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Bristol Public Library offers summer fun for children By CHLOE WYNNE CORRESPONDENT
BRISTOL — This summer the Bristol Public Library is offering numerous fun-filled ways for children to complete their school’s summer reading requirements. Kids participating in the summer reading program for 2010 receive registration gifts, weekly give-aways, and fabulous raffle prizes for finishing the books on their summer reading list. In addition to these prizes, each elementary school in Bristol competes yearly against each other to finish their reading lists the fastest. Last year, Stafford Elementary School was the winner and as a result the principal awarded them
with a sleep over for the entire school. These fun-filled prizes provide further motivation for all the kids, said staff. Valerie Toner, children’s supervisor at the Bristol Public Library, said the prizes are a nice incentive. “If they read, they’re more likely to win a prize,” she said. “They definitely enjoy it.” The first week of the program was the library’s busiest yet. More than 1,000 kids and young adults registered to take part in the Summer Reading Program for 2010. When children register, they are given a summer reading bag filled with goody’s like a free book, an Applebees Bookworm Card, A Double Dare Challenge from
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Border’s, A TD Bank Summer Reading Bookmark, pencils and much more. In addition to this program, students entering grades 4 through 6 can sign up to take part in the Brown Bag Book Club. In this club, kids meet at the library each Wednesday at 5:30 p.m. to have lively discussions about that week’s new book assignment. Participants will read “Swindle”by Gordon Korman, “The Lemonade Wars” by Jacqueline Davies, “Rules” by Cynthia Lord, and “OneHanded Catch” by MJ Auch. Mike Orazzi | Staff During the first week of August, Valerie Toner reads the “Adventures of The Leaf Man” during a story time children’s department activities will at the Bristol Public Library. have the theme “Go Fish.” Children will be able to play games involving fish and create special crafts with their friends will welcome back the “Flow and families. Circus” for yet another year. This One of the most anticipated is another highly anticipated event events for this week will be a visit at the Bristol Public Library. Those from Mystic Aquarium, Aug. 5 attending will learn to juggle and from 9 to 11 a.m. Staff from the do fun circus tricks just like the peraquarium will offer a program that formers. It will begin at 6:30 Aug. will enable kids to touch the sea 10 and is sure to be an energetic and creatures. In addition to this, those lively show. attending will be taught about the The Bristol public libraries way these special sea creatures live. summer offerings are open to any The Endless Pool®… That week The Hampstead Stage students and will continue throughCompany will continue the library’s out the entire summer. They’re a perfect for swimming, fish theme by performing “Treasure sure way to keep children’s summer Island” Aug 5. It will begin at 6:30 fun-filled while furthering their exercise, therapy and p.m. and the performers greatly education in exciting ways. family fun. With less encourage audience participation. For more information you can At the conclusion of the “Go go to http://www.bristollib.com/ or water to heat and fewer Fish” week activities, the library call (860) 584-7787, ext. 2021.
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Above, kids in the Norton day camp and Paderewski day camp take part in a hip hop dance workshop at Norton Park in Plainville, sponsored by the public library and Plainville Department of Parks and Recreation. At left, Spencer Steves does a move at the dance. At right, Austin Dailey and Solomon Sheffield, of Red Supreme Productions put on the dance workshop for kids.
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Left, Kimberly Usselman, New Britain Public Library children’s librarian, reads stories about the beach. Right, Julian Ortiz, 5, of New Britain, shows off the jellyfish he made.
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One way the library decided to kick off the summer was with the Splish Splash Reading Bash June 30. Librarians and teachers want to encourage children to enjoy reading and have a good time discussing the stories they hear and read. Those who attended were provided with crafts, food and fun. “Kids absolutely loved it,” says Amy Litke, head of children’s services at the library. “They got to make cookies and bake things, and many of them look forward to this event every year.” It kicked off their summer reading program, which is known this year as “Make a Splash at Your Library.” See LIBRARY, Page 5
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Library offers fun for the little ones
The last day to join the program was July 9, so now many children are working hard to finish their summer reading. There are many other children’s programs being offered throughout July and August. Every Wednesday at 10 a.m., story time is offered for children ages 3 through 5. Children can enjoy a story that is age appropriate with their friends while their parents can either drop them off or wait in an adjoining room. Family Story Hour is also popular and is held Thursday nights at 6:30 p.m. Families can listen to a story together and then participate in a craft as part of the program. Movie nights happen Tuesday nights at the New Britain Public Library. Librarians post the movies they will be showing in the Children’s’ department every week. The Plainville Public Library will also sponsor movie nights on Tuesdays. Showings include “Where the Wild Things Are,” “Fantastic Mr. Fox” and “Alice in Wonderland” during the month of July. The Friends of the New Britain Public Library also put together programs that involve special visitors.
The library has had a magician visit already this summer, and there are plenty more exciting performers to come. July 22, the Hampstead Stage will be enacting the adventures of Jim Hawkins in “reasure Island.” Children aged 3 through 8 should enjoy this presentation, according to staff. July 29, entertainer Chris Keithan visits as his character “Mr. Gym” at 10 a.m. He will provide a morning filled with songs and dance for children. The library will be ending July with Bubble-Mania July 29 as well. The comedy show will be presented by bubbleologist Casey Carle at 6:30 p.m., and the whole family is invited. Call the New Britain Public Library at (860) 224-3155 or check out the library’s website for more information, at http://www. nbpl.info/. Rob Heyl
Ethan Roy, 6, from New Britain puts his jellyfish in attack mode looking for others to ram during one of the New Britain Public Library’s summer crafts events..
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DAY TRIP WITH KIDS: A day trip for kids to the State Supreme Court, the Museum of Connecticut History, and the State Capitol/Legislative Office Building is planned for July 28 and Aug. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. This day trip is family-friendly and free. Come join us as we celebrate
the 100th anniversary of the historic Supreme Court courtroom; go on a scavenger hunt through Connecticut’s history in the museum and visit the Hall of Flags at the state Capitol, where one will find flags that have been carried into battle by Connecticut soldiers. For more details, about the event, visit jud.ct.gov. HUNGERFORD OFFERS SUMMER CLASSES: The New Britain Youth Museum at Hungerford Park, 191 Farmington Ave., Kensington, is accepting registration for summer programs for August at Hungerford. Classes are designed for children in pre-school through grade 5 with various days, times, and topics offered. Visit newbritainyouthmuseum.org or call (860) 827-9064 for brochure and registration information.
CALVARY CHRISTIAN CENTER BACK-TO-SCHOOL NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY: Calvary Christian Center will hold a Back-To-School Neighborhood Party from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 31 at the center, 265 W. Main St., New Britain. Featured will be a school supplies giveaway (while supplies last), good used clothing giveaway, live musical entertainment, free food, face painting, balloons, crafts, building tours, peppet show and an inflatable bounce house. (860) 225-8279. PLAINVILLE LIBRARY EVENTS: Movies for Tweens & Teens, July 27 at 6:30 p.m.; The Cedar Island Aquarium Touch Tank will visit the library at 11 a.m. Thursday. Program is recommended for grades K through 5. No sign-up is necessary for this program; Rocky, the Rock Cats’ Mascot will visit the library
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