SUMMER READING 2009

June & July Calendar: View the Summer Reading Calendar

READ ON THE WILD SIDE!

Kick-off Day, Monday, June 01:   9 a.m.-8 p.m.   First day to sign up for Summer Reading!   Fun, games and activities all day long!   Receive a prize just for signing up!

Goals:   10 "white-label" books or 20 "color-stripe," (Picture) books from
the Morton Public Library.   All books read must be entered on your log sheet that is kept at the library.   To receive your prizes, be sure to tell a librarian when you have reached a goal!

Read-to-Me Program:   Summer program for children not yet reading on their own.   Party celebration on Saturday, July 25 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. for all those who have listened to at least 10 books.   Please visit the children's desk for more information.

Wild Wednesday Book Club:   Read on the Wild Side! on Wednesdays, June 10 through July 1 from 10-11 a.m.   Grades 4-5-6.   Different activities each week, including books, games, reading, contests and puzzles.   Earn points for summer reading.

Teens Read:   Program for teens going into grades 7-12.   Complete a goal of reading eight (8) Young Adult books.   Prizes available while they last!

Crafts:   Tuesdays and Thursdays, June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25 & 30 for students entering grades 1-6.   Please check our calendar for times .   Limit 25 children per session.
Sign-up required each week.

Brown-Bag-It Fridays:   Start Friday, June 5th.   Bring a sack lunch and enjoy a fun-filled program every Friday, noon to 1 p.m.   Fun programs for the whole family.

Preschool Fun:   Tuesdays beginning in July from 1-1:45 p.m.   Designed for Preschoolers.   Limit 20 children each week.   Includes stories, games, & a craft.
Sign-up required.

Manga Drawing Class:   Thursday, July 9 from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   Grades 4-6.  
Sign-up required.

Watercolor Class:   Thursday, July 15 from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.   Grades 4-6.  
Sign-up required.

Cheer Workshop:   Thursday, July 16 from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for students entering Grades K-12.   Workshop sponsored by United Starz Academy / Cheer Time.
Sign-up required.

Dance Workshop:   Thursday, July 23 from 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m. for students entering Grades K-12.   Workshop sponsored by United Starz Academy / Cheer Time.
Sign-up required.

Paws to Read:   Thursday, July 30 from 10-11:00 a.m. for children ages eight (8) and up.  
Call the Peoria Humane Society to register at (309) 494-8171.

Pool Party:   For all readers who have met their reading goals.  
Tuesday, August 4, 2009 at Morton Pool from 7-8:30 p.m.
Must have a ticket to attend.

YOU MAY REGISTER BOOKS ON YOUR LOG SHEET THROUGH
Saturday, AUGUST 1!