ARNOLD BRANCH

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SUMMER PROGRAMS
*** SIGN-UP FOR SUMMER PROGRAMS STARTS MONDAY, JUNE 2ND ***

Bugs, Bugs and More Bugs! - Story Times
Mondays & Tuesdays @ 10:00 a.m.
Tuesdays @ 5:30 p.m.

Children of all ages will enjoy 2-3 books and a craft activity centered on a theme.   This summer we will be reading about bugs.  For all ages!

Afternoon Movies - Disney Classics
Tuesdays @ 2:00-3:30 p.m. 

Every Tuesday, we'll watch another great classic Disney animated cartoon.  Movies will be shown on a large screen.  Food is welcome during the movies.  Children under the age of six (6) years must be accompanied by an adult.  For all ages!

ReadMOre - EatMOre
Fridays, June 6 - August 1 @ 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Bring a sack lunch to the library and eat while listening to the book Peter and the Starcatchers.  (Each week will start with a recap of what has happened before.)  Please bring your own food and drinks.  For 5 years and older!

ReadMOre is a program sponsored by the Missouri Humanities Council where Missourians are asked to all read the same book.  The 2008 selection is the Peter and the Starcatchers trilogy by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson. 

Game Days
Wednesdays, June 4 and June 25 @ 12:30-5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays, July 9 and July 23 @ 12:30-5:00 p.m.

Join us for an afternoon of FUN & GAMES at the library!  Play one of the games provided or bring your favorite game to share with others.  Games provided include Monopoly, Checkers, Connect Four, Life, Cootie, Scrabble, and many, many more.  Food is welcome during the Game Days.  For all ages!

Creepy Crawly Crafts
Wednesday, June 11 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, June 26 @ 10:00-11:00 a.m.
Thursday, July 24 @ 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Children will be able to make a variety of bug crafts!  Different crafts will be made during each session.  For ages 5-14 years!  Sign-up required! 

(Please sign-up for only two Creepy Crawly Craft sessions.)

3rd Annual Worm Races
Thursday, June 5 @ 4:30 p.m.

Bring your fastest racing worm to compete in the 3rd Annual Worm Races at the Arnold Branch.  For all ages!

Bed Bugs PJ Story Time
Thursday, June 12 @ 7:00-7:30 p.m.

Wear your pajamas for this special evening story time about bugs!  For all ages!  Sign-up is required!

Monday Movie Munchies
Monday, June 16 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy dinner while watching a great family film!  In June, we will be watching the movie A Bug's Life.  The movie will be shown on a large screen.  Please bring your own dinner or other refreshments.  For all ages!

Diary of a Bug
Thursday, June 19 @ 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Listen to the popular books by Doreen Cronin (Diary of a Bug, Diary of a Worm, and Diary of a Spider) before making a bug journal to take home.  For ages 5-10 years! 
Sign-up required!

Story Bugs
Saturday, June 21 @ 10:00-11:00 a.m.

A local teen Girl Scout troop will present several bug folktales through storytelling.  For all ages!  Sign-up requested!

Create a Bug
Wednesday, July 2 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m. and 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Make a cool, crazy bug from the art supplies provided!  Children may leave their bugs on display in the library if they like.  For ages 3-12 years!  Sign-up required!

(Please sign-up for only one Create a Bug session.)

I Pledge Allegiance
Thursday, July 3 @ 3:00-4:00 p.m.

Celebrate the Fourth of July during this informational craft program.  We'll learn the history and meaning of the Pledge of Allegiance before making a couple of patriotic crafts.  For ages 3-12 years!  Sign-up required!

Winnie the Pooh & Some Bees
Thursday, July 10 @ 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Join us for a Winnie the Pooh story, movie, craft, and game.  For ages 3-12 years!  Sign-up required!

(Please sign-up for only one Winnie the Pooh session.)

Buggin' Out for Books
Friday, July 11 @ 4:00-5:00 p.m.

*** A Summer Reading Rewards Program ***

The Magic Storyteller - Chris McBrien - will present a magic show with his friend Gracie the Ladybug.  At least one summer reading program log MUST be turned in to attend this program.  For all ages!  Sign-up required and space is limited!

Ants Picnic
Wednesday, July 16 @ 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

Bring a sack lunch and drink for a picnic in the library!  Activities will include ant stories, crafts, and games.  For ages 3-10 years!  Sign-up required!

The Ant Bully Book-Movie Discussion
Thursday, July 17 @ 2:30-5:00 p.m.

Help us decide which version of The Ant Bully is better - the book or the movie.  We'll be watching the movie and reading the book during this program.  For ages 5-14 years! 
Sign-up requested!

Monday Movie Munchies
Monday, July 21 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy dinner while watching a great family film!  In July, we will be watching the movie James and the Giant Peach.  The movie will be shown on a large screen.  Please bring your own dinner or other refreshments.  For all ages!

Miss Spider's Tea Party
Thursday, July 31 @ 2:00-3:00 p.m. and 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Come for a tea party with the Miss Spider books, games, and crafts.  For ages 3-12 years!
Sign-up required!

(Please sign-up for only one Miss Spider session.)

The Ronald McDonald Magic Show
Friday, August 15 @ 4:00-5:00 p.m.

*** A Summer Reading Rewards Program ***

Ronald McDonald will make you laugh and giggle with his hilarious magic show.  At least two summer reading program logs must be turned in to attend this program.  For all ages!  Sign-up required and space is limited!

Monday Movie Munchies
Monday, August 18 @ 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Enjoy dinner while watching a great family film!  In August, we will be watching the movie Antz.  The movie will be shown on a large screen.  Please bring your own dinner or other refreshments.  For all ages!

Don't forget to join the Catch the Reading Bug summer reading program.
Visit the summer reading page for more information.
 

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