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Summer Reading Program Events

Carrollton Claremont Courtland Franklin Smithfield
Surry Wakefield Waverly Windsor Bookmobile

Walter Cecil Rawls Library

June 20: Kick-Off Celebration (9:30 to 1:00)
Come sign up for a summer of programs, books, and fun. Susan Carmona's Magic and Balloon Show @ 10:00..

June 27: Storyteller Diana McDowell (10:00 and 1:00)

July 11: Kathleen Jacobs Puppet Show (6:30)
Kathleen combines folklore with a generous dose of imagination to create plays filled with joyful participation.

July 18: Blacktie Magic Presents Virginia Trails Magic Show (10:00 and 1:00)

July 25: Amazing Teacher (10:00 and 1:00)
Amazing Teacher is a program to motivate and inspire children to read books.

August 1: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (10:00 and 1:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

August 8: Awards Day (10:00 to 2:00)
Show us your reading log and get a cool award. Also, Storyteller Diana McDowell @ 10:00

Carrollton Library

June 18: Kick-Off Celebration (10:00 to 1:00)
Sign up for the Summer Reading Program and learn about community services for parents and children. Meet the people who work to improve life in our area!

  • Sheriff's Department: Register for the Ident-a-Kid Program.
  • Volunteer Fire Department: Check out cool firefighter gear.
  • IOW Extension Department with Alpacas.
  • Susan Carmona's Balloon Animals

June 25: Storyteller Diana McDowell (10:00)

July 2: Craft Workshop Week (10:00 to 12:00)

July 9: Kathleen Jacobs Puppet Show (10:00)
Kathleen combines folklore with a generous dose of imagination to create plays filled with joyful participation.

July 16: C-Shells Music Program (10:00)
A fun-filled musical romp for kids of all ages, with musical styles ranging from rock 'n' roll to folk and all styles in between; featuring brilliant musicianship and soaring harmonies.

July 23: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (10:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 30: Jonathan Austin - Magic and Juggling (10:00)
Watch Jonathon Austin juggle bowling balls from atop his unicycle. You won't believe your eyes!

August 6: Awards Day (10:00 to 12:00)
Show us your reading log to get a cool award and prize! Then head outside for a turn on the Moon Walk and popcorn.

Claremont Library

June 19: Kick-Off Celebration (11:00)

June 26: Project Day (11:00)

July 3: Craft Day (11:00)

July 10: Game Day with Chippokes State Park (10:00)

July 17: Krendl Magic Workshop (11:00)
Paul Krendl Magic Show.

July 23: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (11:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 31 : Project Day

August 4: Picnic Finale/Awards Day! (10:00 to 12:00)
Show us your reading log to get a cool award!

Ruth Camp Campbell Library

June 26: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (10:00 and 2:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 10: Magic of Krendl (10:00 and 2:00)
Paul Krendl Magic Show.

July 17: Rainbow Puppets Presents "The Search of Gold" (10:00 and 2:00)
The Search For Gold teaches respect for others.

July 24: Steve Somers, Top Secret (10:00 and 2:00)
Take me out to the library...Meet Rip Tide, the mascot for the Norfolk Tides, check out baseball books, play games, and eat a hotdog. Reading and baseball: two American traditions alive at the library.

July 31: Storyteller Track McCreary (10:00 and 2:00)
Musical Folklorist and Storyteller

August 7: Awards and Craft Day (10:00 to 12:00)
Show us your reading log, and pick up your award!


Smithfield Library

June 20: Kick-Off Celebration (5:30 to 7:30)
Kick Off with BookFest, Cookout and More! .

June 27: Steve Somers, Top Secret (11:00 and 2:00)
Experience magic right in your hometown! You won't believe this magician's dazzling tricks.

July 5: Craft Workshop (2:00 to 4:00)

July 11: Kathleen Jacobs Puppet Show (11:00 and 2:00)
"Magic Pots & Recycled Bottles": Kathleen combines folklore with a generous dose of imagination to create plays filled with joyful participation.

July 19: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (11:00 and 2:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 25: Rainbow Puppets (11:00 and 2:00)
"From the Sea to the Sky" - The Legacy of Jamestown

August 1: Storyteller Diana McDowell (11:00 and 2:00)

August 9: Awards Day and Susan Carmona (11:00 to 2:00)
Show us your reading log and receive a free book and your reading certificate! Also be sure to pick up a fun balloon animal.


Surry

June 21: Kick-Off Celebration! (12:00 to 2:00)
Stop by the library to sign up for the Summer Reading Program and receive cool prizes.

July 2: Chief Red Hawk, Native American Storyteller (1:00 to 2:00 Surry Recreation Center)
Hear about the stories, music, and traditions of the Cherokee people.

July 17: Storyteller Dylan Pritchett (1:00-2:00 Surry Recreation Center)
African and African-American stories, riddles, games, music, and constant audience participation are packed into the performance.

July 23: Ventriloquist Tyrone Travis (2:00 Surry Recreation Center)
Meet Tyrone and his puppet friend. They tell jokes, sing songs, and play cool music.

July 26: Storyteller Donna Washington (1:00 Surry Recreation Center)
Hear fables and folk tales from one the best storytellers in the country! Donna Washington's stories enchant people of all ages.

July 30: Jonathan Austin (1:00 Surry Recreation Center)

August 3: Picnic and Horseback Rides (10:30 to 12:30)
Come to the library for food, fellowship, and horseback rides! Meet Monroe the Magnificent Magician and learn a few tricks.

August 8: Awards Day and Ice Cream Social! (10:30 to 11:30)
Show us your reading log and receive a cool award and a bowl of ice cream!

Wakefield

June 21: Kick-Off Celebration (2:00)
Come sign up for a summer of programs, books, and fun. Pick up a cool balloon creation by Susan Carmona.

June 28: Old time games with Chippokes

July 5: Crafts (2:00)

July 12: "Get a Clue" featuring Rob Wescott (2:00)

July 19: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (2:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 26: Bingo! (2:00)

August 2: Ice Cream Social (2:00)
Come to an ol' fashioned Ice Cream Social with all the fixins. Extra sprinkles, please.

August 9: Awards Day (2:00)
Show us your reading log and receive a cool award to take home!


Waverly

June 19: Kick-Off

June 26 : Old time games with Chippokes (2:00)

July 3: Crafts (2:00)

July 10: "All Creatures Great and Small, by Diana McDowell (2:00)

July 17: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (5:30)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 24: Ice Cream Social (2:00)
Come to an ol' fashioned Ice Cream Social with all the fixins. Extra sprinkles, please.

July 31: BINGO! (2:00)

August 7: Awards Day (2:00)
Show us your reading log and receive a cool award to take home!


Windsor

June 19: Kick-Off Celebration (2:00 to 4:00)
Come sign up for a summer of programs, books, and fun.

June 26: Susan Carmona's Magic & Balloon Show (1:00)

July 3: Craft Workshop (1:00 to 3:00)

July 10: Kathleen Jacobs Puppet Show (1:00)
Kathleen combines folklore with a generous dose of imagination to create plays filled with joyful participation.

July 17: J. B. Rattles Reptile Show (1:00)
Come see the different species of reptiles in his collection. Learn how to tell a venomous snake from a completely harmless one, what they eat, where they are from and more.

July 24: Ice Cream Social & Chippokes Colonial Games (1:00)

July 31:Storyteller Diana McDowell (1:00)

August 7: Awards Day (1:00 to 3:00)
Show us your reading log and receive a cool award and a free book to take home!

Bookmobile
June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2 (Bookmobile arrives 9:30, Program starts at 10:30 AM)
Summer Reading Programs featuring stories, puppets, crafts, games, prizes, and more.
Location: Social Services, 20103 Princeton Road, Sussex, VA


 

 
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