Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Library Program 2009 Elm Grove Public Library This program ends in early August.    Friday Morning Coffee Break 10:30-11:00 a.m. Stories, rhymes and projects for ages 3 and 4 years old. Refreshments for children and adults. Begins June 19 through July 31 Guest performer on June 26 No program on July 3.   Toddler Playgroup Thursdays at 10:00-11:00 a.m. Children up to age 3 can enjoy some special toys in the playroom and interact with other toddlers and their caregivers. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Begins June 4 through August 13. No group July 2.   Special Performances for All Ages Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. in the O’Neill Room June 18 Fox & Branch, family folk music (FOEGL) June 25 Storyteller, Juggler and Mime Chris Fascione Brings Books to Life (WCFLS) July 2 No program July 9 Erock: Music and Laughter for Kids of All Ages (WCFLS) July 16 Mary Tooley’s Art in a Suitcase, “Creative Creatures” (FOEGL) July 23 Jean-Andrew, “Interactive Storytelling for Creative Readers” (WCFLS) July 30 Wiseguy and His Gal, “Imagireadination Fantabookasy”, comedy sketches, singing, dancing (FOEGL) August 6 J.K. Lee Martial Arts Demonstration (Programs sponsored by Friends of the Elm Grove Library and Waukesha County Federated Library System)
Creative Writing This summer there will be a short story contest for students of all ages, kindergarten through high school. Prizes will be awarded to winners in different age categories and all entries will be displayed in the library. Story must be 200 words or less written on a theme. Complete rules and entry forms will be available on June 15 and stories will be due by August 14.	Beginning Knitting Class for Grades 3-6 Presented by Shirley Grade of the Yarn House in Elm Grove Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday August 3, 4 and 5 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. NO EXPERIENCE needed, and knitting needles will be provided at no charge. A scarf project will be started on Monday and may be completed by the end of class Wednesday. Registration is required and will begin on June 15. For more informatuion contact Sue Daniels, Youth Librarian at 262-782-6717 or sdaniels@elmgrove.lib.wi.us
Tuesday Movie Matinees 1:00-3:00 p.m., O’Neill Room We’ll be showing entertaining and creative movies at the library this summer! Beginning June 16 through July 28. Click here for the list of movies, or call the library for details. We’ll provide the popcorn!
Summer Reading Program Begins on June 15 and all reading sheets must be in by August 14 If you need some extra motivation to spend time reading this summer, or would like to earn rewards for the reading you do, then sign up for the summer reading program! Who can participate? Children who are being read to and kids who read for themselves, from toddler through 12 years. Older siblings can read to younger siblings and both receive points! What can you read? Any books or magazines that are checked out from the Elm Grove Public Library. How much do you have to read? As much as you want! Fill out one reading sheet, or continue all summer for a maximum of 8 sheets. Each sheet requires a minimum of 45 minutes of reading plus other optional activities. How do you get rewards? Small rewards will be given for each sheet completed, plus each sheet turned in is entered into the grand prize drawing at the end of the summer. The more you read, the better your chances of being a grand prize winner.
Express Yourself @ Your Library Summer Library Opportunities for Teens Ages 13-18
Teen Volunteers You can earn volunteer credit for your school or club by helping out with the summer library program. Help us set up and clean up for programs and supervise participants. Or, try shelf reading and schedule volunteer time when it works best for you. Information sheets and applications will be available at the library May 1. Volunteers may sign up for specific assignments when application is turned in, on a first-come basis. Applications will be accepted until all spots are filled or until June 30.		Teen Reading Program Get motivated to read all summer by signing up for the Express Yourself teen reading program. For every 3 hours you read, you can enter to win one of the grand prizes. The more you read, the better your chances of winning! Program runs June 15-August 14. Teen Writing—see Creative Writing above.
Special Events for Teens “Sense and Sensibility” (Based on the book by Jane Austen) Watch the movie on Wednesday night June 24 at 6:30 p.m. in the O’Neill Room. Refreshments will be served. Open to all teens and adults. No registration required. Follow-up book discussion for teens only Monday, July 13 at 1:00 p.m. Registration required beginning June 15. Copies of “Sense and Sensibility” will be provided for the first 8 registrations. Additional copies can be reserved through the library. “Second Book Discussion” Monday, August 3 at 1:00 p.m.—Open to all teens, but recommended for grades 8-10. Registration required beginning July 6. This book will be your choice! There will be a list of suggestions available beginning June 15 or submit your own ideas. Copies of the selected book will be provided for the first 8 registrations. Additional copies can be reserved through the library. Call the library at 262-782-6717 for more information or to register for programs.
For  more information contact Sue Daniels, Youth Librarian Elm Grove Public Library    13600 Juneau Blvd.   Elm Grove, WI email:  egill@elmgrove.lib.wi.us www.elmgrovelibrary.org 262-782-6717    Back to Home Page