Fall Program Information

Some of you have been asking for information about our fall programs. With the Summer Library Program just on the verge of wrapping up, we unfortunately do not yet have this information ready to give! Please feel free to check either this blog, our website, or at the Children's desk starting the last week of August - we will have information on fall programs then.

Thanks! -Ms. Sandy

Mark Hayward

Our last performer of the summer is Mark Hayward, world champion yo-yoer and juggler. Join us as he wows audiences with his amazing skills. This show is not to be missed!

Mark Hayward will be putting on two shows on Tuesday, August 3 - one at 11:00 a.m. and one at 1:00 p.m. All ages are welcome.

Space is limited. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The doors to the Community Room will open about 10 minutes before the program start time.

Bubble Wonders

Bubble Wonders is back! Our big hit show from last year is returning again this summer in full force. Learn about the art and science of bubbleology as Geoffrey Akins creates bubble caterpillars, ice cream cones, dancing bubbles, puts a kid in a bubble and more!

We have two Bubble Wonders performances scheduled for Tuesday, July 27 - one at 3:30 p.m. and one at 5:30 p.m. All ages are welcome!

Space is limited. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The doors to the Community Room will open about 10 minutes before the program start time. We are expecting a full house for this show, so please try to come early to ensure that you get a spot!



We also have our last Crafty Kids event of the summer taking place on Friday, July 23. This is a day for Mystery Crafts, so get ready to be creative! Join us between either 9:30 - 11:00 a.m. or 1:30 - 3:00 p.m.

The crafts will be for kids between the ages of 3 to 11. Limit of 3 project per child. Please allow 1 hour to make crafts. The craft supply table closes the last 15 minutes of each session - no new crafts can be started at that time.

Grandpa Fred Turk

Out next big event of the summer is Grandpa Fred Turk presents: Splash Into Song. Join us as this great performer shares his songs, stories, and puppets. Fred’s musical madness entertains people of all ages!

Grandpa Fred Turk is here for two shows on Tuesday, July 20 - one at 11:30 a.m. and one at 2:30 p.m. Space is limited. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The doors to the Community Room will open about 10 minutes before the program start time.

Hope to see you there!

Crafty Kids and Super Sundae Reading Challenge

Get ready for our second Crafty Kids event of the summer! Stop in on Friday, July 9 between either 9:30 - 11:00am or 1:30 - 3:00pm to make a few awesome crafts to take home.

The crafts will be for kids between the ages of 3 to 11. Limit of 3 project per child. Please allow 1 hour to make crafts. The craft supply table closes the last 15 minutes of each session - no new crafts can be started at that time.



We also have another big event coming up on Tuesday, July 13: The Super Sundae Reading Challenge. Come in and read silently for 30 minutes to earn the reward of an ice cream sundae! This program is for kids ages 8 and up who are able to read silently and independently for 30 minutes.

Hope to see you there!

Bingo for Books and Crafty Kids

We have two exciting events coming up that we'd like to announce. On Friday, June 25 we will hold our first Crafty Kids event of the summer. Stop in between either 9:30 - 11:00am or 1:30 - 3:00pm to make a few awesome crafts to take home.

The crafts will be for kids between the ages of 3 to 11. Limit of 3 project per child. Please allow 1 hour to make crafts. The craft supply table closes the last 15 minutes of each session - no new crafts can be started at that time.



Also, be sure to get ready for our next Big Tuesday event - Bingo for Books! We will hold two separate Bingo for Books events on Tuesday, June 29 - one for younger kids under the age of 8, and one for older readers over the age of 8. Prizes for playing will be appropriate for each age group, so make sure that you attend the session that is right for your age!

The program for younger children will take place at 11:30am in the Community Room. This session is intended for children 8 and younger, accompanied by an adult caregiver who will be assisting them throughout the program.

The program for older children will take place at 2:30pm in the Community Room. This session is intended for children 8 and older who are independent readers.

No registration is required for any of these programs, though space in the Community Room is limited for Bingo for Books.

Hope to see you there!

Storytime!

Today is our first day of preschool storytime! Join Ronda for stories, rhymes, and more Fishy Tales.

Registration for storytime is recomended, but not required. If you register, it gives us an idea of how many people are interested in storytime and also alows us to make nametags for all of the kids. Storytime is geared for preschoolers between the ages of 2.5-5, but all ages are more than welcome to attend. Parents should also be sure to take a look on our website for special information about storytime just for them.

Storytime takes place every week through the end of July. There are sessions on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. and Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.

Don't forget: All of the books read to you at storytime can be listed in your blue booklet as part of the Summer Library Program!

Jim Lenz

Get ready for our next performer of the summer as magician Jim Lenz presents his Magic of Reading Show! The performance will bring magical illusions, audience participation, and kid-friendly comedy.

Jim Lenz will putting on two shows on Tuesday, June 22, one at 2:30 p.m. and one at 4:30 p.m. All ages are welcome!

Space is limited. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. The doors to the Community Room will open about 10 minutes before the program start time.

Dr. Noize Photos

Here are some pictures from Dr. Noize's show! We had a great turnout - thanks to all of the families to attended for being a great audience.

Dr. Noize

Get ready for our big kick-off event for the summer!

Dr. Noize, Live!



Dr. Noize, award winning West Coast children’s musician, is live again at the library this year. The program will be held outside, under a big tent, on the library grounds. This show is recommended for all ages – everyone is welcome!

The performance will take place on Wednesday, June 16 at 2:30 p.m. Remember to mark your calenders and save the date!

Be sure to check out Dr. Noize online at his website to learn more about this great performer.

Percy Jackson Party

Camp Half-Blood Wants You!

Δ Do you think your teachers are secretly monsters?
Ω Do you suspect you have hidden powers?
π Could your real mother or father be an Olympian god?

YOU ARE NOT ALONE!

Join us for a Camp Half-Blood regional meeting, celebrating the movie release of the first Percy Jackson adventure:
The Lightning Thief.

Games! Trivia! Puzzles! Prizes!
(Prizes include movie tickets!!!)

Wednesday, February 10: 4:00 p.m.
Sun Prairie Public Library -- Community Room

For older kids and teens who have read The Lightning Thief and are ready to put their Percy Jackson knowledge to the test! You must be at least 8 years old and have read the entire book prior to registration to attend this program.

REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Space is limited! Stop by the Children’s Desk or call 825-0701 to register.
Program will last approx. 1 hour.

Hope to see you there! -Ms. Sandy