Summer Reading at the Portsmouth Public Library Summer is without a doubt our favorite time of year. Why? Summer Reading, of course. This time honored program encourages young people to continue reading over the summer when they are not in school. This year we are hosting both a children s program as well as a teen program. Children s Summer Reading We are so excited about this year s theme, Dig into Reading. We ve got so much planned. Each child will be encouraged to read ten books and take part in our supplemental programs. When they have read their ten books, the will receive a prize. Children will also have the opportunity to experience different events related to the summer s theme. Each event comes with new experiences and opportunities to learn and play. Each event will be offered at all our library branch locations at some point during the summer. Have a look at our events. Digging into the Past Join us as we journey into the past to Ancient Egypt. You can create your own Egyptian bracelet, complete with your name in Egyptian hieroglyphics. We will also be creating authentic Egyptian collars to wear. Come to the library and experience the past! Construction Zone @ the Library Vroom! Vroom! Construction is underway kids! You will be designing your own blueprint, building a tower with Legos, gravel races and visiting a wet paint station where you will be painting with toy cars. So get your construction hats on and come out for the fun! Planting Great Ideas We will be making a seed sprouting activity and a Snug as a Bug Sensory bottle. We will also learn some fun facts about soil and the creatures that live in our soil. Magnificent Mining What lies beneath? Find out at Magnificent Mining. Learn where gold, gems, and other items we use every day come from. There will even be opportunities to do a little digging of your own. 4th of July Fun! Celebrate Independence Day by creating some craft projects that follow the theme of Red, White, & Blue! Dinosaur Dig Do you love all things dinosaur related? If so come to the library for our Dinosaur Dig program. We will be making crafts that are all dinosaur related, as well as learning about dinosaurs. Burrow Your Way into the Library
Ever wonder what kinds of animals burrow? Come to this program and find out about some of them. There will be a worm craft, as well as some surprising facts about animals that burrow. The Children s Summer Reading program begins June 1 and officially ends July 13, but we ve got one more event up our sleeve. We re going to host a Summer Reading Finale Carnival July 27 from 11am-2:30pm. It s a great way to finish out the season. Below is a complete listing of the children s events: Dino Dig 6/3 at NW at1p 6/11 at WH at 2p 6/17 at NB at 4p 6/18 at SW at 4p 6/26 at LU at 2p 7/10 at P at 2p Magnificent Mining 6/3 at NB at 4p 6/12 at P at 2p 6/18 at WH at 2p 6/25 at SW at 4p 7/10 at LU at 2p Construction Zone 6/4 at WH at 2p 6/11 at SW at 4p - 6/19 at LU at 2p 6/24 at NW at 1p 7/8 at NB at 4p Planting Great Ideas 6/4 at SW at 4p 6/12 at LU at 2p 6/19 at P at 2p 6/24 at NB at 4p 7/8 at NW at 1p Dig into the Past 6/5 at LU at 2p 6/10 at NW at1p 6/26 at P at 2p
7/9 at WH at 2p Burrow Your Way into the Library 6/5 at P at 2p 6/10 at NB at 4p -6/17 at NW at 1p 6/25 at WH at 2p 7/9 at SW at 4p 4 th of July Fun 7/1 at NW at 1p 7/1 at NB at 4p 7/2 at WH at 2p 7/2 at SW at 4p 7/3 at P at 2p 7/3 at LU at 2p Summer Reading Carnival-7/27 at 11a Story Times Preschool Story Time Tuesdays at 11:30am at Portsmouth Toddler Time Mondays at 11am at Lucasville Wednesdays at 11:30am at Portsmouth Thursdays at 11am at Wheelersburg Book Babies Thursdays at 1 pm at Portsmouth Family Story Times Mondays at 11am at New Boston Tuesdays at 11am at Wheelersburg Tuesdays at 11:30am at South Webster Wednesdays at 11am at Lucasville Wednesdays at 11 at Northwest Tail Waggin Tutors Mondays from 3-5p @ NB Fridays from 3-5p @ LU 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 2-4p @P P: Portsmouth, WH: Wheelersburg, SW: South Webster, NB: New Boston, LU: Lucasville, NW: Northwest
Teen Summer Reading Young Adults are such dynamic individuals, ready to jump into the future head first. We are thrilled to be able to offer a Summer Reading Program that fits their needs. Young adults ages 13-18 will have a chance to win an enticing grand prize. For each book they read and each program they attend, they will be given a ticket to enter into the final drawing. Keep in mind the young adults will need to sign up for all programs ahead of time. Call 354-5688 for more information. Terrarium Program: To kick off PPL s Beneath the Surface Summer Reading Program teens can create their own miniature world in a plant terrarium. New Boston: June 3, 2013 @ 5:30pm Wheelersburg: June 4, 2013 @ 5:30pm Portsmouth: June 6, 2013 @ 5:30pm Time Capsule: Team up to create a time capsule using PPL s cookie tins, plastic and duct tape. Teens are encouraged to bring items to place in the capsule and may also include a list of favorite things from 2013 (books, movies, events, music, sports, etc.). The finished capsule will be buried and retrieved in 10 years 2023! What do you want people to know in 10 years? Lucasville: June 10, 2013 @ 3pm South Webster: June 11, 2013 @ 5:30pm Graveyard: Make a graveyard using your imagination and other things. PPL will provide supplies to help make your graveyard delicious. We hope you aren t too scared to join us Portsmouth: June 13, 2013 @ 5:30pm Black Out Poetry: Teens use innovation and ideas to create poetry using PPL s outdated book pages, writing utensils and markers. Teens are invited to submit finished poetry for public review at PPL. New Boston: June 17, 2013 @ 5:30pm Portsmouth: June 20, 2013 @ 5:30pm Wheelersburg: June 25, 2013 @ 5:30pm Treasure Hunt: Following clues hidden throughout the library, teens participate in a scavenger hunt (of sorts) to uncover a hidden treasure Portsmouth: June 27, 2013 @ 5:30pm New Boston: July 1, 2013 @ 5:30pm
Beneath the Surface Jeopardy: Teens are invited to join a friendly game of Jeopardy which encompasses a variety of topics. What is? Portsmouth: July 2, 2013 @ 5:30pm Movie Night: Teens are invited to watch the movie Beautiful Creatures. Matinee @Lucasville: July 8, 2013 @ 3pm Movie Night @ Portsmouth: July 11, 2013 @ 6pm Movie Night@ South Webster: July 16, 2013 @ 5:30pm Zombie Prom: The Portsmouth Public Library will again host Zombie Proms for ages 13 18 from 5:30 7:30pm in the meeting room at each library location. Help us end this years' Summer Reading Program by appearing dressed in your Zombie apparel or as your favorite supernatural creature. Please call 354 5688 to reserve your spot or for information. Zombies are screaming to attend so you can register beginning JUNE 1 st. PLEASE NOTE!: For Zombie Prom tickets, you must register for summer reading (beginning June 1 st ) in order to obtain a ticket to attend the prom. Tickets will be available for pickup beginning July 1st. This program will be held at the following locations: Portsmouth: July 18, 2013 @ 5:30 Wheelersburg: July 23, 2013 @ 5:30 Steampunk: Teens power their own steampunk invention of goggles or can bring in their own items to steampunk. Common items include journals, flash drives and phone cases. Supplies are provided by PPL. Participants may bring additional items for embellishment. Portsmouth: July 25, 2013 @ 5:30 There is so much fun to be had this summer at your library. If you have any questions, please call 354-5688.