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!
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