R.B. Tullis Branch Library announces free summer 2013 reading events for all …

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R. B. Tullis Branch Library and the Montgomery County Memorial Library System are proud to announce exciting programs this summer which runs June 10-July 19, 2013. Children ages 18 months-12 years old are invited to participate in the Collaborative Summer Library Program Dig Into Reading! while earning rewards for reading eight (8) hours. Teens, 13-17 years old, are welcome to take part in Beneath the Surface while they earn rewards for meeting their personal reading goals. Adults, ages 18 and up, may participate in the Adult Summer Reading Program Groundbreaking Reads. Adults readers will be entered in a drawing to be held at the Tullis branch and entered into a library system-wide grand prize drawing. The 2013 Summer Reading Program is for both readers and listeners of all ages.


This year the R.B. Tullis Branch Library, located at 21569 U.S. Hwy 59, New Caney, Texas, is hosting events for all ages. Participation in summer reading programs is not required to attend library events, and all events are free and open to the public. More information about our programs and services can be found at our website at www.countylibrary.org.

Children

This year’s theme is Dig Into Reading! Programs and activities are planned to promote reading as a leisure activity, stimulate curiosity, and encourage children to use library resources. The Collaborative Summer Library Program is self-paced and fosters reading success by rewarding children for the time they spend reading. It will run from Monday, June 10 through Monday, July 22. All children 18 months through 12 years of age may join. The last day to report reading hours and pick up prizes is Friday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Contact the Children’s Reference Desk at 281-577-8968 x 6125 for more information about our reading program for children.

• Registration begins June 8

• Sign up in the Library foyer

• Children receive a Reading Log to keep track of their reading/listening time

• Reading log must be completed and all prizes claimed by Friday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Special events for children are listed below. Children’s events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and available on a first come, first served basis per program.

• Tuesdays, June-July — Toddler Storytime, (18 months-2 years old), 10 a.m.

• Tuesdays, June-July — I Dig Crafts, (6-12 years old), 3 p.m.

• Tuesdays, June 11, 25, July 9 — Science Smarts Crafts, (6-12 years old), 1 p.m.

• Wednesdays, June-July — Preschool Storytime, (3-6 years old), 10 a.m. Lapsit Storytime, (Birth — 18 months old), 11 a.m.

• Wednesdays, June 12, 26, July 10 — Lego® Lab, (6-12 years old), 3 4 p.m.

• Thursdays, June-July -Digital Storytime, (2-6 years old), 10 a.m.

• Thursdays, June — July — Slumber Tales Family Night, (All Ages and Parents), 7 p.m.

• Thursdays, June 13, 27, July 11 — Tween Adventures, (9-12 years old), 3 p.m.

• Thursdays, June 20, July 18 — Minds in Motion, (3-6 years old), 3 p.m.

• Fridays, June 28, July 19 – Busy Hands Art, (3-6 years old), 10 a.m.

• Saturday, June 29 – Learn to Fish: Family Fishing Program, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• Saturdays, July 6, 20 – Family Book Brunch Matinee, (All Ages and Parents), 10 a.m.

Special Guests Monday Programs

• June 10 — Montgomery County Beautification Society: “Feed a Caterpillar, Save a Butterfly!©”, Pre-K thru 2nd Grade, 1 p.m.; 3rd through 6th Grade, 2:30 p.m.

• June 17 – Mark Shepherd: “Dig Up a Magic Treehouse© Adventure”, Pre-K through 2nd Grade, 1 p.m.; 3rd through 6th Grade, 2:30 p.m.

• June 24 – Julian Franklin: “Dig Into Reading”, Pre-K through 2nd Grade, 1 p.m.; 3rd through 6th Grade, 2:30 p.m.

• July 1- Texas Snakes, Pre-K through 2nd Grade, 1:30 p.m.; 3rd thru 6th Grade, 2:30 p.m.

• July 2 — Sand Art with Mrs. Ruth, Pre-K through 6th Grade, 1-3 p.m.

• July 8 – Lucas Miller: “Animals ROCK!”, Pre-K thru 2nd Grade, 1 p.m.; 3rd through 6th Grade, 2:30 p.m.

• July 15 — Dinosaur George, Pre-K through 2nd Grade, 3 p.m.; 3rd through 6th Grade, 4 p.m.

• July 19 – Last day to turn in Children’s reading logs and claim prizes by 4:30 p.m.

• July 21- End of Summer Celebration, All participants, 10 a.m.-Noon

Teens

This year’s theme is Beneath the Surface. Programs are planned to encourage reading a wide variety of topics, provide a safe environment for summer activities, and encourage teens to use library resources. It will run from Monday, June 10 through Monday, July 22nd. All teens 13 through 17 years old may participate. The last day to reach their reading goal is Friday, July 19 incentive program for teens in junior and senior high school.

• Registration begins June 8

• Sign up in the Library foyer

• Teens set their own reading goal and log their progress at the library

• Reading log must be completed by Friday, July 19 at 4:30 p.m.

Special events for teens are listed below. Teen events are free and open to the public. Space is limited and available on a first come, first serve basis. Arrive early!!

• June 11 – Origami, 3 p.m.

• June 12 – YAvengers, 3 p.m.

• June 18 – Adventurepocalypse!, 3 p.m.

• June 19 – Paracord Bracelets, 3 p.m.

• June 24 – Magic Workshop, 4 p.m.

• June 26 – Henna Body Art, 3 p.m. *Waiver Required

• June 29 – Learn to Fish: Family Fishing Program, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• July 2 – Sand Art, 4 p.m.

• July 3 – Ships Ahoy!, 3 p.m.

• July 9 – Movie + Craft, ‘The Hobbit’© (PG-13), 2 p.m.

• July 10 – Enchanted Gardens, 2 p.m.

• July 16 – Movie + Craft, Beach Party Double Feature, 2 p.m.

• July 17 – Merman Olympics, 3 p.m.

• July 18 – Teen End of Summer Reading Program Party, 3 p.m.

• July 19 — Last day to reach Teen Reading Goal

Adults

This year’s theme is Groundbreaking Reads. It will run June 10 through July 19, 2013. All adults 18 years old and up may participate. Reading logs and log tickets may be picked up at any Montgomery County Memorial Library System (MCMLS) location. Prizes are provided by area businesses. Contact the Reference Desk at 281-577-8968 x 6127 for more information about our reading incentive program for adults.

• Registration begins June 8

• Readers must be 18 years or older to participate.

• Pick up your reading log at the R.B. Tullis library Reference Desk.

• Read as many titles as you like and fill out your log tickets.

• Return your log tickets to the library or submit your titles online at www.countylibrary.org to be entered in a prize drawing at your library branch, and a MCMLS system-wide grand prize drawing.

• All reading logs and tickets paper and online, are due on Friday, July 19 at 5 p.m.

Special events for adult are listed below. All events are free and open to the public. Registration is required, at the Reference Desk or on our website, for individual events.

• June 13- Metal Detecting Workshop, 6-8 p.m.

• June 15 – Raising Backyard Chickens, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.

• June 20 – Introduction to Digital Photography, (Part 1) 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• June 27- Learn to Play the Harmonica, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• June 29 – Learn to Fish: Family Fishing Program, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

• July 9 — Hand Sewing Basics, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• July 11 – Introduction to Digital Photography, (Part 2), 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• July 18 – Tullis-Couponing 101, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

• July 19 — All Adult reading club logs and tickets are due

All events are subject to change without prior notice. Please call ahead to confirm the day and time of the events. All events are free And open to the public.