Walton County Coastal Library presents the 2012 “Summer Reading Program” for children. The theme this year is “Dream Big, Read.”
Weekly programs will be presented on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting May 30 through June 20, 2012, in the community room of the library. All age children are invited.
Kids, pick up your reading logs available at the front desk for the summer reading challenge. Then return them for a prize. Make a wishing star wand for each person accepting the summer reading challenge and as a reminder to “Dream Big, Read” at your library this summer. Light refreshments will be served by the library.
May 30Doreen Ingram, popular author of children’s literature has written two heartwarming tales centered on the life of the chimpanzee. Doreen wanted to show the plight of the chimpanzee as an endangered animal in her story, “My Sanctuary, A Place I Call Home”. Doreen is a volunteer foster parent for the Wildlife Sanctuary of Northwest Florida in Pensacola. She will be presenting her stories in a crafty fun way. Reach for the Stars- Dream Big, Read! Go Bananas over Apes with Doreen Ingram.
----Doreen Ingram Children’s Author Going Bananas over Apes!
June 6[FONT=&] “Growing your Imagination” Join Shirles Johnson and Wanda Cherry with stories to grow on! Join in the fun with stories, games, more stories and snacks to help you grow! Florist Tim Ryan, owner-operator of Botaniq Floral Studio will introduce growing enthusiasts by exploring the art of floral arrangement as a career. All participates will create their own floral arrangement as they grow with their imagination. Join your friends while growing in books, growing in friends and growing in reading at your Coastal Library.
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June 13 Buzz into action and read about bees! Meet master Beekeeper, Jim Dietrich introduce beekeeping and all the training involved in learning how to become a beekeeper. Beekeeper Jim will bring along props to demonstrate the challenges many beekeepers meet. He will be offering hands on tasting of locally produced honey. There will be crafts, games, and light refreshments to add to the fun! Buzz into action and read about bees at your library!
---Beekeeper Jim Dietrich buzzes into action reading about bees!
June 20 Gina Ricci, children’s author and illustrator will be exploring those Amazing Polar Bears! Born in England, Gina Ricci is a self-taught artist. Her style of illustration reflects her childhood favorites such as “The Wind in the Willow” – “Winnie the Pooh”. Gina currently has several interactive children’s app books available through her website www.meanderart.com and www.pickpocketbooks. She has written, “Far to the North” “Splish! Splash! Splosh! “Boo!” After the program, everyone is invited to stay for a homemade chocolate and vanilla ice-cream social made by our one and only library staff member, Shirles Johnson. This will wrap up our Summer Reading Program 2012, Reach for the Stars everyone and Dream Big, READ!
----Gina Ricci, Children’s author illustrator Amazing Polar Bears!
The Coastal Branch Library is located at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. For more information contact Lindat at 850-267-2809, or visit http://www.youseemore.com/walton
Weekly programs will be presented on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. starting May 30 through June 20, 2012, in the community room of the library. All age children are invited.
Kids, pick up your reading logs available at the front desk for the summer reading challenge. Then return them for a prize. Make a wishing star wand for each person accepting the summer reading challenge and as a reminder to “Dream Big, Read” at your library this summer. Light refreshments will be served by the library.
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----Doreen Ingram Children’s Author Going Bananas over Apes!
June 6[FONT=&] “Growing your Imagination” Join Shirles Johnson and Wanda Cherry with stories to grow on! Join in the fun with stories, games, more stories and snacks to help you grow! Florist Tim Ryan, owner-operator of Botaniq Floral Studio will introduce growing enthusiasts by exploring the art of floral arrangement as a career. All participates will create their own floral arrangement as they grow with their imagination. Join your friends while growing in books, growing in friends and growing in reading at your Coastal Library.
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June 13 Buzz into action and read about bees! Meet master Beekeeper, Jim Dietrich introduce beekeeping and all the training involved in learning how to become a beekeeper. Beekeeper Jim will bring along props to demonstrate the challenges many beekeepers meet. He will be offering hands on tasting of locally produced honey. There will be crafts, games, and light refreshments to add to the fun! Buzz into action and read about bees at your library!
---Beekeeper Jim Dietrich buzzes into action reading about bees!
June 20 Gina Ricci, children’s author and illustrator will be exploring those Amazing Polar Bears! Born in England, Gina Ricci is a self-taught artist. Her style of illustration reflects her childhood favorites such as “The Wind in the Willow” – “Winnie the Pooh”. Gina currently has several interactive children’s app books available through her website www.meanderart.com and www.pickpocketbooks. She has written, “Far to the North” “Splish! Splash! Splosh! “Boo!” After the program, everyone is invited to stay for a homemade chocolate and vanilla ice-cream social made by our one and only library staff member, Shirles Johnson. This will wrap up our Summer Reading Program 2012, Reach for the Stars everyone and Dream Big, READ!
----Gina Ricci, Children’s author illustrator Amazing Polar Bears!
The Coastal Branch Library is located at 437 Greenway Trail, Santa Rosa Beach. For more information contact Lindat at 850-267-2809, or visit http://www.youseemore.com/walton
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