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Summer Reading Program 2008 "G'day for Reading" |
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For a Handy Calendar of Summer Reading Program Events, |
Sporting a Summer Reading Program T-Shirt, this eager reader is ready to "go down under!" |
Summer Fun
with G'Day for Reading Summer Reading Program Activities!
| Registration and Kick-Off Party | Teen Volunteer Orientation | Drop-In Crafts |
| Fourth of July | Drama Kids | Pizza & Movie | Walk-About | Movie Matinee | Wildlife Encounters |
| Ronald McDonald | Secret Garden | Project Nature | Magic! | Kathy’s Kid’s Show |
| End of Summer Reading Program Party! |
Wednesday, June 25th
Summer Reading Program Registration and Kick-Off Party
Drop in anytime between
1:00-3:00pm
Stop by for five minutes or an
hour as you register for the
Summer Reading Program,
make a craft, grab a snack, and
enter two special raffles to win a
Kendall Pond Pizza
or two tickets to
Story Land!
Monday, June 30th
1:00-2:00pm
If you are 13 years of age or older, and would like to help out in the
Children’s Room this
summer, hop on over to our
Orientation Meeting
and learn more.
We could use your help and
guarantee you will have a jolly good time down under!
Also, don’t forget to join the “Creature Feature” SRP for teens!
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“Neato” Summer Crafts!
Mark your calendars for the
following dates and join us for
a free
Drop-In Craft
on the
Tuesdays below:
July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th,
and August 5th.
Stop by anytime between 1-3pm while supplies last.
The recommended age for
these crafts is for children
ages 4 and up, accompanied by
an adult or guardian.
No registration required.

Please join us on
Tuesday, July 1st
from 1:00-2:00pm
for a USA
Pre-Birthday Blast.
This program is recommended for children ages 4 and up but all ages are welcomed to attend.
The hour will include stories, interactive songs, simple games, a craft to bring home, and a snack to make!
NO registration required.
Just bring the whole family and
come celebrate
America’s birthday
with us!
Thursday, July 10th
The Nesmith Library will be hosting
DRAMA KIDS
for up and coming young “actors”.
For Ages 3-6 years:
10:00-10:45am
For Ages 6-9 years:
11:00-12:00pm
Registration required
beginning June 26th.
For more information visit:
www.dramakids.com
Monday, July 14th
Pizza & Movie Night
If you are 8 Years of age or older, come join us for an Australian
adventure into the outback!
Arrival time & Pizza
5:30-6:30pm
Show time!
6:30-8:00pm
Registration required
beginning June 30th.
Thursday, July 17th
10:00-12:00pm
Take part in an
Outdoor Walkabout!
Featuring Professional Martial
Arts Academy Games & Demo
From 10:30-11:30am
Children of ALL AGES
will have a bonza time outdoors with bubbles, billabong, popcorn,
face painting, and much more!
NO registration required.
RAINDATE: Friday, July 18th
Don’t Miss Movie Matinee!
Monday, July 21st
4:00pm
Children of all ages are invited
to the library for an afternoon of movie fun.
This “G” rated movie will entertain all members of the family.
Popcorn and beverages will be provided.
For movie title or more information, call the library at
432-7154.
NO registration required.
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Don’t Miss the Experience
of a Lifetime!
“Creatures Down-Under”
Tuesday, July 22nd
10:30am
Join us as we welcome the
Wildlife Encounters Traveling Zoo and some of their Australian
animals for a presentation of "Creatures Down Under".
You will meet up-close, learn about, and maybe even TOUCH Australian Wildlife including birds, tree frogs,
goannas, snakes (crikey!) and best of all, beautiful marsupials!
Be sure not to miss your chance
to meet the only traveling
wallaby joeys in Northern
New England!
For ages 5 and up
Registration required
beginning July 8th.
Wednesday, July 23rd 10:30am
Back by popular demand!
Magical Reading Tour
Ronald McDonald will appear, live and
in person, to present music, magic,
and a reading adventure.
Bring your cameras!
For ages 3 and up
Registration required
beginning July 9th.
Wednesday, July 30th
4:00pm
Hampstead Stage Company
Presents:
For ages 5 and up
Registration required
beginning July 16th.
Thursday, July 31st
“Project Nature”
Presented by Mary Doane
For ages 5 and under:
10:00am: “Edward In the Jungle”
As part of the program,
children will create a
rainforest collage.
For ages 6 and up:
11:00am: Native American Legend “The Earth On Turtle’s Back”
Featuring LIVE turtles!
As part of the program,
children will make a clay turtle.
Registration required
for both programs
beginning July 17th.
Wednesday, August 6th
Mr. Phil’s Magic Workshop
Interested in learning the basic
principles of magic?
Sign up for one of the 2 classes
below and not only learn some
techniques of magic but also
receive your very own magic trick
to take home.
For ages 6 to 12 years:
4:00-5:00pm
For ages 12 and up:
6:00-7:00pm
Registration required
beginning July 23rd.
Thursday, August 7th
10:00am
“Kathy’s Kid’s Show”
Toddler Music Program
Featuring
Kathy Earabino
For ages 2 to 6 years
Registration required
beginning July 24th.
Wednesday, August 13th
6:00pm
End of the Summer Reading Program Party Featuring
An Action Packed Show with
“DOUBLE VISION”
Children of all ages, teens, and
parents alike will be astonished by the performance of Double Vision.
Linda and Jody Scalise are a highly charged, wholesome duet with a combined fifty years
of performing experience.
The whole family is invited to an
outdoor party celebrating a
summer of reading!
Grand prize raffle winners
will be drawn for tickets
to Canobie Lake Park,
Clark’s Trading Post,
Kendall Pond Pizza,
Story Land,
Water Country, &
Whale’s Tale Water Park!
Following the performance,
ice cream sundaes
provided by F.L.O.W.
will be served.
NO registration required.

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updated 08/15/08