Children’s Programming

July

Summer Reading Program Activities:

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Theme: Make a Splash-Read @ the

East Smithfield Public Library!

Splash on over to the library to explore, read, and celebrate the water all around us. Excitement and adventure await you at the library where you will listen to storytellers who will amuse and amaze you with their “imaginative” stories. You will participate in performances and programs that will “inspire” you! But most of all, you will have some fun as you “tap into your creative juices” at the East Smithfield Public Library!

Question: What has fun activities, cool prizes, and hours of enjoyable reading?

Answer: The East Smithfield Public Library’s 2010 Summer Reading Program. Evidence collected from past participants of the Summer Reading Program will show that this is truly a fun-filled adventure!

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Where: The East Smithfield Public Library

50 Esmond Street

Smithfield, RI 02917

Phone: 231-5150

Fax: 231-2940

Web address: http://www.eastsmithfieldpubliclibrary.org/

When: July 6 – August 17

(Registration: June 28 - July 2)

How It Works: To join the program, come to the library during registration week to sign up. You will receive a reading log, brochure, and a reading contract. You can keep track of the time you spend reading in your reading log. Everyone who completes the program will be invited to a Wrap-up Party on August 19. Those of you who are in school are encouraged to include books that are on your school’s summer reading list. When visiting the library, tell the Children’s Librarian about your reading progress. You can earn incentives, such as books and admission coupons, to local attractions. Reading certificates will be awarded to children who have met the goal(s) they set in their contract. As always, reading is its own reward!

Ages: Children ages 3½ - 12 are invited to participate. The Summer Reading Program is open to children of all abilities.

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Performances and Special Events

Performances last for 45 minutes and are suitable for children ages 3½-12 (unless otherwise noted). Registration is recommended due to space limitations. If, after signing up for a program, you are unable to attend, please notify the library.

Wednesday, July 7 @ 1:00 p.m. Ronald McDonald plunges into the depths of the library to find the treasures it holds!

Monday, July 12 @ 11:00 a.m. Take Two Tandem Tellers pool their talents to bring a program awash with fun. Sing, dance and listen to tales from the briny deep.

Wednesday, July 14 @ 1:00 p.m. Oceanographer Jerry Prezioso from the National Marine Fisheries will present a fish eye view of marine life in Narragansett Bay! He will share his adventures of his exciting work under the sea.

Thursday, July 22 @ 3:30 p.m. Splashy Craft – Create a Spirit of the Sea Key Chain and a Treasure Box.

Friday, July 23 @ 12:30 p.m. Storyteller Thawn Sherente Harris will share his Narragansett Indian heritage through traditional song, dance, and legends.

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Storyhours

Sponsored by teachers at Old County Road Elementary School for children in grades K-5.

(Registration required for all programs)

We are pleased once again to offer storyhours sponsored by the faculty of Old County Road School. Storyhours for children in grades K-5 will take place on the following dates at the East Smithfield Public Library.

Tuesday, July 6, @ 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, July 19, @ 1:30 p.m.

Monday, July 12, @ 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 20, @ 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, July 13, @ 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, @ 1:30 p.m.

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Theme: Make Waves @ the East Smithfield Public Library

http://sites.google.com/site/esmyasrp2010/

(Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of Smithfield, East Smithfield Public Library and the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library)

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YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

The Teen Summer Reading Program will begin on July 6 and continue through August 16. The theme for this summer’s program is “Make Waves @ the East Smithfield Public Library.” Young adults aged 12 and older are invited to participate. Each teen will get a reading log and book review form. Readers must complete at least one book per week, record it in their log, and fill out a short review form. For each week successfully completed, they will receive a raffle ticket. One additional raffle ticket will be used to choose from the different prizes given away at the end of summer. The more you read the better the chances you will win! Teens must stop by the library and put their short review in the submission box in the YA space. Sign up for some fast-paced, daring, and adventurous reading! A flyer detailing all of the teen adventures will be available towards the end of June. The Summer Reading Program is sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of Smithfield, the East Smithfield Public Library, and the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library.

Suggestions for reading: Click on http://sites.google.com/site/esmyarp2010/. You do not have to read these books to participate – you may choose books that you will enjoy reading. More recommended reading can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/esyarp2010/.

* WRAP-UP PARTY ON MONDAY, AUGUST 16 – WOW! *

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What’s happenin’ – Fun Stuff

(Registration is required for all of the following events)

Sea Songs & Chanteys – Tuesday, July 6, at 6:00 p.m. This family-oriented program is presented by Marc Bernier, a professional chef, musician, and sailor with a diverse musical and professional background. No stranger to maritime audiences, Marc spent over 15 years on staff at the Mystic Seaport Museum, including 5 years as a Mystic Seaport Chanteyman. He worked as a musician and educator for the Clearwater Program on the Hudson River and he sailed as cook, deck hand, and entertainer on numerous sailing vessels from the coast of Maine to Chesapeake Bay. A man with a big voice and varied instrumental skills, he is equally at home with guitar, mandolin, and tenor banjo. Marc has been active in Connecticut’s fife & drum community since his teenage years, both as a teacher and performer. His notoriety as a fifer has brought him invitations to perform throughout North America and Europe. Marc’s song repertoire comes mostly from Ireland, the U.K., and the northeastern U.S. There is limited space, so please call and register ASAP.

Sand Globes – Tuesday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m. You may know what snow globes are, but you have probably never heard of sand globes. Join us and create a sand globe using your very own photographs. We will supply the glitter, water, Goo Gone, corn syrup, scissors, and tape.

Blogging – Monday, July 19, at 6:30 p.m. Teens, ages 13 and over, are invited to learn the basics of developing their own personal blog.

Birdhouses from Books – Tuesday, July 20, at 6:30 p.m. – What does the library do with old books it can’t use anymore? Well, we turn them into birdhouses of course! We will supply the materials and you can make a unique home for our fine feathered friends.

T-Shirt Design – Monday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m. Teens will use their imagination to come up with a design for their shirt, whether it be the Mona Lisa or a certain motto. Participants must supply their own light-colored, pre-washed shirt.

Underwater Archaeology Event – Tuesday, July 27, at 6:30 p.m. Join us as Charlotte Taylor talks about Underwater Archaeology in the waters off of Rhode Island.

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TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-3¹/₂ on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Pre-registration is required. NOTE: During July and August, Toddler Storytime will ONLY RUN ON WEDNESDAYS.

DISPLAY – The main display case is featuring Antique Blankets and Items from the Esmond Mills. Sandra Garcia, a collector, moved to Esmond in April. While waiting for the closing on her house, she wanted to learn some of Esmond’s history. She found an old photo of the Esmond Train Station at Esmond Mills. She realized her house was in the background of the photo. This sparked her interest in the famous Esmond Bunny Blankets. Sandra’s exhibit shows a few of the beautiful blankets made at Esmond Mills.

CAKE DECORATING WITH APRI – Thursday, July 15, from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Summer is the perfect time for parties. And, what’s a party without a cake? Come, join us and have fun learning how to decorate cakes using just sugar and butter cream icing. Transform an ordinary cake into a pretty, elegant cake. You will learn how to make daisies, leaves, apple blossoms, roses, and a variety of fun and pretty borders. You may bring your own cake decorating kit if you have one, but it’s not necessary. This class is free. Please call the library to register.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS: Thanks to everyone who made our last Book Sale such a success! A large part of the money raised will support the Summer Reading Program. Please feel free to let us know if you have any ideas for other things we can do to help our library! We continue to accept donations for the next Book Sale.

The next FOL meeting will be on Tuesday, July 13, at 7:30 p.m.

The FOL is always pleased to spend our money on books, so if any patrons would like to request books for the library, drop us a note. For all FOL inquiries, please contact Charlotte Taylor: phone: 233-6720, or e-mail ccwtaylor@gmail.com.

EXCEL BASICS – Wednesday, July 7, at 5:30 p.m. Learn the basics of using Microsoft Excel. This workshop covers the Excel environment, simple formulas, and charts. The workshop is designed for those who have never used Excel and it will mainly concentrate on practical activities such as setting up a budget. Prerequisite knowledge of using computers with a mouse will be helpful. Registration is required.

COMPUTER BASICS – Wednesday, July 21, at 5:30 p.m. If you have never used a computer and want to take the first steps to learning how to use a computer, then this is the class for you. You will learn the parts of a computer, how to use the mouse and keyboard, and other basic computer skills. Space is limited and registration is required.

THURSDAY NIGHT BOOK CLUB – The group will meet on Thursday, July 22, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The Condition by Jennifer Haigh will be discussed this month. Registration is required. Please call 231-5150, or stop in, to reserve your spot.

BLOOD DRIVE – Monday, July 26, from 3:00-7:00 p.m. For further information, contact the library, 231-5150.

BEAT THE SUMMER HEAT - Stop by the library and check out a favorite book, CD, DVD, or videocassette. Then find a cool spot, put up your feet, enjoy a refreshing drink, and forget about the hot weather.

SUMMER HOURS - During the months of July and August, the library will be CLOSED ON SATURDAYS.

OTHER NOTABLE JULY CURIOSITIES –July is Adopt a Rescued Rabbit Month, National Recreation and Parks Month, and National Ice Cream Month, July 28 is Beatrix Potter’s Birthday and July 30 is Henry Ford’s Birthday.

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NEW SELECTED LIBRARY MATERIALS:

Juvenile/Young Adult Fiction/Nonfiction

Umbrella Summer – Lisa Graff

Amulet. Bk. 2, The Stonekeepers’ Curse – Kazu Kibuishi

Wishworks, Inc. – Stephanie S. Tolan

The Dragon’s Child: A Story of Angel Island – Laurence Yep

Donavan’s Double Trouble – Monalisa DeGross

101 Great Tanks – Robert Jackson

101 Great Warships – Robert Jackson

Puppy Power – Judy Cox

Kenny & the Dragon – Tony DiTerlizzi

A Timeline of the Industrial Revolution – Charlie Samuels

A Timeline of the Colonial World – Charlie Samuels

Timeline of the Classical World – Charlie Samuels

August

Summer Reading Program Activities:

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Theme: Make a Splash-Read @ the

East Smithfield Public Library!

Question: What has fun activities, cool prizes, and hours of enjoyable reading?

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Where: The East Smithfield Public Library

50 Esmond Street

Smithfield, RI 02917

Phone: 231-5150

Fax: 231-2940

Web address: http://www.eastsmithfieldpubliclibrary.org/

When: July 6 – August 19

How It Works: To join the program, come to the library to sign up. You will receive a reading log, brochure, and a reading contract. You can keep track of the time you spend reading in your reading log. Everyone who completes the program will be invited to a Wrap-up Party on August 19. Those of you who are in school are encouraged to include books that are on your school’s summer reading list. When visiting the library, tell the Children’s Librarian about your reading progress. You can earn incentives, such as books and admission coupons, to local attractions. Reading certificates will be awarded to children who have met the goal(s) they set in their contract. As always, reading is its own reward!

Ages: Children ages 3½ - 12 are invited to participate. The Summer Reading Program is open to children of all abilities.

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Performances and Special Events

Performances last for 45 minutes and are suitable for children ages 3½-12 (unless otherwise noted). Registration is recommended due to space limitations. If after signing up for a program you are unable to attend, please notify the library.

Wednesday, August 4 @ 1:00 p.m. The Biomes Marine Biology Center will present a hands-on, interactive demonstration of some of the most interesting marine animals in Narragansett Bay. Horseshoe crabs, seahorses, starfish, and puffer fish are just a few of the animals that will be discussed. The first half of the program will be a meet and greet group presentation about each animal. This will be followed by a hands-on experience where participants can touch the animals and get an up-close look at them.

Thursday, August 19 @ 3:30 p.m. Wrap up performance with Debbie O’Carroll. Debbie is fishing for books in this delightful, participatory magic show. Participants will play a game with the elusive Lake Champlain monster, meet Slewfoot Sue, a cowgirl who rides a catfish, and participate in the magic of a weather predicting groundhog.

MAKE A SPLASH – READ! @ YOUR LIBRARY… AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY! When coming to the library this summer, please drop off a donation for the Smithfield Food Bank. Let’s see how much we can fill the food bank with contributions from our library.

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Storyhours

Sponsored by teachers at Old County Road Elementary School for children in grades K-5.

(Registration required for all programs)

Tuesday, August 3, @ 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 10, @ 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 17, @ 1:30 p.m.

TEEN SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Theme: Make Waves @ the East Smithfield Public Library

http://sites.google.com/site/esmyasrp2010/

(Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services, Newport Creamery of Smithfield, East Smithfield Public Library and the Friends of the East Smithfield Public Library)

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YOUNG ADULT SUMMER READING PROGRAM

Suggestions for reading: Click on http://sites.google.com/site/esmyasrp2010/. You do not have to read these books to participate – you may choose books that you will enjoy reading. More recommended reading can be found at http://esmyareviews.pbworks.com/.

* WRAP-UP PARTY ON MONDAY, AUGUST 16 – WOW! *

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What’s happenin’ – Fun Stuff

(Registration is required for all of the following events)

Monday, August 2: Tattooing – Monday, August 2, at 6:30 p.m. Join us as we practice the art of tattooing and learn about the many designs people use. These tattoos are ONLY temporary and can be removed easily. There is limited space so be sure to sign up at the library or call to register. Registration is required.

Tuesday, August 10: Cool Drinks – Tuesday, August 10, at 6:30 p.m. Get away from the summer heat and join us as we make a variety of cool drinks to lower your temperature and quench your thirst. Combine ice cream, yogurt, fruit, ice, and chocolate into interesting concoctions that you will be able to taste and enjoy. Bring your friends and family to this mouth-watering and delicious event.

Monday, August 16: Super, Colossal, Magnificent Ice Cream Eruption of Wonder – Monday, August 16 at 7:00 p.m. All those who participated and read books for the Summer Reading Program are invited to this exciting event. You will decorate your own ice cream sundae with a dazzling array of toppings. Prizes will also be awarded to those who completed the Summer Reading Program.

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STORYHOURS - Tuesdays from 10:15-11:00 a.m. and Thursdays from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The Tuesday morning storyhours, for children 3½-6 years old, will be held on September 7, 14, 21, and 28. The Thursday afternoon storyhours, for children 3½-6 years old, will be held on September 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30. As usual, there will be enjoyable stories and crafts. Preregistration for September's storyhours will begin on August 16 and run through the end of August. Registration is required.

TODDLER STORYTIME - In collaboration with Tri-Town’s Even Start Literacy Program, the library will present toddler storytime programs for children aged 2-3¹/₂ on Wednesday mornings from 10:30-11:00 a.m. A parent/caregiver must participate in the program. Registration is required. NOTE: During August, Toddler Storytime will ONLY RUN ON WEDNESDAYS.

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUPS – The East Smithfield Public Library and Gallagher Middle School are offering Common Read/Book Discussion Groups for middle school students. On Monday, August 2, from 3:30-5:00, the program is for 7^th graders and on Friday, August 6, from 10:30-Noon there will be a program for 8^th graders. For further information and registration, call the library: 231-5150.

ALL-STAR READING TEAM – What is the All-Star Reading Team? It’s a cool way to stay in the “reading game even when you’re out of school! By playing this game, you also can win cool prizes for you and your family! Who is eligible to become an All-Star Reader? Rhode Island residents between the ages of 6 and 12 who have completed the Rhode Island “Make a Splash – Read! @ Your Library Summer Reading Program.” On a simple entry form, participants will write a paragraph, poem, or draw a picture that answers the question “What was your favorite book this summer and why?” Completed entries are due no later than 2:00 p.m. on August 5, 2010. One participant from each library in the state will win four tickets to the Pawtucket Red Sox game on Monday, August 16, 2010 at 7:05 p.m. at McCoy Stadium. At the game, one All-Star Reader will be randomly selected to win the grand prize of a TRIP FOR FOUR TO WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT IN FLORIDA! Good luck to all of the participants!

DISPLAY – The Children’s Room display case is featuring an interesting and unusual collection of TINS. This display was organized and developed by Rachel Smith and we thank her for loaning it to the library. Rachel loves to collect tins and her favorite one is the LPS. Rachel’s tins are different colors and shapes and she uses them to store her IPS, silly bands, and jewelry. Stop by the library and check out this fantastic display.

COMIC BOOK DISPLAY – The main display case is featuring an interesting display on Comic Books. Marcus and Lorenzo Garcia started collecting comic books this summer. They went to a yard sale in Georgiaville and a generous man named Bob sold them vintage comic books. The comic books are between 25 and 35 years old. Marcus and Lorenzo’s mom thought this would be a great way to get the boys to read more over the summer so she bought them fifty comic books. Stop by the library and check out this fantastic display.

FUNKY FLAMINGO FUND RAISER – Thursday, April 12, from Noon-1:30 p.m. This is a drop in art project. Pay $1.00 to make a Flamingo Magnet. Help support the National Audubon Society’s efforts to aid the wildlife in the gulf coast. The BP oil spill disaster threatens to destroy this amazing diverse environment that is home to so many wonderful creatures. 100% of your generous donation goes directly to the Audubon Society’s clean up efforts in this region. EVERYTHING and ANYTHING will help! Thank you, in advance, for your donation and concern.

HOT, HAZY, HUMID WEATHER – If you do not have air conditioning in your home and want to get some relief from those hot, hazy, and humid days, visit the library, relax, and cool off. You are welcome to stay with us during our normal hours of operation.

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY NEWS – The FOL sponsors museum passes which are helpful to families wishing to enrich the lazy days of summer and save some money at the same time. Call, or stop by the library, to check out the pass that you need. Passes are available for the Providence Children’s Museum and Roger Williams Park Zoo.

If you are looking for a good book to read at the beach or during your vacation, visit the “free book cart” located on the second floor of the library. The selection of books is constantly changing and you will surely find something that satisfies your literary desires and needs.

The FOL will NOT be meeting in August. However, the FOL Annual Meeting, open to all library patrons, will be held in September. At the Annual Meeting, we will discuss how the FOL raises and spends money and we will brainstorm and share ideas on how to do things better to support our local library. If you are interested in helping out, please contact Charlotte Taylor at 233-6720, e-mail ccwtaylor@gmail.com or come to the Annual Meeting! Thank you.

Wii AT THE LIBRARY – Get out of the sun and play games in an air conditioned room on a big projection screen! Wednesday afternoons from 3:30-5:00 p.m. Gamers can take turns challenging others in your choice of games. See what’s new each week. Young adults and adults are encouraged to attend!

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