CLAREMONT — The Summer Reading Program got off to a great start last week, with sign-ups starting on Monday, June 11. On Thursday, June 14, the Father’s Day Craft Program was attended by 22 crafters who had a great time, according to library staff. The next program will be local author Maggie Kemp reading from her new picture book at 3 p.m. Wednesday June 20.
Children’s Room assistant Alaina Granter will present a Lego Challenge on Propulsion at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 27. At 2 p.m. Thursday, June 28, musician Judy Pancoast will present a fun program featuring a “Little Bit of Elvis” as well as a bit of country music, pop music and even a bit of jazz.
All are welcome to the library at 2 p.m. Friday, June 29 for Bingo for Books, with a chance to win some free books.
Messy Art Night, which was previously listed for June, will be held at 6 p.m. July 26. Dress appropriately for messy art, and plan to have fun.
Steve Blunt and Marty Kelley will be at the library at 3 p.m. Thursday, July 19 to present “Let’s Rock ‘N’ Roll and Read.” Once again the library will host the CLiF Program with a story by the presenter and free books for any children ages 0-14 who attend. The CLiF Program will take place at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 13.
As always, Fiske Free Library’s programs are free and open to the public. Most of the programs do not require sign-ups, however a few require sign-ups to ensure enough supplies for all attendees.
The Harmonica Program with Mike and Beverly Rogers will take place on Tuesday, July 31; sign-up will help organizers know how many harmonicas to bring. Sign-up will also be helpful to prepare for a preschool-age Yo-Yo program on Thursday, Aug. 2, and especially for the CLiF Program so presenters will bring enough books to give away.
On Wednesdays throughout the summer, the library will have Wacky Wednesdays with a different activity every week: Rock Painting, Tissue paper craft, sponge craft and Makey, Makey or Lego activity-the Wacky Wednesday programs will be at 2 p.m. on Wednesdays. The Wacky Wednesday programs start on June 27.
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