People of all ages are invited to participate in the 2016 Summer Reading Program titled, "On Your Mark, Get Set...Read," and can register to participate in the program beginning Monday, June 6. The program continues until Thursday, August 4.
Read books, eBooks, magazines, and listen to audiobooks to win a prize. In addition to reading books, you can complete activities including attending programs at the library to earn a prize. Limit one prize per person. Once you have earned your prize, you can keep reading to earn chances at a grand prize.
The summer is filled with entertaining activities at the library including special event programs, crafts, and more. A complete list of events is available below. For more information, call the East Palestine Memorial Public Library at 330-426-3778.
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Registration
Stop in anytime beginning on Monday, June 6 to register to participate in the Summer Reading Program. The first 100 children to sign up get a prize. On Monday, June 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., show your creativity with Sidewalk Chalk Art. Chalk will be provided.
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Chip Richter in Concert
Tuesday, June 7 at 1:00 p.m.
Celebrate the beginning of the reading program with a concert by Chip Richter, and his music for kids and families. All ages are welcome to attend.
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Movietime in the Community Room
Thursdays at 1:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 9
Thursday, June 23
Thursday, June 30
Thursday, July 7
Thursday, July 14
Thursday, July 28
(No movie on June 16 & July 21)
Join us for a family movie in the Community Room. All ages are welcome.
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Family Storytime
Mondays at 11:00 a.m. from June 13 to August 1
(no storytime on June 27)
A program for families with young children featuring stories, songs, and fun for all ages.
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On Your Mark, Get Set, Read Special Events
Tuesdays at 1:00 p.m. from June 14 to August 2
(No special event on July 19)
Each week a different program about sports will be presented by special guest librarians. All ages are welcome to join us for great stories, fun, and a chance to win a prize.
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Tweens & Teens (ages 10 and up)
Wednesday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Crafts for Tweens and Teens
Wednesday, July 20 at 11:00 a.m.
"Mine Crafts" Program
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Youth Tech Lab
Wednesday, June 22 at 11:00 a.m.
Special guests from the NEO-Tech Lab will bring exciting and educational gadgets including drones, MiPosaur, LEGO Fusion, 3Doodler (3D printing pen), and more. Children to Teens will be able to explore and experiment hands-on with the technology.
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LEGOs at the Library
Monday, June 27 at 1:00 p.m.
All ages are welcome to build creations with LEGOs provided by the library.
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Chapters Book Club for ages 8 to 12 year olds
Wednesday, July 27 at 11:00 a.m.
Chapters Book Club for children ages 8 to 12 years old will meet The Basketball Mystery by Gertrude Chandler Warner. Copies of the book will be available at the library. Children who have not read the book are welcome to attend.
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Read and Feed Your Imagination with Paul Merklein
Thursday, August 4 at 1:00 p.m.
Cartoonist Paul Merklein will be our special guest for the finale of the reading program. Grand prizes will be awarded after the show.
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The last day to turn in a completed Summer Reading journal or Grand Prize tickets is Tuesday, August 2, 2016.