Summer Reading Program
One World, Many Stories
Take a trip around the world, right in your hometown. Books can take you places and the Wautoma Public Library is out to prove it. This years summer reading theme "One World, Many Stories," celebrates how books can help us understand and appreciate other cultures from distant lands or even the variety of experiences like the "world of technology" that we are a part of day to day.
As in past years, the reading incentive program is geared for children between 4-12 years of age. But all family members are welcome and encouraged to attend our special performances. The incentive program awards prizes for the number of books read or hours spent reading. Details on this will be available at the Library and kits will be handed out at the kick-off rally.
Wautoma Summer Reading Rally
Thursday June 9 3pm
We will be holding an informational rally this year with a presentation of the summer reading program to give the kids an idea of the many cultures of the world in which we all share. We will have book talks, stories, snacks, games and crafts from around the world. So plan on joining us in kicking off the new Summer Reading Program!
“Earth, Music…Magic!”
Thursday June 16 3pm
Bill Kehl’s performance is a fun, interactive and exciting educational musical enrichment presentation featuring primitive musical instruments and celebrating the creative exploration of human expression through sound throughout the world.
“Say Ole!”
Thursday June 23 3pm
Kay Elmsley Weeden is a bilingual storyteller that includes age appropriate, interactive stories that blend both Spanish and English. She involves her audience with chants, songs, and even Hispanic dances. Her stories help children understand and appreciate our different cultures and traditions.
“ArtVenture Girl”
Thursday June 30 3pm
Vanessa Selthofner is a certified art teacher specializing in extreme hands on art projects. ArtVenture Girl’s projects will center on a traveling adventure she had and the stories she encountered relating to artwork. She will reveal a custom passport stamp and print it on her traveling jacket right before our eyes!
TBA
Thursday July 14 3pm
We’re still finalizing plans for this session, but if everything comes together for us, you will be delighted with the results. So plan on joining us for this special session, and if things don’t work out, we will enjoy a time of stories and games anyway!
End of Program Picnic and Awards
Thursday July 21 Noon
This is our annual wrap-up for the Summer Reading Program. We always enjoy sharing a picnic with our reading friends and acknowledge each child’s participation and many hours of reading with awards for the top readers. We would like to invite all those who participated and their families to join us.
