family fun Here Comes Camp Curiosity! Music from Brazil Knit and CROCHET The wiz Live! Open Sew Coloring Party Here Comes Summer! Choro de Lá pra Cá

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1 SUMMER READING 2016 Skokie Public Library // Youth Activities Calendar // MAY & JUNE 2016

2 Builder Camp Here Comes Summer! Here Comes Camp Curiosity! Sign up early at the Festival of Cultures to get your lanyard and a head start Free Comic Book Day family fun Nerd Camp Foodie Camp Base Camp Band Camp Game Camp Space Camp Official launch day is Wednesday, June 1 Everybody does an age-appropriate Base Camp after that, you design your own experience, choosing from various camp themes As you complete each camp, you earn badges, raffle entries, and much more Keep going all summer, finishing up with an optional Field Day August 14 If you don t sign up at the Festival of Cultures, report to the Camp Office in the library s east lobby or on the bookmobile starting June 1 to sign up. Read for fun this summer and reawaken your curiosity as you discover some new delights. It s especially important for kids to read all summer so they keep up their reading skills, but let s keep that a secret among the grownups. Let the kids think they are just having fun! And nobody gets left out there are camps for adults and teens, too. The fine print: Camp Curiosity is exclusively for Skokie cardholders. Make sure you have your library card for sign up! Knit and CROCHET ALL THE WAY Tuesdays // 4 6 pm Bring your own needles or hooks and yarn. Open Sew Fridays, May 6 and June 3 // 3 5 pm Use the library s sewing machines and embroidery machine to work on projects or practice your sewing skills. Space and supplies are limited. Saturday, May 7 // 12:30 3:30 pm Comic book fans, rejoice! Free Comic Book Day is back, and we will be celebrating with an afternoon of games and activities for all ages. Test your knowledge with a trivia competition, create a cool superhero craft, and pick up a free comic book while you are at it. Music from Brazil Choro de Lá pra Cá Sunday, May 8 // 3 pm The trio of Skokie flutist Julie Koidin and Brazilian musicians Diogo Guanabar (mandolin, cavaquinho, and guitar) and Caio Padilha (guitar, rabeca, and vocals) started when Julie visited Natal, Brazil, in 2014 to research contemporary choro. The musical chemistry was immediate! Each musician comes from a completely different musical background Julie with her classical training, Diogo growing up with choro and having a strong interest in jazz, and Caio who has an affinity for folkloric music and a background in theater. They will be joined by Camila Masiso, a Brazilian singer from Natal. Family Movie The wiz Live! Friday, May 13 // 7 8:45 pm Released minutes Rated TV/G Musical Coloring Party Thursday, May 19 and Monday, June 20 // 6:30 7:30 pm Flaunt your colors. We ll provide all the supplies; just come prepared for calm, creativity, and conversation.

3 Delve into the world of architecture. We ll explore planning, designing, and building with rotating hands-on activities and experiments. Weekly micro workshops will focus on historical wonders that shaped civilizations and key elements of design. Visit often, learn lots, and have fun. Musical Picnic with ScribbleMonster Friday, June 10 // noon 12:45 pm Bring a lunch, a blanket, and the whole family to the Village Green for a picnic lunch with live music from ScribbleMonster. If it rains, we ll have our picnic inside the library. For grades PreK 5 and families. Family Movie Finding Nemo Friday, June 10 // 7 8:45 pm Released minutes Rated G Animated Adventure The Read, Lead, Succeed Show with Chris McBrien Tuesday, June 14 // 3:30 4:30 pm Ventriloquist and all-around funny guy Chris McBrien is back with a hilarious show of magic, games, storytelling, and mime. Free tickets distributed at 3 pm. For grades PreK 2 and families. Campfire Sing-Along Friday, June 17 // 7:30 8:30 pm Bring your chairs or blankets for campfire songs, s mores, and an evening of family fun as David s Bazaar leads the sing-along. If it rains, we ll move indoors. Untuned, Unplugged Game Day Saturday, June 25 // 2 5 pm Board games are fun. Come test your skills on our unplugged games. Drop-in event for kids and families. opens may 2 Monday, 3:30 7 pm Tuesday, 4 6 pm Wednesday, 3:30 7 pm Thursday, 4 6 pm Saturday, 1 4:30 pm Sunday, 1 4:30 pm Brick by Brick Tuesdays, May 3 June 21 // 6 7 pm // Ages 6 9 This eight-week social skills group taught by Leslie Contos of Mosaic Therapy provides guidance in learning appropriate social behaviors. Leslie will set the ground rules for lego brick building and structure the class in a way that will help each child achieve his or her construction and communication goals. Express Yourself Tuesdays, May 3 June 21 // 6 7 pm // Ages Kids who need guidance in making friends and learning appropriate social behaviors can join Veronica Vyazovsky of Mosaic Therapy for this eight-week open studio. Veronica will lead the class through various art media while facilitating communication and other social skills. Rainbow Therapy Time Sunday, May 15 // 12:15 1:15 pm // Ages 7 12 Children with special needs are invited to enjoy the benefits of interacting with trained therapy dogs. club wonder DROP-IN hours All drop-in hours are for children entering kindergarten in the fall through adults. Families are welcome, and children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Micro Workshops Attend a micro workshop for guided exploration on selected topics. Elements of Design: Mondays at 4:30 and 6:30 pm Historical Wonders: Wednesdays at 4:30 and 6:30 pm special needs Lekotek Stories n' Play Saturday, May 21 // 10:30 11:30 am // Ages 3 8 with adult Children of all abilities are invited to join Lekotek play specialists for sensory crafts, songs, and more. Spaces are limited Registration is required and begins 5/1 Registration is open

4 ages 0-7 Sunday Story Sundays in May and June // Time Varies // Ages 0 7 Stop by the Little Learners area to look at the Sunday Storytime Clock. When that time arrives, we ll have storytime. Learn and Play Thursdays in May // 10:30 11:30 am // Ages 4 7 with adult Join us in the Little Learners area for imaginative and pretend play. Block Party Mondays, May 2, 16, and 23 // 10:30 11:30 am // Ages 2 5 If you like making roads, bridges, castles, towers, and skyscrapers, join us and build with our sets of blocks. summertime for Little Ones Give the child in your life a great start in learning and reading with fun, interactive programs. Parents or another adult caregiver participate with children younger than three and stay in the library while 3 6 year olds attend independently. Unless noted, all sessions run the week of June 6 through the week of August 8. MONDAYS Rise & Shine Storytime* 3 6 years 10:30 11 am Summertime Block Party 2 6 years 11 am noon TUESDAYS Tuesday Tales 3 6 years 10:30 11 am WEDNESDAYS Together Time 0 23 months 9:30 11 am THURSDAYS Nature Play 2 6 years 10:30 11:30 am FRIDAYS Twos Summer Stories** 2 years 10:30 11 am Musikgarten Monday, May 9 // 10:30 11 am or 11:30 am noon // Ages 0 5 with adult Join staff from the Music Institute of Chicago for activities that bridge the natural connection between music and movement, develop the child s musical aptitude, and enhance their focused listening abilities. Storytime Extravaganza Tuesday, May 10 or Friday, May 13 // 10:30 11:30 am // Ages 2 5 Celebrate the completion of a year of storytime with games, stories, fun, and a special guest to add to the festivities. Family Sing-along with Skokie Preschool Teachers Thursday, May 12 // 6:30 7:15 pm // Ages 0 7 with adult Join local preschool teachers for a family sing-along. Learn new songs and rhymes sure to become family favorites. Breakfast with Books Saturday, May 14 // 10:30 11:15 am // Ages 2 5 with adult Science Club Jr. Tuesday, May 17 // 10:30 11 am // Ages 3 5 with adult Preschoolers, come learn about science with fun and interesting hands-on experiments. Dress to mess. Pajama Storytime Wednesday, May 25 // 7 7:30 pm // Ages 2 5 with adult *No storytime on July 4 **Ends June 24

5 Builders Club Mondays, May 2 16 // 4 5:30 pm // Grades K 5 School Night madison school Wednesday, May 4 // 7 8 pm // Grades K 5 Faculty and staff from Madison School read their favorite stories, followed by refreshments. Minecraft Mania JR. Monday, May 9 and Friday, June 24 // 5 6 pm // Grades 1 3 Science Club grades k-5 Wednesday, May 18 // 4:30 5:15pm // Grades K 2 Have you ever wondered how airplanes fly? Why stars twinkle? What causes a volcano? Explore the wonders of the universe through science in a hands-on, fun way. WRITE Stuff Writing Club 4th & 5th Grade Wednesday, May 18 // 6:30 7:15 pm Aspiring writers, bring a notebook and we ll get your creative juices flowing with some writing exercises and games. Minecraft Mania Wednesdays, May 25 and June 22 // 5 6 pm // Grades 4 5 BOOMbox Architecture Soundscapes Tuesdays, May 24 and May 31 // 5:30 6:30 pm or 6:30 7:30 pm // Grades 3 5 What does the library sound like? In this two-part class, record sounds in the Youth Services department and then interpret the sounds visually in abstract video format. We ll determine which architectural elements contribute to different auditory experiences. Digital Craft Time photoshop elements Tuesday, June 7 // 3:30 6:30 pm // Grades 4 6 3d printing June 8 How to Make Scrumptious Snacks June 15 How to Make Balloon Animals June 22 How to Paint Faces June 29 How to Win the Ag-Olympics Wednesday, June 29 // 3:30 4:30 pm or 5 6 pm // Grades 4 6 Meet at the Lodge Weekdays, June 8 30 // 1 2:30 pm // Grades 3 5 Mystery Mondays Crafternoon Tuesdays How To Wednesdays Game Day Thursdays Science Fridays Spaces are limited Registration is required and begins 5/1 Registration is open

6 Mission Boombox Architecture Scavenger Hunt Saturday, June 11 // 10:30 am // Grades K 5 with adult Here s your chance to explore the library with a keen eye. Using a map and bingo card, find essential architectural components. Illustrate Like Oliver Jeffers Thursday, June 16 // 4:30 5:30 pm // Grades 3 5 Listen to and look at a story illustrated by Oliver Jeffers, then experiment with a range of colorful supplies to capture a few of the illustrator s techniques. Escape from grades k-5 Mr. Lemoncello 's Library Thursday, June 23 // 4:30 5:30 pm // Grades 3 5 You ve read the book by Chris Grabenstein, now it s time to experience a real-life library hunt. Prepare your library skills for the game of the season. Booking with a Buddy Children entering grades 1 3 can participate in this fun literacy program designed to promote reading outside the school year. Little buddy participants spend nine hours over five weeks on Mondays and Wednesdays reading with big buddy volunteers who range from junior high school students to senior adults. Time slots will be assigned Monday, June 27 Wednesday, July 27. Space is limited, and the last day to register is June 5. JR HIGH Summer Volunteering Teens entering grades 6 12 gain valuable experience, meet new people, and serve the community by volunteering at the library this summer. Apply online May 1 15 for a chance to join one of the weekly volunteer groups listed below. Positions are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, and all participants must attend a mandatory orientation session on Thursday, June 2, 4:30 5:30 pm. Groups meet June 3 through the beginning of August. Booking with a Buddy Senior Technology Mondays or Wednesdays, Volunteers 10 different time slots available Wednesdays 2 3:30 pm Community Technology Volunteers Mondays 3:30 5 pm Gardening Volunteers Tuesdays 11 am noon Readout Volunteers Tuesdays 2:30 4 pm Assistant Librarian Volunteers Tuesdays 3 4 pm Local History Volunteers Wednesdays am Social Media Volunteers Wednesdays 1 2 pm SkokieWiki Volunteers Wednesdays 3:30 5 pm Nature Play Volunteers Thursdays am Community Activist Volunteers Thursdays 3 4 pm Podcasting Volunteers Thursdays 5:30 7:30 pm Theater Performance Volunteers Fridays 1:30 3 pm 1-on-1 Tech Help Volunteers Saturdays 1 3 pm

7 Library Games Sundays, May 1 and 15, June 5 and 19 // 11 am noon // Grades 6 12 The Great Debate Club Mondays, May 2 and 16 // 3:30 4:30 pm // Grades 6 8 Junior High Council Tuesday, May 3 // 5 6 pm // Grades 6 8 Neutral Zone Wednesdays in May // 3:30 4:30 pm // Grades 6 8 Manga/Anime Appreciation Club Thursdays, May 5 and June 2 // 7 8:45 pm // Grades 6 12 Code Club Mondays, May 9 and 23 // 4 5 pm // Grades 6 12 Young Adult Book Chat Tuesday, May 17 // 4 5 pm // Grades 6 8 Snack Time Tuesday, May 31 // 3:30 4:30 pm // Grades 6 12 Learn Basic Japanese with Mango Languages Mondays, June 13 July 25 (except July 4) // 7 8 pm // Grades 6 12 Want to learn to keep up with your favorite anime without the subtitles? Obsessed with Japanese culture? Join us in a weekly flipped classroom environment to learn basic Japanese language skills. You work on online instruction modules at home and come to the library to practice and collaborate alongside other participants and a knowledgeable instructor. Babysitting Clinic June // 5 6:30 pm // Grades 6 12 Teen Summer Reading Campout Mondays starting June 13 // 4 5 pm // Grades 6 12 Discuss your favorite books of the summer in a fun, social atmosphere. Participation in this event counts toward Base Camp in our Camp Curiosity summer reading program. Intro to Parkour for Teens Thursday, June 16 // 4 5:30 pm // Grades 6 12 Staff from Parkour Ways will show you how to move under, over, and around obstacles with ease. Learn to jump and land properly, and scale new heights for your workout plan. Wear comfortable, sturdy shoes and clothing for this hands-on workshop. Learn the ins and outs of successful babysitting during this three-day clinic. Guest speakers from the Skokie community will help you master babysitting basics, tips for staying safe while babysitting, and developmentally appropriate activities to help you plan for kids of all ages. We welcome children of all abilities to all our events; if your child has special needs, please call ahead to let us know how we can be most accommodating. Spaces are limited Registration is required and begins 5/1 Registration is open

8 sunday monday tuesday wednesday thursday friday saturday may Library Games / 11a Choro de Lá pra Cá / 3p Library Games / 11a Rainbow Therapy / 12:15p Library Games / 11a Library Games / 11a Block Party / 10:30a Great Debate / 3:30p Builders Club / 4p Musikgarten / 10:30 & 11:30a Builders Club / 4p Code Club / 4p Minecraft Jr / 5p Block Party / 10:30a Great Debate / 3:30p Builders Club / 4p Block Party / 10:30a Code Club / 4p Snack Time / 3:30p LIBRARY CLOSED june Summer Rise & Shine / 10:30a Summer Block Party / 11a 12 Rise & Shine / 10:30a 13 Tues. Tales / 10:30a Block Party / 11a Teen Campout / 4p Learn Japanese / 7p 19 Rise Shine / 10:30a 20 Tues. Tales / 10:30a Block Party / 11a Teen Campout / 4p Babysitting / 5p Coloring / 6:30p Learn Japanese / 7p 26 Rise Shine / 10:30a Block Party / 11a Teen Campout / 4p Learn Japanese / 7p Jr High Council / 5p Storytime Extravaganza / 10:30a Science Jr / 10:30a Book Chat / 4p Soundscapes / 5:30p & 6:30p Soundscapes / 5:30p & 6:30p Tues. Tales / 10:30a Digital Craft / 3:30p Read Succeed / 3:30p Babysitting / 5p Tues. Tales / 10:30a may & june Neutral Zone / 3:30p Madison School Night / 7p Neutral Zone / 3:30p Neutral Zone / 3:30p Science Club / 4:30p WRITE Stuff / 6:30p Neutral Zone / 3:30p Minecraft / 5p Pajama Story / 7p Sign Up for Summer Reading! Babysitting / 5p Minecraft / 5p Together / 9:30a Digital Craft / 3:30 & 5p Learn & Play / 10:30a Manga/Anime / 7p Learn & Play / 10:30a Family Sing-Along / 6:30p Learn & Play / 10:30a Coloring Party / 6:30p Learn & Play / 10:30a Teen Volunteer Orientation / 4:30p Manga/Anime / 7p Nature Play / 10:30a Nature Play / 10:30a Parkour / 4p Oliver Jeffers / 4:30p Nature Play / 10:30a Lemoncello / 4:30p Nature Play / 10:30a Open Sew / 3p Storytime Extravaganza / 10:30a The Wiz Live! / 7p Open Sew / 3p Twos Summer Story / 10:30a Musical Picnic / noon Finding Nemo / 7p Twos Summer Story / 10:30a Campfire Sing-Along / 7:30p Twos Summer Story / 10:30a Minecraft Jr. / 5p Free Comic Book Day / 12:30p Breakfast with Books / 10:30a Club Wonder / 10:30a Architectural Scavenger Hunt / 10:30a Untuned, Unplugged Game Day / 2p Skokie Public Library Trustees: Mark Prosperi, President; Diana Hunter, Vice President/President Emerita; Karen Parrilli, Secretary; Susan Greer; Eugene F Griffin; Jonathan H Maks, MD; Zelda Rich; Carolyn A Anthony, Director All Youth Services programs are FREE and open to the public. Online registration requires a current library card. To register, visit calendar. skokielibrary.info or call the Youth Services Department at For ticketed events, attendees must be present to receive a ticket. If you arrive more than ten minutes after a program begins, you will not be admitted. Thanks, and we look forward to seeing you around! Skokie Public Library // 5215 Oakton Street // Skokie, Illinois // //