Summer Reading Club

Stories Come to Life!!!

There are always two sides to every story and there are also many different ways of telling that story. Join us to learn some new and unique forms of storytelling with crafts and games. It will surely inspire your creative side.

Summer Reading Club Program for Elementary School Age

Land O' Lakes Library
July 14 @ 2:00 p.m.

Hugh Embry Library
July 16 @ 10:00 a.m.

New River Library
July 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
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Summer Reading Club Programs


Got Rhythm?

Let's make some noise in the library! Learn rhythm through a variety of activities and games. Create cool percussion instruments.


Summer Reading Club Program for Elementary School Age


Hudson Library
July 14 @ 2:00 p.m.

Centennial Park
July 15 @ 2:00 p.m.

Regency Park
July 17 @ 10:30 a.m.
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Summer Reading Club Program

Paint, Splatter, Splash, and Create

Colors Come Alive!!! Red, Yellow and Blue- mix, match and combine colors into delicious, vibrant and bold hues, shades, and tints. Find out what color combinations you can create.

Summer Reading Club Program for Elementary School Age


Land O' Lakes
Tuesday, July 7 @ 2:00 p.m.

Hugh Embry
Thursday, July 9 @ 10:00 a.m.

New River
Thursday, July 9 @ 2:00 p.m.
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Summer Reading Club Program

Move It!

You've got to move it, move it! Put on your dancing shoes and boogie on down to the library! Our dancing queen, Ms. Cindy, is going to have you grooving to some international beats.
This is an elementary-age summer reading club program.

Hudson Library
July 7 @ 2:00 p.m.

South Holiday
July 9 @ 2:00 p.m.

Regency Park
July 10 @ 10:30 a.m.
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Summer Reading Club Coloring Contest

Miami Dolphin's Foundation Coloring Contest



You can win books. Here's how;
* Pick up a coloring sheet at you local library or you can download a copy.
* Color it in, as best you can.
* Return it to you local library by Saturday, July 25.

A winner will be chosen at each of the libraries.

Miami Dolphin's Foundation has graciously purchased books from the Scholastic Literacy Partnership for a coloring contest this summer.

For elementary age children


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Popcorn and a Movie

Cool down at your library as we Journey to the Center of the Earth
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Science professor Trevor Anderson's radical theories have tarnished his reputation. While backpacking across Iceland with his nephew Sean, the two find a cave that leads them deep down into the bowels of the planet. They go on a quest to find out what has happened to Trevor's missing brother, also a scientist. Trevor, Sean and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous lost world in the center of the earth. There, they discover a bizarre landscape filled with terrifying creatures.


Join us @ the Hudson Library on July 3rd at 2:00 p.m. Free popcorn and a drink. For elementary school age. Sponsored by the Friends of the Hudson Library.
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Summer Reading Club

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS @ Land O' Lakes



The summer's heating up with our fifth SRC program for Tween readers! Join us on Wednesday, July 8st at 2:00 pm for the third session of our three-part workshop "Make Your Own Manga - Part 3." This week we'll be expanding on the Graphic Novel you started two weeks ago and complete it!


For Tweens Grades 4-7
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Creative Expressions @ your Library

Dance, Dance Revolution (DDR) Tournament @ Hudson Library


See if you can out dance everyone in this friendly competition on July 8th @ 2:00 p.m. Please wear or bring socks for the tournament. Prizes will be awarded.

For Tweens in grades 4-7.
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Summer Reading Club @ Your Library

Creative Expressions @ Hudson Library


I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream. Make your own ice cream. We will not forget the toppings. Join us at the Hudson Library on Wednesday, July 1st at 2:00 p.m.

For Tweens, grades 4-7

Sponsored by the Friends of the Hudson Library
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Summer Reading Club for Tweens

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS @ Land O' Lakes


The summer's heating up with our fourth SRC program for Tween readers! Join us on Wednesday, July 1st at 2:00 pm for the second session of our three-part workshop "Make Your Own Manga - Part 2." This week we'll be expanding on the Graphic Novels you started last week. You're almost there as you work towards completing your own Graphic Novel!

For Tweens Grades 4-7
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So You Think You Can't Dance


Move to your own rhythm! Everyone has one. Find the music that frees your spirit and get grooving! Don't be shy. You'll never know the joy of dancing unless you try. For elementary age.


Land O' Lakes Library
Tuesday, June 30
2:00 p.m.

Hugh Embry Library
Thursday, July 2
10:00 a.m.

New River Library
Thursday, July 2
2:00 p.m.
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Be Creative @ Your Library: Colorful Science

Join the Mad Scientist as she discovers color in the world. There will be several demonstrations and chances for you to participate in these colorful experiments. Come experience the amazing fun you can have doing "Kitchen Science" @ the Library!!!


For elementary age.

Hudson Regional Library
Tuesday, June 30
2:00 p.m.

Centennial Park Library
Wednesday, July 1
2:00 p.m.

South Holiday Library
Thursday, July 2
2:00 p.m.
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Let's Act Up!

We're cruising along with the Summer Reading Club with our third program for our Elementary readers! We'll be "Acting Up."3,2,1, ACTION! Do you want to be an actor? How about a Director? Join us for role-playing as you decide what character you'd like to be!

For Elementary ages.



Land O Lakes Library
Tuesday, June 23
2:00 p.m.



Hugh Embry Library
Thursday, June 25
10:00 a.m.

New River Library
Thursday, June 25
2:00 p.m.
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Name That Tune!!!

It's time for everyone's favorite library game show...Name That Tune! Join us to test your music knowledge and amaze your friends!
This is an elementary-age summer reading club program!

Hudson Library
Tuesday, June 23
2:00 p.m.

Regency Park Library
Friday, July 3
10:30 a.m.

Centennial Park Library
Wednesday, July 8
2:00 p.m.

South Holiday Library
Thursday, July 16
2:00 p.m.

Land O' Lakes Library
Tuesday, July 21
2:00 p.m.

Hugh Embry Library
Thursday, July 23
10:00 a.m.

New River Library
Thursday, July 23
2:00 p.m.
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Peace, Love & Lava Lamps

The Summer Reading Club is going retro! Climb aboard our magic time machine as we travel back in time to the 1960's! Your Groovologist, Ms. Wendy, is going to show you a dyn-o-mite time! There will be dancing, a story and some truly far-out crafts! Don't miss it; it's going to be outta sight!

For elementary-age children!


Centennial Park Library
Wednesday, June 24
2:00 p.m.

South Holiday Library
Thursday, June 25
2:00 p.m.

Regency Park Library
Friday, June 26
10:30 a.m.
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Read Around the Bases Cards


The Reading with the Rays: Read your way to the Ballpark cards are now available at your local library or print one out. Then start reading your way around the bases.

Rules of the Game

Choose your favorite books or your favorite section of the St. Petersburg Times to read over the summer. As you read, track your hours by rounding the bases and collect Rays rewards along the way.



When you read enough hours to get on first base, ask your parent/guardian to initial your card and bring it to your local library. The librarian will sign your card and give you a reading reward. Round the bases by reading a total of 24 hours this summer and receive a ticket to a Rays game!



On the back of the card, keep track of your favorite books and articles you read. You can write about what you have read at the St. Petersburg Times NIE Blogging Zone at blogs.tampabay.com/nie and click on "2009 Reading with the Rays."


You can also use the same books for the Pasco County Library System's Be Creative @ Your Library Summer Reading Club. You can log your books at pascolibraries.org/kidshome.shtml and click on Express Yourself. Then you can cut and paste your opinions about the book in "Borrower Reviews" for the book in the library's new catalog. If you need help feel free to call on your Pasco County Librarians.



Join us at the Land O' Lakes Library on Friday, June 5th at approximately 1:00 p.m. when Raymond and the Rays Street Team visit the library. Bring your cameras.
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