Welcome to the Children's Room
Summer Reading Program
"Make a Splash, Read!"
The 2010 Summer Reading theme is Water!
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Our Summer Reading program is a five-week reading incentive program to encourage kids up to age 12 to track their reading and win prizes when they turn in their reading logs.
The Summer Reading Trivia Question of the Week!
Week 4: What is the name of the lighthouse that is part of the Fort Constitution Historic site and is next to an active Coast Guard Station in Seacoast NH? What town is it located in?
If you think you know the answer, email the Children's Librarian at ekleinmann@ci.durham.nh.us.
For details about our 5 week program check out our CALENDAR and the program descriptions below.
Make A Splash, Make Waves!”
Summer 2010 Reading Programs at the Durham Public Library
Tuesday, June 29, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – Fish and Ocean life! Stories, fingerplays, songs, feltboard and a craft!
Tuesday, June 29, 6:30 p.m. (9-12 yr old group) – Hampton Surf Shop Cinnamon Rainbows will visit. They will bring surfboards and gear and show the group some dry land surfing moves. Surfers will talk about surfing on the seacoast. We will also share what we’re reading.
Wednesday, June 30, 6:30 p.m. All ages Family night – UNH Marine Docent visit. Come and learn about our Rocky shores and the sea creatures that inhabit it. Hear from the experts!
Thursday, July 1, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – Ocean life! We will hear stories, play games, do puzzles, crafts and share what we are reading.
Thursday, July 1, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (young adult/teen group) – Local Young Adult Author, Megan Frazer will visit! Her book “Secrets of Truth & Beauty” is on the current Isinglass book list. She will work with this group to start an on-line cultural magazine. New and experienced writers invited! Come learn from this talented author and Oyster River Graduate.
Friday, July 2, 10:30 a.m. at the ORHS Multi-purpose room. – Summer Reading kick-off celebration for all ages with the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries featuring Toe Jam Band! This band will have all readers rocking and laughing. Don’t miss this fun event.
Tuesday, July 6, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – Pirates!
Tuesday, July 6, 6:30 p.m. – (9-12 yr.old group) – WII night! Come and play WII games!
Wednesday, July 7, 6:30 p.m. – All ages Family night – Family Game Night I. Come and do some relay races such as a frozen t-shirt race and play some group games, bingo or Pictionary!
Thursday, July 8, 3:-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – Pirates and the Isles of Shoals!
Thursday, July 8, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (young adult/teen group) – Local Young Adult Author, Megan Frazer will visit again!
Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – Rain/Rainbows!
Tuesday, July 13, 6:30 p.m. – (9-12 yr.old group) – WII night! Come and play WII games!
Wednesday, July 14, 6:30 p.m. – All ages Family night – 7 person acapella singing group “Earreverence” will perform. Come and hear some great music with this talented local singing group.
Thursday, July 15, 10:30 a.m. ORHS Multi-purpose room – All ages Wildlife Encounter program with the Durham, Lee and Madbury Libraries. Come and meet wildlife and learn about them.
Thursday, July 15, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – Surfing and Water Sports!
Thursday, July 15, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (young adult/teen group)
Tuesday, July 20, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – Boats!
Tuesday, July 20, 6:30 p.m. – (9-12 yr.old group) – Marine Biologist, Wendy Harris will visit! Come and learn about what a Marine Biologist does and about the science of Marine Biology and discuss what you are reading.
Wednesday, July 21, 6:30 p.m. – All ages Family night – Jane Cowen-Fletcher author/illustrator of Mama Zooms, It Takes a Village, Farmer Will, Baby Angels, Nell’s Elf and her new book Hello, Puppy visits! Come and meet local author, Jane Cowen-Fletcher as she reads and talks about her new book Hello, Puppy. Sales and autographs of her books will follow the program.
Thursday, July 22, 3:00-4:00 p.m. (6-8 yr. old group) – Theater Workshop! Local actors (New Hampshire Theatre Project alumni) will work with this group today!
Thursday, July 22, 4:00-5:00 p.m. (young adult/teen group)
Tuesday, July 27, 10:30 a.m. – All ages storytime (preschool) – Bubbles and Silly stories!
Tuesday, July 27, 6:30 p.m. – (9-12 yr.old group) – Game Night! Come and play some board games and relay races. We will discuss what you are reading.
Wednesday, July 28, 6:30 p.m. – All ages Family night – Family Game Night II. Come and compete again in games (bingo, Pictionary…) and some fun relay races.
Thursday, July 29, 11:00 a.m. ORHS Multi-purpose room – All ages Finale Celebration with Vic ‘n Sticks Rhythm and Recycling Band with the Durham and Madbury Libraries! Join us in celebrating your summer reading accomplishments. Vic and Sticks is “musical comedy for the whole family with a great medley of songs, humor, clowning and audience participation.” Vic and Sticks performance is generously sponsored by the Byrne Foundation, CHILIS, the Cogswell and Benevolent Trust, the NH Library Association and the NH State Library. A special thank-you to the Friends of the Durham Public Library for all their support. Prize books, reading certificates, and Bagelry Prize will be handed out. Cake will also be served. A big thank-you to the Durham Market, The Bagelry and The Sea Dogs for their prize donations.
You Can Vote for New Hampshire's Book Awards
The Durham Public Library will be displaying several local award books throughout the year, and we invite you to read them and then vote for your favorites.
Ladybug Award (sponsored by the New Hampshire State Library, Children's Librarians)
Great Stone Face Award (sponsored by Dover Public Library).
Isinglass Award (sponsored by Barrington Public Library)
Games for Kids
Here are a few of our favorite websites for kids:
Book Adventure - A FREE reading motivation program for children in grades K-8. Children create their own book lists from over 7,000 recommended titles, take online multiple choice quizzes on the books they've read, and earn points and prizes for their literary success. Book Adventure was created by and is maintained by Sylvan Learning.
PBS Kids - Fun online games from some of your favorite Public Broadcasting television shows.
Sesame Street Games - Fun online games featuring your favorite Sesame Street characters.
http://www.durhampubliclibrary.org/children.html
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Page last updated 8/20/09
