Youth Summer Reading Program June 13 – July 31, 2008 Hello, Everybuggy! Don’t let your summer fly by without catching the reading bug.  Enjoy a variety of exciting activities, storytimes, reading games, weekly prize drawings and more! Registration begins Friday, June 13! Please register in person at the library to receive your summer reading program activity guide. Registration will continue through July.

Thank you Friends of the Library for graciously supporting the summer reading program! Click here to see a list of our wonderful sponsors.

Summer Reading Program Storytimes & Activities

• Youth summer reading program storytimes and activities are intended for Northville residents and recommended for children ages 2 – 12.
• Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. 
• Certain activities require Free Tickets available ten minutes prior to daily events at the Information Desk. 
• Expect a waiting line for tickets. Please understand shows may “sell out.”
• Tickets may not be reserved in advance.
• A maximum of 4 tickets per person.
  

Drop-In Summer Storytimes Fridays: June 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25 11:00 am – 11:30 am Enjoy a lively storytime! Summer storytimes are best suited for children ages 3 and older, but everyone is welcome. No ticket required, just drop in! Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. The full schedule of library storytimes resumes in September. The fall season storytime schedule will be available in August.

Drop-In Creative Crafts Children of all ages “drop in” to make a variety of creative crafts in the library’s meeting room. Different craft projects featured for each program. No ticket required. Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. Creative Crafts. Wednesday, June 18, 2008 from 11am – 12 pm More Creative Crafts. Monday, June 30, 2008 from 2 – 3:00 pm Even More Creative Crafts. Thursday, July 17, 2008 from 2 – 3:00 pm More, More More Creative Crafts. Tuesday, July 29, 2008 from 11 am – 12 pm

Joel Tacey’s “Juggle Bug Comedy Show” Monday, June 16, 2008 from   2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Hey everybuggy! Grab your friends and your sense of adventure and get to the library to be a part of Joel's “Juggle Bug Comedy Show."  Get ready for dazzling juggling, wacky stunts, audience participation, and big surprises. This interactive show will have kids and parents laughing out loud! Children of all ages welcome. Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. 100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to the program. Tickets not available in advance.  www.choosetiptop.com

Two of Kind “What’s the Buzz about Reading?” Tuesday, June 24, 2008 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Two of a Kind’s delightful duo presents the lively musical adventure What’s the Buzz about Reading? Through lively songs a bookworm helps a bee to discover the joys of reading. The audience (and lots of other bugs) help out and join the fun too! All ages welcome. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. 100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to the program. Tickets not available in advance.  www.twoofakind.com

The Farm Lady “Bugs for Lunch” Thursday, June 26, 2008 from 11:00 am – 11:45 am Meet Gertie the Guinea Hen and learn why she and children’s book characters like the Grouchy Ladybug and Charlotte the Spider are the farmer’s very good friends. The Farm Lady Margaret Schmidt will also share fun farm facts and stories. Children of all ages welcome. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. 100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to each program. Tickets not available in advance.

Face-Painting Fun Tuesday, July 1, 2008 from 11:00 am – 12:30 pm  Children of all ages “drop in” to have a fun design painted on your face and receive an exciting surprise! Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. No ticket required.

Blazing Readers “Buzzing Down the Buggy Book Trail” Monday, July 7, 2008 from 11:00 am – 11:45 am Explore the wonders of books and bugs as we follow Blazing Readers down a moving trail of discovery through the awesome world of reading. Children of all ages welcome. Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps.  100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to the program. Tickets not available in advance.

PALamazoo & You! Tuesday, July 8, 2008 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Join musician Susan Harrison “PALamazoo SooZee” for a lively interactive family musical concert featuring her award-winning music, puppet pals and entertaining stories sure to have you toe-tapping and humming along!  Children of all ages welcome. Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps.  100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to the program. Tickets not available in advance. www.palamazoo.com

Mark Rosenthal’s Animal Magic “Intriguing Invertebrates” Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 2:00 am – 3:00 pm Tuesday, July 15, 2008 from 4:00 am – 5:00 pm Exuberant animal educator and entertainer Mark Rosenthal presents Intriguing Invertebrates featuring a variety of exciting live invertebrates from around the world. Please attend one show, no repeats please. Recommended for children ages 5+ but all ages welcome. Due to space limitations summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps. 100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to each show. Tickets not available in advance.  www.iwantanimalmagic.com

Scheer Genius “Catch the Reading Bug!” Monday, July 21, 2008 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Don’t miss this exciting adventure with the Alphabet Bookworm, the Killer Spelling Bees, Ladybug Punctuation, Flea, Fi, Fo Fum and more!  Children of all ages welcome. Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps.  100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to the program. Tickets not available in advance. www.assemblyshows.com

Harpbeat “Getting Buggy With It!” Wednesday, July 23, 2008from   11:00 am – 11:45 am Entertaining harpist Donna Novack presents a delightful medley of songs about summer fun and bugs. Children of all ages welcome. Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps.  100 free tickets available at the Information Desk 10 minutes prior to the program. Tickets not available in advance. www.harpbeat.com

Youth Summer Reading Program Finale with Magician Gordon Russ “Bug-O-Rama Magic Show” Thursday, July 31, 2008 from 2:00 pm – 2:45 pm Celebrate the end of the Catch the Reading Bug @ The Library Youth Summer Reading Program with Gordon Russ’s magical adventure loaded with incredible illusions, hilarious comedy and plenty of fun audience participation. Refreshments served after the performance. Children of all ages welcome. No ticket required.  Due to space limitations, summer library activities cannot accommodate preschool groups, daycare groups or day camps.  www.GordontheMagician.com

Reading Games

Buggy for Books Preschool – 2nd Grade Reading Game Get buggy for books! Listen or read books to earn great prizes. This reading game is recommended for children preschool through 2nd grade, but younger children may also participate.

Reading Game Directions: 1.    Register for the Catch the Reading Bug @ The Library Summer Reading Program to receive your summer reading activity guide featuring the Buggy for Books reading game. 2.    Complete the Buggy for Books reading game at your own pace. When you finish Part 1 visit the Information Desk to choose prizes from the treasure chest. Do the same for Part 2. Please note you may not use a book title more than once. One reading game per person for the summer. 3.    The last day to receive reading game prizes is August 15, 2008.  4.    Click to preview Buggy for Books

Book Buzz 3rd – 6th Grade Reading Game Buzz through books and earn fun prizes! This reading game is recommended for 3rd – 6th graders, but younger children reading at an advanced level may also participate.

Reading Game Directions: 1.    Register for the Catch the Reading Bug @ The Library Summer Reading Program to receive your summer reading activity guide featuring the Book Buzz reading game. 2.    Complete the Book Buzz reading game at your own pace. When you finish Part 1 visit the Information Desk to choose prizes from the treasure chest. Do the same for Part 2. Please note you may not use a book title more than once. One reading game per person for the summer. 3.    The last day to receive reading game prizes is August 15, 2008.  4.    Click to preview the Book Buzz

Weekly Prize Drawings

Read and enter weekly prize drawing to win prizes! Entering is easy, simply complete a Book Report Form – kids can enter as many times as they like, but may only win once for the summer – and place it in the drawing box at the library’s Information Desk. Book report forms are available at the Information Desk, or to download from the link below. Book reports are due by noon each Monday during the summer reading program. Winners are drawn and contacted later in the day. Click here to print a Book Report Form Enter for a chance to win the following prizes: Monday, June 16: Catch the Reading Bug Canvas Tote Bags Monday, June 23: Beanie Bugs Monday, June 30: Oasis Golf Center Putt-Putt Gift Certificates Monday, July 7: Chuck E. Cheese Gift Certificates Monday, July 14: Beanie Bugs Monday, July 21: AMC 20 Movie Theatre Gift Certificates Monday, July 28: Toys R Us Gift Certificates