Catch the Reading Bug!

Summer Reading Programs 2008

Registration for Summer Programs Begins May 19

First Step Storytime

Tuesday, June 10-July 15
9:30-10:15 a.m. for children under 2, with an adult
10:45-11:30 a.m. for 2-3 year olds, with an adult

Preschool Storyhour

Wednesday, June 11 - July 16
For 3-5 year olds who have not attended kindergarten, no adult required.
9:30 - 10:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m

Catch The Crafting Bug

Stories and Crafts
For children entering grades 1-4
Here A Bug, There A Bug
Thursday, June 19 10:30-11:45 a.m.
Beautiful Butterflies
Monday, June 30 10:30-11:45 a.m.
The Good the Bady and the (B)ugly
Monday, July 14 2:00-3:15 p.m.
Incredible Insects
Tuesday, July 22 10:30-11:45 a.m.

Play Ball!

With the Maryland Science Center
Monday, June 16 10:30 a.m.
Recommended for ages 5 and older.

Fancy Nancy!

St. Michaels Library
Tuesday, June 17 2:30-3:30 p.m.
For 3-6 year olds, with an adult.

Create Your Own Bling And Beads!

Tuesday, June 17 2:00-3:15 p.m.
For ages 10 and older

Catch The Origami Bug!

Monday, June 23 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and older

Skin, Sharks, And Skulls

Presented by Environmental Concern
Tuesday, June 24 2:00 p.m.y For ages 8 and older

Lunch Bunch

Wednesday, June 25 12:30-1:30 p.m.
For children entering grades 2-5.
Bring your favorite book and your lunch. The library will provide a beverage and dessert.

Read With Certified Therapy Dogs

Tuesday, July 1, 8, and 15 3:00-4:15 p.m.
Bring a book (or we will help you find one) and read to a canine friend. For any age of independent or trying to be independent reader.

Magic Tree House!

Wednesday, July 9 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Bring your favorite Magic Tree House books and talk about them with other fans of the series.

Create Your Own Altered Books

Monday, July 7 2:00 p.m. For ages 10 and older

Catch The Music Bug

with Tracey Eldridge
Thursday, July 10 10:30 a.m. Main Library
2:00 p.m. St. Michaels Library
Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council

Make Your Own Plastic Canvas Creations With Marisa Pyper

Wednesday, July 16 2:00 p.m.
For ages 8 and up

Anansegromma of Ghana

West African Dance, Drum, Story, and Games
Monday, July 21 11:00 a.m.
Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council

Meet Insect Photographer Susan Ellis

See close-up photos of Eastern Shore insects. Learn about invasive and beneficial insects.
Thursday, July 24
11:00 a.m. Main Library
2:00 p.m. St. Michaels Library

Monster Revue

with Susan Wall's Carousel Puppets
Monday, July 28 11:00 a.m.
Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council

Art Adventures With Vaughn Volungis

July 29, 30, 31
9:30-10:30 a.m. for children entering grades 1-2
11:00a.m.-12:00 p.m. for children entering grades 3-5
Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council

Books, Bogs, And Bugs With Environmental Concern

Tues. Aug. 5 11:00 a.m.
St. Michaels Library
For children 8 and under

Storyteller Diane Macklin presents "Magnificent Folks, Animals, and Other Such Tales"

Monday, Aug. 11 2:00 p.m.
Supported with funds from the
Talbot County Arts Council

Insect Odyssey with singer Ray Owen

Tuesday, Aug. 12 11:00 a.m.
St. Michaels Library
Supported with funds from the Talbot County Arts Council

Please note:

State law requires that a parent or designated adult remain in the library with any child eight years old and younger while they are attending any of the programs. The adult does not have to attend the program, but must remain in the library while the child is here.