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SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2010:

Calling all pre-readers and young readers in grades K-5!
Join us for a variety of fun events and self-paced, non-competitive reading throughout the summer.
(Children of all abilities are welcome to participate. Pre-readers may take part by having someone read to them.)



SURF ON OVER FOR THESE GREAT ACTIVITIES!
(Further details available at the library and on our Google calendar)

The Kickoff (and initial sign-ups):
"Beach Party" featuring the White-Eyed Lizard Band
JUNE 22nd, 6:30-7:30pm
* ages 5 and up
* held at the HK Middle School

"Ahoy Maties" - singing & sailing with Music With Margie
THURSDAYS, June 24th-JULY 29th
10:30-11:00am
* ages 2-6
* Killingworth Library; drop-in, but residents given priority

Kahana Hula workshop - presented by Tiare Kahana
JUNE 29th, 6:30-7:30pm
* held at Brainerd Library

"H2O Olympics" - presented by
the CT DEP
JUNE 30th, 2:00-3:00pm
* ages 9 to adult
* Killingworth Library

"Suitcase of Surprises" - presented by Mystic Aquarium
JULY 14th, 10:00am
*ages 5-6
* Killingworth Library


"Amazing Sharks" - presented by Mystic Aquarium
JULY 14th, 11:00am
* ages 8-12
* Killingworth Library


"Down By the Sea" digital photography workshop - presented by Craig Norton
JULY 20th, 4:00-5:00pm
* grades 5-8
* held at Brainerd Library


The "Incredible Journey" - presented by the CT DEP
JULY 22nd, 10:00-11:30am
* ages 6-12
* Killingworth Library

 




 

 

~ AROUND THE COUNTRY, AROUND THE WORLD ~
Planning a trip? Writing a report? Teaching a class? Just curious about the neighbors around you?
Check out the AtoZ USA and Global Road Warrior databases
(Enter your 14-digit library card number in the box provided on each site):

       
AtoZ contains comprehensive information on all 50 states (including counties and cities), plus the 5 U.S. territories. Maps, flags, photos, and facts, including: nature, art and culture, parks and recreation, weather, education, geography, government, history, recipes, and much more!      

Global Road Warrior covers 175 countries with a wealth of information: culture and society, business, health, language, demographics, embassies, travel, points of interest, photos, and more!

WANT TO BE THE FIRST TO KNOW?
VIEW, UPLOAD, AND SAVE
all of the library event details ~
visit the
Interactive Program Calendar by clicking the icon below:



 


** NEW **
WANT BOOKS "ON THE GO"?
CLICK THE FOLLOWING LINK FOR DOWNLOADABLE AUDIO BOOKS:
My Library Audio

Have your library card's barcode ready to access over 1,300 fiction and nonfiction titles!
 


LIBRARY COOKBOOK
The new library cookbook,
Killingworth Library Cooks
Appetizers & Desserts
,
is now available for sale.
Perfect for hostess gifts, birthdays, the holidays...
~ $10.00 a copy ~
Available at the library, the Cooking Company, Pizzeria Da Vinci, and Noodles Restaurant in Madison.

 

 
GIVE WHILE YOU SHOP ONLINE!
Did you know that you can support the Killingworth Library every time you shop online? It's free, safe, and easy!

* Visit www.iGive.com

* Register, and choose the Killingworth Library Association as your charity

* Shop at your choice of over 700 stores, including JC Penney, Barnes & Noble, QVC, eBay, Staples, Land's End, and many more.


Local Attraction Guest Passes Held by the Library

The following guest passes can be checked out for two days. Some allow free entrance for a specified number of children and adults, while others allow a discount rate. For more detailed information please contact the library at 663-2000

The Children's Museum of Southeastern CT

Florence Griswold Museum

Mashantucket Pequot Museum

Mystic Aquarium

Mystic Seaport

Old State House  

Peabody Museum of Natural History (not valid during the month of February)

Regional Water Authority Recreation

Wadsworth Atheneum (ARTPass - not for use on special exhibitions)



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