Summer Library Programs at Howe Community Library

Howe Community Library

Summer 2015 Programs

 

Every Hero Has a Story

Crafts and Storytime – Hero theme with community heroes, superheroes, superhero training camp, and spectacular sidekicks.  Keep a reading log and earn prizes throughout the summer months.   Tuesday mornings for younger elementary students with programs geared for older children on Wednesdays.

Ages:  entering Pre-K through 2nd grade

Time: Tuesday mornings – 10-11:00

Dates:  June 9, 16, 23, 30

 

Ages:  entering 3rd-5th grades

Time:  Wednesday mornings – 10-11:00

Dates:  June 10, 17, 24  July 1

 

Unmask – Teen (and preteen) time

Thursday afternoons for big kids only!  Explore the universe of superheroes and villains.  Maybe even plan a mini comic con event!   Pick up a reading log to read and earn cool prizes throughout the summer.

Ages:  entering 5th – 8th grades

Time:  Wednesday afternoons – 2-3:00

Dates:  June 10, 17, 24  July 1

 

Wee Readers Storytime

This storytime is for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers.  Join us as we explore our world through songs, poems, puppet shows, and books.  Earn a free book after 4 visits.  Wee Readers is an on-going program (during the school year, hours are 9-10:00)

Ages:  Birth though preschool ages and parents/caregivers

Time:  Friday mornings – 10-11:00

Dates:  June 12, 19, 26  July 10, 17, 24, 31

 

Garden Club

We have an awesome garden area with beds for vegetables, flowers, and herbs.  Just needed:  Workers to help pull weeds, trim plants, plant, water, harvest, and dry herbs.  Come prepared to sweat and get dirty!!!

Ages:  entering 1st through 8th grades

Time:  Thursday mornings 9-10:00

Dates:  June 11, 18, 25  July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

 

 

 

 

 

Have a Heart for Art

Have fun experimenting with different art techniques and materials (paint, pastels, wire, etc.)

Ages:  This art time is geared for little children but all ages are welcome.

Time:  Thursday afternoons 2:00-2:30

Dates:  June 11, 18, 25  July 2

 

Mini – Spanish Camp

This four day program will give us a chance to learn about the Spanish language. We will play fun games, learn basic Spanish words, try new foods, and explore online resources.  We hope to take a field trip to a Spanish Market.

Ages:  entering K-3rd  grades

Time:  10:00-11:00

Dates:  July 20-23  (4 days)

Need to preregister:  space is limited

 

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