 to 6 get to experience fun with engaging books, songs and activities as they build their early literacy skills. *Registration is required.

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FAMILY STORYTIME (All Ages) Saturdays, Jun. 20; Jul. 18 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for the whole family!

TERRIFIC TALES STORYTIME (All Ages) Tuesdays, Jun. 16, 23, 30; Jul. 7, 14, 21; Aug. 4 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Amy for stories, songs and lots of interactive fun for little ones.

BABY LAPSITTERS (Baby) Wednesdays (No lapsitters in Aug.) 10:30 - 11 a.m.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 1 (Baby) Mondays (No storytime Jun. 1, 8; Aug. 10, 17) 10:30 - 11 a.m.

Join Miss Erica for fingerplays, songs, rhymes and stories perfect for your baby.

TODDLER RHYMETIME (Toddlers) Mondays (No rhymetimes in Aug.) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Lauren for songs, rhymes, fingerplays and lots of interactive fun. PRE-SCHOOL STORYTIME (Pre-school) Tuesdays (No storytimes in Aug.) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for your pre-schooler. *SUMMER STORYTIME FOR DAYCAMPS, DAYCARES AND CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS (Pre-school) Thursdays, Jun. 4, 18; Jul. 2, 16 10:30 - 11 a.m. Designated for daycamps, daycares and child development centers. Join Miss Kathleen for books, songs, activities and crafts perfect for your pre-schooler! Please call 919-560-7409 to register.

SENSORY STORYTIME FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS (Elementary) Tuesdays, Jun. 16, 23, 30 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Join us for Sensory Storytime, a storytime for children with special needs and their families, where participants refine their communication and social skills through books, crafts and hands-on (sometimes messy!) activities.

You and your baby will enjoy this storytime, with songs, stories and fingerplays. For babies up to 23 months.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 2 (Baby) Mondays (No storytime Jun. 1, 8; Aug. 10, 17) 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. A storytime especially for you and your baby, will include songs, stories and fingerplays. Ages 0-23 months.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 1 (Baby) Wednesdays (No storytime Jun. 3, 10; Aug. 12, 19) 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

BABY LAPSIT STORYTIME – SESSION 2 (Baby) Wednesdays (No storytime Jun. 3, 10; Aug. 12, 19) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for a storytime especially for you and your baby. You will enjoy fingerplays, songs, stories and rhymes. Ages 0-23 months.

STORYTIME FOR 2’S (2 Year Olds) Thursdays, Jun. 18, 25; Jul. 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6, 27 10:30 - 11 a.m. Enjoy a storytime especially for your two year old with stories, songs and fingerplays.

BILINGUAL FUN: SPANISH/ENGLISH STORYTIME WITH MS. PATTY (Pre-school) Tuesdays, Jun. 16, 30; Jul. 14, 28 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, join Ms. Patty for stories and songs in Spanish and English. Hope to see you there!

TIEMPO DE HISTORIA EN ESPANOL/ SPANISH STORYTIME (Pre-school) Thursdays, Jun. 18; Jul. 2, 16, 30 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. Hola Amigos, vengan a cantar canciones y escuchar historias en espanol. Espero verte pronto! Hi kids, join us for songs and stories all in Spanish. I hope to see you there!

SATURDAY STORYTIME (Pre-school) Saturdays, Jun. 20, 27; Jul. 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 29 10:30 - 11 a.m. Join us for songs, stories and rhymes! Fun for the whole family. CHINESE STORYTIME (Pre-school) Saturday, Jun. 20 11:15 a.m. - 12 noon Join us for stories, songs and rhymes in Chinese.

St an f or d L . War r en STORYTIME WITH MS. TRISH (Pre-school) Wednesdays (No storytime Jun. 17; Jul. 1, 8, 15) 10:30 - 11 a.m. Come enjoy a fun time with music, dancing, reading books and doing crafts.

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Programs for ki ds Brag tow n WHAT’S IN YOUR GARDEN? (Pre-school) Mondays, Jun. 1; Jul. 6; Aug. 3 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Join Master Gardener Melissa Young to plant flowers, pull weeds and groom the garden. *EVERY HERO HAS A STORY (Ages 10 and up) Mondays, Jun. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Write a piece about one of your local heroes. Decide who you want to interview, receive help from a published author with creating the written work, and learn the process of applying for a copyright. Space is limited.

SUPERHERO TRAINING (5-8 Year Olds) Tuesday, Jul. 21 3 - 4 p.m. Calling all superheroes! It’s time to enhance your skills! Test your agility like Spiderman, your strength like Hulk, learn to keep your real identity a secret and more. It’s sure to be a blast!

BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH (5-17 Year Olds) Friday, Aug. 14 3 - 5 p.m. Join us as we celebrate the end of summer break with games, food and fun!

E as t Reg ional *FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT: BIG HERO 6 (All Ages) Monday, Jun. 1 6 - 7:30 p.m. Watch Big Hero 6, and then create a marshmallow robot of your own! Come get ready for this year’s Summer Reading Program: Every Hero has a Story!

*SUNDAY SUPERHERO FAMILY MOVIE TIME (All Ages) Sundays, Jun. 14, 21; Jul. 12, 26; Aug. 2 3:30 - 5 p.m. Come out and join other families for awesome Superhero Movies. Snacks will be provided. PG rated movies.

*BAM! POW! READ! (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School) Monday, Jun. 15 6:30 - 7:10 p.m. Superhero Training Camp! Start the Summer Reading Program off right. Come for training on how to be the best superhero you can be! We will create our superhero identities and costumes, complete with capes, cuffs and masks after we enjoy a few superhero books!

IS YOUR DAD A SUPERHERO? (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School, 6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Jun. 19 4 - 5:15 p.m. Join us as we make Father’s Day cards for your superhero dad. *FUN WITH TY-RONE (Kindergarten, Elementary School) Wednesday, Jun. 24 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Come out and meet comedian and ventriloquist Ty-rone.

*Registration is required.

Michael A., Kadalina A. Kilian C.

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All movies will feature all types of animals. Come out and have fun, meet new friends and enjoy a snack.

Jericho P., Cyreria P.

WACKY WEDNESDAYS (Pre-school) Wednesday, Aug. 26 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. What’s in store for Wacky Wednesdays? Zany fun for everyone. Call for more information.

*SUPERHERO MOVIES STARRING OUR FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS (Pre-school, 6-12 Year Olds) Wednesdays, Jun. 17; Jul. 8, 29; Aug. 5, 12 2 - 3:30 p.m.

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Eas t Reg ional *BAM! POW! READ! (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Monday, Jun. 29 6:30 - 7:10 p.m.

*AWESOME SUPERHERO CRAFTS (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Jul. 10 4:30 - 5 p.m.

Superheroes (Villains and Sidekicks, too!), learn all there is to know about superheroes, villains and sidekicks! We will enjoy trivia, stories, crafts and other related activities that will help us learn all we need to know about the powers of good and evil!

Come show off your crafty superpowers! We’ll be making pipe cleaner ninjas, superhero finger puppets, cardboard tube heroes and more!

CHRIS & NEAL, “NORTH CAROLINA'S MOST POPULAR MAGICIANS” (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Wednesday, Jul. 8 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Chris and Neal will perform a high-energy ow filled with many illusions. They place an emphasis on how heroes protect and teach us to make wise choices.

*HEROES THROUGHOUT HISTORY (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Monday, Jul. 13 6:30 p.m. Not all superheroes have magical powers! Come learn about true superheroes around the world today – including animal heroes, kid heroes and community heroes!

*UNDERCOVER AGENTS (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Monday, Jul. 27 6:30 - 7:10 p.m. Are you ready to go undercover? Come learn what it takes to be an undercover agent. We will enjoy a secret agent story and then put our secret agent skills to the test with our spy academy. Are you up for the challenge?

*RAGS TO RICHES THEATRE PRESENTS JACK TALES: JACK WILL BE YOUR HERO! (Pre-school, Kindergarten, Elementary School) Monday, Aug. 3 10:30 - 11:15 a.m. Paying homage to the Appalachian tradition from which these tales have sprung, Viola Buxom and Sye Buckwagon try to best each other’s Jack Tale. The tale of “Jack and the Bean Tree” is interwoven with “Jack and the Melon Patch” and “Bean Tree with a Beard.”

*FAMILY GAME NIGHT: MINUTE TO WIN IT (6-12 Year Olds, All Ages) Monday, Aug. 10 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Come out and enjoy games and fun for the whole family and meet new friends! Just like the television show, you will have one minute to complete an activity. Come ready to laugh and enjoy quality time as you work together as a team.

*Registration is required.

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Programs for ki ds Mai n Li br ar y *YOUTUBE STORYTIME (All Ages) Mondays (No sessions Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31) Have you ever heard of the saying, “If the mountain can’t come to Muhammad, then Muhammad will have to come to the mountain?” That’s our goal, to bring storytime to you. Join us each week for a storytime presentation offered by our very own storyteller, Ms. Cromwell. Each week will offer a mixture of childhood and contemporary favorites.

*CARTOON MANIA (All Ages) Mondays (No sessions Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31) 10 - 11:30 a.m. If you can’t get enough of your favorite superheroes, then this is the program for you! From Superman to Batman, Spiderman and the Hulk, join us for a mega dose of your favorite D.C. Comics Villains and Superheroes. Designated for daycamps, daycares and schools, this program sends you on a weekly adventure on the movie screen. Parent and child are welcome.

*SUPERHERO POWER WALK (All Ages) Mondays (No sessions Aug. 10, 17, 24, 31) 10 - 11:30 a.m. Superheroes Unite! Meet us on the lawn, dressed as your favorite hero, or come a little early and make your very own superhero cape. Library heroes need to exercise and keep up their strength to combat the supervillian called “Illiteracy.” Bring a neighbor or a friend and soar into summer reading! *Registration is required.

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*TUESDAY FUN HOUR (All Ages) Tuesdays (No sessions Aug. 11, 18, 25) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. This program offers a little of everything for just about everyone! Find the program that you like best and join us for an amazing hour of fun and laughter. Suggested ages and participation limits for each program may vary from week to week.

*SUPERHEROES LEGO BUILDERS (All Ages) Wednesdays (No sessions Aug. 12, 19, 26) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Join our weekly LEGO Club. This summer it takes on a super duper dimension, as we have introduced LEGO Marvel Comic characters to our LEGO collection of over 2,000 pieces! Fun can be had by all, as our LEGO collection comes in various sizes (super-size for the tots, medium for the preschoolers and mini for the avid builder). Test your skills against your siblings, best friends, parents or maybe your favorite librarian.

*TEACH ME TO READ!/ AN INTRODUCTION TO TUMBLEBOOKS (Kindergarten, Pre-school) Thursdays (No sessions Aug. 13, 20, 27) 10 - 10:30 a.m. Tumblebooks are animated, talking books presented online. Many of the books provide story-related puzzles and games and features “Word Helper,” which allows children to click on words and hear them sounded out. Join us as your local librarian introduces you to a different story each week in a computer class setting. This program is designed for both reluctant and advanced readers with the goal of keeping children’s reading skills at a proficient level during the summer months. Participants must be able to use a computer and read at no less than a beginner’s level. Space is limited.

Juliet K.

Elizabeth P., Caroline P.

*COMMUNITY HEROES (Pre-school) Thursdays (No sessions Aug. 13, 20, 27) 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Celebrate the heroes in our very own community that give of their time and make learning fun for our kids. A host of community agencies have come together to spark an interest, expand our minds and set free our imagination, as they share with us the joy of discovery. Join us as we salute our everyday heroes.

*OH-MY-ORIGAMI (6-12 Year Olds) Fridays (No sessions Jul. 3; Aug. 14, 21, 28) 3 - 4 p.m. Origami enhances hand-eye coordination and sparks the imagination, leading to all kinds of wonderful creations. Learn the basic folding techniques of origami. Discover what can mysteriously come to life from a simple sheet of paper. *SUPER SCIENCE SPECIALS (6-12 Year Olds) Saturdays (No sessions Jul. 4; Aug. 15, 22, 29) 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. If you like mixing ingredients and learning how things work, then join us this summer in our Secret Science Laboratory. Explore the wonders of science and make fun things that are sometimes great for playing with, other times great for eating and always great for fun! Complete all eight classes and earn your “Mad Scientist” certificate! *PILOBOLUS @ PLAY (All Ages) Monday - Thursday, Jun. 15 - 18 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. In this workshop, Pilobolus dance artists lead participants in physical improvisation. Adults and middle school students will create and connect through collaboration and movement. The experience is accessible for any level of physical ability. For more information call Olivia Singleton at 919-560-0130.

FAMILY LITERACY @ MAIN LIBRARY READ TO A PET THERAPY DOG! (Elementary School) Mondays, 4 - 5 p.m. Do you struggle with reading? Have fun reading to a Pet Therapy Dog and receive help from a trained pet-assisted reading professional. Students in elementary school are welcome. CELEBRATE SUMMER LEARNING DAY! (Ages 1-18) Friday, Jun. 19, 2 - 6 p.m. Enjoy a showcase of local summer learning opportunities, UNC TV’s 180 Days: Hartsville documentary, snacks, giveaways and door prizes. LUNCHTIME ADVENTURES (Ages 1 - 18) Monday - Friday, Jun. 22 - Aug. 7 (No lunch Jul. 3), 12 - 1 p.m. Join us for complimentary lunch and S.T.E.A.M. activities! Enjoy Math Mondays, Tech Tuesdays, Wonderful Wednesdays with the Arts, Terrific Thursdays with Science and Engineering and Fun Fridays with Kitchen Science and Cooking Demos. Groups are welcome, but must register. For more information or to register contact Family Literacy & Community Services, 919-560-0172 or email kfphillips@dconc.gov.

Nor th Reg ional *MAD SCIENCE: SWEET HEAT (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Jun. 20 2 - 3 p.m.

*HIDEOUT WITH SPIDERMAN! (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Tuesday, Jun. 30 2 - 3 p.m.

Witness a mini rocket launch while learning the properties of heat. Use balloons and other objects to observe the effects of heat and even see a can implode! Transform sugar into floss as you make cotton candy that you can eat! Space is limited.

Spiderman is hiding out from his villains, and guess where he chose to hideout? You guessed it, right here at North! Come and take photos with him. There will be snacks, crafts and games. Shhhhh, don’t tell anyone.

*PIZZA WITH LEONARDO (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Wednesday, Jun. 24 2 - 3 p.m. Join the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Leonardo for pizza, books and a craft.

*STEM: ENGINEERING SURVIVAL GADGETS (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Jul. 10 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

*STEM: HERO TECH TEARDOWN (Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Jun. 27 2 - 3:15 p.m. We are tearing technology down to pieces, literally. Tools provided, just bring your excitement.

Build to BE or BEAT the villain. You decide. Supplies provided.

SUPERHERO: SANTA CLAUS IN JULY! (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Jul. 18 2 - 3 p.m. Come out for a mid-year check-in with the ultimate superhero, Santa Claus. Bring your holiday wish list and place it in the "Mail to Santa” box.

ANIMALS @ THE ENO (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Tuesday, Jul. 21 2 - 3 p.m. This program will teach children about animals that can be found at our very own Eno River State Park. *SUPERHERO (ICE CREAM) MELTDOWN (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Friday, Jul. 24 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. Bring your strength to shake these elements into homemade ice cream. It’s a race against the clock and the sun! KNITTING FOR KIDS (Pre-school, Kindergarten, 6-12 Year Olds) Saturday, Jul. 25 11 a.m. - 12 noon Experienced and new knitters are welcomed as we work on a beach net tote! Supplies are provided, but feel free to bring your own. *Registration is required. Summer Fall2015 2014Branching BranchingOut Out 11 11

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S o uth Reg ional *SUPER MONDAYS (6-11 Years Old) Mondays, Jun. 1; Jul. 6 6 - 6:30 p.m. Join us for our Super Monday craft program! Kids ages 6-11 will have the chance to create a super cool craft to take home with them.

FROM BOOKS TO THE BIG SCREEN (Elementary School) Mondays, Jun. 15; Jul. 20 6 - 8 p.m. Many beloved books, new and old, are being transformed into movies. Come join us for your favorite classic and popular children’s literature books on the big screen. SATURDAY MATINEE – SUMMER READING EDITION (All Ages) Saturdays, Jun. 27; Jul. 25; Aug. 8 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Join us for our Saturday Matinees! In honor of our Summer Reading Program, we will be showing hero themed films. For kids and families of all ages. Feel free to bring your own snacks!

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*SUMMER READING SERIES: SUPERHERO TRAINING CAMP (Kindergarten, Elementary School) Wednesday, Jul. 1 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

*SUMMER READING SERIES: SUPERHEROES TO THE RESCUE! (Kindergarten, Elementary School) Wednesday, Jul. 22 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

Join us as you hone your skills and become a certified superhero at our specially designed training camp!

Join us as we explore the world of superheroes from books, comics, movies and more!

*SUMMER READING SERIES: HEROES THROUGHOUT HISTORY (Kindergarten, Elementary School) Wednesday, Jul. 8 2:45 - 3:30 p.m.

RAGS TO RICHES PRESENTS “JACK TALES” (All Ages) Thursday, Aug. 6 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

History is full of heroes! Their stories entertain, amaze and inspire us. Join us as we explore these historical heroes.

*SUMMER READING SERIES: COMMUNITY HEROES (Kindergarten, Elementary School) Wednesday, Jul. 15 2:45 - 3:30 p.m. From police officers to fire fighters, librarians to teachers, everyday people can be heroes! Join us as we explore these community heroes.

Join us as we welcome our special guest Rags to Riches and their presentation of "Jack Tales." Paying homage to the Appalachian tradition from which these tales have sprung, Viola and Sye try to best each other’s Jack Tale. “Jack and the Bean Tree” is interwoven with “Jack and the Melon Patch” and “Bean Tree with a Beard.” For families and kids of all ages!

*Registration is required.

S o uthwe s t Reg ional *SEWING FOR SUPERHEROES! (6-12 Year Olds) Tuesdays, Jun. 16, 23, 30; Jul. 7, 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4 4 - 5 p.m. In this series, we’ll learn some sewing skills while creating everything a SUPERHERO needs to preserve peace and justice.

*GREEKOLOGY: KNOW YOUR HEROES! (6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Jun. 18; Jul. 2, 16 4 - 4:45 p.m. Each session will focus on a Greek God or Hero. We will play games, make crafts and learn trivia. Jun. 18: Achilles; Jul. 2: Pandora; Jul. 16: Hercules.

*BE YOUR OWN HERO! (5-7 Year Olds) Thursdays Session 1: Jun. 18, 25; Jul. 2; Session 2: Jul. 16, 23, 30 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. Join us for three fun-filled weeks of Becoming Your Own Superhero! Create your own cape, mask, logo and more during the first week. Strike a pose for sky flying pictures in the second week. Put it all together in the final week for a Superhero Training Camp. You must register for all three dates within each session.

*SCIENCE OF SUPERHEROES (6-12 Year Olds) Thursdays, Jun. 25; Jul. 9, 23; Aug. 6 4 - 4:45 p.m. Join us as we learn the science behind the superpowers! Jun. 25: Superman: Flight; Jul. 9: Storm: Lightning; Jul. 23: Magneto: Magnetization; Aug. 6: Ironman: Robotics. HARRY POTTER SCAVENGER HUNT (All Ages) Jul. 24-31 All day The annual Harry Potter Scavenger Hunt is BACK! In honor of Harry’s birthday on Jul. 31st, stop by the Children’s Information Desk any time this week to participate in the scavenger hunt. Good Luck! HARRY POTTER BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION! (All Ages) Friday, Jul. 31 2 - 4 p.m. Happy Birthday, Harry! This year we celebrate Harry’s 35th birthday with games, snacks and activities.

*Registration is required.

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Saturdays, Jun. 6; Aug. 1 12:30 - 2 p.m. Every Hero has a Story! Meet and learn about your local service heroes including EMS, Fire Department, Law Enforcement and medical personnel. Choose a free book after the program! Saturdays, Jun. 20; Jul. 18; Aug. 15 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Have fun with MakerDay creations!

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St anf or d L . War r en GARDEN CLUB (6-12 Year Olds) Tuesdays, Jun. 2; Jul. 7; Aug. 4 5 - 6 p.m. Come and learn about all types of plants as we tend our own library garden with Master Gardener Ms. Melissa. LEGO TIME (All Ages) Mondays (No program Jun. 1, 8) 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Come to the Children’s Side for a fun time. Do you love LEGOs? Do you enjoy building stuff using your imagination? Well LEGO Time is the place for you to be. Come spend an hour filled with fun and stress-free laughter. Most importantly, bring your imagination with you. *EAT LIKE A HERO!: COOKING WORKSHOP SERIES (All Ages) Thursdays, Jun. 18; Jul. 2, 23; Aug. 6 3 - 4 p.m. A pinch of this and a sprinkle of that... Learn how to “Eat Like a Hero!” from Public Health Nutritionist Tyrone Hall, practice planning and making choices, experience an environment to be creative, and of course, eat what you make!

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*CACHET MAKING WITH RICKY JOHNSON (All Ages) Saturday, Jun. 20 2 - 3 p.m. Join Ricky Johnson as he introduces children to the intricate detailing of cachet making. Supplies will be provided as you choose your favorite stamp to create beautiful artwork on an envelope!

BECOME A HERO: WHAT’S YOUR STORY? (All Ages) Tuesday, Jul. 21 3 - 4 p.m. Superman, Batman, The Incredible Hulk, Wonder Woman, Elastigirl… Every Hero Has a Story. But what’s YOUR story? Join us for the first in a series of events that leads you down the path to Become A Hero as you create your own superhero character. Do you fight for good or evil? What are your strengths? Why do you fight? What is your weakness? Let’s figure out your story!

BECOME A HERO: WHAT’S YOUR LOGO? (All Ages) Tuesday, Jul. 28 3 - 4 p.m. Join us for a 3D printing workshop hosted by Computer Guru Jill Wagy. Another step in the journey to Become A Hero, design your own superhero logo on the computer. Your creation will be printed up in 3D for you to keep!

BECOME A HERO: WHAT’S YOUR LOOK? (All Ages) Thursday, Jul. 30 3 - 4 p.m. Now that you have your story and logo on your path to become a superhero, it’s time to accessorize! Do you wear a mask to hide your identity and keep your loved ones safe? How ‘bout a cape for when you fly? Do you need a shield for when you fight your arch nemesis? Join us for an afternoon of fun as you complete the journey to Become a Hero!

*Registration is required.