**Don’t forget to keep track of the books you read this summer on your

reading log. Bring in your reading log each week to get stamped by a

librarian and receive 1 prize and 1 gift bag raffle ticket. Hand in your completed

log to receive an extra raffle ticket.

“A library outranks any other one thing a community can do to

benefit its people. It is a never failing spring in the desert.”

—Andrew Carnegie

Summer Reading Club Brochure 2017

Registration begins on Saturday, June 10th @9:30am

Your CHILD’S Babylon library card is

required for registration for the

summer reading club. (When you

register for the summer reading club,

you receive a packet and can take

part in all of the summer reading

incentives).

All of the individual programs listed

are for children with Babylon library

cards who are registered for the

summer reading club AND registered

for the individual program.

Globe symbol means REGISTRATION IS

REQUIRED!

All other programs are open to

children of the appropriate age/grade

on a first come, first served basis

who are signed up for the summer

reading club. *Grade is grade entering in September*

Babylon Public Library

Community Builders Storytime and Craft and Facepainting

Monday, June 26th~3-5:30pm

Hear some great stories read by local members of the community. Then stay

and join us for face painting and 4th of July crafts. For all ages up to 5th

grade.

My First Storytime

Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, 28~10-10:30am

A fun storytime for your little one. For 6-23 months with parent/caregiver.

Little Builders Storytime and Craft

Mondays, July 10, 17, 24, 31~10-10:30am

Storytime and crafts for preschoolers. For 2's, 3's and 4's with parent/

caregiver.

Mondays, July 10, 17, 24~2-3:00pm

Zumbini is where the science of child development meets the magic of Zumba.

Prepare to dance and have a ton of fun with your little one!

For 6 months-3 years with parent/caregiver.

Fun with Dash and Dot

Thursdays, July 6, 13, 20, 27~2-3:00pm

OR

Tuesdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22~2-3:00pm

Sharpen your STEM skills as you guide DASH through courses and

challenges. This is a self guided class. For kids in grades K and up.

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Fairy Book Garden

Friday, August 4~3-4:30pm

Create a fairy garden using an old book, greenery, fairies and your imagination.

For kids in grades K-5th with parent/caregiver.

Petland Pet Party (closing program)

Thursday, August 10~7-8:00pm

Meet some amazing animals when a representative from Petland brings some

animal friends to visit the library. For children up to 5th grade that

participated in the Summer Reading Club with parent/caregiver.

Drop-in and Play

Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, 25~10:00am-12:00pm

An informal playtime for you and your child. We will provide toys and music

while you get to know other families in the area.

For 6-23 months with parent/caregiver.

Building on the Story Book Discussion

Thursday, August 3~7-8:00pm

Join us for a book discussion, snacks and a craft “built” on the story we read.

Please Note: To participate, register for this program and receive a copy of

Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate Dicamillo to keep.

For kids entering 4th-6th grades.

Fairy Book Garden

Friday, August 4~3-4:30pm

Create a fairy garden using an old book, greenery, fairies and your imagination.

For kids in grades K-5th with parent/caregiver.

Chef Rob: Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa

Wednesday, August 9~11:30am-12:30pm

Build your own delicious salsa! Fresh watermelon, limes, cilantro and

jalapenos make this a delicious watermelon fire and ice salsa…YUM!

For entering 3-5th grade.

Jumpbunch Imagination Playground

Tuesday, August 8~3-4:00pm for 3 yrs-2nd grade

Tuesday, August 8~4:15-5:15pm for 3rd-5th grade

Unstructured play with jumbo sized foam blocks.

There's no right or wrong way to play so build away...

Drop-in and Play

Fridays, August 4, 11, 18, 25~10:00am-12:00pm

An informal playtime for you and your child. We will provide toys and music

while you get to know other families in the area.

For 6-23 months with parent/caregiver.

Building on the Story Book Discussion

Thursday, August 3~7-8:00pm

Join us for a book discussion, snacks and a craft “built” on the story we read.

Please Note: To participate, register for this program and receive a copy of

Because of Winn Dixie, by Kate Dicamillo to keep.

For kids entering 4th-6th grades.

Community Builders Storytime and Craft and Facepainting

Monday, June 26th~3-5:30pm

Hear some great stories read by local members of the community. Then stay

and join us for face painting and 4th of July crafts. For all ages up to 5th

grade.

My First Storytime

Fridays, July 7, 14, 21, 28~10-10:30am

A fun storytime for your little one. For 6-23 months with parent/caregiver.

Mid-Summer Dance Party

Tuesday, July 11th~2:30-4pm

It’s a Dance Party @ the Library! For families with children up to 5th grade.

Argyle Park Storytime

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 ~11:30am-12pm

Outdoor storytime @ Argyle Lake. (weather permitting)

For families with kids up to 5th grade with parent/caregiver.

Family B-I-N-G-O

Thursday, July 13th~7-8:00pm

Play Family Bingo! For families with children up to entering 5th grade .

Makerspace Fridays

Fridays, July 14, 21, 28 ~3-4:00pm

Join Ms. Kelly for fun and creative crafts and projects!

For children entering 1st-5th grade.

Makerspace Colorama (drop-in)

Saturdays, July 15, 22, 29 ~2-3:30pm

Come in for a relaxing afternoon of coloring. Create a new

project each week. For families with children 5th grade and younger.

Building Blocks Storytime

Wednesdays, July 12, 19, 26 and August 2, 9~1-1:45pm

Enjoy some stories and crafts. For 3’s, 4’s and 5’s.

Kids Paint Night

Monday, July 17th ~5-6:30pm for grades K-2nd

Monday, July 17th~7-8:30pm for grades 3-5th

Use a blank canvas to create a masterpiece with Art teacher Amy.

Without parent/caregiver.

Build the Perfect Smoothie

Tuesday, July 18~3:30-4:30pm

Learn to create the perfect smoothie! For grades 3-5.

Build the Perfect Waffle

Tuesday, July 25~3:30-4:30pm

Who doesn’t love waffles! Learn to make a delicious waffle (and then eat it)!

For grades 3-5.

Chef Rob: French Toast Cannolis

Thursday, July 27~11:30am-12:30pm

Start your day off with a delicious strawberry French Toast cannoli topped

with cinnamon sugar and maple syrup. For grades K-2nd without parent.

Birthday Celebration with the... Magic OF Amore

Monday, July 31~3-4:30pm

Help us celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! First be dazzled by the Magic of

Amore, then get sorted into a wizard house, make magical crafts and more!

Welcome to Hogwarts! For families with kids up to 5th grade.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Monday, July 31~6:30-7:15pm

Come to the library in your PJ's with your favorite stuffed animal for stories

and a craft. Then leave your stuffed animal overnight at the library for a

sleepover. Pick them up the next day and learn all about their overnight stay.

For 3's-up to entering 2nd grade.

Kids Paint Night

Monday, July 17th ~5-6:30pm for grades K-2nd

Monday, July 17th~7-8:30pm for grades 3-5th

Use a blank canvas to create a masterpiece with Art teacher Amy.

Without parent/caregiver.

Build the Perfect Waffle

Tuesday, July 25~3:30-4:30pm

Who doesn’t love waffles! Learn to make a delicious waffle (and then eat it)!

For grades 3-5.

Birthday Celebration with the... Magic OF Amore

Monday, July 31~3-4:30pm

Help us celebrate Harry Potter’s birthday! First be dazzled by the Magic of

Amore, then get sorted into a wizard house, make magical crafts and more!

Welcome to Hogwarts! For families with kids up to 5th grade.

Dance with me

Saturdays, July 29 and August 5, 12~10:30-11:15am

Join Great South Bay Dance for creative movement dance activities, free

play, tumbling on mats, and a story. The use of props, nursery rhymes, and

imagination make for a warm, exciting class.

For ages 18 months to 2 years old with parent/caregiver.

Night Sky Starlab

Thursday, August 3~3-3:35pm for grades K-2nd without parent

Thursday, August 3~4-4:35pm for grades 3-5th without parent

This program explores the reason for day and night, the constellations,

and a seasonal star legend. Go inside an inflatable, portable planetarium

and enjoy the show.

Touch a Truck

Thursday, August 3~3-4:30pm

Touch a Truck…and a police car! For all ages up to entering 5th grade

WITH PARENT/CAREGIVER. Program is in the library parking lot.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Monday, July 31~6:30-7:15pm

Come to the library in your PJ's with your favorite stuffed animal for stories

and a craft. Then leave your stuffed animal overnight at the library for a

sleepover. Pick them up the next day and learn all about their overnight stay.

For 3's-up to entering 2nd grade.

Movie (PG) @ Babylon Village Gazebo

Wednesday, August 2~8-10:00pm (weather permitting)

Come and watch the Trolls movie with us at the Babylon Village Gazebo.

Start time for movie is 8pm; meet a little early to grab a seat and settle in.

For all ages up to 5th grade with parent/caregiver.

Let’s Dance

Saturdays, July 29 and August 5, 12~11:30am-12:30pm

Join Great South Bay Dance for a fun dance class in which basic movement

principles and vocabulary are explored. Props and creative games foster an

exciting, engaging class. For kids ages 3-5 years old without parent/caregiver.