Special Events
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Attention Artists!
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Have Book-Will Travel: Summer Reading Club KICKOFF PARTY
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The Chew Crew
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Make-It, Take-It
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Munch-A-Lunch
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Bubble Wonders
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Serengeti Steve
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Junior Yarners
Would you like to show off your talent to the entire Alpha Park Library District? Submit your best interpretation of the Summer Reading Club theme, Have Book-Will Travel, on a bookmark by May 18! A winner will be chosen and their work will be reproduced as the official Summer Reading Club bookmark.
Tuesday, June 4; 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Kick off a great summer adventure by signing up for the Summer Reading Club at Alpha Park Library! Registration begins on Tuesday, June 4, at 1:00 p.m. and check-in will run until July 27 at 5:00 p.m. (No registration or check-in will be allowed outside these times.) The kickoff party is a great time to get signed up, collect all the club information and enjoy snacks, games, and face painting! This program is going to be a summer adventure for readers 3 yrs. through adult. Get the whole family signed up right away so you don’t miss any of the fun!
Mondays, June 10, 17, 24; 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Chew Crew is a nutrition themed program that gives children the experience of “cooking” and tasting a new healthy snack each week. A story and active activity are a part of each session. This program is geared towards 4 year old through second grade aged children.
Tuesday, June 11; 1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Children ages 4 through 6th grade along with their parent or caregiver are invited to make a special craft in the Youth Services Department anytime between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. There will be NO Make-It/Take-It in May. No drop-offs, please!
Fridays, June 14, 21, 28; Noon
Readers of all ages are invited to join the Munch-A-Lunch bunch! Invite your friends to grab a sack lunch and meet you at the library. We will eat, chat, and enjoy a special guest or event each week!
Thursday, June 20; 4:00 p.m.
The Bubble Man, Geoff Akins, comes to Alpha Park Library to show us anything is possible, yes, with bubbles! Bring the whole family to see Mr. Akins’s amazing talents and hear his wonderful message.
Wednesday, June 26; 3:00 p.m.
Come for an amazing reptile experience with arachnid and reptile expert Serengeti Steve. We welcome back Steve, now famous from his experience on America’s Got Talent. This fascinating show is sure to educate and entertain even the most knowledgeable animal lovers!
Tuesdays, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Junior Yarners is a group work time for students ages 8-13 who wish to create handcrafts. Students should bring their own materials to work on. Other members and a facilitator will be available during the meetings for basic advice and assistance.
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Tumblenews
You can now access your favorite TumbleBooks offline with the new TumblePad 2.0 reading software. Download the TumblePad for free onto your laptop or netbook and you’ll have a portable TumbleBook library on the go!!