Summer Reading at Hulsey Public Library

John Trischitti, Director
Children's Programs
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301 N. Rockwall
Terrell, TX 75160
972-551-6663

• Summer Reading Club
• Terrific Tuesdays
• Little Listeners Story Time
• Reading Labs
• Green Machine - Ages 6-8
• Blue Crew Ages - Ages 9-12
• Teen Zone

Library Hours:

Due to budget constraints the library is adopting a new 40 hour schedule. The library will be closed Saturdays, beginning August 21, 2010 and will be open on the following schedule:

Monday: 10 a.m. -  8 p.m. Tuesday: 10 a.m. -  8 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. -  6 p.m.	Thursday: 10 a.m. -  6 p.m. Friday: 1:00 p.m. -  5 p.m.
Closed Saturday & Sunday

Summer Reading Club - Sign up at Hulsey Public Library today!

• Registration begins June 8th at our Annual Summer Reading Fair
• Infants through age 12
• Teens have a reading club, too!
• Earn food coupons
• Earn raffle tickets
• Earn a certificate
• Earn free books
• Earn Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tickets
• Program ends August 4th
• Terrific Tuesdays are at Rockwall & Brin Church of Christ Family Life Center
• Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus tickets

   

   

Terrific Tuesdays

All ages
Rockwall & Brin Church of Christ Family Life Center (new location!)
Open to the Public
All programs are 1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.

 

• June 15: Miss Texas - Kristen Blair
• June 22: Brett Roberts - Comedian for Kids
• June 29: Science of Spin
• July 6: Storytime Theatre
• July 13: Dallas Puppet Theatre
• July 20: Jeff Lee - Magician
• July 27: Rod Butler - Bongo Rod
• August 3: David Slick - Juggler
  
  

Story Time Calendar

Little Listeners Love Hulsey Public Library! Ages 0-5   Español

Wednesdays 10:30-11:30 a.m. or Fridays 2-3 p.m. (Please choose one)
At the Hulsey Public Library Community Room

 

Dates	Theme	Craft
June 16, 18	Bubble Lady	No craft - special   program
June 23	Ronald McDonald	No craft
June 25	Dining Car: Stories   about Food	Cheese Fish
June 30, July 2	All Aboard! Stories   about Trains	Mosaic Train Photo   Frame Magnet
closed July 3, 5
July 7, 9	Observation Deck:   Stories about   Science	Oobleck
July 14, 16	Sleeper Car: Stories   about Night	Hanging Star   Decoration
July 21, 23	Stock Car: Stories   about Animals	Animal Mask
July 28, 30	Caboose: Stories   about Art & Music	Rain Sticks

Don't forget to turn in reading logs on or before Tuesday, August 3!

 

 

Reading Labs

Ages 6-12 (Green Machine and Blue Crew)

 

The Reading Labs in the Summer Reading Program at Hulsey Public Library are a series of Learning Stations that are self-directed and self-paced, with library staff on hand to assist any children who have questions or need help to complete an activity.

At the Mad Scientist station, kids get a chance to take part in mini-experiments and learn various scientific principles first hand.

At the Brain Busters station, there are puzzles and games which emphasize reading comprehension and using the Dewey Decimal system to locate reading materials on specific topics.

The Computer station allows young readers to play games that require reading comprehension in order to complete the game.

The Craft station encourages kids to stretch their artistic muscles and create a fun item they can take home to remind them how awesome the Summer Reading Program was!

The Learning Station format is a fun, interactive way for us to reach a large number of children and encourage them to read and visit the library.

Approximately 500 children took part in the Reading Labs last year and we can’t wait to welcome all of the young readers who will join us this year!

Green Machine

 

Ages 6-8

 

Español

Reading Labs Wednesdays or Thursdays 2-5 p.m.
   or Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (come & go)

Dates:

 

June 16, 17, 19

June 23, 24, 26

June 30, July 1

Closed July 3, 5

July 7, 8, 10

July 14, 15, 17

July 21, 22, 24

July 28, 29, 31

 

 

Themes include:

Space
U.S. History
Oceans
Jungle
World Culture
Go Green
Greek Mythology

 

All Reading Logs are due before Tuesday, August 3!

Blue Crew

Ages 9-12

 

Español

Reading Labs Wednesdays or Thursdays 2-5 p.m.
   or Saturdays 10 a.m.-1 p.m. (come & go)

Dates:

 

June 16, 17, 19

June 23, 24, 26

June 30, July 1

Closed July 3, 5

July 7, 8, 10

July 14, 15, 17

July 21, 22, 24

July 28, 29, 31

 

 

Themes include:

Space
U.S. History
Oceans
Jungle
World Culture
Go Green
Greek Mythology

 

All Reading Logs are due before Tuesday, August 3!

 

TeenZone Reading Club

Ages 13-17 All programs on Mondays, 6-8 p.m. Refreshments! Door Prizes!

 

TeenZone Reading Club Requirements: (What do I have to do?)

 

• Fill out a registration Card
• Read a minimum of three (age appropriate) books
• Turn in three summary cards (limit 10)
• Attend at least two TeenZone programs

 

TeenZone Rewards - (What do I get?)

 

• Free paperback for every three books read (limit 3)
• Raffle ticket for each book read
• Earn a ticket to the Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus
• Certificate
• Door prizes at every program
• Opportunity to meet new people
• New brain cells!

 

Join the Teen Friends of the Library for $5 and get a gel bracelet!

 

 

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