Summer Programs. Summer NEW Summer Reading Program. Ph: Birth to 5 years Grades K 5

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1 NEW Summer Reading Program Keep track of your reading in a fun new way this summer: READsquared! Log on, earn badges, play games, and win cool prizes! Visit call , or stop by your local branch to find out how to get started with this new interactive reading program. Beginning June 1 at all Siouxland Library locations. Summer Programs Ph: Summer 2015 Birth to 5 years Grades K 5

2 Library Locations Baltic Branch 213 St. Olaf Avenue Brandon Branch 305 South Splitrock Boulevard Colton Branch 402 S. Dakota Avenue Crooks Branch 900 North West Avenue Garretson Branch 649 Main Avenue Hartford Branch 705 East Second Street Humboldt Branch Third and Main Street Sioux Falls Caille Branch 4100 Carnegie Circle Sioux Falls Main Library 200 North Dakota Avenue Sioux Falls Oak View Branch 3700 East Third Street Sioux Falls Prairie West Branch 7630 West 26th Street Sioux Falls Ronning Branch 3100 East 49th Street Valley Springs Branch 401 Broadway Avenue

3 Special Events Admission is first-come, first-served for individuals and families. Groups of 10 or more must register by calling Zoo Man The Zoo Man will share a variety of animals including birds, mammals, and reptiles while incorporating humor, skits, and audience participation. Oak View: Monday, June 8, 10:15 a.m. Prairie West: Monday, June 8, 1:30 p.m. Caille: Monday, June 8, 7 p.m. Downtown: Tuesday, June 9, 10:15 a.m. Brandon: Tuesday, June 9, 1:30 p.m. Ronning: Tuesday, June 9, 3:30 p.m. Sioux Falls Canaries Your Library Sioux Falls Canaries baseball players will be reading books, making crafts, and signing autographs. Oak View: Thursday, June 11, 2 p.m. Prairie West: Wednesday, July 1, 10:05 a.m. Ronning: Tuesday, July 14, 3:15 p.m. Caille: Wednesday, July 29, 10:05 a.m. Who Stole the Cookies? Puppet Show When the Little Red Hen s triple chocolate chip cookies are stolen from her cookie jar, the library detective is called to the scene to uncover the real thief and solve the mystery. Oak View: Monday, June 15, 10:15 a.m. Downtown: Tuesday, June 16, 10:15 a.m. Prairie West: Wednesday, June 17, 10:15 a.m. Hartford: Wednesday, June 17, 2 p.m. Ronning: Thursday, June 18, 10:15 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Colton: Friday, June 19, 10 a.m. Baltic: Monday, June 22, 10 a.m. Brandon: Tuesday, June 23, 10:15 a.m. Humboldt: Tuesday, June 23, 2:30 p.m. Crooks: Wednesday, June 24, 10:30 a.m. Caille: Thursday, June 25, 7 p.m. SPECIAL EVENTS SPECIAL EVENTS Jack of All Tales Shadow Puppet Show Watch our hero Jack make his way through familiar, traditional stories using the ancient art of playing with light and shadow. Brandon: Monday, July 6, 2 p.m. Ronning: Tuesday, July 7, 10:15 a.m. Caille: Tuesday, July 7, 2:30 p.m. Oak View: Wednesday, July 8, 10:15 a.m. Downtown: Wednesday, July 8, 2:30 p.m. Prairie West: Thursday, July 9, 10:15 a.m. Garretson: Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m. Heroes and Their Music: Mad Science of Iowa Unique, hands on science experiences for children that are entertaining and educational. Hartford: Monday, July 13, 3:30 p.m. Downtown: Tuesday, July 14, 10:15 a.m. Prairie West: Tuesday, July 14, 1 p.m. Caille: Tuesday, July 14, 7 p.m. Oak View: Wednesday, July 15, 10:15 a.m. Ronning: Wednesday, July 15, 1 p.m. Brandon: Wednesday, July 15, 3:30 p.m. Book Walk featuring Do Re Let s Play Sing and dance with Do Re Let s Play at the Downtown River Greenway Amphitheater. Then take our book walk along the Bike Trail. All ages welcome. Wednesday, July 22, 9 to 11 a.m. Book Walk at Caille Wrap up the Summer Reading Program by hopping aboard a book walk around the library of The Little Engine That Could by Watty Piper. Caille: Saturday, August 1, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tail Waggin Tutors Has your child s reading gone to the dogs? During June and July your child can practice their skills by reading one on one to a trained therapy dog. Contact your local branch for available dates and times. DTP/A2866.indd 1 2

4 Superhero Training School is in session... for superheroes! Learn how to harness your inner superpowers through these interactive programs for kids in grades K 5. Attend one, some, or all of the trainings to discover the hero inside YOU! No registration is required. Hero Academies Explore your inner hero through books, movies, activities, and art. Oak View: Tuesdays at 2 p.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23; July 7, 14, 21, 28 Downtown: Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 15, 22, 29 Garretson: Thursdays at 2 p.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 16, 23, 30 Brandon: Fridays at 3 p.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31 Everyday Heroes You don t have to fly to be a hero; there are amazing heroes all around us. This program is inspired by the books George Washington, Spymaster by Thomas B. Allen and By The Hero s Trail by T.A. Barron. Caille: Monday, June 8, 2:30 p.m. Garretson: Thursday, June 11, 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, June 12, 3 p.m. Prairie West: Wednesday, July 22, 3:15 p.m. Downtown: Wednesday, July 29, 2:30 p.m. Mask Your Identity Join us for this superhero program involving secret decoders, freeze tag, a read aloud, and a secret identity activity. Downtown: Wednesday, June 3, 2:30 p.m. Prairie West: Wednesday, June 10, 3:15 p.m. Garretson: Thursday, June 18, 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, June 19, 3 p.m. Caille: Monday, June 22, 2:30 p.m. Oak View: Tuesday, July 7, 2 p.m. Mighty Muscles Being a superhero is hard work, but don t worry! You re up to the challenge! Participate in fun superhero training games such as the tunnel crawl, spider s web, and mighty muscles challenge. Garretson: Thursday, June 4, 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, June 5, 3 p.m. Oak View: Tuesday, June 23, 2 p.m. Prairie West: Wednesday, July 15, 3:15 p.m. Downtown: Wednesday, July 22, 2:30 p.m. ELEMENTARY AGE PROGRAMS ELEMENTARY AGE PROGRAMS Superhero Pogs Make your own Superhero Pogs and slammer, play the game, and see who is the Superhero Pog champ! Prairie West: Wednesday, June 24, 3:15 p.m. Registration is required. Garretson: Thursday, July 9, 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, July 10, 3 p.m. Superhero Saturdays Discover the heroes and villains in books and ourselves! Prairie West: Saturdays at 10 a.m. June 13: Superheroes vs. Villains July 25: Geronimo Stilton August 8: Discovering Superheroes Superheroes on the Big Screen Join us for our favorite superhero movies and crafts. Prairie West: Wednesdays at 3:15 p.m. June 3: Big Hero 6 July 8: Despicable Me 2 Villain Academy Learn to be a Mad Scientist and build a machine to take over the world. Take the Final Test and find out if you have what it takes to be a villain. Prairie West: Wednesday, June 17, 3:15 p.m. Downtown: Wednesdays, June 24 and July 1, 2:30 p.m. Garretson: Thursday, June 25, 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, June 26, 3 p.m. Caille: Monday, June 29, 2:30 p.m. What Kind of Superhero Are You? What kind of superhero would you be? Would you fly, turn invisible, or run really fast? Come to this program to find out and to create your own superhero poster that tells all about you. Prairie West: Wednesday, May 27, 3:15 p.m. Caille: Monday, June 1, 2:30 p.m. Oak View: Tuesday, June 2, 2 p.m. Downtown: Wednesday, June 10, 2:30 p.m. Garretson: Thursday, July 16, 2 p.m. Brandon: Friday, July 17, 3 p.m. Brain Power: Graphic Novel Discussion We ll be discussing a popular graphic novel about a female superhero. Registration is required. Prairie West: Wednesday, August 5, 3:15 p.m. 3 4

5 Stories, Art & Gaming Visit or contact the branch location for specific program information. For children in grades K 5, unless otherwise indicated. Afternoon Amusement at Prairie West Exercise your mind and your body at the library. Sign up for a 15 minute time slot. Thursdays at 3:15 p.m. May 28; June 11, 25; July 9, 23; August 13, 27 the Library at Brandon Bring your imagination; we ll provide the rest. For children in grades 2 5. Younger elementary children are welcome with a caregiver. Please register at or call Saturdays at 2:30 p.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25 Storytime Yoga at Brandon Use simple yoga poses to retell stories through movement and expression. For children in grades pre-k 3. Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29 Tremendous Tuesdays at Ronning Inspire your imagination with books, movies, games, and art. Call for more information. Every Tuesday at 3:15 p.m., except June 9. Super Hero Reading Buddies Sign up your child, ages 3 to 10, to read one on one with a trained teen volunteer for 20 minutes. This program encourages children and teens to read through the summer break, therefore maintaining or improving their reading skills. Call or register at the Caille Branch Library. Sign up begins May 22. ELEMENTARY AGE PROGRAMS WEE READ AND PLAY PROGRAMS Wee Read and Play Programs Birth to Age 5 SPECIAL EVENTS: 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten A free program which encourages you to read 1,000 books with your child before he or she starts kindergarten. Sign up at your local library and start keeping track of the books you read. Achieve milestones along the way. By reading with your child, you are helping your child learn the skills they need to become a reader. This program is for any child who has not yet entered kindergarten. Super Hero Reading Buddies Sign up your child, ages 3 to 10, to read one on one with a trained teen volunteer for 20 minutes. This program encourages children and teens to read through the summer break, therefore maintaining or improving their reading skills. Call or register at the Caille Branch Library. Sign up begins May 22. Wee Read and Play Fair Learn how singing, reading, writing, talking, and playing with your child can jump start their reading and language skills! Activities, crafts, and storytimes for kids 0 to 5 years old and their caregivers. Registration is not required. Downtown: Saturday, May 30, 9 to 11 a.m. Wee Read and Play Alphabet Train All aboard! Travel the alphabet through letter stations featuring stories, songs, and creative play time. Registration is not required. For children 0 to 35 months and their caregivers. Caille: Fridays at 10:05 a.m. June 5, 12, 19, 26 Prairie West: Fridays at 10:05 a.m. July 10, 17, 24 Sing Play Read Wee Read & Play Brandon: Fridays at 10:15 a.m. June 12, 19, 26; July 10, 17, 24, 31 Summer DANCE PARTY! Boost your child s language development and support early learning through dance! For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Downtown: Fridays at 10:15 a.m. June 5 and July 17 Talk Write 5 6

6 Parachute Play Encourage teamwork, cooperative play, and early learning through parachute play! For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Downtown: Fridays at 10:15 a.m. June 19 and July 24 Paint and Pages Help your child develop print motivation and awareness through simple art activities. For children ages 0 to 5 and their caregivers. Downtown: Fridays at 10:15 a.m. June 26 and July 31 STORY PROGRAMS: Programs begin June 1 and end August 1 unless otherwise indicated. Lapsit Delight and stimulate your baby with books and bounces. Get to know other families and enrich your child s listening and language skills by reading and playing together. For babies 6 to 24 months to attend with their parent or caregiver. Caille: Mondays at 10:05 a.m. June 8, 15, 22, 29; July 13, 20, 27 Prairie West: Tuesdays at 10:05 a. m. June 2, 9, 23, 30; July 7, 14 Ronning: Fridays at 10:05 a.m. Downtown: Saturdays at 9:30 a.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 11, 18, 25, August 1 Wee Read and Sign Learn simple signs with your baby to build a communication bridge from infancy to childhood. Themed lessons will use stories, songs, and signs to help boost your child s brain development. For babies 6 to 24 months to attend with their parent or caregiver. Caille: Mondays at 10:05 a.m. June 1 and July 6 Prairie West: Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. June 16 and July 21 Toddler Time Keep your busy toddler moving while nurturing their love of books through music, movement, and story activities that develop their language, motor, and social skills. For two year olds to attend with their parent or caregiver. Prairie West: Tuesdays at 10:45 a.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21 Ronning: Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. WEE READ AND PLAY PROGRAMS WEE READ AND PLAY PROGRAMS Preschool Storytime Encourage a love of reading while developing your preschooler s early literacy skills at this program filled with stories, rhymes, songs, and movement activities. Please register your 3, 4, or 5 year old at www. siouxlandlib.org/kids, or call Hartford: Tuesdays at 10 a.m. June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; July 7, 14, 21, 28 Brandon: Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m. June 2, 9, 16; July 7, 14, 21, 28 Caille: Wednesdays at 10:45 a.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 Oak View: Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. and 11 a.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 29 Prairie West: Wednesdays at 10:05 a.m. June 3, 10, 24; July 8, 15, 22 Crooks: Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Ronning: Thursdays at 10:05 a.m. and 1 p.m., except June 18 (registration not required; groups of 10 or more please call ) Humboldt: Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Family Storytime Stimulate early learning with books, rhymes, music, and movement at this drop in program for the whole family. Oak View: Mondays at 10:30 a.m. June 1, 22; July 6, 13, 20, 27 Downtown: Tuesdays at 10:05 a.m. June 2, 23, 30; July 7, 21, 28 Saturdays at 11 a.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1 Garretson: Thursdays at 10:15 a.m., except July 2 Ronning: Thursdays at 10:45 a.m., except June 18 Caille: Saturdays at 11 a.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25 Prairie West: Saturdays at 10:05 a.m. June 6, 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25 Pa jama Time Grab your teddy bear and wear your PJs to this story program for the whole family, with emphasis on stories for preschoolers. Prairie West: Mondays at 7 p.m. June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; July 6, 13, 20 Caille: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. June 4, 11, 18; July 9, 16, 23, 30 Brandon: Thursdays at 7 p.m. June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 23, 30 Water Wednesdays A story program at the pool! All ages welcome. No registration is required; however pool admission is necessary to attend. Laurel Oak Family Aquatic Center: Wednesdays at 2:50 p.m. June 3 August 5 7 8