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Hazleton - Main Library - Grades 1 through 8


June 13 Registration begins for the Summer Reading Club.

2011 HAPL HERITAGE COOKBOOK. Summer Reading Club members and their families are asked to contribute a recipe to our Heritage Cookbook. Bring in a favorite recipe that highlights your ethnic background. Deadline for submission is July 30. Please include your name and the grade you will be entering in the fall. Those entering recipes are invited to bring a sample to share with others on Thursday, August 11 at 2:00 PM. Ask the Children's Department Staff for more information.

June 24 2:00 PM "Rainforest Animals"
Some of the staff of Clyde Peelings' Reptiland will be here to take us on a journey through the tropical rainforest. GRADES 1-8 only. Program length: 45 minutes.
Reg. 6/20

June 30 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM "Pinata Paper Bags"
Learn about pinatas and make one to take home. GRADES 1 - 8.
Reg. 6/27

Fourth of July Break - no programs - check library hours.

July 7 10:00 AM "Dogs Around the World"
Come meet Roxy the English bulldog and Janet from the Luzerne County SPCA, and learn about dogs from around the world. GRADES 1 - 4 ONLY.
Reg. 7/5

July 7 2:00 PM "1000 Paper Cranes"
Help us fold 1000 paper cranes to be sent to Japan for Peace Day. GRADES 5 - 8 ONLY.
Reg. 7/5

July 14 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM "Hawaiian and Polynesian Dance"
Instructors from Faberge Follies Polynesian Ensemble will be here to demonstrate and teach two dances. Wear your tropical prints and your sneakers. GRADES 1 - 8. Program length: 45 minutes.
Reg 7/11

July 21 10:00 AM "Folk and Fairy Tales Around the World"
From trickster tales to Cinderella, we truly are "One World, Many Stories". GRADES 1 - 4 ONLY.
Reg 7/18

July 21 2:00 PM "Geography Twister"
Played like the game of Twister, but with a geographical twist. We will play both a Global and a North American version. GRADES 5 - 8 ONLY.
Reg. 7/18

July 28 10:00 AM "Japanese Brush Lettering"
Where are Kanji and Sumi-e? Learn about brush painting and Japanese lettering with instructor Debbie Dick. GRADES 5 - 8 ONLY. Program length: 90 minutes.
Reg. 7/25

July 28 2:00 PM "Dragon Kites"
Story and craft. GRADES 1 - 8.
Reg. 7/25

August 4 10:00 AM "Games From Around the World"
Learn the Indonesian game of Semut, Orang, Gajah; the Hawaiian game of Kimo and games from Italy, Greece, and more. GRADES 1 - 8.
Reg. 8/1

August 4 2:00 PM "Cook Book Illustrating"
Use markers, colored pencils, and crayons to illustrate our Heritage Cookbook. For more information, see August 11 below. GRADES 1 - 8.
Reg. 8/1

August 10 2:00 PM "Explore the World Outdoors"
We will learn to use the Library's brand new nature guides today. Meet at Nescopeck State Park. Bring a long-sleeved shirt and wear old sneakers or boots. GRADES 1 - 8.
Reg. 8/8

August 11 2:00 PM "Heritage Cookbook Release and Ethnic Food Fest"
Contributors to the Cookbook can bring in a sample of their recipe for a taste testing party. Plus - see the finished cookbook! CAUTION: Food allergy alert - nuts, milks, wheat, eggs, etc. GRADES 1 - 8.
Reg. 8/8

August 12 Last Day to Complete Reading Log Requirements and Reach Finisher Status.

August 18 10:00 AM - 12:00 NOON and 1:00 - 3:00 PM Finisher's Party
An Open House Celebration for all reading log finishers. Stop in, play games, make your own ice cream sundae, and receive your certificate. No registration necessary.



FREELAND BRANCH SUMMER READING CLUB


June 13 Registration begins for the Summer Reading Club.


June 20 6:30 PM Read To Me. Away We Go Suitcase Craft.


June 21 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Australia. Make a didgeridoo with guest Nicole Getz.


June 22 1:30 PM Circle Time. Away We Go Suitcase Craft.


June 23 1:30 PM Teens. India Mehndi Skin Art and Design.


June 24 2:00 PM All Ages. Flow Circus at Heights Terrace School in Hazleton. Registration required.


June 27 6:30 PM Read To Me. Japan. Fan craft.


June 28 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Egypt. Egyptian mask craft.


June 29 1:30 PM Circle Time. The World Closet. Make ethnic paper dolls.


June 30 1:30 PM Teens. Mexican Sugar Skulls.


Fourth of July Break - no programs - check library hours.


July 11 6:30 AM Read To Me. Holland. Dutch shoe craft.


July 12 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Italy. Make a marionette puppet.


July 13 1:30 PM Circle Time. Holland. Windmill hats.


July 14 1:30 PM Teens. Learn about Iran through the eyes of Ms. Colleen. Persian miniatures.


July 18 6:30 PM Read To Me. Canada. Beaver craft.


July 19 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Ireland. Craft a house for the wee folk.


July 20 1:30 PM Circle Time. Canada. Beaver craft.


July 21 1:30 PM Teens. Russia. Create Russian nesting dolls.


July 25 6:30 PM Read To Me. Thailand. Elephant craft.


July 26 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Iran. Paint Persian miniatures and learn about Iran with Ms. Colleen.


July 27 1:30 PM Circle Time. Thailand. Elephant craft.


July 28 1:30 PM Teens. The Ukraine. Ukrainian beading.


August 1 6:30 PM Read To Me. Russia. Create Russian nesting dolls.


August 2 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Holland. Windmill craft.


August 3 1:30 PM Circle Time. Russia. Create Russian nesting dolls.


August 4 1:30 PM Teens. Quilling.


August 8 6:30 PM Read To Me. Stories and Puppets.


August 9 1:30 PM Summer Reading Club. Mexico. Mexican pot dolls.


August 10 1:30 PM Circle Time. Australia. Aboriginal dot painting.


August 11 1:30 PM Teens. Dominican Republic.


August 12 Last Day to Complete Reading Log Requirements and Reach Finisher Status.


August 17 Pick up your finisher's certificate today from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.


August 17 Kazka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will perform in the Park from 6:30-7:30 PM.




NUREMBERG READING CENTER SUMMER READING CLUB


CHECK WITH THE STAFF AT THE NUREMBERG READING CENTER FOR DETAILS ON THE SUMMER READING CLUB.



SOUTH SIDE BRANCH SUMMER READING CLUB

DUE TO THE TEMPORARY CLOSING OF THE SOUTH SIDE BRANCH, WE WILL HAVE LIMITED PROGRAMMING IN THE MCADOO AREA. CALL THE HAZLETON LIBRARY (454-2961) FOR INFORMATION.



VALLEY BRANCH SUMMER READING CLUB

June 13 Registration begins for the Summer Reading Club.


June 20 - 24 Face painting this week.


June 22 2:00 PM Make your own find-it-game with Miss Lori. Ages 4 and up.


June 28 10:00 AM Field trip to Spud Hollow Horse Farm with Miss Gina. All ages.


June 29 6:30 PM Celebration of fables, tales, and tea presented by storyteller Trish Palmer. Ages 7 and up.


June 30 11:00 AM Munch Bunch with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


July 1 1:00 PM Patriotic stories and crafts with Miss Eileen. Ages 4 and up.


July 6 6:30 PM Gyotaku Japanese fish painting with Miss Lisa. Ages 7 and up.


July 7 11:00 AM Munch Bunch with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


July 7 2:00 PM Origami with Miss Chrissy. Ages 7 and up.


July 12 10:30 AM All around the world with Jeanne Burger. Ages 4 and up.


July 14 9:30 AM Field Trip to Weis Markets. Ages 4 and up.


July 14 11:00 AM Munch Bunch with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


July 19 10:00 AM Nescopeck Field Trip. Ages 6-12.


July 21 11:00 AM Munch Bunch with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


July 28 11:00 AM Munch Bunch with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


August 1 6:30 PM Field trip to Spud Hollow Horse Farm with Miss Gina. All ages.


August 4 11:00 AM Munch Bunch with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


August 11 11:00 AM Munch Bunch Luau with Miss Eileen. Ages 2 and 3.


August 12 Last Day to Complete Reading Log Requirements and Reach Finisher Status.


August 17 10:00 AM Picnic in the Park for club finishers.


NOTES: REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL PROGRAMS. A PARENT/GUARDIAN MUST PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION FOR ALL FIELD TRIPS. ALL PROGRAMS ARE FOR SUMMER READING CLUB MEMBERS ONLY.