THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY CHILDREN S SUMMER READING PROGRAM 2012 June 1 - August 4 2012
SUMMER READING 2012 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. Let the Library and our Dream Big Read! theme guide your reading all summer long! Summer Reading Events Paul Mesner Puppets Presents: Paul Mesner Puppets tells this tale of with a contemporary flavor. When Little Red finds the wolf disguised in her Grandmother s clothes, she uses her selfdefense moves to teach him a lesson he won t soon forget. StoneLion Puppet Theatre Presenting: Stellaluna This amazing high-flying adventure features a little bat named Stellaluna, who is separated from her family during a night of foraging and lands in a nest full of birds. Mama bird happily adopts her, but Stellaluna just can t change her batty ways. A great tale of acceptance adapted from the book by Janell Cannon. Babaloo: A Manic One-Man Kid-Rock Band Award-winning songwriter Rob Compton rocks the K-5 set with a one-man musical comedy act that calls for kid participation in the form of shouting, singing, stomping, and bean-bag popping. Babaloo original songs include upbeat tunes about sharing and acceptance. The : Follow the Drinking Gourd This interactive event explores the experience of fugitive slaves seeking freedom during the Civil War. Designed for kids but appropriate for the entire family, activities include: a sing-along featuring Follow the Drinking Gourd, a hard tack tasting, and discussions of the Quilt Code as well as the difference between slavery in Missouri and elsewhere in the United States.
Jay & Leslie present Jay and Leslie Cady of Laughing Matters are the lucky stars of this fun program of juggling tricks, wacky humor, and new twists on classic bedtime stories. Mad Science After Dark Discover what makes a Lightning Bug light up, Glow Sticks glow, and the secrets within household chemicals. Terms that will be discussed: bioluminescence and chemiluminescence. Didgeridoo Down Under The DDU Show is a high-energy, Australia-themed program that combines music, puppetry, comedy, environmental education, character building and audience participation. DDU is interactive, educational and super fun... a one-of-a-kind musical & cultural experience for all ages! Littleague Live Neil McIntyre, the Littleague Emcee and vocal talent, is coming to town with inspiring Hiphop and Beatboxing fun. The music is high energy and focuses on kids, who they are and what they enjoy. Neil s performance is full of imagination and call & response. Rock Loudly with Mr. Stinky Feet Rock the library with Kansas City s own award-winning kids entertainer Jim Mr. Stinky Feet Cosgrove. Come sing, dance, and play in the band during this high-energy, interactive show that will get the whole family rockin. Okee Dokee Brothers Inspired by their own backyard adventures, The Okee Dokee Brothers have a mission to remind children (and adults) of their intrinsic ability to discover, imagine, and create through music. The young duo has gained a loyal grassroots following that is drawn to their witty lyrics, off-the-wall humor, strong musicianship, and unique folk style. Sugar Free Allstars Do you wanna be a rock star? Well the Sugar Free Allstars have the show for you! This two-piece band puts on a concert full of fun and funky tunes with so much interaction that everyone gets to be part of the act! 4 2012 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2012 5
Children s Programs 2012 Friday, June 1 Story Time and Craft Friday, June 1 Summer Reading Kick-off Party Monday, June 4 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Tuesday, June 5 Only In Dreams Tuesday, June 5 5:30 p.m. Kids Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, June 6 Dream Big Story Time Trails West Wednesday, June 6 3 p.m. Story Time & Craft Sugar Creek Wednesday, June 6 4 p.m. Library Summer Reading Program Kick-off Party Thursday, June 7 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, June 8 Story Time and Craft Friday, June 8 Olu s Dream: The Musical by Shane Evans Monday, June 11 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Tuesday, June 12 Night's Nice Tuesday, June 12 6 2012 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2012 7 StoneLion Puppets presents Stellaluna Tuesday, June 12 Okee Dokee Brothers Tuesday, June 12 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, June 13 Mad Science After Dark L.H. Bluford Wednesday, June 13 Glow in the Dark Goo Wednesday, June 13 Dream Big Story Time Trails West Wednesday, June 13 Movie Mania Wednesday, June 13 Dream Big Wednesdays Wednesday, June 13 5:30 p.m. Family Story Time Sugar Creek Thursday, June 14 Okee Dokee Brothers Thursday, June 14 Nocturnal Animals Story Time Thursday, June 14 3 p.m. Kids' Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, June 14 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, June 15 Story Time and Craft Monday, June 18 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays
Monday, June 18 Tuesday, June 19 Tuesday, June 19 Follow the Drinking Gourd Little Cloud and Lady Wind StoneLion Puppets presents Stellaluna Tuesday, June 19 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, June 20 Day Dreaming Clouds Wednesday, June 20 Dream Big Story Time Trails West Wednesday, June 20 Dream Big Wednesdays Wednesday, June 20 3 p.m. Story Time & Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, June 21 Babaloo Thursday, June 21 Babaloo Thursday, June 21 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, June 22 Story Time and Craft Friday, June 22 11 a.m. Babaloo Trails West Friday, June 22 Babaloo Sugar Creek Friday, June 22 Babaloo Monday, June 25 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Monday, June 25 Babaloo Monday, June 25 1 p.m. Babaloo Monday, June 25 Follow The Drinking Gourd Monday, June 25 4 p.m. Babaloo L.H. Bluford Tuesday, June 26 Tuesday, June 26 Capt. Jeff Presents A Captain Without a Ship Bats at the Library Tuesday, June 26 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, June 27 Lightening Bugs Wednesday, June 27 Music with Mar Trails West Wednesday, June 27 Movie Mania Wednesday, June 27 Dream Big Wednesdays Wednesday, June 27 5:30 p.m. Family Story Time Sugar Creek Thursday, June 28 Thursday, June 28 3:30 p.m. Kids' Craft Sugar Creek 8 2012 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2012 9
Thursday, June 28 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, June 29 Story-time and Craft Friday, June 29 Littleague Live Friday, June 29 11 a.m. Trails West Friday, June 29 Littleague Live Friday, June 29 Pint Size Polkas Monday, July 2 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Tuesday, July 3 Preschool Storytime: The House In The Night Tuesday, July 3 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Thursday, July 5 Movie - The Mouse and the Motorcycle Thursday, July 5 3:30 p.m. Kids' Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 5 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, July 6 Friday, July 6 Friday, July 6 11 a.m. Follow the Drinking Gourd Monday, July 9 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Monday, July 9 Mad Science After Dark Tuesday, July 10 Summerfest Tuesday, July 10 Where The Wild Things Are Trails West Tuesday, July 10 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, July 11 Lava Lamp Wednesday, July 11 Dream Big Story Time Trails West Wednesday, July 11 Movie Mania Wednesday, July 11 Dream Big Wednesdays Wednesday, July 11 5:30 p.m. Family Story Time Sugar Creek Thursday, July 12 Fairy Tales Story Time Thursday, July 12 3:30 p.m. Kids' Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 12 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, July 13 Story Time and Craft 10 2012 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2012 11
Friday, July 13 Didgeridoo Down Under Monday, July 16 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Monday, July 16 Tuesday, July 17 Tuesday, July 17 Tuesday, July 17 1 p.m. Follow The Drinking Gourd Paul Mesner Puppets presents Nini Here And There Paul Mesner Puppets presents Tuesday, July 17 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 18 Wednesday, July 18 Sharpie Tie Dye Paul Mesner Puppets Paul Mesner Puppets Presents Trails West Wednesday, July 18 Dream Big Wednesdays Wednesday, July 18 3 p.m. Story Time & Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 19 Thursday, July 19 Paul Mesner Puppets Paul Mesner Puppets Thursday, July 19 3:30 p.m. Kids' Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 19 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, July 20 Paul Mesner Puppets Presents Friday, July 20 11 a.m. Sugar Free All-Stars Trails West Friday, July 20 Friday, July 20 Paul Mesner Puppets Presents Friday Night Family Fun Sugar Free Allstars L.H. Bluford Monday, July 23 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Monday, July 23 Jay & Leslie Present Tuesday, July 24 Mad Science After Dark Tuesday, July 24 Mr. Stinky Feet Tuesday, July 24 Preschool Story Time Little Owl's Night 12 2012 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2012 13
Tuesday, July 24 Follow The Drinking Gourd Sugar Creek Tuesday, July 24 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, July 25 Mr. Stinky Feet Wednesday, July 25 Upcycled Books Wednesday, July 25 Dream Big Story Time Trails West Wednesday, July 25 Movie Mania Wednesday, July 25 Dream Big Wednesdays Wednesday, July 25 5:30 p.m. Family Story Time & Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 26 Thursday, July 26 Stone Lion Puppets Presents Stellaluna John Wornall House Present Follow the Drinking Gourd Thursday, July 26 3:30 p.m. Kids' Craft Sugar Creek Thursday, July 26 5:30 p.m. Kid's Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, July 27 Story Time and Craft Friday, July 27 Friday Night Family Fun Dream Big, Act! Monday, July 30 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Tuesday, July 31 Tuesday, July 31 Moon Dreams Tuesday, July 31 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Wednesday, August 1 Dream Big Story Time Trails West Wednesday, August 1 Dream Big Wednesdays Thursday, August 2 Night Adventures Story Time Thursday, August 2 5:30 p.m. Kids' Dinner & Movie Sugar Creek Friday, August 3 End of the Summer Party Saturday, August 4 11 a.m. Summer Reading Party Trails West Saturday, August 4 11 a.m. Summer Reading Party Trails West Monday, August 6 9 a.m. Dream Big Mondays Monday, August 6 4 p.m. End of Summer Reading Party Wednesday, August 8 Movie Mania Wednesday, August 8 5:30 p.m. Family Story Time Sugar Creek Friday, August 10 End of Summer Reading Party With Mr. Stinky Feet 14 2012 children s summer reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY children s Summer Reading EVENTS AT THE KANSAS CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY 2012 15
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