DIG INTO SUMMER FUN FOR 9 - 12 YEAR OLDS @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

DIG INTO SUMMER FUN FOR 9 - 12 YEAR OLDS @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us every Thursday at the public library for crafts, mad science, book discussions and more!

June 13: Duck Tape Wallets for Fathers Day, 3:00 - 4:00 PM

 

June 20: Mad Science!  Fossil Imprints, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presented by the Florida Institute of Phosphate Research

 

June 27: Mother / Daughter Book Discussion: Meet Addy, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Preregistration IS Required

 

July 11: Worm Charming, Worm Farming and Earthworm Races, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presented by the Polk County Extension Office

 

July 18: Butterfly Gardening for Kids, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Presenter TBA

 

July 25: Mother / Daughter Book Discussion: Meet Samantha, 4:30 - 5:30 PM Preregistration IS Required

 

August 1: Tiny Terrariums, 3:00 - 4:00 PM, Preregistration is required

Summer Story Times at Bartow Public Library

DIG INTO READING SUMMER STORY TIMES @ BARTOW PUBLIC LIBRARY

Join us this summer for 8 weeks of fun, all FREE at your Library!

3 - 5 year olds:

Tuesdays June 11 - July 30

10:00 - 10:45 AM

Featuring stories, finger plays, music and film!

6 - 8 year olds:

Tuesdays June 11 - July 30

3:00 - 4:00 PM

Featuring stories, music, games, crafts and film!

18 months - 2 year olds:

Thursdays June 13 - August 1

10:00 - 10:30 AM

Featuring nursery rhymes, finger plays, music and bubbles!

Bartow Public Library Summer Reading Program

DIG INTO READING!

Beginning Thursday June 6th, stop by the Bartow Public Library and pick up your free materials for this summer program.  Record in your Reading Log what you read and how many minutes you read each day.  When you reach a total of 10 hours (600 minutes) or more, bring your Log back to the library and receive a ticket for admission to our Dig In Ice-Cream Sundae Party set for Friday August 2nd from 2:00 - 3:00 PM.  Children who are not yet reading on their own can have an adult read to them.

This program runs from June 6th to July 31st.

What are you waiting for?  DIG IN and START READING!

May kids library events at the Bartow Public Library

MAY 2013 Events
For information on these and any Library programs,
please contact The Bartow Public Library at:
863-534-0131

Events Designed with Kids in Mind!
Mad Science presents….COLORFUL FLOWER SCIENCE

For ages 9-12. Please re-register to guarantee enough supplies.
Thursday, May 16th from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

Mother/Daughter Book Discussion
Grow closer reading together!  For girls ages 9-12 and their mothers, grandmothers, aunts, big sisters or guardians.  Sign up at the Circulation desk and receive a free copy of the month's title.
"Meet Kirsten: An American Girl" by Janet Shaw
Thursday May 23rd from 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm

WIZARD OF OZ Birthday Party!
Help us celebrate the birth of an American literary classic!  Learn how OZ came to be, test your knowledge, play "Pin The Wings on the Monkey" and try some Chocolate Witch's Hates and Melted Witch punch.  With Lions and Tigers and Bears, oh my!  In honor of creator Frank L. Baum, please wear green!

For ages 6-8 years old.  Refreshments will be served.  Preregistration is requested so we can ensure enough materials and refreshments are on hand.  Please ask at the desk or call the library to register.
Tuesday May 14th @ 4:00 pm

Paws to Read Party for the Dogs
For years Paws to Read dogs and their handlers have visited the Bartow Public library every month, encouraging young readers and spreading canine cheer.
Saturday, May 18th will be the next visit by Shelby of Therapy Dogs International.  Please join Shelby from 10:30 am -11:30 am to help us show them how much we appreciate their faithful service. Cake, Frosty Paws and Dog Biscuits will be served.

Teen Programs!
Teen Wii
Come and enjoy playing various popular games such as Just Dance, Wii Basketball and Wii Play. For Grades 6 through 12. Refreshments will be served.
Thursday, May 9th @ 3:00 pm

Teen Movie
We will show The Perks of Being a Wallflower film, rated PG-13 (102 minutes)
Popcorn and Drinks will be served.
Thursday May 16th @ 4:30 pm

For the Whole Family to Enjoy!
Brown Bag Concert Series
The Friends of the Library sponsored series is back! Bring your lunch and join us the 2nd Tuesday of each month October - May. All programs begin at 12 noon. Water and soft drinks will be provided courtesy of the Friends of the Library.
Next concert - the last of this season - is May 14th.

Pamplin Art Gallery
Union Academy Art students will be our featured artists in the library's gallery for May and June.  Their exhibit is COLOR YOUR WORLD and will be available for viewing every Monday and Tuesday afternoons.  A formal reception honoring the Union Academy art students will be this Tuesday May 7th @ 6 pm.