Registration for all Summer Programs begins on June 1st.
For best selection of times and dates register early by calling Ms. Lori at the library at (610) 566-9331 or by coming into the library in person.

Our kick-off event with "Monkeys in the House" is Monday, June 15th at 7pm. Toddler Tales for 2 to 3 1/2 year olds are on Mondays at 10:15 starting on June 22nd. Creativity Club, which begins on June 23rd, is on Tuesdays from 4 to 4:50 (for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grades). Sunset Stories, which begins on June 24th, is on Wednesdays at 7:15, and is for children aged 3 through 3rd grade. Elmwood Zoo Visit, Tuesday, June 23rd at 12:00pm, is especially recommended for elementary school students.

For Teens: Express Yourself @ Your Library, with 2 exciting programs. Express Yourself with Music, July 9th at 12:00pm, and Express Yourself with Acting, Thursday, July 23rd at 12:00pm. Register Online. Click on sign me up, and complete the registration form. On the form, you should select HKF as your library and "Books" as your log type.

Monkeys in the House
Monday June 15th - 1 Session
Flap your arms, tap your feet, and let your inner monkey out! John Hadfields's unique show will surprise and entertain the entire family. John sings, dances, spins plates, tosses hats, turns his head around backwards, banters with a wise-cracking robot bird, and sings a duet with his imaginary friend Tippytoes - who comes to life in front of the audience's eyes. The show unites imagination and creativity, and is as brilliant as it is silly.

Toddler Tales
Mondays at 10:15am
2 to 3 1/2 year olds
Toddler Tales are a terrific way to start the week! Each session focuses on a different theme: June 22nd Kitten Tales; June 29th World of Color; July 6th Let's Play Outside!; July 13th Birds Sing, Birds Wing; July 20th Hurry Up & Slow Down; July 27th Gorillas, Anyone?
Stories, songs, fingerplays, snacks and other activities will keep your toddler busy and happy, This program is designed expressly for the developmental needs of the 2 to 3 1/2 year old. Don't forget we have a giant dollhouse and a puppet theater for you to enjoy with your child as well. Easy access for parents with strollers is available with our elevator. Register now so we can reserve a space for you and your child.

Creativity Club
Tuesdays at 4pm - 5 sessions
Kindergarten through 4th Grades
Create outrageous art, move to the music, ham it up! Creativity Club meets June 23rd & 30th, July 7th, 14th, & 21st at 4pm. Open to students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th grades, each week will offer new opportunities for fun and exploration while spotlighting fantastic books from the library's extensive collection.s Don't miss out on all the excitement.

Sunset Stories
Wednesdays at 7:15pm - 6 sessions
3 years old through 3rd Grade
Summer Stories is the perfect way to wind down as a family on a summer evening. Open to children from age three through 3rd grade and their parents, the stories and activities chosen have a broad appeal. Some of the children even sport their favorite PJs and pillows. Themes for this summer include: June 24th Australian Animals; July 1st Apple Pie 4th of July; July 8th Bedtime Stories; July 15th Too Many Toys!; July 22nd Of Ninjas, Haiku & Sumo; and July 29th We're All in the Same Boat.

Elmwood Zoo Visit
Tuesday, June 23, 2009 at 12:00pm
Elmwood Zoo will be here with their "Please Touch" exhibit. They will also bring a live critter, but it will take Shakespeare the snake or his friend? Come and find out! You will also get to take a zoo funpack home with you. Especially recommended for elementary school students.

For Teens: Express Yourself @ Your Library
Register online. Click on Sign Me Up and select Helen Kate Furness as your primary library and select Books from the drop-down menu as your Log type.
Read & Win Prizes by participating in person at HKF. We are giving away posters, t-shirts, insulated mugs, an artist's kit, and an iPod Shuffle!
Events @HKF:
Express Yourself with Music
July 9th at noon
Nick & Nora's Ultimate Playlist will inspire you to design the perfect playlist for your favorite book! Tunes, food & fun!
Express Yourself with Acting
July 23rd at noon
Actress Lois Binder, recently in Media Theater's "All Shook Up" and "Oliver," will lead this mini workshop. Have you ever wondered how actors work together to tell a story? Does the idea of being an actor/director/writer sound cool? Try your hand at creating and expressing yourself dramatically.

Last Updated: June 16, 2009