No Nature Program Today 8/15

Sadly, Ms. D has the stomach bug.
Please try to join us for a
Make-up Session 8/22 @ 3 pm

A Week of...

Wild West Chameleons, Motorcycles, Monster Trucks, & Wimpy Kids


"Rango"
Summer Rec & kids movie
Mon. 8/1 @ 1 pm

"Motorcyles Diaries"
Tues. 8/2 @ 6 pm

Outdoor fun
Kids Club, Wed. 8/3 @ 3;15 pm

Monster Trucks
Thurs. 8/4 @ 6:30 pm * Sign Up


"Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Roderick Rules"
Fri. 8/5 @ 1 pm

Finish off July

IF YOU'RE A KID:

Playing with Legos at Lego Club Tuesdays 2 -5 pm
"Lego" my Ego?


Challenging Yourself in a Superhero Obstacle Course
@ Kids Club Wednesday @ 3:15



Watching Rango for Family Movie Night, Thursday @ 6 pm

IF YOU'RE AN ADULT (OR A KID AT HEART):

At the
Travel Movie Series: Into the Wild Tuesday @ 6 pm
This is the true story of Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch). Freshly graduated from college with a promising future ahead, McCandless instead walked out of his privileged life and into the wild in search of adventure. What happened to him on the way transformed this young wanderer into an enduring symbol for countless people -- a fearless risk-taker who wrestled with the precarious balance between man and nature.(Amazon.com)


With
Story Swap Friday July 29
Whether you have stories to share or just want to listen, come and enjoy.

Kinda a Big Deal...

First and foremost,

Storyteller Robin Bady
Fri. July 22nd @ 11 am

Come listen and help Robin and her guitar make believe with stories and songs!
Loads of fun and excitement for ages 3-8.
Drop In.



Also, hit up some of our regularly scheduled programs too.
Travel Movie Series | Tuesdays 6 pm (July 19 "Outsourced")
Lego Club | Tuesdays 2 -5 pm (legos provided)
Kids Club | Wednesdays @ 3:15 pm
Friday Movie Matinee @ 1 pm (July 22 "Surf's Up")

Beat the HHH

True to July, the forecast for the beginning of this week
is Hazy, Hot, and Humid

Since the library is so cool,
in more ways than our air conditioning,
come chill out with us!
Between the programs of the week, and
the books, movies, magazines, and music to take home,
we have plenty to help you keep your cool.

Monday 7/11
3 pm
Creative Writing (Ages 8-12)
Nature Program (Ages 3-6)
*both 6 week programs


Tuesday 7/12
Lego Club@ 2-5 pm
Travel Movie Series @ 6 pm | "Slumdog Millionaire"
Email Basics @ 6:30
Wednesday 7/13
Winnie the Pooh @ 11 am (Ages 2-6)
Kids Club @ 3:15 (Ages 5-11)
Thursday 7/14
Kids Origami @ 6:30 (Ages 8-13)
Evening Story Hour @ 6:30 (Ages 2-6)
Teen Movie @ 6 | "Beastly"
Friday 7/15

Story Hour @ 10:15
Old Folks Story Swap @ 10:15
Kids Movie Matinee @ 1 pm | "The Neverending Story"

Movie Friday

Kids' Matinee

Kung Fu Panda @ 1 pm

(refresh your memory so you can see the new sequel)
Adults' Friday Flik:
The Adjustment Bureau @ 7 pm

Summer Saturdays

Please Remember,
the Library will be closed on Saturdays,
now until after Labor Day weekend.

The drop box, as always, is still open.

Enjoy the beautiful weather, and we'll see you in the fall.

Books To Keep

Scholastic Book Fair
Alllllll Weeeeeek Loooong!
June 25 - July 1st
During Library Hours


Start summer off with a bang and, most importantly, a book.

Summer is Upon Us

June 21st Summer will officially start,
and you can get a jump start on your summer reading!

This year Raffle Baskets will be the star of the show!
Kids, teens, and adults will be able to
enter to win baskets of their choice all summer long.

See our website for details:
* Teens & Adults register online
& get 2 tickets for each book they read and review

* Kids have paper calendars to keep track of time.
Every 8 hours = 2 raffle tickets

Swaping Stories

Story Swap
Tomorrow Morning
June 17 @ 10:15

Then again, July 1, 15, 29 & August 12, 26

Whether you've lived here your whole life or you're a so-called transplant,
join us for some fun stories and a little bit of history too.

*You bring the memories, we'll bring the refreshments*
(and better coffee this time,
that new brand we tried was very weak, eck)

Kids' Club

Rain, rain, will go away,
just in time for Outdoor Day!

Kids (ages 5-11)
Get out and enjoy the sunshine with us
Wednesday, June 15
3:15 - 4 pm

Tote It

No Sew Tote Bags
Tuesday, June 14
@ 6:30 pm

These days we tend to tote everything but the kitchen sink around.
You might as well do so in your own unique tote, made by you!
What? You don't know how to sew?
No problem.
Just bring:
a 20" square zippered pillow cover,
48" of 1" wide nylon webbing,
& 6 colored snaps
and we'll show you the rest.

***Sign Up***
***Call 841-4651, email jill@watervillepubliclibrary, or Stop In***

This week...

Go on a Teddy Bear Picnic
for Evening Story Hour
Thurs. June 9 @ 6:30
Ages 2-6

Visit the wild wild west
(but from the safety of your own seat with free popcorn)
Adult Movie Night
Friday, June 10th @ 7 pm

Get a Duct Tape Fix
Make Dad a Duct Tape Wallet for Father's Day!

Sat. June 10th @ 10:30 am
Ages 6 & up * Sign Up

Plus, with Early Literacy on summer vacation,
stop in Monday & Wednesday mornings to help perk things up!
Did we mention there's air conditioning...
and Keurig coffee for $1...
free WiFi...
newspapers and magazines...

Do we have your attention yet?!

Back again...

Story Swap
Starts This Friday!

Once again, we'll get together and swap
all sorts of stories about Waterville.
So whether you were born and raised here,
or are a "transplant,"
stop in share and listen!

*We'll provide the refreshments. You bring the memories.*



Dates for this Summer:
June 3, 17
July 1, 15, 29
August 12, 26

Gardens & Gnomes

Thanks to everyone who swapped, dropped off,
and picked up plants on Saturday.
We hope your gardens thrive throughout the year!

If you're looking for something relaxing to do with the family,
join us for Family Movie Night, and see
"Gnomeo & Juliet"
Thurs. May 26 @ 6 pm


Please arrive 10 minutes early for popcorn.

Greenery...

Plant Swap!
Sat. May 21st
10:30- 1:30 pm


Save some money and thin out, change, or build your garden too.
Bring splits, cuttings, etc. of indoor or outdoor plants
and swap them for something new.
You can swap, drop off, or just pick up depending on your needs.
There will be plenty of books and people with green thumb advice too!