Summer reading at Williamson Library

'Avast Ye Landlubbers!'

Yo, ho, ho, it's summer vacation time and the Williamson Public Library invites all young pirates to join the New York State Summer Reading Program.

Registration for the 2001: A Reading Odyssey program began Monday, June 23 and continues throughout the summer. Children who visit the library to sign-up will receive a special kit for a fantastic voyage of reading adventure. Kits will include a compass to help them navigate their way through the Children's Area of the library, a unique book bag, and a treasure chest to decorate and keep on display that will hold plenty of loot earned by reading.

Club members will also come about and try to sail the seven seas using time-spent reading. A large wall map will mark the route as the library ship sets sail to travel around the world. We will need over 4,500 hours of reading time to complete the nautical miles for this journey. All kids ages 1-14 can join.

Rest your sea legs at one or all of many special free programs scheduled this summer. On July 11 & 25, at 10:30 a.m. it's Preschool Story Time, including a puppet show given by Readers, Inc.

On July 23, 30 and on August 6 at 10:30 a.m. - Lap Sit Story Time. Children ages 18 months up to 3 years old accompanied by an adult story partner are welcome.

July 11 - 6:30-7:30 p.m. for kids in 3rd grade and up - a Korean Traditional Martial Arts Class will be given by two-time world self defense & weapons champion Gary Evarta of Williamson.

July 13, at 1 p.m., it's Jim Bush and his hilarious 'Reading is Magic!' show... featuring mindreading, laughter and magic you can do! Amaze your friends when you 'Read' their minds!

Join us on Monday, July 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Crafts for Kids, an odyssey of ocean creations to make and take home.

EXOTIC Animals, from around the world visit the library on Tuesday, July 24 at 2 p.m. Marianne Smith will educate and entertain us with the newest addition to her collection - a friendly creature that smells like Fritos called a binturong. Everyone will get a close up look at the animals and possibly hold some of them - including a bearded dragon, boa, a hedgehog and much more. Don't miss this fascinating program.

It's MOVIE Madness on the BIG screen Thursday, July 26. Two short films for younger children from 11- Noon, and at 1 p.m. it's 'Aarrrrrr' for all you swashbucklers in grades 5 and up. Bring your own pillow, we'll provide the movie munchies.

On August 1 at 3 p.m., try a Sand Art & Mini Aquarium Craft Class. All ages are welcome! On August 2 from 6:30-8 p.m., lady pirates 12 years old and up get a free make-up class and a facial. Learn many helpful tips for healthier skin.

AHOY! The library vessel will come into port and weigh anchor on Wednesday, August 8 at 2 p.m. All passengers are welcome to stay for the final program of the summer with GARY THE HAPPY PIRATE and his first mate and sidekick puppet, Buddy.

Stop by today and register for the program!

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