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”Catch the Reading Bug” is the theme for
the 2008 Summer Library Program. The week of June 9 through June 14
is scheduled for reading club pre-registration. Children may visit
the library, sign-up and begin their reading right away.
Actual recording of titles/minutes read starts June
16.
MORNING SESSIONS – Ages 3 and up (age 3 as
of June 1, 2008)
AFTERNOON SESSIONS – 1st grade
(Fall 2008) and up.
SESSION EXCEPTIONS ARE NOTED IN THE SCHEDULE
School-aged children must have a library card that may be obtained
by filling out an application at the Library (parents must be present
and sign the application). All children, residents and non-residents
from Washington and Dodge counties, may receive a library card at no
charge.
Registration for the reading program begins June 9 and continues
throughout the summer. Upon registration, each child will receive a
booklet for recording books/minutes read during the summer. For every
5 titles logged into the Read-To-Me booklet, a ticket for special
drawings held every Wednesday will be issued. In addition, an instant
chance for prizes will be given. For every 60 minutes read, children
in the Reading Program will receive both drawing and instant chances.
The club runs for 7 weeks from June 16 through August 2 with a
special family closing party the evening of August 6.
A super-draw for
special gifts will be held at the Summer Finale. Participants who
have read/read to them 300 minutes/25 books and then give an oral
report on any of the books read will receive one chance for the
super-draw prizes. Only one
chance per child over the 2008 Summer Library Program. Attendance
at the Summer Finale is not a requirement for winning.
Special activity sessions
will be sponsored every Wednesday; a preschool storytime for children
3 years and up is held in the morning and afternoon session is held
for those children entering 1st grade (in Fall) and up. Program
exceptions are noted in the calendar. Special guests this summer
include: Dr. James,zoologist, teacher and author, CRITTERrrrMAN, entertainer
and educator, Jackie Stumpf, ballroom dance instructor, and The
Science Alliance at the
Finale.
Once again we offer the challenge to participants to
“cream” the children’s staff at the Finale. This is
a much anticipated and fun event each summer - at least, for the
children! Read collectively 150,000 (5 books=60 minutes) and Karolyn
gets “creamed”; 175,000 minutes and Cheryl will have a
“pie in her eye”; and 200,000 and Karolyn, Cheryl, and
Audrey will enjoy a special treat!!!???
Questions may be answered and further information obtained by
stopping by the Hartford Library at its upper level location in City
Hall or by phoning 262-673-8240. The Hartford Public Library will be “buzzin” this
Summer with excitement so join us and “CATCH THE READING BUG” !!!
“INSECT-O-MANIA” Wed., June 18 2:30 – 3:30
ALL AGES WELCOME! Join us as Dr. James, zoologist, teacher and
author, brings live animals for us to touch, observe and learn from.
Here is your opportunity to see up close a porcupine, an alligator,
an armadillo, as Dr. James walks among the audience accompanied by an
ostrich. Bring your cameras and enjoy!
“BUZZ OFF”
Wed., June 25 
Preschool 10:30 – 11:15 Stories, games,
craft.
Afternoon 2:30 – 3:30 Create a bug journal(we’ll
add bug drawings each and every week), do a stamped flower card, and
roll a print.
“GOOD, BAD &
THE BUGLY” Wed., July 2
Preschool 10:30 - 11:15
Stories, games, craft
Afternoon 2:30 - 3:30 Make a bug frame, a worm
composter, and delight in creating a bug.
“YOU LIGHT UP MY
LIFE” Thu., July 10
10:30 – 11:30
ALL AGES WELCOME! CRITTERrrr MAN uses music, singing, animal puppets,
and humor to entertain and educate. This fact paced performance is a
wild ride!
“SPINNING A
YARN” Wed., July 16
10:30 – 11:30 
Preschool 10:30 - 11:15 Stories, games, craft
Afternoon 2:30 - 3:30 Make
a bug foam visor, spin a spider picture, and create a plaster cast
pendant.
“JITTERBUG BALL”
Dinner/Dance Thu., July 17 6:00
– 8:00 pm
SIGN-UP REQUIRED: Grades 5 (in Fall) and up. Learn to jitterbug
(swing dance moves) from Jackie Stumpf (ballroom dance instructor),
play charades, and feast on bugs.
”IT’S A
BUG’S LIFE” Wed., July 23 
Preschool 10:30 - 11:15
Stories, games, craft.
Afternoon 2:30 - 3:30 Make
watercolor bug tags, a bug styro-diorama, and a pressed flower sun
catcher.
“ANTS IN MY
PANTS” Wed., July
30 (Game Week)
Preschool 10:30 - 11:15
Stories, games, craft.
Afternoon 2;303 – 3:30
Create a beaded pencil bug and ladybug/bee bookmarks, run an
obstacle course and participate in other fun and active games.
“BUGS, BEETLES, AND BOOKWORMS” Wed., Aug. 6 7:00
– 8:00 pm
FINALE 
ALL AGES WELCOME! The Science Alliance (Bill Bosworth) will present a
fun, fast-paced program, “Bugs, Beetles, and Bookworms”,
sure to entertain and educate. Mr. Bosworth’s goal is to get
kids excited about science…you can bet there will be a chance
for oodles of volunteers. Did I forget to mention – it’s
your chance to “PIE” the librarians. So flutter or buzz
or zoom on down to enjoy and evening of entertainment. The program
will be held in the City Hall Community Room.
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