Programs for Children

Author Jean Marzollo Supports the Library!

Meet Jean Marzollo at this Special Children's Library Event!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
6:00-7:30 p.m.

Ms. Marzollo is the author of the popular "I Spy" series and many other picture books and easy readers for children in preschool through Grade 3.

Copies of her books will be available for purchase and signing, and all proceeds will go to the Library's Capital Campaign!

Registration is required. All attendees must be registered in person at the Children's Services Desk, or by calling 794-8756 ex. 5 during Library hours.

Program sponsored by Union Savings Bank

Bethel Public Library Summer Reading Program

Adventures By The Book
Monday, June 23, 11:00am - 12:00 noon
Library Lawn on Greenwood Avenue

For kids of all ages but children under 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required to attend.

Meet Will Reade, an imaginative Children's Librarian who morphs into the heroes from his favorite children's books whenever he reads. Join John Fogarty aka Will Reade and his super bookworm buddy B.W. in this action packed musical program.

**Rain date for program: Wednesday, June 25, 6:00 pm - Library Lawn on Greenwood Ave.

Choose Your Adventure: Read! Summer Reading Program 2008
June 23 - August 9
All kids Pre-Schoolers - Grade 5 can participate.

Register to join the program, beginning on June 16, and read 6 books or more to participate and be eligible to play Poseidon's Sea Adventure Game as well as enter our Adventures Through Books Raffle. You could win great prizes such as food certificates and fun toys.

Lunch Bunch Storytime
Wednesdays, June 2 through August 6.
11:30 am
For kids- 3-8 years old.

Bring your lunch and drop in for stories and more. No registration required.

Summer Craft Days
Thursdays June 26 - August 7
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Make it yourself fun for creative kids. A new craft will be featured each week! No registration required.

Wild Zoofari Program
Tuesday, July 8
6:30 pm
Library Lobby
For kids entering Grs. K - 4

Meet Jim Knox and a few of his animal friends from PBS's new live action children's wild life series filmed at the world's great zoos and aquariums. The show will focus on fun, education and wildlife conservation. Registration required to attend beginning on June 16.

Nutmeg's in the Evening - Summer Session
Thursdays, July 10 and August 7
6:30-7:30 pm
Children's Program Room
For kids entering Grs. 3 - 6

Book discussions of the 2008 Nutmeg Children's Book Nominees
July 10 - Three Good Deeds by Vivian Vande Velde
August 7 - The Homework Machine by Dan Gutman
Registration required to attend beginning on June 16. Limit 12 children to each discussion.

Kid's Chess Classes & Clubs

For kids who understand the basic rules and moves of the game.
Registration is required and opens two weeks before each club meets.
Both clubs meet in the Seelye Program Room.

Page's Club For kids in Grades K-3.
Knight's Club For kids in Grades 4-8.
Clubs will meet in the Seelye Program Room.
Next meetings: Wednesday, May 14, 6:30-7:30 pm

This will be the last meeting until September. Club members are invited to participate in our Summer Tournament being held in July.

For the next few months the Page's and Knight's Chess Clubs will combine for one meeting on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30-7:30 pm. For kids, Grades K - 8 who understand the basic rules and moves of the game. Registration is required two weeks before the meetings by calling the Children's Desk at 794-8756, Ex. 5.

For more information about Children's programs, call 794-8756, ext. 5

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