Catch the Reading Bug! this Summer at the Helen Kate Furness Free Library

Registration for all programs begins June 2nd. Contact Ms. Lori at (610) 566-9331

June 16th's Jungle John Bug Show is for all ages. Toddler Tales are on Mondays at 10:15 a.m. for 2 th 3 1/2 year olds starting on June 16th. Reading Bug Club is on Tuesdays at 4 p.m. for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grades beginning on June 17th. Sunset Stories are on Wednesdays at 7:15 for three year olds through third grades starting on June 18th. Summer Reading Club reporting hours for rising first through fourth graders are on Mondays from 11:30 to 1:30, Tuesdays and Wednesdays afternoons from 1:30 to 3:30, and Thursday evenings from 7 to 8:30. Last reporting day is the afternoon of July 30th. On July 31st at 7p.m. Dave Fiebert presents the puppet show GO FISH! and we celebrate the success of all our summer readers. For more detailed weekly information see below.

Toddler Tales
Mondays at 10:15am
Toddler Tales are designed with the developmental needs of 2 to 3 1/2 year olds in mind. We share 5 short stories with fingerplays, snacks, and songs interspersed. Our themes this summer include: June 16th Baby Music; June 23rd Bye Crib, Hello Bed; June 30th Caterpillar Wiggles; July 7 NO CLASS; July 14th Kitten Tales; July 21st Raccoon Reads; July 28th We Love Books! A short book related film or craft concludes the session. Come and have fun together!

Summer Reading Club Reporting Hours
Last day to report is July 30
Mondays 11:30am to 1:30pm
Tuesdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Wednesdays 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Thursdays 7:00pm to 8:30pm

Sunset Stories
Wednesdays at 7:15pm for 3 years to 3rd grade
Sunset Stories are geared toward family involvement with the larger audience of 3 years thru third grade plus parents. P.J.s and pillows are welcome at this relaxing storytime. Weekly themes for this summer include: June 18th Bear Friends; June 25th Giants and Ogres; July 2nd Monarch Moments; July 9th Royal Bedtimes; July 16th Superheros!; July 23rd Vacation Celebration. The program concludes with a brief book-related film or activity.

Reading Bug! Club
Tuesdays at 4:00pm for rising K through 4th
Students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to swarm on over to the library for some amazing activities centered around insects. Each week's theme is different: June 17th Backyard Safari & Bug's Life; June 24th Pretty Pests, Industrious Insects, and Vicious Vermin by Winterthur Museum; July 1st Creepy, Crawly Critters; July 8th Flutter, Buzz, & Zoom; July 15th Beekeeping with local beekeeper Jim Castellan!

Jungle John Bug Show
June 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Guiness World Record Holder Jungle John delights audiences with his fun and educational shows. He'll bring visitors from the insect world when he kicks off Helen Kate's Summer Reading Program downstairs in the Chadwick Auditorium. Don't miss it! Can YOU say hissing cockroaches three times fast?

Go Fish Puppet Show
July 31 at 7:00 p.m.
Puppeteeer Dave Fiebert presents GO FISH! Head down to the sea and find out how some magical fish tangle with a "Grimm" Fisherman's Wife. Then we celebrate and reward the acheivements of all the kid's involved in Read-To-Me and Summer Reading Club! Will at least 208 kids read 2,008 or more books this summer? If they do, YOU will get to see Ms. Lori eat some bugs. She sincerely hopes they will be chocolate covered!

Science in the Summer
July 7 through 10, 10:00 am
This summer come learn about bioscience! Explore the world of one-celled and many-celled living things using microscopes and magnifying glasses. Examine plant and animal cells and discover how they are similar and different. Make your own slides to observe microscopic animals, onion cells, and aquatic herbs. Dissect a flower and examine each part. You will learn about bacteria (germs!)and other microorganisms studied by biologists. PREREGISTRATION REQUIRED! Level 1 class is for children entering grades 2 & 3.

 Last Updated: May 24, 2008