THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN S SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2011 June 1 - August 6

THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN S SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2011 June 1 - August 6

SUMMER READING 2011 The Kansas City Public Library wants to partner with you on your reading adventures this summer. Reading during the summer is not only fun, it helps you maintain your current reading level so that you are ready to pick up where you left off when you get back to school in the fall. It is simple to start: Sign up for the Summer Reading Program at your Library to receive a reading log. Use your reading log to track the time you spend reading. Visit your Library to get a reward for every 3 hours that you read. Read for 12 hours to complete the program and earn a book plus other prizes. There will also be drawings for additional prizes, so make sure and get your name in for a chance to win. Let the Library and our One World, Many Stories theme guide your reading all summer long! Summer Reading Events Celebrations with Alphapointe The Alphapointe Association for the Blind celebrates its 100 th anniversary by sponsoring story time sessions led by visually impaired volunteers reading from Braille books. These opportunities to learn about Braille conclude with every child receiving a specially designed keepsake card with his or her name typed in Braille. Serengeti Steve Experience the excitement of a Reptile Zoo! This is truly a unique and thrilling way to have hands-on involvement with some of the world s largest and scariest reptiles in a totally safe environment. The reptiles will be brought to the Library by one of the area s most experienced handlers: Serengeti Steve, with more than 20 years of experience! Guaranteed to be an awe-inspiring and fun-filled show! Harry and the Potters Harry and the Potters, wizard rock band, will once again rock the library! Don t miss the only chance to hear this amazing band before the last Harry Potter movie Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 opens this summer. : The Paul Mesner Puppets go back to the time of dragons, damsels, and dungeons in. This

production features a princess named Georgette. The King, her father, wants Georgette to stay in the kitchen, do her needlepoint, and get married. But she has ideas of her own. The story unfolds as Georgette disguises herself as George the Knight, who fights the earth-shaking dragon. Georgette conquers the dragon with brains and wit, forcing her father to recognize her true talents. Appropriate for ages 3 and up. Brian Wendling Presents: Juggling From Around the World Brian Wendling takes award-winning juggling from different parts of the world and shows how the story of juggling is universal and yet unique to different cultures. Mr. Stinky Feet s Road Trip Music is the international language of peace and friendship, and Jim Mr. Stinky Feet Cosgrove sings peace all over this world. Join him for a musical road trip to places near and far. Come ready to sing, dance, and play in the band! StoneLion Puppets Presents: SPELUNK! Saving Our Springs What do an ancient Native American treasure, a lost map, and a deep cave have to do with saving the world? Find out in StoneLion s latest adventure! Nathan Ready is always ready for adventure and this time he drags his friend Felicia into the search for an Aztec treasure rumored to have the power to solve all the Earth s problems. Along the way, they go spelunking in an amazing underground world full of shadow puppets, light-up puppets, original music, and just plain old fun! Cultural arts, geography, indigenous wildlife, and storm-water environmental education all wrapped up into 35-minutes of action-packed adventure. This bilingual production is most appreciated by K-5 audiences and their families. The Littleague The Littleague presents fun, high-energy hip hop geared toward children. Their mission is to provide positive, educational, and developmentally appropriate messages through music. Groovin Around the Globe With the Sugar Free Allstars What do you get by mixing a groovy organ, funky drums, and fun songs for kids? The Sugar Free Allstars! This two-piece band puts on a rock show full of high energy and family friendly tunes in different musical styles from around the country that make audiences clap and sing along. The Sugar Free Allstars made a name for themselves on the national level with two hit songs on XM/Sirius satellite radio s Kid s Place Live. SFA shows are full of body-movin beats and entertaining crowd participation that gets everyone involved. Music and Magic Show With Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg Rappin Roy keeps the songs fun and entertaining while Reggie Regg adds motivational messages to keep kids thinking big and focused on what s important for young people! 4 2011 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 5

Children s Programs 2011 Wednesday, June 1 Craft North-East Wednesday, June 1 Story Time Trails West Wednesday, June 1 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 1 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Friday, June 3 7 p.m. Summer Reading Kick-off Party with Rockin Rob Saturday, June 4 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Monday, June 6 Tuesday, June 7 Music and Magic Show by Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg Preschool Story Time: We All Went on Safari: A Counting Journey Through Tanzania Tuesday, June 7 4 p.m. Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Tuesday, June 7 4 p.m. Make a Map I.H. Ruiz Wednesday, June 8 Story Time Trails West Wednesday, June 8 Cool Afternoons Wednesday, June 8 Movie Mania Wednesday, June 8 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 8 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, June 9 Stories From Mexico and South America Friday, June 10 Craft North-East Saturday, June 11 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Tuesday, June 14 Tuesday, June 14 Groovin Around the Globe With the Sugar Free Allstars Tuesday, June 14 3 p.m. Juggling From Around the World L. H. Bluford Tuesday, June 14 4 p.m. Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 15 Juggling From Around the World Trails West Wednesday, June 15 Cool Afternoons Wednesday, June 15 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford 6 2011 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 7

Wednesday, June 15 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, June 16 Joyce Slater, Storyteller Friday, June 17 Friday, June 17 Music and Magic Show by Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg North-East Saturday, June 18 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Monday, June 20 Cultural Crossroads Presents Hello, World! Monday, June 20 12:30 p.m. Movie on a Monday Tuesday, June 21 Preschool Storytime: Bus Route to Boston Tuesday, June 21 Story Time Tuesday, June 21 Tuesday, June 21 3:30 p.m. Music and Magic Show by Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg I.H. Ruiz Tuesday, June 21 4 p.m. Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 22 Kids Crafts on Wednesdays Wednesday, June 22 Music and Magic Show by Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg Wednesday, June 22 Movie Mania Trails West Wednesday, June 22 Cool Afternoons Wednesday, June 22 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 22 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, June 23 Serengeti Steve L. H. Bluford Thursday, June 23 12:30 p.m. Book Bunch: Read Around the World I.H. Ruiz Thursday, June 23 1:30 p.m. Serengeti Steve Thursday, June 23 4 p.m. Serengeti Steve Friday, June 24 Serengeti Steve Trails West Friday, June 24 Friday, June 24 1 p.m. Serengeti Steve North-East Saturday, June 25 1:30 p.m. You ve Gotta Read This! Book Group Saturday, June 25 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford 8 2011 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 9

Monday, June 27 Juggling From Around the World Monday, June 27 12:30 p.m. Movie on a Monday Tuesday, June 28 Juggling From Around the World Tuesday, June 28 Story Time Tuesday, June 28 Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 29 Kids Crafts Wednesday, June 29 Story Time Trails West Wednesday, June 29 Cultural Crossroads Presents Hello, World! Wednesday, June 29 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, June 29 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, June 30 Stories From Asia Friday, July 1 Story Time and Craft North-East Saturday, July 2 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Sunday, July 3 Harry and the Potters Tuesday, July 5 Story Time Tuesday, July 5 Preschool Storytime: Peek-a- Choo-Choo! Tuesday, July 5 Juggling From Around the World Westport Tuesday, July 5 StoneLion Puppets Presents SPELUNK! Saving Our Springs Tuesday, July 5 4 p.m. Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Tuesday, July 5 4 p.m. Around the World Party I.H. Ruiz Wednesday, July 6 Story Time Trails West Wednesday, July 6 Kids Crafts Wednesday, July 6 Afternoons in the Library Wednesday, July 6 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, July 6 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 7 Music and Magic Show: Rappin Roy and Reggie Regg Friday, July 8 Storytime and Craft North-East Saturday, July 9 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Monday, July 11 Is This Your New Year? Monday, July 11 12:30 p.m. Movie on a Monday Monday, July 11 4 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen L. H. Bluford 10 2011 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 11

Tuesday, July 12 Story Time Tuesday, July 12 Preschool Story Time: Are We There Yet? Tuesday, July 12 4 p.m. Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Wednesday, July 13 Trails West Wednesday, July 13 Kids Crafts Wednesday, July 13 Movie Mania Wednesday, July 13 Is This Your New Year? Wednesday, July 13 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, July 13 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 14 Thursday, July 14 StoneLion Puppets Presents SPELUNK! Saving Our Springs Friday, July 15 Juggling From Around the World North-East Friday, July 15 3 p.m. The Littleague: Hip Hop for Kids L. H. Bluford Friday, July 15 7 p.m. The Littleague: Hip Hop for Kids Saturday, July 16 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Monday, July 18 12:30 p.m. Movie on a Monday Monday, July 18 4 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen L. H. Bluford Tuesday, July 19 Story Time Tuesday, July 19 Tuesday, July 19 Gabi Otto: My First Book of German Words Westport Tuesday, July 19 Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Tuesday, July 19 4 p.m. Food Around the World I.H. Ruiz Wednesday, July 20 Story Time Trails West Wednesday, July 20 Kids Crafts Wednesday, July 20 Babaloo Wednesday, July 20 Cool Afternoons in the Library Wednesday, July 20 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, July 20 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 21 Thursday, July 21 12 2011 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 13

Friday, July 22 Story Time and Craft North-East Friday, July 22 Saturday, July 23 3 p.m. 1:30 p.m. You ve Gotta Read This! Book Group L. H. Bluford Saturday, July 23 Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Monday, July 25 Monday, July 25 12:30 p.m. Movie on a Monday Monday, July 25 4 p.m. Kids in the Kitchen L. H. Bluford Tuesday, July 26 Story Time Tuesday, July 26 Tuesday, July 26 4 p.m. Chess Camp L. H. Bluford Wednesday, July 27 Trails West Wednesday, July 27 Kids Crafts Wednesday, July 27 Cool Afternoons in the Library Wednesday, July 27 Movie Mania Wednesday, July 27 4 p.m. Minute to Win It L. H. Bluford Wednesday, July 27 4:30 p.m. Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 28 Juggling From Around the World Thursday, July 28 Mr. Stinky Feet s Road Trip Friday, July 29 10:30 a.m North-East Saturday, July 30 2 p.m Kids Crafts L. H. Bluford Monday, August 1 12:30 p.m Movie on a Monday Monday, August 1 4 p.m Kids in the Kitchen L. H. Bluford Tuesday, August 2 10 a.m Going to Grandma s Farm Tuesday, August 2 10 a.m Mr. Stinky Feet's Road Trip Westport Wednesday, August 3 2 p.m Movie Mania Wednesday, August 3 4:30 p.m Story Time and Craft Sugar Creek Friday, August 5 10:30 a.m End of the Summer Fiesta North-East Friday, August 5 7 p.m End of Summer Party With Mr. Stinky Feet Saturday, August 6 11 a.m End of Summer Reading Party Trails West 14 2011 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2011 15

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