Summer Reading is still going strong as we hit July running, and it’s not too late to be a reading racer! We are still taking registrations for readers of all ages. And starting July 5th, those who have reached their Summer Reading goals can run to the library to claim their free book and chance to win other awesome prizes.
Be sure to check out these great July programs, and look ahead to the rest of the summer for even more winning events at your local branch.
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Marty Hahne: The Reading Magician
Friday, July 1 › 9:30-10:15 a.m. or 1:30-2:15 p.m. or 3-3:45 p.m. Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
Enjoy “Magic in Motion,” a program of non-stop fun with magic, comedy and lots of audience participation. Casey the rabbit will make a surprise appearance! Families, ages 5 and older.
Little Ones Dance Party
Friday, July 8 › 9:30-10 a.m. or 10:30-11 a.m. Columbia Public Library, Gene Martin Secret Garden
Callaway County Public Library
It’s a dance party for babes! Join us for a morning of moving, grooving, rocking and rolling. We’ll have bubble wrap to stomp, streamers to twirl and lots of bubbles to set the mood. Birth-5 years with a parent.
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Minute to Win It
Friday, July 15 › 10-11 a.m. or 2-3 p.m.
Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
Ready to test your smarts and skills by completing silly tasks? Then join us to try your luck with “Minute to Win It” games. You and your team will have 60 seconds to complete a series of comical challenges using ordinary household items. Morning session: ages 5-8. Afternoon: ages 8-12. Registration begins Tuesday, July 5.
Storyteller Linda Gorham
Wednesday, July 20 › 10-10:45 a.m. Southern Boone County Public Library
Wednesday, July 20 › 2-2:45 p.m. Callaway County Public Library, Friends Room
Columbia Public Library, Children’s Program Room
With humor, movement and zaniness, Linda Gorham pulls audiences in to her imaginative multicultural folktales updated with attitude. Be prepared to get involved in these active tales. You may be inspired, relive a memory or learn something new. Gorham is the recipient of the Distinguished National Service Award from the National Storytelling Network 2016. Families, recommended ages 4 and older.
Photo credit: Marty-Hahne_0042-1-200×300.jpg via martythemagician.com
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