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‘Buggy’ summer continues with Siloam Springs Library program

Posted on Wednesday, July 2, 2008

URL: http://www.nwanews.com/hl/News/24929/

Sign ups for the 2008 Summer Reading Program, “ Catch the Reading Bug, ” at the Siloam Springs Public Library start any time after the last day of school.

A variety of programs, activities, prizes and contests for ages 3 and up will be offered all summer, so pick up a list of events at the library and drop in as often as possible.

Anyone who reads at least three hours will be invited to a final party with food, activities and rewards.

The Summer Reading Program schedule of events follows:

Thursday, July 3, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.: All ages, Worms are Wonderful presentation by the Solid Waste Institute of NE Oklahoma

Tuesday, July 8, 11 a. m.: Middle School, Staying Alive — Bug Fear Factor

Tuesday, July 8, 2 p. m.: All ages, Fly Fishing — sponsored by SWEPCO

Tuesday, July 8, 4: 30 p. m.: Bilingual Story Time / Activities

Thursday, July 10, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.: All ages, A Bug’s Eye View — picture contest

Friday, July 11, 2 p. m.: Popcorn and Bug Movie

Tuesday, July 15, 11 a. m.: Middle School, Mask-making, Hooray for Honeybees — make hives

Tuesday, July 15, 4: 30 p. m.: All ages, Bilingual Story Time / Activities

Thursday, July 17, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.: All ages, Bring on the Butterflies — make glittery baggie butterflies

Friday, July 18, 2 p. m.: Popcorn and Bug Movie

Tuesday, July 22, 11 a. m.: Middle school, Folktale drama — act out story; All ages, KIDDOS Performance

Tuesday, July 22, 4: 30 p. m.: All ages, Bilingual Story Time / Activities

Thursday, July 24, 11 a. m. and 2 p. m.: All ages, Tricky Spiders — weave placemats

Friday, July 25, 2 p. m.: Popcorn and Bug Movie

Tuesday, July 29, 11 a. m.: Ending Program — make bug bands, eat lunch, receive awards, Toucan Jam Performance

For more information, call the Siloam Springs Public Library at 524-4236.