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2009 Summer Reading Program
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Fun
Events at the Library
Events: Wilmington | North
Wilmington Branch Events
Story
Times | Summer
Reading Program : Be Creative
Downtown
Wilmington Library
All programs are 45 Minutes in length unless
otherwise noted.
We welcome schools and daycare programs.
Ongoing Programs: Every
Week
| Preschool Story time |
Tuesdays & Thursdays
10:00 AM |
Sign-up Required
571-7412 |
Creative Craft Wednesdays
Join us for arts and crafts
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Wednesday
2:00 PM
Starting June 17
Ending August 5
*There will be no crafts on July 8th |
Sign-up Required
571-7412 |
Theater Thursdays
Ask at the Children's Department for movie titles |
Thursday
2:00 PM
Starting June 18
Ending August 20 |
Sign-up required
571-7412 |
Special Programs:
| Date: |
Program: |
Reservation Date: |
Wednesday
June 3rd
10:00 AM |
2009 Summer Reading Program
Kick - Off

Mike Rose - "Creating Magic and Stuff"
Children will experience amazing sleight of hand, interactive comedy,
and off the wall magic with a theme around creativity and the arts. |
Reservations required for 5 or more children.
For Reservations please call:
571-7412
Free Admission
All Ages
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Wednesday
July 8th
10:00 AM |
Megan Hicks - "Origami Swami"
Children will enjoy Megan's unique style of storytelling that includes origami,
the ancient art of paper folding.
Sponsored by Delaware Division of the Arts,
Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Public Libraries |
Reservations required for 5 or more children.
For Reservations please call:
571-7412
Limited Space available
Free Admission
1st to 3rd grade |
Wednesday
July 29th
10:00 AM |
Rags to Riches - "Creating Jack Tales"
Did you know that Jack went after other giants other then the one up
the bean tree? Come follow Jack along on his many adventures. |
Reservations required for 5 or more children.
For Reservations please call:
571-7412
Free Admission
Pre-K to 2nd grade |
Wednesday
August 12
10:00 AM |
2009
Summer Reading Closing Program
Michael Forestieri - "Storytelling Concert"
Children will enjoy Michael's original tales, classic stories, and culturally
diverse folktales.
Sponsored by Delaware Division of the Arts,
Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Public Libraries |
Reservations required for 5 or more children.
For Reservations please call:
571-7412
Free Admission
K to 4th grade |
* All programs are 45 minutes in length unless otherwise noted.
These Programs are made possible, in part, by a grant from the Delaware
Division of the Arts, a State Agency committed to promoting the arts in
Delaware.
For Reservations Call: 571-7412
Events
at the North Wilmington Library Branch
Ongoing
Programs: Every Week
Mondays
1:30 PM
Starting July 6th |
"Young Artisans Go Green"
This six week program, presented by Gail Trotter, offers
hands-on applications of recycling by creating functional crafts using discarded
items. |
Tuesdays
10:30 AM |
Preschool Story Time
Preschoolers are welcome to join us for some interactive fun, featuring
exciting stories, songs and finger plays. |
Tuesdays
1:00 PM
Starting June 23rd |
Game Day
Come test your skills at playing different types of board games. |
Tuesdays
6:00-8:00 PM
starting June 2nd |
Chess Master of Delaware
Learn the game of chess from Coach Gregory Rogers and his students. All
Ages. |
Thursdays
2:00 PM
Starting June 18th |
Theater Thursdays - Summer Flicks
Join us for special screenings of some popular
and favorite films in the cool setting of the Library. |
Saturdays
11:30 - 3:30
starting June 6th |
Chess Master of Delaware
Learn the game of chess from Coach Gregory Rogers and his students. All
Ages. |
Special
Programs:
| Date: |
Program: |
Wednesday
July 8th
1:00 PM |
Megan, the Storytelling Empress: Origami Swami
Megan Hicks will tell stories using origami and other creative treats.
Sponsored by Delaware Division of the Arts,
Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Public Libraries |
Tuesday
July 21st
10:30 AM |
Pure Imagination, LLC
Debra Johnson features interactive storytelling, music and movement for
preschoolers. |
Wednesday
August 5th
1:00 PM |
Closing Ceremonies - Summer Reading Program
Atiba will perform various songs on a steel drum.
Prizes and Awards will be presented.
(Please turn in your list of recorded books by July 25th, 2009) |
Wednesday
August 12
1:30 PM |
"Instant Improv, Just Add"
Michael Forestieri will teach a workshop on improv.
Registration Required
Sponsored by Delaware Division of the Arts,
Delaware Division of Libraries and Delaware Public Libraries |
| Wilmington Library (Downtown): |
Tuesday 10:00
&
Thursday 10:00
|
Preschool ages
Please contact the Children's Department at 571-7412 for group reservations. |
North Wilmington
Branch Library: |
Tuesday 10:30
|
Preschool ages
Preschool children are welcome to join us for some interactive fun, featuring
exciting stories, songs, and finger plays, followed by a short film. |
Children's programs made possible, in part, by a
grant from the Delaware Division of the Arts, a state agency committed
to promoting and supporting the arts in Delaware.
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