Andover Connecticut Public Library

2012 SUMMER PROGRAMS AT THE ANDOVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
As challenges between adult and kid readers seem to be popular, this summer, we're going to see who can put more "BEEs" in their hive. To that end, our kick-off event will be a party at the library with singer, Ruth O'Neil, from Song-Day-Music.

June 25 6:00PM "BEE ON TRACK"

KICK-OFF PARTY

Admission to the party is free, but we'd like to have a head-count of how many readers plan to attend, so please let us know your plans by Friday, June 22th at 6PM. We'll explain the BUZZ/reading program during the party.

*for unassisted readers, age 5-13, every 2 books get 1 bee;
assisted readers must read 4 books for 1 bee

Reptiles and Amphibians with Brian from Riverside Reptiles
Wednesday, June 27^th @ 3:30 – 4:15pm

Explore the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians! Meet various examples from these two similar, yet different groups of animals. Learn about their natural history and the importance of their conservation. You will also have a chance to pet a lizard, stare in the eyes of a huge toad, and touch a giant python!

Tie Dyed T-shirts with Sharpies
Saturday, June 30^th @ 11am – 12:15pm     OR     Monday, July 2^nd @ 3 - 4:15pm
we’ll be using a newer, less messy technique for this class to create one-of-a-kind T-shirts. Children and adults can decorate one shirt, which you provide (prewashed). We’ll provide the rest of the materials.
You should bring along a plastic bag for carrying your finished shirt home. Dress appropriately as we will be using permanent markers, meaning “Don’t wear something you cannot get paint on!” We have room for 10 participants, ages 7 through adult at each session. You must register for this class by June 27^th.

Hoots & Owls
Friday, July 6^th @ 11:30am – 12:30pm
There are a variety of owls found in Connecticut, all adapted to life after dark. Learn how these birds navigate through darkness and find food using vision and hearing. Several mounted specimens will be providing
an up-close view of these nocturnal animals. Learn to distinguish calls and spot the physical clues that identify them. Stories and folklore will be included to help dispel myths and expand your understanding of owls. Program includes making glow-in-the-dark glasses. This program is presented by CT D.E.E.P.

Traditional Archery with Scott Gray
Tuesday and Thursday, July 10^th and 12^th @ 6:30 – 8pm
Learn to shoot in the traditional way. Open to children age 7 thru 12. This is an introduction to traditional archery. We will learn about history, safety, proper form, and all we’ll need to know to use a “stick and string.” Find out how people throughout history were able to master this tool for survival and war. We will make leather arm guards and finger tabs to take home. The cost is $8.00* per child for the 2 night class. Class is limited to 8 students. Please wear an old t-shirt to the first class as it does get messy using the staining solution for your arm guards.
*Registration is required and the fee is non-refundable.

Magic Happens at the Library – with Steve Wronker’s Funny Business
Wednesday, July 11^th @ 3:30 – 4:15pm
Steve Wronker's Funny Business is family entertainment at its finest. The SWFB shows always include lots of laughs, audience participation and always lots of volunteers up front helping out to make the magic come alive. With this year's theme of "Bee on Track", Steve will guide you through the library to help make reading more fun. The magic in this show will explore the different parts of a library and help you realize that a library has so much to offer and it could be your final destination in learning.

Flashes of Lights
Wednesday, July 18^th @ 1:00 – 2:00pm
We see them in the summer and catch them as they fly by, but how do fireflies work? Learn about lightning bug behavior, differences, and communication in this one hour program for young children and their families. Children will enjoy making a glow in the dark bug jar to use this summer, as they catch and release fireflies. Learn how to participate in the Firefly Project and help conserve this insect. Please bring a clear plastic bottle with a cap to the program and enjoy the story of Sam and the Firefly by P. D. Eastman. This program is presented by CT D.E.E.P.

Bill’s Bees with Bill Desrosiers
Thursday, July 19^th @ 6:30 – 7:30pm

Learn from a local bee keeper, all about how he began his hives and what bee keeping entails. Bill will share a bit about his own experience and also the knowledge he’s acquired since getting his hives going in 2011. It’s a family friendly program.

Whose tracks are whose?

July 23^rd @ 6:30 – 7:30pm

Ever wonder which animals are living nearby in Connecticut? Learn to identify local species and their tracks with wildlife biologist, Julie Victoria. Open to all ages.

Let’s Get Movin’ with Mr. Gym
Wednesday, July 25^th @ 11:30 – 12:15pm
Mr. Gym strives to motivate children to lead a healthy, active lifestyle and educate them about personal fitness and the positive effects it has on the body. Through his songs & lyrics, Mr. Gym is able to incorporate the importance of physical activity while having fun! Performance focuses on creative movements for elementary age children. Mr. Gym uses his guitar and vocals to engage his audience in singing and dancing. (Ages 3-8)

Grass Routes Bluegrass Band

will be playing on Friday, August 24^th@ 6:30PM.
Grass Routes is a five-piece bluegrass band. They have been delighting audiences with a repertoire ranging from traditional bluegrass standards to folk and contemporary songs all performed in their own unique style. You are invited to bring along a chair
or blanket and relax on the lawn as they play at the Andover Town Gazebo on School Road, located beside the Town Hall.
In the event of rain, the show will be held in the Community Room. Light refreshments will be available.
This event is sponsored by the Andover Friends of the Library.

Stop at the clerk's desk to register and assure there'll be a seat, some events have limited group sizes.

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