We broke our attendance record with this year’s Halloween Party. Over 100 people dropped by to show off their awesome costumes, play some games, do some crafts, romp through an enchanted forest and eat some candy. Thanks to everyone who helped make it a special day!
Parents of pre-schoolers, don’t forget that we have Hands-On Science the first Wednesday of every month at 10:30 am. Kids can play, explore and not even realize that they’re learning along the way. September 5th will be a cooking theme and October 3rd we will learn about fall.
We will be suspending our bedtime storytime (Tuesdays at 6:30 pm) until May. Friday morning storytimes (10:30 am) will continue year-round!
Stay tuned for ongoing information about new programs for all ages!
Well, that’s it. Summer Reading 2018 is complete. Here are some final numbers.
Kids signed up: 307
Kids who finished all four levels: 91 (
Ages of participants: 2 months – 17 years
Programs offered in these six weeks (including storytimes): 28
Total attendance at those programs: 786
We want to thank everyone who made it great.
Subway, who donated lots of cookies and kids’ meals. You made many kids happy!
Casey’s, who donated yummy ice cream treats. You, too, made kids happy!
Mackenthun’s, who donated all of the pizzas and drinks for the opening day pizza party. You made kids and grown-ups happy!
The Lonsdale Lions who cooked and served all those pizzas. You made everybody happy!
Ron Kadrlik, whose music made our ice cream social a success!
The Domácí Czech Dancers, who taught us about traditional Czech and Slovak dances!
Jim Jayes, whose humor and magic delighted all ages!
Jim Gerholdt of Remarkable Reptiles, who shared his knowledge and his scaly friends!
Siama and Dallas, who shared the songs and stories of the Congo, causing us all great joy!
To every parent, grandparent, aunt, uncle, cousin, babysitter, older sibling, daycare provider and friend who brought a kid into the library. We couldn’t do it without you!
And finally to all 307 kids and young people who signed up and participated. Thank you for reading, playing, learning, creating and building our future one book at a time! See you next year and keep on reading. 
This is it! The last week of summer reading program 2018 is here! Get your reading logs in by 2:00 pm on Saturday, July 21st to claim your prizes!
Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
We will make our own harmonicas and then learn to dance the electric slide. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Our final craft will be scarves and/or bracelets from old t-shirts. We have some t-shirts, but if you have an old shirt to cut up, feel free to bring it. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Saturday, 11:00-12:00: Ice Cream Social
Enjoy free ice cream and music from local musician Ron Kadrlik! And if we get 100 kids to finish the summer reading program you can bring your water pistols and soak the library’s staff.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make punk rocks . Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Two weeks to go! We have passed 300 registrations! But we still need 80 more kids to finish if you want to see your library staff get soaked.
Monday, July 9, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
Join us as we make uli ulis, a Hawaiian percussion instrument. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday July 11, 10:30-11:00: Hands-On Science
It’s time for our monthly science for toddlers. This month we explore water science. Best suited for ages 2-5.
Wednesday, July 11, 1:00-2:00: The Magic of Jim Jayes
A totally interactive program of magic and comedy and a little puppetry. Fun for all ages!
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
This week we will be making dessert sushi. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make decorative sheet music letters. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Can you believe that we’re halfway through our Libraries Rock summer reading program? Here are a few amazing facts to ponder.
Kids signed up: 286
Kids who have finished: 15
People at the pizza party: 146
People at Remarkable Reptiles event: 166
Remember that if we get 100 kids to finish all four levels of the program, you can all bring your water guns and soak the library staff at the July 21st ice cream social!
Week Four
Monday, July 2, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we will make paper towel trumpets and paint along to some jazz. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday, July 4
The library will be closed. Go out for some hot dogs and fireworks!
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
This week we will design our own album covers. Bring your favorite CD for inspiration or let your imagination go wild. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Drop by whenever the library is open and make a patriotic Lincoln penny pendant. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we will have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
Summer Reading Program continues to barrel along full speed ahead! Here’s what up for the week of June 25-30.
Monday, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we plan to make rattlesnake tails, rattle along with some music, and learn a line dance. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday, June 27, 1:00-2:00: Remarkable Reptiles
It’s that time of year again! Your friend and mine, Jim Gerholdt, will be here with his reptile friends. Fun and learning for all ages!
Thursdays, 3:00-3:45: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Join other young adults to make a cool craft and share some snacks. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Every week we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we w ill have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
There’s so much going on! Here’s what up the week of June 18-23.
Monday, 3:00-3:30: Make, Listen & Move
This week we plan to make maracas, play along with some music, and play musical chairs. Best suited for ages 6-10.
Tuesdays, 6:30-7:00 & Fridays, 10:30-11:00: Storytimes
Don’t forget our twice-weekly pre-school storytimes with books and crafts. Best suited for ages 3-6.
Wednesday, June 20, 1:00-2:00: Domácí Czech Dancers
Our special event this week is a return visit by this local dance group. Enjoy a performance and then learn a dance and join in! All ages.
Thursdays, 3:00-3:30: Thursday Teens & Tweens
Join other young adults to create blackout poetry and share some snacks. Best suited for ages 11-15.
Drop-in Craft
Every week we will have a different craft to do any time the library is open. Best suited for ages 4-12.
Handouts
Every week we w ill have new take-home worksheets for all age groups.
This year we are offering not one grand prize, but seven! Everyone who finishes all four levels of the summer reading program wins their choice of a book and the chance to enter a drawing for one of these grand prize baskets.
All gift baskets include a $10 Amazon gift card and a certificate for two kids’ meals at the Lonsdale Subway. Thanks, Subway!
Please note that Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is rated PG-13. Kids under 13 will need parental permission to enter drawing for this prize.
