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SUMMER READING PROGRAM!!!
Sign up now at the library!

COMING SOON:
The Leaf Man & His Friends
Using the book Leaf Man by Lois Ehlert, children will learn not only leaf identification, but some really interesting, truly amazing, and actually awesome real-life facts about trees.
Children ages 4 - 8 will make their own creations using materials found only in nature!
Thursday, July 9, 3:00-5:00
at the Killingworth Library

Presented by Kellogg Environmental Center, CT DEP

HAPPENING NOW:
Margie's "Summer Silly Song Sensation Creation"
Come join us in an interactive music and movement program.
Margie will guide kids and their grownups to "think outside the box":
create your own song, using rhythm, rhyme, and sounds.
"Musical Mad-Lib" fun!
Wednesdays, June 24-July 29
10:30-11:00, for ages 2-6
at Killingworth Library
**drop-in, priority given to Killingworth residents**

BE CREATIVE THROUGHOUT THE SUMMER ~ AND JOIN US FOR THESE PROGRAMS:

Hip Hop Dance Workshop
Thursday, July 16
4:00-5:00, for grades 4, 5, and 6
at HK Middle School

Recycled Chic
Tuesday, July 21
6:00-7:30, for grades 4, 5, and 6

Trash to Treasure
Wednesday, July 22
3:00-4:30, for grades 4, 5, and 6

Habitat Dream Designs
Tuesday, July 28
6:00-8:00, for ages 9-adult

David Alan & Bogus' Magic Show
Thursday, July 30
6:00-7:00, for ages 3 and up

All held at the Killingworth Library, unless otherwise noted.
No registration required, seating is limited.
Call 663-2000 for more details.

 



 


**CHECK THIS OUT!**
BookFlix is a new online literacy resource for children grades preK-3.
BookFlix pairs ~
* Award-winning classic fiction storybooks from Weston Woods with
* Related nonfiction e-books from Scholastic
...to build a love of reading & learning!
Lesson plans and activities for both parents and librarians are included as well as educational games for children.
HAVE YOUR LIBRARY BARCODE READY, AND CLICK ON THE BOOKFLIX IMAGE, FOR HOURS OF READING FUN!

Any questions about children's programs or services? Please call Gayle Byrne at 663-2000.

Children of any age may get a library card during normal business hours. Parents must sign the registration card for children under the age of 14. Parents are also responsible for books and fines that accrue on a child's library card.

Reminder: children under the age of 12 must always be accompanied by a parent or guardian when visiting the library. Children under 12 may not be left unattended in the building.


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