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
