Kids' Programs Puzzlepalooza Jigsaw Puzzle Competition All ages Come out of the sun and find your inner “piece”! Check out a 60, 100, 260 or 500 piece puzzle at the Youth Desk, take it to a table and start the timer. The best time for an individual or two-person team, per puzzle, will win a prize at the end of the month. So, you say you can puzzle? Prove it! LEGO Club We provide the LEGOs, you provide the creativity. Each month, we’ll have a LEGO challenge where your creations will be on display in the library. Please do not bring LEGOs from home. Tuesday | 4pm-5pm | Twin Lakes Saturdays | 10:30am-11:30am | Salem Nature Crafts with 4-H Join us to create crafts from nature and learn about them. Thursday | 2pm-3pm | Twin Lakes | Register Thursdays | 5pm-6pm | Salem | Register The Bunco Bunch! Tuesday, August 18 | 6pm-7pm | Twin Lakes | Register Take-Home Crafts Pick up a craft kit to complete at home while supplies last. Available at both locations at the Youth Desk. Saturday, July 25 | Wind-up Dinosaur Saturday, August 22 | Silly Summer Dinosaur Magnet Kids Subscription Book Bags Bags include two library books, a craft, a fun item and a treat. Wednesday, July 29 | Salem & Twin Lakes | Register Ukulele Jam with Ms. Kuhlow Music Ages 8-Adult Join us as Ms. Kuhlow teaches how to play the ukulele. Learn four or more chords, basic strum patterns and play a few top hits together. Special musical requests encouraged. Bring your own ukulele or some will be available for use on a first-come, first-served basis. Wednesday, July 29 | 6pm-7pm | Salem | Register Dino Dig Adventure Ages 5-8 Thursday, July 30 | 1pm-2pm | Salem | Register Bookmark Design Contest Entry forms will be available at both branches and need to be submitted by Saturday, August 15. One entry per person. One winner will be selected from each age category: Kids (6-12), Teens (13-18), Adults (19+). Public voting will take place August 18-25 using an online form or in-person. The winning bookmarks will be on display and available for patrons to take home. Have fun and we can’t wait to see what you create! August 1-15 | Salem & Twin Lakes | Bookmarks available in September Artsy Kids 4pm-5pm | Salem Tuesday, August 4 | Bat Art | Register Summer Reading Picnic with Dinosaur Dimensions! All ages Strutz Entertainment presents Dinosaur Dimensions featuring interactive dinosaur puppets and animatronics. Afterward, stay to play outdoor games and enjoy hot dogs as we celebrate the conclusion of our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Program. In case of inclement weather, the program will be held indoors. Saturday, August 8 | 11am-1pm | Salem Front Lawn Register for all attendees Readers Theater Come and practice reading aloud and perform a variety of short skits. Learn to read lines with expression, gestures, theater volume and fluency. Memorization is not required. Parents can attend the last 10 minutes to watch the performance. Monday, August 10 | 10am-11am | Salem | Register Michelle’s Monarch Butterfly Exhibit All ages Stop in to view Michelle's Butterfly Exhibit and learn about these fascinating creatures and their conservation. Wednesday, August 12 | 9am-8pm | Salem Color Craze Do you like coloring in between the lines? Join us for an hour-long coloring session. It will be a color-ific time! |
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