SUMMER STORYTIMES

June 12 - July 29Family, Toddler, & Baby Storytimes

focus on the five critical early literacy skills of playing, reading, singing, talking, and writing to promote

school readiness. Visit the online SignUp calendar for locations,

age groups, and more.Most storytimes are drop-in sessions but some require

registration.

Science of Magic: Mad Science! R Tuesday, June 13, 3:30 PM

STORYWALK® Wednesdays, all day, FamilyJune 14, 28 July 12, 26August 9

Studio Ghibli-Inspired Art RLMonday, June 19, 3:00 PM Teen

Ralph’s World Concert L Wednesday, June 21, 1:30 PM

Brodini Comedy Magic Show L Wednesday, June 28, 1:30 PM

Special Ops: STEM Tuesdays, 3:30 PM July 11, 18August 8

Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam! Music Show L Wednesday, July 12, 1:30 PM

Jack and Kitty Music Show L Thursday, July 13, 1:30 PM

Michael Madden Magic of Reading Show L Wednesday, July 19, 1:30 PM

Chinese Ribbon Wand Making & Dance RL Wednesday, July 26, 1:30 PM

Paper, Art, Pokemon, Go RL Wednesday, August 2, 1:30 PM

Mandelas of India RL Wednesday, August 9, 1:30 PM

Stuffed Animal Library Camp Thursday, August 17, drop off - all day

Saturday, August 19, pick up Storytime & Craft 10:30 AM Preschool

Solar Eclipse 2017 Experience Tuesday, August 15, 3:30 PM Monday, August 21, 12:00 PM

Minecraft RMondays, 4:00 PMJune 5, 12, 19, 26July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 August 7, 14, 21, 28

Read to a Dog R Saturdays, June 10, 10:00 AM - noonJuly 15, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PMAugust 12, 10:00 AM - noon Book Speed Dating R Thursday, June 15, 2:00 PM Teen

LEGO Club Fridays, 2:00 PM June 16 July 21 August 18

STORYWALK® Saturdays, 10:00 AM FamilyJune 17July 22

Tonks & the Aurors in Concert L Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 PM Teen

Ralph’s World Concert L Wednesday, June 21, 3:30 PM

Nerd-igami RThursdays, 2:00 PM TeenHarry Potter Origami - June 22 Star Wars Origami - July 20 Pokémon Origami - August 3

STEM: R3D Pens Teen Friday, June 23, 2:00 & 3:00 PMGeodesic Dome Friday, June 30, 2:00 PM Target Practice Friday, July 14, 2:00 PM A God’s Eye Workshop RL Tuesday, June 27, 1:30 PM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover R Thursdays, 10:00 AM PreschoolJune 29 August 17 NASA Workshop Planets & Moons: Mad Science R Thursday, June 29, 1:30 PM Metal Work Milagros-Symbols of Hope Workshop RL Tuesday, July 11, 1:30 PM

Preschool Drive-In R Wednesday, July 12, 6:30 PM Preschool

Jack and Kitty Music Show L Thursday, July 13, 3:30 PM

Paul Spring Music Show L Wednesday, July 19, 7:00 PM

GoPro Video Editing 4 Day Workshop R Wednesdays, 4:00 PM TeenJuly 26 August 2, 9, 16

Radical Robots: Mad Science! R Thursday, July 27, 1:30 PM

Big Truck Day Monday, July 31, 12:00 PM Family

Roe Family Singers L Monday, July 31, 12:30 PM Family

4 Day Songwriting Workshop RL 1:30 PMMonday, August 7 Tuesday, August 8 Wednesday, August 9 Thursday, August 10

Read to a Rabbit R Saturday, August 26, 10:00 AM

L I B R A R YIdeas, Information, Inspiration

NORTHTOWN LIBRARY 711 County Rd. 10 NE, Blaine 763-324-1510 RUM RIVER LIBRARY 4201 6th Ave. NW, Anoka 763-324-1520

3/29/17

GET INSPIRED

Dig deep into a book to find a world

of ideas. What kind of books? Print books, audio books, e-books, board books, picture books, and chapter books. Books

for babies to chew on the corners outside and books

for teens to chew on the big ideas inside.

Register online anokacountylibrary.org

FIND INFORMATION

Learning can be fun through Science, Technology, Engineering,

and Mathematics (STEM) with cool hands-on activities. Teens

help lead younger children with great gadgets & invention

kits and Mad Science programs.

Your Summer Library Experience June 1 - August 19, 2017. Registration begins May 1. Programs are geared toward school age K – 6 unless otherwise noted. Teen programs are in green.

EXPLORE IDEAS

Create & discover with hands-on programs

like the “Young at Art” series. Turn your ideas into

take-home projects, with our songwriting workshops.

Discover the fun in creating!

2017 Need a good read? Look for booklists online at anokacountylibrary.org/kidslists.

Wednesdays 10:30 AMCOON RAPIDS HIGH SCHOOL2340 Northdale Blvd. NW, Coon Rapids 763-506-7100 Enter door #11

Dollipops Music Show LJune 14

Ralph’s World Concert LJune 21

Splatter Sisters Books & Beats L

June 28

Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam! Music Show L July 12

Michael Madden Magic ofReading Show LJuly 19

Jerry Frasier Magic Show LJuly 26

Thursdays 10:30 AMBLAINE HIGH SCHOOL12555 University Ave. NE, Blaine 763-506-6500 Enter at the main entrance.

Treasure Beyond Measure L Comedy Pirate Show - June 15

Alan Johnson Comedy Juggling Show L June 22

Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Show June 29

Jack and Kitty Music Show LJuly 13

Teddy Bear Band Music Show LJuly 20

Bazillions Music Show LJuly 27

OFFSITE LOCATIONSNORTH CENTRAL LIBRARY Crosstown Shopping Center 17565 Central Ave. NE, Ham Lake 763-324-1570

Wednesday Tales6:30 PM Family June 14July 12 August 9

Splatter Sisters Books & Beats L Friday, June 16, 4:30 PM

LEGO Challenge Saturdays, 2:00 PMJune 17July 15 August 19

Book Buzz RThursdays, 10:30 AMMercy Watson - June 22 Grasshopper Magic - July 27Fancy Nancy - August 24

Special Ops: STEM Wednesdays, 2:00 PMJuly 5, 12, 19, 26

Van Gogh, You Go! RL Thursday, July 6, 10:30 AM

Mineral Mania: Mad Science! R Thursday, August 3, 10:30 AM

R = Registration required. Register online at anokacountylibrary.org with the SignUp calendar.

Thank you Summer Library

Experiencesponsors!

anokacountylibrary.org Ask about summer volunteer opportunities at your library.

L = Legacy programs are funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund.

Printed by Anoka County Library © 2017

BANFILL-LOCKE CENTER FOR THE ARTS L R 6666 East River Rd., Fridley, 763-574-1850

4 Day Songwriting Workshop12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Tuesday, August 15Wednesday, August 16 Thursday, August 17Friday, August 18

Teenclub Monday, June 5, 6:00 PM Teen

Summer Reading Kick-off Party Saturday, June 10, 10:30 AM

STORYWALK® Mondays at 1:00 PM FamilyJune 12, 19, 26 July 10, 17, 24August 7, 14, 21

Read to a Dog Tuesday, June 20, 2:00 PM

Big Trucks @ the LibraryWednesday, June 21, 2:00 PM

Chem in a Flash: Mad Science! RThursday, June 22, 2:00 PM

Splatter Sisters Books and Beats LWednesday, June 28, 2:00 PM

Anime & Manga Comics RLThursday, July 13, 2:00 PM Teen

Discovery Bookclub Tuesdays at 2:00 PM July 11, 18, 25

Driveway Theater presents Tucker’s Robot LWednesday, July 12, 2:00 PM

4 Day Songwriting Workshop RL 2:00 PM Monday, July 31 Tuesday, August 1 Wednesday, August 2 Thursday, August 3 Special Ops: STEM Wednesdays 12:00 PMAugust 9, 16, 23

Summer Reading Kick Off Monday, June 12, 4:30 PM

STORYWALK® Wednesdays, 12:00 PM FamilyJune 14, 21, 28 July 5, 12, 19, 26 August 2, 9

Treasure Beyond Measure Comedy Pirate Show Thursday, June 15, 2:00 PM

Special Ops: STEM Mondays, 2:00 PMJune 19, 26 July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

Driveway Theater presents The Amazing Cow Boat LTuesday, June 20, 2:00 PM

Youth Book Club Wednesdays, 4:30 PMJune 21, July 26, August 16

Block Party Fridays, 12:30 PM PreschoolJune 23, July 28, August 25

Japanese Folders to Books RLTuesday, June 27, 2:00 PM

Radical Robots: Mad Science! R Tuesday, July 11, 2:00 PM

Read to a Dog Saturdays, 11:00 AMJune 17 July 1, 15

Dr. Who Sonic Screwdriver RL Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 PM Teen

Family Night! Thursdays, 4:30 PM FamilyFamily Game Night! June 22 Family Fort Night! July 6 Family Art Night! July 20

Clay Bird’s the Word RL Tuesday, August 1, 2:00 PM

Library Day at the Coon Rapids Farmer’s Market Wednesday, August 16, 3:00 PM Family

Back to School Open House Wednesday, August 23, 6:00 PM

MISSISSIPPI LIBRARY 410 Mississippi St. NE, Fridley 763-324-1560

CROOKED LAKE LIBRARY 11440 Crooked Lake Blvd., Coon Rapids 763-324-1530

JOHNSVILLE LIBRARY 12461 Oak Park Blvd., Blaine 763-324-1550

Summer Reading Kick-off Party Saturday, June 10, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Animal Yoga R Saturday, June 10, 10:30 AM

Special Ops: STEM Wednesdays, 2:00 PMJune 14, 21 July 5, 12, 19 August 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

Storytime Craft ExtensionThursdays, 11:00 AM PreschoolJune 15, 22, 29July 6, 13, 20, 27

Art Around the World R Thursdays, 2:00 PMJune 15, 29 July 13, 27

Splatter Sisters 30 books in 30 Minutes LTuesday, June 20, 2:00 PM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover/Pajama Storytime R Wednesday, June 21, 6:30 PM Preschool

Dazzling Dave Yo-Yo Show Tuesday, June 27, 2:00 PM

Glow Show: Mad Science! RWednesday, June 28, 2:00 PM

Driveway Theater presents Molly and the Magic Boot L Tuesday, July 18, 2:00 PM

Art and Science RL Thursday, July 20, 3:30 PM Teen

Toddler Obstacle Course Saturday, July 22, 10:30 AMMonday, July 24, 6:30 PM

Car Club STEM Wednesday, July 26, 2:00 PM

Brodini Comedy Magic Show L Tuesday, August 1, 2:00 PM

Teen 4-H Thursdays, 3:30 PM TeenAugust 3, 10, 17, 24,31

Toddler Drive-In R Saturday, August 5, 10:30 AM Preschool

CENTENNIAL LIBRARY 100 Civic Heights Cir., Circle Pines 763-324-1540

READ DOWN

YOUR FINES

June 1 – July 31

Youth ages 17 and younger

Did you know you can read your fines away just by reading over the summer? Yes! It’s true! For every 15 minutes read in the library,

$1 of fines or fees will be removed. For more info visit the library and ask alibrarian. Some

stipulations apply.

ST. FRANCIS LIBRARY 3519 Bridge St. NW, St. Francis 763-324-1580

Beginning Reader Storytime Mondays, 6:30 PMJune 12, 19, 26July 10, 17, 24

Special Ops: STEM Tuesdays, 2:00 PMJune 13, 20, 27 July 11, 18, 25August 1, 8

Board Game Night Wednesdays, 5:30 PM FamilyJune 14 July 12 August 9

Teens Create Friday, 2:00 PM TeenJune 16, July 21, August 18

STORYWALK® Wednesdays, 3:00 PM FamilyJune 21, July 19, August 16

Kids Have the Write Stuff Thursdays, 1:30 PMJune 22July 27 August 24

LEGO Challenge Mondays, 3:00 PMJune 26, July 24, August 28

TUESDAYS IN THE PARKRum River North County Park23100 Rum River Blvd. NWSt. Francis

Bazillions Music Show L Tuesday, June 13, 10:30 AM

Alan Johnson, Comedy Juggling Show L Tuesday, June 20, 10:30 AM

Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle and Jam Music Show L Tuesday, June 27, 10:30 AM

Accordion Books RLTuesday, July 11, 10:30 AM

Zoomobile - All Things Considered Tuesday, July 18, 10:30 AM

NASA Workshop Planets & Moons: Mad Science! RTuesday, July 25, 10:30 AM

READ WRITE DRAW - So simple! 1. Read a book2. Write or draw a review and receive a book that you can keep! Limited supply, 1 book per youth.

READ IT! RATE IT! For every other book read over the summer, enter for a chance to earn rewards like a family four-pack of passes to Bunker Beach Water Park, Minnesota Twins tickets, and State Fair passes.

MUSIC, MAGIC, & LAUGHTER This summer look for music performances such as Wendy’s Wiggle, Jiggle & Jam; Ralph’s World; and The Teddy Bear Band. Other performances feature comedy, juggling, and dazzling yo-yo shows to amuse and amaze. Registration is not required, but seating is limited.

Look also in the library’s catalog for music CDs from many of the summer’s performers.

anokacountylibrary.org

June 1 - August 19

REWARDSAND PRIZES

Who Was... Book Club RThursdays, 4:30 PMJune 8July 13August 10

Special Ops: STEM R Fridays, 1:00 PMJune 9, 23 July 7, 21 August 4, 18

Teen Club Mondays, 5:00 PM TeenJune 12July 10August 14

Superhero Drawing RL Wednesday, June 14, 6:30 PM

Dinosaurs: Mad Science! RWednesday, June 28, 2:00 PM

Stuffed Animal Sleepover R Thursday, June 29, 5:00 PMPreschool

Grumpy Cat on Canvas Panel RLWednesday, July 12, 6:30 PM

Teddy Bear Band Music Show L Preschool Thursday, July 20, 2:00 PM

Bazillions Music Show LThursday, July 27, 2:00 PM

ACT Prep RSaturdays, 2:00 PM Teen August 5, 19

Optical Illusions: Mad Science! R Wednesday, August 9, 2:00 PM

Schiffelly Puppets present Cinder-Freckle-Frog-Faced-Ella Puppet Show LWednesday, August 16, 2:00 PM