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Events

The Summer Games

June 20, 2016

Summer Games Thursday June 23rd 3 pm

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Youth Services

Summer Reading Kick Off: Gotta Play! with Steve Blunt

June 15, 2016

Don’t miss our special musical performance by Steve Blunt to kickoff the Summer Reading Program at 11am June 21st! This free event is open to everyone of all ages, so come into the RFL to sing along, get your boogie on, and sign up to read for prizes all summer long!
Steve Blunt is a children's musician offering a dynamic musical performance.
Steve Blunt is a dynamic musician, and we are so excited! This is a fun, upbeat sing-along show guaranteed to burn calories and fuel the imagination! With lots of laughs and audience participation, Steve’s music is never a spectator sport. His catchy tunes and bouncy beats–featuring a healthy dose of music & movement for younger children — provide an opportunity for library patrons of all ages to exercise the body, mind & spirit. So get your game on–and sing along! More information at: www.steveblunt.com.

Filed Under: Children's Programs, Events, Featured Content, Youth Services

Summer Reading Program Kick-Off

June 13, 2016

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Our Summer Reading Program with the theme “On Your Mark, Get Set…Read!” kicks off Tuesday, June 21, with registration from 10:00 to 5:00 and a special performance by Steve Blunt, Children’s Musician, at 11:00.  Watch for all your favorite programs including Tie Dye on July 19, the Frozen T Shirt Challenge on July 28, and the Ice Cream Social Finale on August 4, plus a host of other fun new programs!

Filed Under: Events

Free Audiobooks for Teens All Summer!

May 24, 2016

SYNC is a free summer audiobook program for teens 13+. Two YA audiobooks are offered for free each week, typically a new title and a classic. The program works with our OverDrive software, but there are no user restrictions on the titles.The program is sponsored by OverDrive and AudioFile.
To download your free audiobooks go to: http://audiobooksync.com/

Filed Under: Events

A Book on Our “New Book” Table

May 20, 2016

https://youtu.be/5uvT-Fe8b80

Filed Under: Events

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