THIS SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY

MAKE A SPLASH-READ!!

Wed. July 7@ 11:00 Summer Reading Kick-off Event
"MAKE A SPLASH-READ MAGIC SHOW"

Thurs. July8, 15 &22 @ 10:00 Crafts at the Library presented by Main Street Art

Thurs. July 29 @ 10:00 Performance by author/illustrator MARTY KELLEY
& singer/storyteller STEVE BLUNT

Thurs. Aug. 5 @ 10:00 ICE CREAM SMORGASBORD!!

All programs will be held at the library with the exception of the performances on July 7 & 29, which will be at Newfields Town Hall. Summer Reading sign-up begins June 1! Call the library for more details. 778-8169

SUMMERTIME...AND THE READING IS EASY

Join us Tuesday, July 7th at 1:00 at the Newfields Town Hall for the SUMMER READING KICK-0FF!
ROSALITA'S PUPPETS, a charming group of marionettes will sing, dance and delight the child in everyone.
This program is free and everyone is welcome! Please contact the library for more information

SUMMER READING CALENDAR

Thurs. July 9th "SUMMERTIME...AND THE READING IS EASY", Summer Reading Sign-up!
Thurs. July 16th Crafts for pre-school - 5th grade
Thurs. July 23rd New England K-9 Search & Rescue "Lostproofing" program geared to children ages 4-12.
Thurs. July 30th Crafts for pre-school - 5th grade
Thurs. Aug. 6th ICE CREAM PARTY! Summer Reading Participants will receive certificates and enjoy an ice cream smorgasbord.
All programs will be held from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. at the library.

JUST FOR TEENS! Grades 6th and up will participate in a weekly drawing where the amount of reading determines the amount of chances. PRIZES AWARDED WEEKLY!

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL THE LIBRARY AT 778-8169

Summer Reading Prizes

If you haven't picked up your Summer Reading prizes, we still have them available at the library. For completing the program each child receives a goody bag full of stickers, pencils, gift certificates to local businesses and their very own boomerang! Each child also receives two free books and a t-shirt.

Special thanks to the following businesses for donating prizes.

-McDonalds
-Burger King
-The Wright Place
-Me and Ollies

Please call the library at 778-8169 with any questions!

Summer Reading Party - Tomorrow!!!

Hi Everyone! Don't forget our Summer Reading Party is tomorrow! The party begins at 10am with crafts, followed by pizza and hotdogs at 11:00. At the end of the party, we will pass out Summer Reading prizes which include gift certificates to local businesses, stickers, candy, a FREE book and much much more! Call the library at 778-8169 for more information. See you tomorrow, rain or shine!

Teen Read Winners

You can still sign up for the Teen Read this summer! For every chapter in a library book read, you can submit your name in a raffle. Winners receive gift certificates to the Newfields Country Store. The drawing is held each Thursday afternoon. Be sure to sign up! The Teen Read ends August 7th.

Winners:
July 10th - Molly Klemarczyk, Lucy Klemarczyk
July 17th - Katie Woodworth, Justin McGowan



Teens - Be sure to come in and check out the new Young Adult section in the front of the library. We have all of the new Stephenie Meyer books, information about book club events and more!

Creatures Down Under THIS THURSDAY!

Come to the Newfields Town Hall on Thursday, July 24th at 10:00 am for the experience of a lifetime! Join us as we welcome the Wildlife Encounters Traveling Zoo and some of their Australian animals for a presentation of "Creatures Down Under", as a part of "G'Day for Reading Summer Camp 2008! While here, you will meet up-close, learn about, and maybe even TOUCH Australian Wildlife including birds, tree frogs, goannas, snakes (crikey!) and best of all - the beautiful marsupials! Be sure not to miss your chance to meet the only traveling Wallaby Joeys in Northern New England!

For more information, please call the library at 778-8169. Many thanks to the Friends of the Library for sponsoring this event!

FAMILY SHOW AT NEWFIELDS PUBLIC LIBRARY: G’DAY FOR READING!

Award-winning singer/storyteller Steve Blunt will present “Sing-Along in the Billabong” at the Newfields Public Library on Monday, July 14, at 6:30 p.m. Blunt’s performance is part of the library’s “G’Day for Reading” summer reading program, a celebration of all things Australian. Blunt will offer fun, upbeat original and traditional material that appeals to a wide age range. Since moving to New Hampshire in 1998, Blunt has been teaching locally and appearing at schools, libraries, and concert venues throughout the region. He has been selected 7 times as a roster artist for the NH State Library’s “Kids, Books, and the Arts” Program. Both of Blunt’s CD’s, Hang On, Henry! (2002) and Outta School! (2007), have been recognized as Parents’ Choice “Approved” Award Winners. Library patrons should expect an hour of sing-along, laugh-a-lot family fun...with an Aussie flair! More information is available at www.steveblunt.com.

Summer Reading Begins Thursday

Don't forget that the Summer Reading Program begins this Thursday, July 10th! Stories and crafts will begin at 10am. All ages are invited to attend! Stop in anytime this week to register your child!

Teen Read

Attention Teens!

If you are going into 6th grade or above you can participate in the Teen Read this summer. Since this age group has outgrown the traditional Summer Reading Program, this is a nice alternative. Here’s how it works. For every chapter read in a Newfields Library Book, teens can put their name in a drawing that will be held each Thursday morning. Prizes include gift cards to Blockbuster, the Country Store and more! Not sure what you want to read? Ask a librarian! We have a list of age appropriate books at the front desk.

Summer at the Library

G'Day for Reading!

The Newfields Public Library invites your child to participate in the 2008 Summer Reading Program. This year’s theme is “G’Day for Reading.” This annual program is designed to encourage reading for pleasure in a relaxed environment, far from the pressures of the classroom. Registration for the Summer Reading Program begins Thursday, July 10th. Children who sign up will receive a bookmark and a chart to record their reading progress during the summer. Those completing the program will be given official certificates to honor their accomplishments. Here’s a chance to have your kids explore Australia!
Musician and storyteller Steve Blunt kicks off Summer Reading July 14th at 6:30pm at Town Hall. Don’t miss Creatures Down Under July 24th at the library. We will have a baby wallaby and other Australian animals visit us that day!! So get your kangaroos and didgeridoos and get down under at the Newfields Public Library. For more information, please call the library at 778-8169.

Calendar of Events

Registration and Crafts
July 10th 10am Library

Summer Reading Kickoff- Storyteller and Musician Steve Blunt
July 14th 6:30pm Town Hall

Australia Crafts
July 17th 10am Library

Wildlife Adventures - Creatures Down Under
July 24th 10am Library

Australia Crafts
July 31st 10am Library

Surf’s Up-Barrier Reef Party
August 7th 10am Library